AP Top Twenty: NC to Pace as Leaders Show Mixed Results
The AP college basketball poll lists top teams with mixed results from Tuesday play. Notable highlights include San Francisco beating New Orleans in OT, DePaul and Tulsa winners, and Louisville routing Morehead State as Derek Smith led with 24 points.
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Major Sports Highlights From 1981 Runners and Racing
Alberto Salazar and Allison Roe named Runners of the Year by Running Times for 1981. Salazar set the NYC Marathon record 2 08 13 on Oct 25. Roe first woman in Boston and then broke the world mark 2 25 29 in NYC. Darrell Waltrip named Driver of the Year by Auto Racing Digest. won 12 of 31 races and earned 693342 dollars. Detroit Pistons face All Star voting controversy as ballot stuffing is reported. Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks injures head in taxi crash. ongoing legal troubles cited. NFLPA files unfair labor practice charge against the San Diego Chargers over Dan Fouts dues nonpayment.
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Steeler Vets Face Futures After Long NFL Careers
PITTSBURGH AP. Joe Greene and Jon Kolb, veterans of 13 seasons with the Steelers, weigh retirement or return after a tough season. Greene, 35, reflects on health and contribution while Kolb, 34, battles injuries and shifting roles. L. C. Greenwood confirms camp plans.
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Teams Preparing For Sun Bowl
EL PASO Texas AP Coach Bill Yeoman of the University of Houston says his team does not have an edge from extra practice for the Sun Bowl against Oklahoma.
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Princeton Holiday Tournament Opens at High School Gym
The Princeton Holiday Basketball Tournament starts Tuesday at Princeton High School. Oak Hill faces Northfork at 7 p.m. and Princeton meets Huntington at 9 p.m. The consolation and finals follow the next night with the same times. Ten Bluefield Blue Dolphins members attended the Winter Eight and Under Invitational in Charleston, with Kevin Ammar's relay squad setting a meet record in the 100 meter freestyle relay.
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Northwestern RB Browne to transfer after losing spell
Northwestern running back Jim Browne, leading rusher and receiver in 1981, announced plans to transfer citing a 31 game losing streak and that he wants a program with a winning record. He said Coach Dennis Green discounted current players and wanted his recruits to play. Green declined to comment.
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WVU Expected to Net $150000 From Peach Bowl
West Virginia University projects a $150000 gain from its December 31 Peach Bowl appearance against Florida in Atlanta. The 8-3 Mountaineers face a 7-4 Florida with Peach Bowl officials predicting a 51000 attendance and $375000 per team, while WVU plans to spend about $224671. Athletic Director Fred Schaus cites national attention and added income as benefits amid past budget strains. Travel costs for guests will be funded by private donations.
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