16.. -THE TIMES, JANUARY 12. 1978 ., .Super Bowl XII, to be played in the New Orleans Super- Something else to be considered is the fact that if Craig Mor- dome next Sunday, might just turn out to be one of the better ton wants to beat anybody.it has to be the Cowboys (Giants Super Bowl games in history. AS I SEE IT,., excepted). You will recall that Morton led the Cowboys to Super Bowl V in Miami only to lose to the Baltimore Colts It certainly has things going for it thai should satisfy not BY DICK OHILTQN only the most sophisticated fan but the casual observer as well. (they has then switched to the AFC) on a 32-yard field goal by Not since Joe Willie Namath "guaranteed"a Super Bowl vic- rookie kicker Jim O'Brien in the last five seconds. The next tory for the Nesv York Jets and the infant American Football ball minds ever to coach a team. He is a man of complete year Morton lost his job to Roger Staubach and sat on the League over the NFL Baltimore Colts, a team that had lost thoroughness and dedication to detail, with such a knowledge bench during Super Bowl VI In New Orleans, The Dallas only once in sixteen games all that season, has there been n and understanding of the subleties of the game that he has to defense did not permit a touchdown to Miami, the only time truly sentimental favorite opposing a thoroughly disciplined be worth at least three points to his team every time it takes to that has happened in Super Bowl history, and went on to win "awesome machine," the field. 24-3. There have been many excellent football teams represented Dallas is well disciplined and they have Super Bowl ex- From that time forward, Morton wanted out of Dallas and a in the Super Bosvl but none that were really surprises. The perience both on the winning and losing ends and will be chance to show he should have been the No. 1 quarterback. teams that have participated heretofore had been pre season thoroughly prepared for whatever Denver sends their way. He, of course, never had the opportunity to show anything favorites to have a good shot at the title. None that carried the Dallas has an edge on the man power charts as well. Man for with the Giants. His opportunity came this year and he made the most of it. Cinderella label that 1 feel has been affixed to the Denver man, position for position, the Cowboys come out on top. The Broncos, running game, quarterback, receivers (Haven Moses not- The Broncos have been also-rans all their life, never having withstanding), secondary and front four all go to Dallas with So with Morton leading Denver this Sunday he becomes the gone for the title, be it in the old A.F.L. or since the merger. the kicking game, special teams and the linebackers rated only quarterback to lead two different teams to the Super Bowl (trivia fans take note). Now here they have put it all together under rookie head coach about even. Red Miller (who should be coach of the year) and the much Let's not forget, however, that Denver has played some maligned veteran quarterback Craig Morton, tough teams and won the right to go to New Orleans by sheer Roger Staubach, in addition to Super Bowl VI, was involved This year it is all for real and the Orange Crush gang, as they desire and courage. in the 1978 Super Bowl XI loss to the Steelers In Miami. On are fondly called, base to be rated overwhelmingly as the sen- Denver's loss to Dallas in the regular season, when Morton past performance it looks as if Dallas can't win in Miami but timental favorites to take the Vince Lombardi Trophy, Sen- had to leave early in the game, injured, should be disregarded. can in New Orleans. So the location is right for a Dallas vic- timentality is fine but don't bet on it. The truth of the matter is The Broncos have been on a year-long high that has nothing to tory. On the other hand last year was the year of the snake on the Dallas Cowboys are superior to any other team in football do with the city of Denver's elevation and these could be the the Chinese calendar and Ken "the snake" Stabler led the today. elements that prove to be the intangible needed to win Super Oakland Raiders to victory. This year the Chinese calendar They have, in Tom Landry, one of the most brilliant foot- Bowl XII. says it is the year of the horse. Could it be an omen? 