Oilers halt Steelers bid in Houston upset
Houston Oilers keep title hopes alive with a 20-17 win over the world champion Pittsburgh Steelers in the Astrodome. Dan Pastorini directed a late drive, Earl Campbell ran for 109 yards, and Houston stopped Pittsburgh from clinching a sixth straight AFC Central title. Bradshaw threw two picks and blamed himself for the loss as Oilers and coach Bum Phillips secured a pivotal victory.
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Kermit Wins Tough B Varying Tourney Final
Kermit outlasted Pecos J V 60 to 59 in a dramatic championship. Eagles J V defeated Van Horn Sophomores 87 to 27 and Pecos Freshmen lost 71 to 35 to Van Horn. Monahans beat Pecos Sophomores to take third while Ft. Stockton claimed third in earlier games.
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Mets Trade Davis for Searage as Cards Move Keeper
Associated Press report notes the New York Mets traded catcher Jody Davis to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Ray Searage. GeorgiaA announced Jim Pyburn resignation as Tulane assistant coach. Tulane also extended Larry Smith as head coach. West Virginia added Russ Jacques as an assistant coach. Fouls listed for Pecos players Valeriano Michaelis Briggs and Kermit’s Berta.
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Tennis and Tennis Open Upsets Highlight Monday Sports Briefs
Japan sealed a 5-0 Davis Cup win over Taiwan with Nishio and Fukui taking decisive singles. Warren Maher upset Tim Wilkison in Adelaide while Colin Dibley beat Phil Dent. Czech Renata Tomova defeated Mimi Wikstedt as Roberta McCallum swept Sherry Acker. The Sporting News named the California Angels 198 attacked of year. M L Carr and Bob Lanier fined 1500 each for incidents. Keith Hernandez and Don Baylor noted in St Louis report.
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Eagles Warm Up for Alpine Tourney in DecemberSports
In Alpine December a basketball feature spotlights the Eagles and their team in the Alpine Tourney. The report highlights upcoming games, team readiness, and key players preparing for the event.
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Football at a Glance: 197? Conference Standings and Week Cards
National and American conferences show standings, records, points for and against, and division clinches. Listings include team records with x and y markers for clinched titles and playoff berths, plus a schedule of games for Monday and Sunday.
Pardee eyes final weekend showdown for division title
Washington coach Jack Pardee embraces a dramatic NFC East finale with Washington, Dallas and Philadelphia all at 10-5. The loser could miss the playoffs despite a potential wild card, as the Dallas at Washington game will decide the division champion under current rules.
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