Raiders Reach Super Bowl In Shootout Victory Over Chargers
Jim Plunkett threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as Oakland defeated San Diego 34-27 to advance to Super Bowl Sunday against Philadelphia. Dan Fouts passed for 336 yards with two scores, but Oakland intercepted him twice and capitalized on a Chargers fumble. The win marked an AFL style aerial duel between original AFL franchises with Plunkett delivering a quick start and Branch and Chester making key plays.
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Jim Plunkett
Raymond Chester
Diego
Oakland
Philadelphia
Dallas
Dan Fouts
Plunkett
Charlie Joiner
Raiders
Chargers
Mike Thomas
Chester
Kenny King
King
Franco Harris
Pittsburgh
Fouts
Ron Smith
Buffalo
John Jefferson
Lester Hayes
Joiner
Dwayne O’steen
Burgess Owens
Cliff Branch
Ray Preston
Preston
Boston
NFL
Ray Guy
Construction and Stone Supplies Ad at Ingleside Exit
J Meads Construction announces new homes remodeling and FHA approved work. Mercer Crushed Stone offers all types of stone with delivery from Ingleside Exit. Contact Princeton at 425-1771 or J Meows Construction at 425-5421.
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J Meadows’ Construction, Inc
Mercer
Ingleside
Princeton
Karen
Olan Mills
Williams Nursery
WVU Hosts Duquesne In Eastern Eight Showdown
West Virginia seeks to extend its 8 0 conference lead as Duquesne visits Morgantown after both teams beat George Washington. WVU 83 81 71 win noted with wide second half substitutions while Duquesne beat GW 87 71 and aims for consistency against the Mountaineers.
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W.va
Duquesne
West Virginia
George Washington
Mountaineers
WVU
Gale Catlett
Catlett
Mike Rice
Dukes
Bruce Atkins
University of Pittsburgh
Rutgers
Scarlet Knights
Panthers
Rambling bench changes lift Bluefield to 68 54 lead
Ramblin page notes describe a new unit at the 15 minute mark boosting Bluefield as White nets 10 straight points including two offensive rebounds and a slam dunk to push the advantage to 68 54. Brunson laments lack of killer instinct while Western Piedmont rallies late before Jones seals with a steal and two free throws.
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White
Bluefield
Brunson
Western Piedmont
Rick Barry
Pat Smith
Bean
Jones
College Cage Scores Highlight New England Rivalry
Franklin Pierce 111 defeated New England College Mason 86 while Catholic U. fell 88 to St. Joseph's Vermont 77 in a collegiate basketball card featuring four men’s games. Worcester Tech edged Trenton 88 to 77 in another key matchup.
Hurley Rebels Claim Third in Phelps Invitational
Hurley Rebels finish third at Phelps Invitational with a 71 63 win over Feds Creek. T D Justus 23 Chris Justus 22 David Shelton 16 lead Hurley scoring. Lester 15 rebounds key board work. Whitewood claims all tourney spots. Phelps MVP Randy Blalock tops scoring for the champs.
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Phelps
Hurley Rebels
Feds Creek
Chris Justus
T.D. Justus
Hurley
David Shelton
Terry Lester
Reds
Randy Blalock
Whitewood
Tim Dotson
Greg Horne
Ricky Goodman
Ronnie Ward
Shelton
Lester
C. Justus
Chaney
Whitt
Clevinger
T. Dotson
R. Dotson
Mounts
Blalock
Woosley
Thacker
Harley
Charleston's Korobov Left Empty-Handed After 83-78 Loss
Charleston coach Glen Korobov left town after an 83-78 defeat to Bluefield State amid rumors of Chase Williams joining Charleston. Williams reportedly contacted Charleston, with Bluefield’s program changes prompting questions about his future. Korobov denied recruiting Williams and said he followed procedure, insisting no definite deal was made.
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Bluefield State
Charleston
Glen Korobov
Golden Eagle
Korobov
Big Blue
Chase Williams
Beckley
University of Charleston
Eagles
Bluefield
John Quintier
Florida
Donald Jones
BSC
Marshall
Terry Brown
Jones
George Hollie
Brown
Quintier
Williams
Chase
Henry Dickerson
Denmark
Williams Skips Prep As Charleston Tourney Looms
Korobovread comments on Williams and a rotten feeling amid Bluefield Charleston setup. WVIAC commissioner McLaughlin previews a new facility and seeks city help while noting higher costs and a need to draw 7,000 nightly to break even. He plans college talent for intermission to fill downtime.
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WVIAC
Mike McLaughlin
McLaughlin
City Chamber of Commerce
Allison Wins Winston Western 500 at Riverside
Bobby Allison, 43, from Hueytown Alabama, edged Terry Labonte by 1.73 seconds to win the 119 lap Winston Western 500 Grand National race at Riverside International Raceway. Dale Earnhardt finished third after driving a downsized 1981 car in the 36 car field.
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Riverside
Calif
Bobby Allison
Terry Labonte
Hueytown
Ala
Riverside International Raceway
Labonte
Allison
Dale Earnhardt
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Equal Opportunity Company
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Federal St. Bluefield, WV
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Princeton, Wy
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