Jackson Wins 1985 Heisman in Closest Vote Ever
Auburn senior Bo Jackson captured the Heisman Trophy in a tight vote with 1,509 points and 317 first place votes. Iowa's Chuck Long finished runner-up as the Downtown Athletic Club crowned the winner amid substantial national attention.
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Navratilova Wins Australian Open Women's Title
Martina Navratilova defeated defending champion Chris Evert Lloyd 6-2 4-6 6-2 in Melbourne to claim the women's singles crown at the Australian Open, earning $100,000 and securing the year’s No 1 ranking.
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Curry's 28 puts Tech past Rams
Dell Curry scored 28 points with eight assists and five steals to lift Virginia Tech to a 78-52 win over Virginia Commonwealth. Colbert had 14 and 11 rebounds for the Hokies, who improved to 5-1, while Nicky Jones led VCU with 27 points.
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Marshall comeback shocks Mountaineers in close win
Marshall Thundering Herd rallied from a 16 point first half deficit to beat West Virginia 64 60 at Henderson Center. Rodney Holden scored the go ahead basket with 42 seconds left and Jeff Guthrie sealed the victory with a steal and dunk in the final 16 seconds. Curry led Marshall with 20 points while Holden and Henderson added 14 each. Blaney led WVU with 18 points as the Mountaineers dropped to 2 3.
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BSC's Banjoman wow a long-distance force
Roy Banjoman, a 5-10 senior guard from Jefferson County, has become a noted shooter for Bluefield State Big Blues. The West Virginia Conference adopted the three-point line in 1983, and he now frequently hits from 19 feet nine inches. He recalls doubters and explains how teams now guard him at half court.
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Big Blues Upset Pikeville In Bluefield State Showdown
Bluefield State College defeated the previously unbeaten Pikeville Bears 90-80 at the campus gym. James DeWitt scored 24 and Bob Bolen 16 as DeWitt grabbed 13 rebounds and Curtis Ray 10. Pikeville, now 6-1, was led by Todd May with 29 and Jon Smith with 20. The win, after a prior 117-93 loss, came as Terry Brown tightened the defense, praising intensity from the start.
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Concord edges Pioneers in triple overtime thriller
Concord outlasted Glenville State 99 96 at Centennial Hall after Richard Smiths free throws with nine seconds left in the third OT capped a dramatic marathon. The Mountain Lions chased a comeback through 14 lead changes and standout plays by Kidd Phillips and Smith as Glenville State battled to the end.
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