Injuries and Surprises Stir Week NFL Action
Key games shaped a tight divisional race as Cincinnati fell to Cleveland 35-23 while Ken Anderson left with a bruised chest. Baltimore rallied behind Bert Jones's ribbed play before his bruised ribs raised questions. Colts beat Dolphins 33-17 as Domres supplanted Jones and Lydell Mitchell ran for 106 yards. Falcons upset Broncos 35-21, Vikings topped Chargers 28-13, Bills over Patriots 45-31, Cardinals crushed Jets 37-6, Raiders edged Redskins 26-23 in OT, Cowboys beat Eagles 27-17, Rams routed Bears 38-10, Packers thumped Giants 40-14, 49ers downed Saints 16-6. Browns and Bengals clash highlighted by Phipps 298 yards, two TDs.
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Bruce Lowitt
Cincinnati
Cleveland Browns
Bengals
Ken Anderson
Cleveland
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Dolphins
Bob Griese
Baltimore
Griese
Earl Morrall
Colts
Bert Jones
Anderson
Jones
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Buffalo
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Philadelphia
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Phipps
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Don McCauley
Mitchell
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Broncos
Steve Bartkowski
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Fran Tarkenton
Johnny Unitas
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O.J. Simpson
Simpson
NFL
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Jim Hart
Mel Gray
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Redskins
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George Blanda
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Roger Staubach
Rams
Bears
Lawrence McCutcheon
Jim Bertelsen
John Cappelletti
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Giants
John
Will Harrell
49Ers
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Larry Schreiber
Gene Washington
Steve Spurrier
Steve Mike- Mayer
Pearson's Clashes Keep Cowboys Hopes Alive
Dallas defeated Philadelphia 27 17 to stay in playoff contention as Preston Pearson rushed five yards for a touchdown and amassed 109 receiving and rushing yards on screen plays. Retired Bob Lilly, Dallas' 1961 first draft choice, earned halftime honors and Pearson delivered a vengeance laden performance after being waived by Pittsburgh earlier that season.
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Freeman
Dallas
Bob Lilly
Philadelphia Eagles
Preston Pearson
Eagles
Lilly
Texas Stadium
Illinois
Pittsburgh
Pearson
Pennsylvania
Landry
Calvin Hill
World Football
Preston
Calvin
Roger Staubach
Toni Fritch
Doug Dennison
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia
Tom Landry
Mike McCormack
Roman Gabriel
Mike Boryla
James McAlister
Po James
Lilly and
Cowboy
Potvin Likely Out For Islanders In Key Games
Uniondale New York Denis Potvin Islanders defenseman will probably miss the NHL game at Minnesota Wednesday and the home game against Montreal Thursday after a sprained left ankle suffered in Saturdays game with Kansas City X rays Sunday showed no fracture Also in Boston Pete Rose Cincinnati third baseman and World Series MVP has accepted invitation to the 36th Boston Baseball Writers Dinner January 29 to receive the Judge Emil Fuchs Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to baseball
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Uniondale
N.Y
Denis Potvin
New York Islanders
Minnesota
Montreal
Potvin
Kansas City
Boston
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
Rose
Emil Fuchs
Haynie captures fourth LPGA title in playoff
Sandra Haynie won the Greater Fort Myers Classic in a sudden death playoff with a six inch putt on the second hole to clinch her fourth LPGA tour title. Pat Bradley, defeated in the playoff, said the day boosted her confidence and she earned 4107 dollars in prize money.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Sandra Haynie
Pat Bradley
Miss Haynie
Miss Bradley
NFL at a glance and upcoming games across the league
A rundown of Monday and Sunday NFL matchups including Pittsburgh at Houston and Houston at Cincinnati with several other listed Week standings. The text also covers a women's golf playoff where Miss Haynie repeats victory at Lochmoore, earning $5,700 this round and $63,000 season total, beating Miss Bradley who finished tied in regulation and bogeyed the playoff hole. Louise Bruce scored a hole in one but finished at 224 after 74 in round.
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Lochmoore Country Club
Louise Bruce
Edmonton Eskimos win Grey Cup 9 8 over Montreal Alouettes
In cold 32,332 crowd Edmonton’s defense and field goals decide the Grey Cup as seven attempts yield five makes and two singles. Montreal misses late chances including a failed 19 yard field goal snap and a 5:30 remaining third down try, sealing Edmonton’s first CFL final win since 1956.
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Calgary
Edmonton Eskimos
Montreal Alouettes
Toronto Argonauts
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Toronto
Edmonton
Montreal
Eskimos
Don Sweet
Jimmy Jones
Alouettes
Oilers and Steelers clash in AFC Central showdown
Houston and Pittsburgh meet in a nationally televised battle as the Oilers seek a three way tie for first with an 8-1 Steelers lead at 7-2. Pastorini eyes another duel with Bradshaw while Greene and Greenwood return to bolster the Steel Curtain.
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Michael A. Lutz
Houston
Dan Pastorini
Pittsburgh Steeles
Steelers
Oilers
Cleveland Browns
Cincinnati
Bengals
Pastorini
Terry Bradshaw
Patorini
Se Oilers
Bradshaw
Pittsburgh
Chuck Noll
Noll
A and I eye fifth NAIA crown in semifinal at Kingsville
Texas A&I undefeated at 10-0 seeks a fifth small college national title as the Javelinas host Oregon College in a NAIA Division I semifinal on December 6. Oregon College is 9-0 in its first playoff, while A&I owns a 24 game win streak and is top ranked. Salem College also in the mix with remaining playoff spots to be filled. Jackson State, Alcorn A&M, and Quichua Baptist noted for potential last spots.
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Tex
Texas A&i
Oregon College
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NAIA
Javelinas
Floyd Elliott
Salem College of West Virginia
Jackson State
Dallas honors Lilly with retired jersey on Bob Lilly Day
The Dallas Cowboys retired Bob Lillys No 74 jersey during a Bob Lilly Day ceremony as Philadelphia Eagles played. Lilly the first draft pick and 11 Pro Bowls member from Throckmorton Texas reached 1972 Super Bowl champions with Dallas. He received many gifts including a station wagon a German shorthaired pointer and a scholarship for his sons. Team also announced a new court of honor with Lilly as charter member.
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Dallas
Dallas Cowboys
Bob Lilly
National Football League
Texas Christian
Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
Lilly
Cowboy
Tom Landau
Tex Schramm
Throckmorton, Tex
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