'Mat Rats' win two meets Nehemiah Awarded The Park junior High Mat Rats have Union. The Mat Rats were just too strong as wrestled their way to two early season vic- they earned a 47-14 victory. tories. Things started quickly for Park as John 'HS Athlete of Year' Daidone won with a pin at 3:10 of his match, Renaldo Nehemiah, who set two national Their first victory was against a strong Len Vargas then pinned his man at S: IS, Vic- scholastic hurdling records last year at Scotch Millburn team. The Young Raiders were able tor Daidone gained a 17-0 decision and Jim Plains-Fanwood High School, will receive the to gain a 33-28 win. The young men who Venezia pinned at 5:43 of his match. Park High School Athlete of the Year Award at picked up victories in that match were; a 7th lost it's next bout, but came back to win three the 38th Annual Boys' Clubs of Newark All- grader, John Diadone, on a pin at 3:30 of his in a row: Joe Palumbo, another 7th graders, Sports Award Dinner at Newark's Robert match; 8th graders, Lenny Vargas with a 4-2 pinned his man at 3:56 of his bout, Bert Treat Hotel on January 19. decision, Victor Daidone with a pin at 3:00 of Gross won by default, and Frank Marsella his match; 9th graders, Frank Marsella with a won with a 6-1 decision. Bob Kilgannon Honored along with Nehemiah will be 52 second pin. Bob Kilgannon, with a 1:00 wrestled a strong opponent and won a 4-2 Chris Chambliss of the New York Yankees, pin, and David Barattucci with a pin in only decision and Big Jim Biondi won his first the professional award winner; Fairleigh 50 seconds. The other members of the team match ever with a pin at 5:00 of his match, Dickinson University's Franlin Jacobs, the who wrestled svell are: Jim Venezia, Glen The young Raiders are really working hard collegiate award recipient; and honorees McCauley, Joe Palumbo, Paul Lamastra, and gaining strength and confidence every from women and amateur sports who have Hans Case, and Jim Biondi. day. Please continue your support and keep yet to be announced. Park's next opponent was Kawameeh of coming out to cheer. The dinner will also pay tribute to all-state high school football stars. Ticket reservations can be made by calling 483-0655. Suns undefeated in Midget play Nehemiah, who is now a freshman at the Five weeks have gone by in the Scotch Kings led at the half but the Bulls came stor- University of Maryland, was chosen the Plains Recreation Commission Midget ming back to win. country's top high school track and field Basketball League and there are close races in The Sonics completely controlled the both divisions. Celtics 43-24. Darin Royster led the attack athlete last year by the authoritative Track In play this week, the Suns stayed un- with 16 points. and Field News. His national scholastic In addition to his hurdling prowess, the defeated by defeating the Blazers 28=13 for The Knicks stayed tied for the West lead records are in the 120-yard high hurdles (12.9) versatile Nehemiah is a national class quar- their fifth straight win. Billy Smith led all with a stunning 41-19 scalping of the Pistons. and the 330-yard intermediate hurdles (35.8). termiler (46.5 for 400 meters), an excellent scorers with a tremendous 19 point perfor- Stacey Wesley had the hot hand as he scored sprinter, and the holder of the New Jersey mance. 18 points for the powerful Knicks. Considered the brightest American hurdler scholastic long jump record of 24'-l 1 '/>". The Braves stayed close to the leader as Remember The Midget League plays every prospect since 1972 Olympic champ Rod The 18-year-old resident of Scotch Plains they pulled off a 25-22 exciting squeaker Tuesday night at Park Jr. High. There are 1 Millburn, Nehemiah has been picked as the was victorious in his only international com- frnm the Bucks. Gary Levinson had 10 for three games in each gym so come out and early favorite to win the 1980 Olympic gold petition to date, defeating members of the the winners while D. McCoy scored 8 in a support our future stars. medal in the high hurdles by a poll conducted Russian Junior National track team in a dual li cause. Standings nf the Teams by Track and Field News. meet in Maryland last summer. The Warriors, behind Steve Zabow's 11, EAST WEST Knicks 4-1 beat the Bullets 28-20. Steve Bradway scored Suns 5-0 8 for the Bullets. liraves 4-1 Bulls 4-1 Pistons 3-2 Warriors 4-1 The Bulls tied for first in the West Disision Bucks 2-3 Celtics 2-3 by beating the Kings in a fine game 25-18.