Steelers Triumph In Snow At Three Rivers In AFC Title Clash
The Pittsburgh Steelers routed the Houston Oilers 34 to 5 at Three Rivers Stadium despite sleet and icy conditions. Joe Greene led a dominating defense, Earl Campbell was held to 62 yards, Bradshaw threw for 200 yards after an illness, and Swann’s 29-yard TD highlighted a 17-point second-quarter burst as Pittsburgh advanced toward Super Bowl XIII.
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Steelers crush Oilers to reach Super Bowl XIII
In a rain soaked game at Three Rivers Stadium the Pittsburgh Steelers pounced on Houston Oilers fumbles in the final minute of the first half, building a 31 3 halftime lead and cruising to a 34 5 AFC championship victory. Earl Campbell's 62 rushing yards could not spark a comeback as Dan Pastorini and Houston's offense struggled amid turnovers and a ferocious Steeler defense.
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Waters Clinches NFC Title With Cowboys 28 0 Win Over Rams
Dallas strong safety Charlie Waters intercepted two passes and limited Rams receiver Terry Nelson to one catch as the Cowboys shut out Los Angeles 28 0 to win the NFC title. Waters said it was not his best game and recalled a head knock in the second half. Coach Landry praised the defense and turnovers while Staubach noted cautious confidence. Ed Jones eyed a possible Super Bowl clash with Pittsburgh and Bradshaw in the pocket.
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Area area high school hoops heat up second round
The second round of conference play hits area high school hoops this week with many key games. Elyria Catholic at Lorain Catholic on Friday shapes the Erie Coast race while Elyria protests a standout injury, Kevin Calhoun, sidelined by a broken ankle.
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Pat Haden fractures thumb as Rams fall to Cowboys 28 0 in title game
Los Angeles quarterback Pat Haden played with a fractured right thumb after the Rams were shutout 28 0 by Dallas in the NFC title game. Coach Ray Malavasi cited turnovers and injuries, while Fred Dryer blamed inconsistency in title games and praised Dallas.
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Cowboys lasso Rams in Super Bowl X rematch tease
The Cowboys face the Rams in a 1976 Super Bowl X rematch, the first in league history. Dallas and Pittsburgh were noted as capable of consecutive wins, while Rams coach John Malavasi gambled on a fourth and one that stalled at the Dallas 13, keeping the score at 7-0.
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