Browns defense shows value in nickel gamble against Miami
The Cleveland defense, long faulted for mediocrity, held steady to allow 24 points as coach Sam Rutigliano mixed nickel and regular fronts. Clinton Burrell intercepted Griese, while Scott also grabbed a pick on a nickel sequence. Punter Johnny Evans averaged 34 yards on five kicks with two fair catches by Miami.
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Browns Take Second in AFC Central After Key Week Returns
Cleveland holds 8-4 in the American Conference Central after Pittsburgh loses and Houston wins, trailing the Oilers and Steelers who sit at 9-3-5. Miami slips to 7-5, overtaken by New England in the AFC East as Don Shula returns home with assistants Scarry, Taseff, and Sandusky.
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Nesville a John Carroll alumnus and Browns member in 1951 1952. Searry was the Browns first center for 1946 1947. Taseff also John Carroll and Cleveland in 1951. Sandusky played in Cleveland from 1950 to 1955.
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Browns star Cockroft ties record at 168 games
Elyria O Sunday Don Cockroft ties the Browns all time mark with 168 consecutive games, sharing the record with ex tackle Walter Johnson. Mike Pruitt rushes for 93 yards to reach within 76 of 1,000 for the season, moving to second in the AFC and sixth in the NFL. Brian Sipe sits second in the NFL.
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Browns rally in overtime to upset Dolphins 30 24
Browns coach Sam Rostigliano recalls surviving late losses as Cleveland defeats Miami 30 24 in overtime to stay alive for a wild card. Brian Sipe rebounds with a 34 yard TD to Ozzie Newsome then leads a five play drive including an 11 yard pass and rush. Reggie Rucker 39 yards away seals the win in overtime.
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Browns offense proves itself with another big run
Browns quarterback Brian Sipe leads a 493 yard attack in a 30 24 overtime win over the Dolphins at Municipal Stadium. Receiver Dave Logan and tight end Ozzie Newsome starred as Cleveland bolstered its third ranked AFC offense and Sipe reached 10 000 passing yards while tossing three touchdowns.
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Smith stars as Elyria skates past Brooklyn in opener
Elyria defeats Brooklyn 7-4 in the Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League. Smith scores three goals and adds an assist, with Dudak and Brown each contributing multipoint games as the Pioneers overcome limited practice time and penalties. The line of Smith Dudak Brown leads Elyria’s offense before they host Olmsted Falls next Sunday.
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