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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2006
Page
9
Aged to knon LaDainian Tomlinson surpassed Paul Hornung's 46 year old NFL single season scoring record with a 15 yard touchdown run in San Diego's game versus Kansas City. Tomlinson reached 180 points, exceeding Hornung's 1960s record by a kicker and halfback for the Packers.
LaDainian Tomlinson set single-season scoring with 180 for San Diego while Morten Andersen reached career scoring 2437 for Atlanta. Michael Vick padded single-season rushing by a quarterback to 975 yards for Atlanta and Bret Favre hit 4968 career pass completions for Green Bay. Tiger Woods won his 11th trophy of the year at the Target World Challenge ending a season where he claimed eight of 15 PGA Tour events including the final two majors. The win bookends his season-opening Buick Invitational victory.
Keene fueled a second half rally as Bluefield overcame a first half setback to edge the Barons 27 to 25 in a Saturday night postseason game. The comeback featured balanced scoring and late defensive stands securing the win.
Monday games include Narrows at James Monroe and Grundy at Twin Valley for boys while Girls action features Bluefield at Summers County and Mount View versus PikeView at 6 p.m. The Ervinton, Jaeger, Bland County, Tazewell, and Kiwanis Classic events fill the card with Bluefield State College hosting a tournament.
The Kiwanis Classic tournament runs three nights at Ned Shott Gym on the Bluefield State College campus. Tuesday features Mercer Christian girls against Mount View at 6 p.m. followed by Mercer Christian boys versus Montcalm around 8 p.m. Wednesday presents Bluefield girls against Montcalm at 6 p.m.
Morten Andersen mourns bittersweet night after Atlanta Falcons fall to Dallas on Saturday. He notes his priority is winning and says he was not a factor tonight, despite setting the all time points scored record.
On December 18 in 1962 Wilt Chamberlain scored 61 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors past the St. Louis Hawks 130 to 110. Two years later Oscar Robertson poured in 56 points for the Cincinnati Royals in a 111 to 107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
A courtful of NBA players face penalties after Saturday's brawl at Madison Square Garden. All 10 players on the floor were ejected, including Carmelo Anthony, following Mardy Collins foul on J.R. Smith with 1:15 left in Denver's 123 to 100 win.
Richlands Virginia celebrated its state championship football team the Blue Tornado with a parade after a festival at the farmers market. Fans filled the scene at the police station area for autographs interviews and thanks as coach Greg Mance reflected on the hectic week planning rings and parade details.
Virginia Tech began ACC play against Wake Forest with a 63-60 win at Cassell Coliseum last season as Jamie Skeen’s 30‑foot shot at the buzzer missed after a late clock change. This year the Hokies faced a similar ending, but Zabian Dowdell noted the miss as a relief.
PikeView High School alumnus Scott Taylor joined former teammate John Tupper to run a Sunday baseball clinic at Concord University. Admission was a donation for Toys for Tots or canned food, supporting area charities.
In Charlotte, Willie Parker rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown while Ben Roethlisberger threw for a score and added a rushing TD as Pittsburgh routed Carolina 37-3 at Bank of America Stadium. Parker, a Clinton, North Carolina native, highlighted the loud Steelers crowd and dominated the matchup.
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