Bengals Triumph In Frigid Conference Title Clash
In 9 below zero wind chill with 46,302 fans watching, the Cincinnati Bengals beat the San Diego Chargers 27-7 to claim the American Conference crown and earn a trip to the Super Bowl. San Diego, adjusted by subzero weather after a hot Miami week, committed four turnovers as Dan Fouts and Kellen Winslow led a lone scoring drive.
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Bengals Clinch AFC Title As Montana Leads 49ers To Super Bowl
Joe Montana directed an 89 yard closing drive and a 6 yard TD pass to Dwight Clark with 51 seconds left as the 49ers upset Dallas 28 27 to clinch the NFC title. The Bengals, led by an MVP passer, fell just short but carried Forrest Gregg from the field amid celebration.
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Ottawa Braves Sweep Tarkio In HAC Showdown Comeback
Ottawa University edged Tarkio 66 61 at Wilson Field House to stay in a three way HAC chase with Central Methodist and Tarkio, led by Joe Losch and Teddy McLain late spark. Tarkio’s Russ Maguire led all scorers with 17 points as Ottawa built a 56 51 edge with five minutes left before fending off the Owls.
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Football Powers Seek TV Control Vote Limits at NCAA Convention
NCAA leaders plan to ask membership to restrict voting on football television matters to football playing schools. The proposal aims to curb broad votes on TV rights amid CFA opposition and will be argued alongside enforcement and other TV control items at the convention in Houston.
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Stadler Strolls To Tucson Golf Crown
Craig Stadler captured the Joe Garagiola Tucson Open by three strokes, posting 266 to win $54,000 from a $300,000 purse at Randolph Park. He led by seven, then eight, before a late scoring hiccup briefly spiked the drama as Vance Heafner and John Mahaffey chased with 65s to finish tied for second at 269.
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Missouri opens Big Eight with 72 50 win at Colorado
Missouri remains unbeaten at 11-0 in the Big Eight after a 72-50 road victory over Colorado. Stipanovich sat 22 minutes but scored 13 as Missouri surged past a 34-28 halftime gap. Colorado, led by Kelley with 12, drops to 8-5.
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Bird Stars In Celtics Win Over Pistons 134 124
Larry Bird erupted for 40 points and 16 rebounds as Boston defeated Detroit 134-124 in Hartford. He had 18 of 29 shooting after a 6-for-22 night, stepping up in the second and third quarters to help build a 21-point lead.
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