Dallas Cowboys Visit Denver In Big NFL showdown
Denver 12 1 meets Dallas 11 2 in Texas as two AFC and NFC contenders clash with playoff implications. Red Miller says Denver seeks best NFL record. Tom Landry notes momentum into the playoffs. both teams eye conference titles if results hold on Sunday.
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Carbondale Terriers Top Marion 71-67 in South Seven clash
Carbondale defeated Marion 71-67 to move 3-0 in the South Seven, sharing top conference status with Herrin which beat Benton 60-57. Dominant inside play by Mathis Fayne and Sumner contrasted with Marion’s late rally led by Miller and Pickens as Carbondale held on.
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Redskins stay alive in NFC playoff chase after Rams win
Veteran Billy Kilmer threw two touchdowns and Frank Grant's 59 yard scoring play pace Washington past Los Angeles 17 to 14. Washington finishes 9 5, while the Rams clinch NFC West at 10 4 and host a wild card game.
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Devils defeat Sparta for tie in holiday tourney run
Murphysboro Devils beat Sparta 58 44 to pull into a first place tie with Nashville in the Southwest Egyptian Conference. David Kellum scored 22 and Kirk Harris 18 as Murphysboro improved to 4 2 overall while Sparta dropped to 2 3. Devils next play Dec 27 in Carbondale.
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Mascoutah Invites Dominated by Schnautz in 119 Pound Flight
Danny Schnautz won the 119-pound title at the Mascoutah Wrestling Invitational, remaining undefeated with five straight wins including a 3-2 final over Mascoutah foe Kevin Frankdon. Centralia placed seventh overall with three others from Red Devils placing top five. Carbondale had two medalists Don Caudle fourth and Tony Bleyer third.
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Coryell questioned over possible dismissal after outburst
Bill Wilkinson questioned whether Coryell was seeking firing as speculation swirled after a temperamental outburst following a 26 20 loss to Washington. The Cardinals had started 1 3 then won six straight to reach 7 3 with four games left, but recent losses to Miami and the Giants intensified scrutiny.
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Coryell Saga Shapes Cardinals Coaching Gamble
The piece outlines Bill Bidwill weighing Coryell’s future with the St. Louis Cardinals amid coaching in San Diego and a looming player free agent situation. It notes Coryell’s said off the record remarks, potential moves to San Diego, contract through 1980, and Cardinals’ leverage with compensation offers and draft picks.
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Ken Reaves
Charlie Davis
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Dolphins beat Bills to stay alive in playoff race
Miami's Bob Griese threw 7 and 54 yard TD passes to Nat Moore and Freddie Solomon as the Dolphins defeated Buffalo 31-14 to finish 10-4. Norm Bulaich scored on a 3 yard run, Gary Davis added a 60 yard dash, and Gary Yepremian booted a 48 yard field goal. Buffalo ended 3-11. The win eliminated the Patriots from playoff contention while Baltimore and New England faced potential title implications. Griese tied team season records with 22 TD passes.
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