European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 06, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse A sunday january 6, 1991, the stars and stripes Page 17a \ a7_s \ a a Felt us it a air it v. Jet it Vij it. ,�?�<.�?� ,. A. Skins finish eagles by Dave Goldberg a football writer a Philadelphia a give Mark by pie a Earnest byner and a defense that shut Down Randall Cunningham credit for Washington s 20-6 Victory Over Philadelphia on saturday moving the redskins into the quarterfinals of the super bowl sweepstakes but give As much credit to George Sladky the replay official who made perhaps the most crucial Call in the five years the nil has used instant replay. Rypien threw a 16-Yard touchdown pass to Art Monk and a 3-yarder to Gary Clark and threw for 206 Yards Overall. Byner rushed for 44 Yards and caught seven passes. Arid Rookie Andre Collins led a defense that sacked Cunningham five times and even drove him from the game for a series in the third Quarter in favor of Jim Mcmahon. But the turning Point was provided by Sladky with Washington leading 7-6 and 48 seconds left in the first half. It resulted in a 10-Point swing. From the Philadelphia 17, Rypien hit byner in the hat and he took it to the 6, where he was hit by Ben Smith and apparently fumbled. Smith then picked it up and took the Ball Back 84 Yards for what officials on the Field ruled was a touchdown. A a a but Sladky ruled that the Ball came out when byner hit the ground an washing ton got the Ball Back. The eagles held but Chip Lohmiller a 20-Yard Field goal gave them a 10-6 halftime Lead arid momentum to the redskins who would have trailed 13-7 had the play stood. A we had a Good end zone television shot that clearly showed that he was contacted and came Down with control and the ground caused the Fumble a Sladky a said. A. A a. A a a 7-7 a the loss marked the third straight season the eagles have lost their first playoff game and May have put in jeopardy the Job of coach buddy Ryan who has gotten his team to the playoffs but no farther. It put the redskins who like the eagles finished the regular season 10-6, into the pfc semifinals next week against either the new York giants or san Francisco 49ers. Washington has lost six straight to new York including two this year and also lost in san Francisco this year. The eagles had All the Early opportunities but could get Only 6 Points and it finally Cost them. First a 66-Yard pass from Cunningham Art Monk hangs on to his touchdown catch in Washington a wild card playoff Triumph. To Keith Jackson gave them a first Down at the Washington 11. But Cunningham who was 15 of 29 for 205 and ran for 80 Yards slipped on third Down and the eagles had to Settle for Ruzcki a 37-Yard Field goal then Early in the second period Wes Hopkins recovered a Gerald Riggs Fumble at the Washington 26. # but even a third Down holding calf against Martin Mayhew of the redskins could t get Philadelphia into the end zone. Tim Johnson sacked. Cunningham on third Down and kicked a 28-yarder to make it 6-0. Then Eric Allen intercepted a Rypien pass but the eagles move. But the redskins could a quickly. On third-and-9 from their own 33, Rypien hit Monk for 28 Yards then byner for 23. On the next play he dropped Back again and found Monk in the cud /.one, where he had beaten Allen for the to that made it 7-6. Then Darreu Green s interception at Midfield set up the drive that resulted in the reversal of the Fumble. After Ricky Sanders dropped a sure touchdown pass Early in the third Quarter Washington moved 27 Yards to the two after a Short Jeff i eagles punt but get in. Loh Millers 19-Yard Field Good made it 13-6 with 2 29 left in the third Quarter. Then Rypien i Clark from 3 Yards out with 4 seconds left in the Quarter after connecting with Clark for 47 to set up the score. A Quot. A from wire reports bos ton t he new York kicks Are rumoured to be trading everyone on their team except one and Fil ing their general manager. They re bad. The Phoenix suns arc picked by Many to again Challenge for the National basketball association title they re Good. Anyone Cap distinguish Between the kicks and the suns. The Boston celtics refuse. They routed a Roundup the suns 137-193 for therr 15th straight Home Victory Friday night at Boston Garden. I to Days before the celtics beat the kicks by 27. Kicks suns suns Kuks. Roll pm in Roll Mem inn. Many Are now picking the celtic to contend for the Aba title. And wonder it was Only the third loss in the past t4 games Lor Phoenix a team that solidified itself As one of the Best in . Western conference by trading Lor Xavier Mcdaniel 13 games ago. A the celtics Are playing As Well As anybody in the league a said Rev m Johnson the suns Point guard who with one Posso be exception. Is As Good As any Johnson one can think of a a their record Speaks for Itsell. 1 hey could definitely make it to the finals. There Are several teams that can but Boston is at the head of the the Philadelphia 76ers May have made a big Trade by picking up Anion Gilliam earlier in the Day but they know whom they re chasing. T he celtics 25-5 Are Oil to heir Best Start since 1984-85 .26-5. Quot the celtics were led by Brian Shaw 21 Points nine assist Larry Bird 21, if and Kevin Mellaly 23 Points. Six celtics hit double figures Iri other games Friday spurs 93, nets 89 Las l Ruth i r Ford . David Robin Soli had 26 Points and 21 rebounds and keyed an 11-0 fourth Quarter run with. Three blocked shots and a slam Dunk leading san Antonio Over new Leisey. The Victory was the spurs ninth in it games and prevented them from losing consecutive games for the first Lime tins season. The nets lost their fifth straight and eighth in 10 games. The nets went ahead 76-75 on a follow. Shot by Chris. Dudley with 9 0ft to Aba on Pago 2? in service by Dick Wagner los Angeles times a Rancho Palos Verdes Calif. A George Allen would have liked his memorial service Friday and he would have been impressed that it was organized with the precision of one of his game plans. The staff at rolling Hills covenant Church even had a checklist Complete with a diagram of the worship area and details a a to How far the curtains would be opened and where each speaker would stand and How Long he would speak. A a a a a. Much like the x s and o s the famous coach loved. And Allen w to died of cardiac Arresta Ige 72 monday and was buried an hour before the sen ice began would have because it was upbeat with hip hip a Ito rays and videos of Happy scenes irom his 24-year career a about 1,000 people a including Allens last team from cat state Long Beach and former nil stars mar Lin Olsen,.deacon Jones and Dick Butkus a attended the service. A. A Allen s widow tiny Sal in the front Row and listened As Bill Harris who had played for Allen at Whittier College in the Early 1950s, said Quot George told me his a a marriage to atty w As the love All air of the Century. Billy Kilmer who Quarter backed the redskins under. Allen recalled meeting Allen Tor the first time and How he w As almost Blouw a Over by the coach s cliches. Roman Gabriel who was Allens quarterback lot the los armies rams in the late bos looked out at la. Raider owner Ai Davis and told How he was persuaded by Allen to turn Down a $400,000 offer from the. Raiders to Starwi tithe rams w to were paying him $25,000,Greg Allen one of Allens three sons called his lather a hero and portrayed him As a kind family unan. Who liked to Sil by the Allen said that when he resumed Home shortly after his father s death lie saw by the Telephone. One of his fathers last notes. 1 7 George Allen had Wrilen. His son said. I win a championship. 2 have everybody graduate 3 build a stadium and 4 then take a Miti Job. The audience laughed and right on 1 is Hedu-ie., the curtains opened and a video was slum by a recording of Larrv Vale singing Quot gotta lie me. Quot there was Allen touching on the sideline a aging. With his placers and doing sit ups 1 he last Vivus of a him celebrating in a Jovits locker room Quot j
