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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1979

Page

10

Steelers Drown Oilers in Freezing AFC Title Rout

In a rain soaked game at Three Rivers Stadium the Pittsburgh Steelers crushed the Houston Oilers 34 to 5 to clinch the American Conference crown. Terry Bradshaw threw two TD passes and Pittsburgh prepared for Super Bowl XIII against the Dallas Cowboys in Miami.

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Bradshaw Set to Play in Super Bowl

In a soggy AFC title win at Three Rivers Stadium, Terry Bradshaw led the Steelers past the Houston Oilers 34 5, declaring the Steelers the league’s best and eyeing a Florida Super Bowl run. Bum Phillips praised Pittsburgh while bracing for a rematch with Dallas.

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Cowboys defense shines as they clinch NFC title

Dallas restricts Los Angeles 28 0 behind Charlie Waters two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Waters stifled Haden with a third quarter pick and a late fourth quarter stop helped seal the win, as Landry praised the defense for forcing turnovers in a defensive showdown.

Waters-Led Cowboys Crush Rams 28-0 to reach Super Bowl XIII

Dallas shutout Los Angeles 28-0 as Charlie Waters grabbed two third quarter interceptions and recovered a fumble. Staubach connected for two TD passes, Dorsett and Laidlaw scoring, sealing a third straight win over the Rams in NFC title games. Cowboys head to Miami to face Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XIII.

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East routs West as Davis scores six touchdowns in Shrine game

Jerry Claiborne finally coached Russell Davis in the Shrine East West game. Davis rushed for a record six touchdowns and 199 yards for the East, including 168 yards on five scoring runs, as his team overwhelmed the West 36 to 17. Maryland’s Steve Atkins added two TDs for the East.

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Handley guard Linda Jones named to second region all star

Linda Jones of Handley earns second team all region honors after leading Handley to Region II Group AA final. She averages over 18 points per game and crossed 1,000 career points as Handley wins regular season and tournament titles in the Northwestern District.

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Shepherd Tops Franklin & Marshall In Holiday Tournament Final

Shepherd defeats Franklin and Marshall 62 to 61 in the championship as the Falcons overcome a late four corners trap. Coach Bob Starkey warns against relying on the tactic, noting its pressure and potential domino effect.

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