Steelers' title run seals playoff pairings on Saturday
Rooney handed out cigars as Pittsburgh celebrated clinching the AFC Central with a 30-20 victory over New Orleans and a 11-game win streak, while other Week 14 results set up two playoff games. Green Bay and Oakland secured spots as Dallas faced San Francisco in the NFC West opener. The Steelers head into the postseason with 11 wins and the home playoff edge.
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Georgia Tech Meets Iowa State in Liberty Bowl Picket Threat
Georgia Tech and Iowa State clash in the Liberty Bowl amid NAACP picket threats over Tech senior Eddie McAshan, the first black quarterback in the deep South. McAshan, suspended for missing practice, is at the center of the controversy as Memphis hosts the post season game televised locally on Channel 9.
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Bonnies edged as Canisius upsets Bonnies by two
Two upstate teams lost tight games to out of state rivals as Richmond upset Canisius 75 73 and DePaul defeated St Bonaventure 70 68 in Chicago. Syracuse won 84 76 over Holy Cross to take consolation in Knoxville. Dennis Du Val led Syracuse with 28 points.
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Majors Moving to Pitt Head Coach Job
The Atlanta Constitution reported that Iowa State coach Johnny Majors has adopted a head football coach position at the University of Pittsburgh. The Memphis story says Majors has signed a contract with Pitt and an official announcement was expected after the Liberty Bowl.
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Cardinals fire Hollway amid rough season ends
St Louis Cardinals dismissed coach Hollway after a tumultuous period and a 1 000 yard season milestone by running back Dave Australia tied the record. Hamen tops singles in Australia Open, while football and hockey notes cross teams and players.
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Jets Fall to Browns in Windy finale at Polo Grounds
In New York the Jets lost 26-10 to the Cleveland Browns as cold wind and icy turf affected passing. Joe Namath sat sideline masked, while Bob Davis led a shaky Jets offense and Weeb Ewbank rued a season that ended with seven wins and seven losses. Browns clinch wild card spot and threaten division with Pittsburgh loss.
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Simpson wins NFL rushing title in finish with Bills
Washington AP reports J. J. Simpson rushed 01 yards on 26 carries to capture the NFL rushing crown as Buffalo upset Washington. Dale Farley, activated before the game, intercepted a pass and set up the winning TD. Scott Brown finished with 1,216 yards. Buffalo coach Lou Saban eyed future experiments.
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