Steelers win dramatic playoff game on last second TD
Steelers beat the Raiders 13 to 7 on Franco Harris's 42 yard run after a deflected pass touched Raiders safety Jack Tatum. Referee Westringen ruled the ball touched Tatum, aided by instant replay from TV cameras, securing the win as Bradshaw threw desperation passes in the final seconds. Raiders coach John Madden disputed the call but Oakland waited to contest no further. The Steelers advance to host the Miami-Cleveland winner in Three Rivers Stadium.
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Steelers Edge Raiders In Last-Second Win
Steelers pull off a dramatic 13-7 victory over the Oakland Raiders as Franco Harris scores the winning touchdown in the waning seconds. Ron Shanklin, 25, hugs Harris after the decisive play.
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Marco Harris lifts Steelers past Raiders in stunning finish
In a chaotic late sequence at Pittsburgh, Franco Harris recovered a deflected Terry Bradshaw pass into a 40 yard touchdown as the Steelers edge the Raiders 13 7 to reach the AFC title game. Disputed play involved Jack Tatum and an instant replay review confirming Tatum touched the ball earlier.
All-Star Charity Game Highlights North South Coaches
The North vs South Shrine Bowl in the Orange Bowl attracts famed coaches Daugherty and DeMoss as the North and South squads split guiding duties. Pro prospects like Rufus Ferguson and Chuck Foreman draw attention, while the event aims to aid Shrine hospitals for crippled children.
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Devine and Shula Honored as NFL Coach of the Year
Dan Devine earned Coach of the Year after guiding the Green Bay Packers to the Central Division title in his first pro season while Don Shula won the American Conference award for steering the Miami Dolphins to a 14 game winning streak and a strong Super Bowl push.
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Salukis top Xavier to reach Roadrunner final in Las Cruces
The Salukis defeated Xavier 75 to 65 in Las Cruces to advance to the Roadrunner Class final, extending their winning streak to three and improving to a 63 record. Nate Hawthorne led all scorers with 22 points as SIU built early 16 0 lead and withstood Xavier rally before pulling away late.
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Salukis edge Xavier in rough NIT meeting with fouls
Florida State routed Northwestern 91 to 73 for the Dayton Invitational consolation title as Reggie Royals and Lawrence McCray led the Seminoles with 23 points each. The Xavier-SIU game featured five technicals and early foul trouble for Meriweather and Hendricks, with Salukis and Musketeers struggling at the line and big men limited to few baskets.
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Esposito Named Canada’s Athlete of the Year 1972
The Boston Bruins center Phil Esposito won Canada’s outstanding male athlete award for 1972. He claimed his third NHL scoring title last season and led Team Canada in its narrow victory over the Soviet Union in the September exhibition series. He topped a nationwide poll by The Canadian Press, standing alone as the country’s Athlete of the Year.
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Oilers set point mark in Cairo upset win over Du Quoin
The Martin Oilers, 21 4, posted a scoring record in a game at the new Mar ee Federal Penitentiary gym, beating Du Quoin 166 to 105. Herrin Jets defeated Marion Feds 106 102 in the same Saturday slate. Oilers face Carl ile County Kentucky Tuesday in Cairo invitational. Neal 42 Harris 33 Gloda 28 Eichholz 24 Chum bler 19 McKenzie 18 Slocum 2. Du Quoin 105 Beggs 26 Crews 24 Karnes 17 Karsen 12 Hulelsman 12 Brown 10 Mor a. Marion Feds 102 Rolls 39 Debsor 16 De Rose 15 Sanford 15 Hudson 12 Dent 8 Wilson 4 Johnson 2.
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Sanderson to Return to Bruins After WHA Stint
Minneapolis Star columnist Sid Hartman reports Derek Sanderson will return to the Bruins within 30 days after a WHA stint with the Philadelphia Blazers. Hartman says Sanderson got a $600000 advance, the Blazers seek to exit a $2 million contract, and Sanderson prefers to settle and rejoin Boston rather than play for the New York Raiders.
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Three coaches and 1402 wins mark Carbondale tourney names
The Carbondale holiday tournament features 68 years of coaching and 2402 victories among three veteran leaders Vergil Pletcher Collinsville Jim Byassee Meridian and Ray Saunches Du Quoin. Saunches seeks his 400th win at Carbondale as Du Quoin battles a tough field including Decatur Eisenhower and Alton or Effingham.
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