Raiders ready for warm weather after Cleveland win
The Oakland Raiders beat the Browns 14-12 to reach the AFC title game against San Diego. Weather helped influence strategy as players complained of ice and cold in Cleveland Stadium and noted they prefer warmer climates for playoff football. Mike Davis sealed the win with an end zone interception with 41 seconds left.
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Raiders pull off windy upset over Browns in defensive duel
In brutal cold Oakland rips open the game with two wind aided drives and a key late interception by Davis. Plunkett praises Chester while Flores credits his defense as Raiders seize victory over Cleveland despite wind and field goal woes. Davis lauds team unity and courage in a hard fought season capper.
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Coldest playoff game in Green Bay since 1967
One degree at kickoff, two by Q4, wind chill minus 30 in Green Bay. Browns and Browns Raiders game described as worst conditions players recall drops, slippery field, and limited passing as Brian Sipe completes 13 of 40 for 183 yards with three interceptions. Ron Bolton returns 42 yards for Cleveland’s lone TD.
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Browns Edge Browns in Frigid Playoff Drama
Bolton says the loss toughens the Browns for next year as Oakland star Al Davis sat in the press box amid frosted glass and cold conditions. Mike Davis sealed a late interception. Odis McKinney saved a potential touchdown with a shoestring tackle. Newsome’s 29-yard catch set up a near winner before Cleveland’s late collapse. Cleveland’s playoff drought continues, while Oakland holds a 7-1 edge in their series. Jerry Rombach and Roger Negin.
Force edges Chicago on power plays in weekend action
In a high tempo game the Force edged Chicago 3 1 with Prosper Cohen scoring from in front of the net on an Astigarraga assist. Goalie Cliff Brown made 29 saves as Cleveland tied 2 2 and Fyfe earned Player of the Game honors with a three goal performance. The Force host Buffalo Sunday while Cleveland faces San Francisco on cable TV.
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North Royalton Bears defeat Midpark in 50-40 game
North Royalton Bears route Midpark 50-40 as George Felton and Troy Blank score 12 each and Lynn Hasselbusch adds 11. Jeff Elliot tops Midpark with 16 points. North Royalton improves to 47 and Midpark falls to 29 season record.
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