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Show Philadelphia And Dallas: Dramatic Race By PETE FRITICHIE The most dramatic divisional division-al race in the NFL must be that between Dallas and Philadelphia. Philadel-phia. The Eagles would like to go all the way this year, but Dallas recently pulled into a 7-2 7-2 tie in the National Conference's Confer-ence's east division. THE 17-13 Dallas win in Philadelphia Phi-ladelphia the first day of this month was of vital importance for the Cowboys; they came from behind in an even game to get their 3-point margin. On December 13, the two teams meet again in Dallas and if they're still within game of each other, that meeting could be even more important. Other interesting divisions are the American i Conference's Confer-ence's west, where Kansas City, San Diego (some thought this their year), Denver and Oakland are all still in it and the National Conference's western west-ern division where Atlanta, surprising San Francisco, and the Rams are involved. THE 49ers are the big surprise sur-prise of the year but both Atlanta and L.A. are tough. One is inclined to favor Minnesota Minne-sota and Pittsburgh in the two central divisions but the Steel-ers Steel-ers are not what they once were and Cincinnati may be for real this year. Miami is the pick for eastern honors in the American Conference. Like Bud Grant, Don Shula keeps coming up with winning teams. |