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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1983
Page
3
Florida defeated Iowa 14 to 6 in the 39th annual Gator Bowl to finish the season 9 2 1 and possibly crack the Top 10. Coach Charley Pell hailed the program’s rise from an 0 10 1 record four years prior as the team cemented a landmark season.
Washington Redskins, 14-2 NFC East champions, face Los Angeles Rams, 9-7 wild card, in a Sunday playoff game. Rams rely on Eric Dickerson and Vince Ferragamo to spark big plays, while Washington leans on John Riggins and Joe Theismann as the Steelers-Raiders rivalry and other NFL matchups set the stage for a weekend of playoff action.
Ohio State and Pittsburgh clash in the Fiesta Bowl with the big play as the key. Both teams enter Sun Devil Stadium ready for explosive scores, noting Buckeyes have produced seven 30 plus yard TDs in 11 games while Panthers rely on long completions and big gains to swing outcomes.
Ohio State aims to force turnovers against Pittsburgh as both teams showcase strong passing and receiving options. John Congemi has 1599 yards and 14 TDs, Bill Wallace and Dwight Collins average 17 and 13.8 yards per catch. Mike Tomczak passes to Cedric Anderson Keith Byars Thad Jemison and John Frank, with Anderson at 20.3 yards per reception. Pittsburgh emphasizes lines and a 422 yard per game offense, while Fazio notes the game could hinge on the line play.
Florida State defeats North Carolina 28-3 to finish 7-5 as sophomore Eric Thomas earns his first start and connects on two first-quarter TD passes to Weegie Thompson. Bowden notes a redemption lacking from a 53-14 loss to Florida, despite the national TV win.
Lorain St Anthony led by Hartman Berstling and Provenza with 34 points defeated North Ridgeville St Peter Gold 50 16 to clinch Class B in the Christmas tournament at Lorain County Community College. Notarberardino's late basket gave St Thomas a 25 23 win in Class B third place over Elyria St Jude. Lorain St Vincent beat Avon Lake St Joseph 31 27 in Class B consolation. Bay St Raphael topped St Thomas 46 26 in Class A consolation. St Thomas’ Brian Dechant scored 18 as three players fouled out. Class A final set for Tuesday at 6 pm Elyna St Jude Green vs North Ridgeville St Peter.
In Houston the Baylor defense seeks to constrain Oklahoma State in the 25th annual Bluebonnet Bowl at the Astrodome while the Bears aim to counter the high octane Cowboys offense. The capsule also covers college and pro football notes from Dallas to Baytown, including Lou Holtz’s Arkansas exit and contract chatter around Lawrence Taylor and Johnny Miller in golf.
Wake Forest defeats Rollins 93-56 as Kenny Green scores 32 and Anthony Teachey 15 to push the Deacons to 9-0. NC State, Texas El Paso, Iowa, Oregon State, Virginia Commonwealth, Ohio University, Dayton, Tennessee Chattanooga, and others win tournament titles in closely contested finals across the schedule.
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