Oilers Rally Past Broncos as Injuries Mount
Houston edged Denver 13-7 behind a fierce defense while top weapons Earl Campbell Dan Pastorini and Ken Burrough suffered groin injuries. Campbell left with 50 rushing yards after a 3 yard TD plunge. Oilers face Chargers next, with unknown if stars will play.
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Oilers
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Dan Pastorini
Ken Burrough
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Denver
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Broncos
San Diego
Campbell
Pastorini
Bum Phillips
Ron” Jaworski
Fred
Paiakes
Philadelphia Eagles
Burrough
Ronnie Coleman
Playoff Glance From Associated Press First Round
In the National Conference Philadelphia defeated Chicago 27 to 17 while Houston beat Denver 13 to 7. Second round games are set for Saturday December 29 with Philadelphia at Tampa Bay and Houston at San Diego. Sunday December 10 features Miami at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Dallas. AFC and NEC championship details, including site and time, are to be determined for January.
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Philadelphia
Los Angeles
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San Diego Chargers
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Miami
Pittsburgh
Buccaneers
Eagles
Bucs
Cowboys
Rams
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Chicago
Denver
Tampa Bay
San Diego
Pasadena
Calif
Eagles rally past Bears in wild card after early boos
In Veterans Stadium the Philadelphia Eagles overcame a sluggish first half to beat Chicago 27 to 17, drawing boos then roaring support from fans. The piece also questions NCAA playoff needs and notes a Friars Club event with Steinbrenner and Cosell, minus Billy Martin.
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Eagles
Chicago
Veterans Stadium
Steinbrenner
Billy Martin
Cornhuskers outlast Blazers in four overtimes to win
Nebraska defeats Alabama-Birmingham 92-64 after a 60 minute marathon in Bob Devaney Sports Center. Tim West sparked a late surge, Andre Smith and Ray Collins starred in overtime, while Larry Spicer led UAB with 22 points. Huskers improve to 6-2 as six others in the Big Eight drop pair.
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Joe Cipriano
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Huskers
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Andre Smith
Ray Collins
Larry Spicer
Alabama
Cipriano
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
Iowa State
Missouri
Colorado
Heiden shines in speed skating trials at Wisconsin fair
World champion Eric Heiden set a track record in the 5,000 meters with 7:09.08 and Beth Heiden topped the 3,000 meters in 4:34.27 during Olympic team qualifying at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Heiden also claimed the 500 meters in 38.21 as the U.S. pace for the 1980 Winter Games begins.
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Eric Heiden
Beth
U.S
Wisconsin State Fair Park
Weat Allis
Beth Heiden
Missouri Valley Junior Olympic Indoor Track Meet Held at KU
Lawrence Kansas announces the Missouri Valley Junior Olympic Indoor Track and Field Meet set for Saturday at Allen Field House on the University of Kansas campus. Junior Olympic events run in the morning with open and masters events starting at 12 30 PM. Advance entries must be postmarked by January 1 and information and entry forms are available from the meet director at P O Box 3743 Jayhawk Station Lawrence Kansas 6604.
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Pittsburgh Chiefs Fiesta Bowl Bid Rebels Against Arizona
University of Pittsburgh, ranked 10th and 10-1, faces Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl on Christmas Day. Pitt relies on Marino and Trocano in a strong passing attack while Arizona uses a running game led by Krohn and Oliver. Coaches Sherrill and Mason seek a bowl win as Pitt seeks revenge on pollsters.
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Fla
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Birmingham
Ala
LSU Career Ends On A Winning Note
LSU coach Charlie McClendon closes an 18 year career with a 34-10 Tangerine Bowl win over Wake Forest. Woodley and Ensminger combined for 111 rushing yards and three touchdowns as Carson hauls a 51 yard strike set up Murphree’s 19 yard TD.
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Woodley
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Fla
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