Rams face Vikings in NFC showdown amid debating stylish play
Los Angeles Rams, winners of six straight division titles, host Minnesota in the NFC playoffs amid questions of whether victory matters as the game grows less spontaneous. Fred Dryer argues football has become a regimented, computer driven sport with players cast in a uniform, less expressive role.
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Yanks eye title with John Tiant signings and NFL playoff shift
Shipbuilding magnate George Steinbrenner adds free agents Tommy John and Luis Tiant to the New York Yankees, aiming for a third straight world series title as top clubs eye 1979 moves. Meanwhile ten NFL teams reach the playoffs for Super Bowl XIII in Miami, with college stars updates ahead of the season.
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1979 Sports Preview From Major Leagues And Golf
The article surveys upcoming seasons across major sports. It notes Muhammad Ali’s retirement hints, Washington Bullets’ strong NBA form, Lloyd Free challenging George Gervin for the scoring title, Islanders and Bruins as NHL contenders, Mario Andretti aiming for seven Grand Prix wins, CART formation by top owners, Riverside start for NASCAR, USAC title changes, John McEnroe’s Davis Cup bid, Shriver’s rising teen tennis star turn, and 1980 Olympics prep with Lake Placid, Pan American Games, and Spartakiade plans.
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Bay swimmers edged in Brush Relays close finish
Bay High finished second to St Edward 43 42 in the Brush Relays at University School pool. Bay won three events led by Sherry, Smith and McKelvey in the 3x100 medley 3 07 39 and the 4x50 free 1 39 82. St Edward claimed five wins and Orange third with 29 points. Bay to face Bedford Chanel on Jan 5 at North Olmsted pool.
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