Christmas Gifts For The Deserving
A humorous lineup of requested gifts includes Tony Bivens seeking an indoor lamp for plant growth, Mario Poletti hoping for a return to the football playoffs, and several others asking for books, memberships, coaching jobs, or recognition. The list lampoons wish lists with humorous sporting, academic, and charitable requests.
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Tony Bivens
Mario Poletti
Jim Terry Mutual Admiration Society
Herb Sims
Fred Burton
Bluefield
Dan Boroff
Burton
Rabbit Hollie
Jennings Boyd
John Chmara
Carmen Stauffer
Eloine Jordan
Hertz
Billy Coram
Sam Williams
Kitty Wooldridge
Humane Society
John Bartee
Bruce Sizemore
Bartee
Arnold Tickle
Bill Stone
WVU
Glynn Carlock
Christmas Wishes From a Small Town School
A whimsical list of wishes and goals from students and staff at Herndon High School and community figures. Highlights include state championships, gifts like a gun safety and driving lessons, and personal ambitions spanning sports, education, health, and fame.
Gregg Defends Bengal Player On Critics After Loss
Cincinnati coach Forrest Gregg defends cornerback Ray Griffin after a 50-34 loss to San Diego. Gregg says Griffin did not play badly and that defensive faults were team-wide, save the line. Griffin replaced the injured Louis Breeden as Cincinnati nears a possible playoff clinch versus Seattle.
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Cincinnati
Ray Griffin
Abc-Tv
Cincinnati Bengals
San Diego Chargers
Bengal
Forrest Gregg
Gregg
Raymond
Griffin
Louis Breeden
Breeden
San Diego
Charger
Dan Fouts
Tigers Rally Past Oak Hill In OT To Take Princeton Tourney
Princeton Tigers edged Oak Hill Red Devils 64 to 63 in overtime to win the Princeton Champions Tournament. Scooter Guill earned MVP honors as Princeton erased a late fourth quarter deficit and capitalized on clutch free throws and a key steal by Eddie Maynard. Oak Hill led late in regulation but missed final chances as Princeton secured its first tourney title in four years.
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Princeton
Ralph Ball
Tigers
Oak Hill
Red Devils
David Phillips
Phillips
Scooter Guill
Eddie Maynard
Tiger
Brian McKinney
Devils
Joe Sulesky
Mark
Guill
Harris
College Park
Mark Fothergill
Maryland
UCLA
Bruins
Fothergill
Herman Veal
Rod Foster
Ben Coleman
Adrian Branch
Terps
Kenny Fields
Foster
Ralph Jackson
Jeff Adkins
Fields
Northfork Blue Demons win consolation at Princeton
Northfork Blue Demons overcame a late Huntington rally to beat Huntington 75-65 and take third in the Princeton Champions Tournament. Antonio Martin scored 20, John Durante 17, John Davis 11 for Northfork while Charles Crawford led Huntington with 23 and Willie Twohig and Keith Clemons added 12 each. Oak Hill met Princeton in the title game.
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Princeton
Northfork
Blue Demons
Oak Hill
Huntington
Demons
Blue Demon
Pony Express
Charles Crawford
Willie Twohig
Keith Clemons
49ers Facing Elimination by Chiefs in Week of NFL Showdowns
The battered 49ers, defending champs at 6-3 in a strike-shortened season, risk playoff elimination with a loss to Kansas City as four clubs had already clinched berths. Joe Montana spoke of pride remaining, while injuries plagued San Francisco’s defense and lineup.
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Associated Press
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49Ers
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Kansas City
Los Angeles Raiders
Dallas
Washington
Atlanta
New York Jets
Minnesota
Montana
Keith Fahnhorst
Dwaine Beard
Pete Kugler
Fred Dean
Jeff Stover
John Harty
Lawrence Pillers
Pillers
Louisiana Tech names A L Williams football coach
A L Williams, a Tech alumnus and former Northwestern Louisiana coach, was named Louisiana Tech football coach replacing Billy Brewer who moved to Mississippi. Williams, 48, comes after eight seasons at Northwestern Louisiana with a 39 45 record and eight 3 best season in 1980, and his Woodlawn High School teams produced NFL QBs Terry Bradshaw and Joe Ferguson. He is a Haynesville native who played at Tech in 1953 56 and holds Tech punt return record.
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A.L. Williams
Billy Brewer
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Williams
Tech
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Ole Miss
Louisiana
Woodlawn High School
Terry Bradshaw
Pittsburgh
Joe Ferguson
Buffalo
Billy Laird
Woodlawn
Haynesville
Shreveport
Fair Park
Bulldogs edge Spartans to remain unbeaten in season
Tazewell Bulldogs defeated Giles Spartans 71 to 64 in a non district game. Robert Steele scored 20 for Tazewell while Tony Peoples led Giles with 20. The Bulldogs surged to a 19 point third quarter lead before Giles trimmed the gap late. Giles drops to 2-1.
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Pearisburg
Tazewell Bulldogs
Giles
Spartans
Bulldogs
Robert Steele
Tazewell
Tony Peoples
Steele
Davis
Rose
Karnes
Puckett
Sparks
Meek
Sessons
Summers
East
Peoples
Neely
Williams
McCoy
Beasley Questionable After Sprained Neck Hospitalization
Pittsburgh defensive end Tom Beasley was hospitalized with a sprained neck and listed as questionable for Sunday's game against New England. Beasley, a former Northfork High and Virginia Tech star, led the Steelers with six sacks and was in traction at Divine Providence Hospital before likely being released this weekend. Steelers spokesman John Evenson said the injury occurred in Wednesdays practice. The Steelers also announced running back Sidney Thornton will miss the Patriots game.
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Tom Beasley
Pittsburgh Steelers
New England
Beasley
Northfork
W.va
Virginia Tech
Divine Providence Hospital
Steelers
John Evenson
Sidney Thornton
Patriots
Roger Wehrli to Retire After 1970s St Louis Run
St Louis Cardinals star Roger Wehrli announced plans to retire at season's end after anchoring the team's secondary for the 1970s.
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Roger Wehrli
ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
College Scores Roundup From Narrow Matchups
East Boston University defeated St. Francis New York 80 to 64 while John Jay beat Yeshiva 91 to 47. Detroit edged Cleveland State 65 to 63, and Eastern Michigan topped Akron 65 to 59 with Wayne Dyke scoring 51.
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Boston
St. Francis
John Jay
Yeshiva
Midwest
Detroit
Cleveland St
E. Michigan
Akron
Wayne, Mich
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