Vikings beat Rams to reach fourth Super Bowl
In Bloomington Minnesota, the Vikings upset the Rams 24-13 in the NFC title game to earn a fourth trip to the Super Bowl against the Oakland Raiders. Fran Tarkenton led a balanced attack as special teams and defense sparked key plays, including two blocked kicks and a 90 yard return by Bobby Bryant. Foreman provided a late scoring burst and a 57 yard reception setting up the clinching score.
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Notre Dame Penn State clash in Gator Bowl history
Notre Dame, 8-3, plays Penn State, 7-4, in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. The Irish favored by four, face a Lions squad that overcame early woes to reach the bowl. Notable players include Notre Dame’s Al Hunter, the program’s first 1,000-yard rusher, and Penn State’s Chuck Fusina at quarterback with receivers Ken MacAfee and others.
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Iowa and Iowa State sports departments post black year
Athletics departments at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University reported overall operating surpluses for 1975-76, with total revenues near 2.5 million dollars as expenses rose. Iowa State benefited from a football revenue record but faced a basketball deficit, while Iowa saw strong football income and a profitable basketball season amid tight competition for entertainment dollars.
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Jazz and Knicks pull off dramatic comebacks
Pete Maravich scoring 50 points and Earl Monroe’s late surge lift the New Orleans Jazz and New York Knicks in Sunday night NBA action. Maravich, leader in scoring, carried the Jazz from a 17 point deficit to a 109-100 win over Washington, while Monroe scored 28 including 16 in the final 5:11 to beat Atlanta 103-98 as Knicks salvaged road victory.
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Paul Lewis Leads Iowa Central to All-Conference Lineman Honor
Paul Lewis of Wellman was named to the first team of the 1976 Iowa Junior College All-Conference football squads as Iowa Central Community College finished second with a 6-3 record. The offensive center, a Mid-Prairie High School graduate, played despite heavy opposition, with praise from Asst. Coach Ron Johnson.
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Poinsettia display blooms at Osceola church for Christmas
The United Methodist Church at Osceola showcases a massive poinsettia arrangement in the foyer. Four plants expected to bloom for Christmas with over 25 buds and clusters of red leaves already visible.
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Raiders end stigma by routing Steelers in title bid
Oakland crushed Pittsburgh 24 7 to reach the NFL title game, overcoming injuries to Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier. Ken Stabler threw two TD passes as Oakland extended its win streak to 12, while the Steelers were hampered by missing their leading backs and a stalled offense. The Vikings await after winning the NFC title.
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