Old-timers still have game left in them in the new millennium
The piece reflects on aging sports legends Warren Moon George Blanda and Bruce Matthews noting their long careers with the Oilers Raiders and NFL history. It compares comebacks by Mario Lemieux Michael Jordan and Satchel Paige and muses on aging fans and a perceived lack of a senior tour in the NFL. It closes with well wishes from the Daily Telegraph sports department for the new year and millennium.
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Warren Moon
NFL
Moon
George Blanda
Oakland Raiders
Blanda
Houston Oilers
Lneman
Bruce Matthews
Houston
Fran Tarkenton
Sonny Jurgensen
Johnny Unitas
Washington Redskins
Slingin
Sammy” Baugh
Lemieux
National Hockey League
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
Thad
Dodger
L.A
Leroy
Satchel
Paige
Jordan
Bluefield Elks Hoop Shoot Opens Entries at Center
Local youths ages 8 to 13 are invited to enter the Elks Hoop Shoot at 9:30 a.m. Saturday January 6 at the Greater Bluefield Community Center as part of the national free throw contest. Trophies will be awarded and Doug Peery can answer questions at 304-325-2105. An early press deadline prevented Sunday evening and night game results from being included.
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Bluefield
Elks
Greater Bluefield
Doug Peery
Two top QBs hike it today in Gator Bowl clash
Virginia Tech and Clemson meet in the Toyota Gator Bowl at Alltel Stadium with top passers Michael Vick and Woodrow Dantzler leading offenses. Lee Suggs and Travis Zachery pace the ground game as both teams seek bowl success and Tech’s first NBC appearance.
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Acksonville
Fla
Disney
Virginia Tech
Clemson
Hokies
Tigers
Alltel Stadium
Tech
North Carolina
Michael Vick
Vick
Woodrow Dantzler
Tommy Bowden
Akron
Bowden
Lee Suggs
Travis Zachery
Suggs
Zachery
Lester Brown
Death Valley
Beamer
NBC
Syracuse
Peyton Manning
Tennessee
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Gainesville
Woodrow Danizler
Beamer Brings Unrivaled Success to Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer has drawn national attention after an exceptional football season. The article notes Beamer was a candidate for the Green Bay Packers coaching job a year ago and now leads Tech to prominence under his leadership.
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Beamer
Virginia Tech
Jacksonville
Fla
Ravens crush Broncos in playoff win 21-3
Ravens' defense stifles Denver in a 21-3 wild-card victory. Shannon Sharpe scores a 58-yard touchdown after a carom, as Jamal Lewis adds two rushing TDs. Dilfer and a rugged wind pace Baltimore toward a trip to Nashville to face the Titans. Broncos struggle with Elway’s absence and missed chances.
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Altimore
Patmore
Ravens
Broncos
Shannon Sharpe
Denver
Colts
Oakland
Nashville
Tennessee Titans
Jamal Lewis
Baltimore
Titans
Adelphia Coliseum
Sharpe
Trent Dilfer
Bob
Lewis
Terrell Buckley
Sam Gash
Patrick Johnson
Art Modell
Cleveland
Brian Griese
John Elway
Gus Frerotte
al Wilson
Davis set to boost Hokies in Gator Bowl return
Virginia Tech expects a fuller offense against Florida State after Andre Davis recovers from a lingering ankle issue. Davis, a speedy wideout with a 4.33 40, has produced 35 receptions for 962 yards last year and contributes as a punt returner. The team aims to add a burst to counter Auburn and Michigan in upcoming bowls, while other players chase school records and big-game opportunities.
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Davis
Hokies
Frank Beamer
Michigan
Wolverines
Anthony Thomas
Auburn
Tennessee
David Leaverton
Kansas State
Aaron Lockett
Leaverton
Vanness Provitt
Ohio State
Provitt
Buckeyes
South Carolina
Tampa
Fla
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Tom Bone
Daily Telegraph Sports Department
Dantzler
Teddy Paynter
The
Daily Telegraph
Lee Beamer
Ravens Crush Broncos
Ter
Jason Elam
Mike Anderson
P College
Tooms
Associated Press
Andre Davis
Mike Goforth
Orlando
Nebraska
Thomas
Wolverine
Seth Morales
Butler University
Bulldogs
Morales
Purdue
Boilermakers
Fast
Drew Brees
Washington
Son
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