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...1960s Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers ruled the National Football League, winning five championships. The 1970s belonged to the Pittsburgh Steelers, with their four Super Bowl titles. Now, at the close of the 1980s, the N.F.L.'s team of the decade is clearly the San Francisco 49ers. Winners of seven divisional titles and three Super Bowls since 1981, they are favored on Jan. 28 to win their fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XXIV in New Orleans...
...Colleges and the Dukes and playing in the Long Beach Classic is to prepare his squad for the Ivy League race. For every team here at the Classic, that was the purpose, and Long Beach St. came out the winner. After participating in the NIT Tournament last year, the 49ers stumbled to a 2-5 start. But Long Beach St. Coach Seth Greenberg is buoyed for the 49ers Big West opening game after their sweep of Harvard and Brooklyn in the Classic...
...such luck for the Crimson's self-image. But Harvard has to be encouraged by its play in the Classic. The Crimson played the Trojans close for the first 11 minutes, trailing by four, 26-22. And against the 49ers, who averaged a three-inch height advantage at each position, Harvard controlled the game until the overtime period...
...Condakes and James missing action earlier this season and starting center Mike Minor missing all of the Classic, Harvard has been unable to overcome its weak bench. A healthy season is critical for Harvard to overcome its rebounding woes. The Crimson surrendered 43 offensive rebounds to the Trojans and 49ers, and its opponents are averaging 17 per game...
...49ers, 81-77 at Long Beach, Calif. HARVARD 35-35-7--77 Long Beach...