Aiken Youth Fights Cancer Doug Turno Meets Staubach
Aiken family celebrates 10 year old Doug Turno who beat a malignant brain tumor and will meet NFL star Roger Staubach in Miami. Staubach sent a personal encouragement tape and donated gifts as Doug recovers. the boy remains active in school and sports while his parents share faith and community support.
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Eagles and Steelers Run Issues Stir NFL Preview
The Steelers and Eagles face different run challenges as injuries and fatigue hit their backfields. Pittsburgh, 8-1, battles New Orleans with mounting yardage allowed, while Philadelphia prospects depend on battered backs to counter Green Bay's rushing strength led by Terdell Middleton and Wilbert Montgomery's uncertain status.
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Millen Says Penn State Maryland Tilt Means Nothing
Penn State players debated the Maryland game as they sit atop an 16 game winning streak and aim to stay focused. Millen and Clark are praised as a top defensive tackle duo by coach Paterno and likened to past Lions stars.
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Waltrip Reaches Long Term Contract With Gardiner
Darrell Waltrip resolves contract problems with car owner Bill Gardiner after a news conference in Hampton Georgia. Waltrip qualified seventh at 163.798 mph for the Dixie 500 while Cale Yarborough secured the pole at 168.475 mph. Waltrip said concessions were made and he would be paid at a level comparable to Cale and Bobby Allison. his future with Ranier’s team remains uncertain.
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Tigers and Gamecocks Face Key Road Tests Tomorrow
Clemson travels to Wake Forest at Groves Stadium while South Carolina meets North Carolina State in Raleigh. Other afternoon games include Wofford at Catawba Newberry at Elon Presbyterian vs Gardner Webb The Citadel at William and Mary Davidson at Furman and South Carolina State hosting Maryland Eastern Shore Hagood Stadium hosts SC State in Charleston USC seeks improved road form as Newberry and Elon chase league wins Elon ranked seventh in NAIA AP poll Newberry 15th Citadel and William and Mary both aim to keep winning momentum.
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Television shapes college and professional sports in 1970s
Television has become a major force in sports, influencing bowl bids, recruiting, budgets, and stadium development. It notes high Nielsen ratings for college bowls and the 1977 Super Bowl, World Series, and Roots, while stressing education remains the core purpose of college athletics. It also observes high overall TV viewing hours and that women may watch more than men.
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