Steelers Take Command as Bradshaw Shines in 40-17 Win
Steelers surge to first place in AFC Central with a 40-17 victory over the Bengals. Terry Bradshaw threw three touchdown passes, Franco Harris ran for 101 yards, and Pittsburgh moved a game ahead of Cincinnati. Coach Chuck Noll emphasized staying focused after the big win.
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NFL Week Highlights and Score Summary
Washington and New York traded touchdowns with Kilmer and Namath. no major title implications. Minnesota and New Orleans each produced points as Tarkenton connected with Beasley while Durkee added field goals, shaping a crowded early season picture.
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Chowfield
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Lee
Potomac State Falls to WVU Junior Varsity 28 2
West Virginia University's junior varsity defeated Potomac State 28 to 2 at Keister. Ben Williams threw two touchdowns including a 63 yard strike to Mark Burke and a five yard pass to Dave Cain. Potomac State scored on a Tony Jett end zone catch and a fumble return by Al Gluchoski.
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Ben Williams
Little Mountaineers
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Mark Burke
Marietta
Ohio
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Marlinton
Tony Jett
Duane Woods
Bluefield
Woods
al Gluchoski
Pottomac State
Burke
West Virginia
Kent State Upsets Marshall On A Late Field Goal
Kent State defeated Marshall 16 to 14 as Herb Page kicked a 29 yard field goal with 1 09 left. Marshall had led late but turnovers and stalled drives hampered their rally. Gardner led Marshall with 61 rushing yards and Lockett added a late TD.
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Herb Page
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Herd
Toledo
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DePasqua Credits Galitia as Great Dropback Passer
West Virginia defeated Pitt 38 20 as Bernie Galiffa threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns. Kerry Marbury scored three times for the Mountaineers, while Pitt respuestas included John Hogan and Jim Buckman. Pitt coach Carl DePasqua noted missed chances in the third quarter.
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Pro Football Standings National Conference
National Conference pro football standings summarized from a periodical update. Key teams and positions are listed with win loss records and standings implications for playoff berths. Details reflect the era's scoring and team alignments.
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