Browns rally past Broncos 27 20 on late Phipps drive
Cleveland's Mike Phipps directed a clock controlling offense to a 27 20 win over Denver as Floyd Little scores and Charley Johnson pass sets the pace. Darden seals it with a 1:02 interception after a tense Denver drive in cold snow.
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Sonny Jurgensen Injured as Redskins Lose Season Hope
New York reports detail Sonny Jurgensen, age 39, suffering a severe ankle tendon injury against the New York Giants, potentially ending his season and jeopardizing Washington Redskins title chances. Bill Kilmer subbed in, with Larry Brown scoring twice to spark a 23 16 win while multiple NFL games produced high scoring results across the league.
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Dan Abramowicz Highlights Philadelphia Victory
Dan Abramowicz starred as Philadelphia snapped a winless skid, securing its first victory of the season. The game left Philadelphia at 1-6 while New Orleans dropped to 141.
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Lenny Wilkens Leads Cavaliers Past Kings 115-97
Cleveland rises behind Lenny Wilkens 19 points 14 assists in his fourth start. Rick Roberson 21 points 13 rebounds Austin Carr 22 points. Nate Archibald 35 for Kansas City Omaha. Cavs surge after halftime to pull away 115-97.
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Sheehan’s Fast Start Sparks N Y Raiders
Bobby Sheehan scored twice in 29 seconds of the second period to spark the New York Raiders to a 7-2 World Hockey Association win over Alberta. It was his eighth and ninth goals of the season, following a strong start last year with California in the NHL. Ron Ward added two goals as Winnipeg, Cleveland, Quebec, and other WHA results followed. The Jets extended their unbeaten streak to five games with a 25-shot third period rally.
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Crusaders Tie Nordiques 2-2 in WHA Game
Ronald Leclerc scored his ninth of the season with under three minutes left to force a 2-2 tie and send the World Hockey Association game to a 10-minute overtime. Ted Hodgson opened scoring for Cleveland on a perfect setup from Paul Andrea, while Robert Guindon and Gary Jarrett added goals for Quebec and Cleveland respectively before Leclerc’s late equalizer.
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Groza praises Cockroft after 57-yard boot in Denver
Browns great Lou Groza hails Don Cockroft's 57 yard field goal in Cleveland's 27 20 win over the Broncos in Denver. Groza's 52 yard Cleveland record falls as he recalls his long kicks and notes records will eventually be broken with longer seasons and more games. Groza, Browns longevity record holder with 17 seasons, reflects on past kickers and his own career while Cockroft rises as a new long distance threat.
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Pioneer film shown tonight at Elyria high school
A film of Friday's come from behind Elyria victory over Findlay will be shown in the high school health room at 8 15 p m. Pioneer fans are invited to attend free and may question Coach Billy Barton about the game and Friday's match at Mansfield.
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