Walker earns physical education degree after football injury
Melvin Walker, a former Dunbar High star who lost a leg after UW football in 1967, received his physical education degree at Wisconsin mid year commencement. Now 26, he works as a product control inspector, lives in Windsor with wife Margaret, and plans a future coaching role while continuing to support retarded children.
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Winfield, Logan pace opening round routs in Mulloy tourney
Winfield and Logan tally strong wins in the Mul hore tournament opener. Logan outscored Hinton 68 12 in the third quarter and rolled to an 82 47 victory as Brad Frazier 22 points Howard Jemerison 26 and Danny Mullins 17 lead the Generals. winfield’s 102 46 win over Hannan featured 16 points from Ross Scaggs and strong contributions from K Wegtes and Jemerison.
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Cincinnati Names New Grid Coach
Tony Mason, a Purdue defensive line coach since 1968 and a 1964 college assistant, is named head football coach at the University of Cincinnati. He said he has a three year contract offer and would need to sign. UC faces financial strain and potential football program cuts after a 2 9 season and calls from faculty to end football.
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Sissonville Wrestlers Defeat South Charleston 33-18
Sissonville beat South Charleston 33-18 in a Friday high school wrestling meet. In other action Spencer stayed undefeated with a 63-62 win over Calhoun County led by Woods and Titus, while Calhoun’s Yeager and Cain led scoring.
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Steelers, Raiders face playoff test in Pittsburgh
The Steelers host the Oakland Raiders in a playoff opener as Pittsburgh seeks its first post season berth in 40 years led by rookie Franco Harris and a stingy defense. Oakland arrives after a six game win streak and features Daryle Lamonica Fred Biletnikoff and Marv Hubbard.
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Padres stay in San Diego as hopes of move fade
The San Diego baseball club will remain in Southern California after owners rejected Washington relocation proposals. Mayor Pete Wilson helped shape public support to address team ticketing and local concerns, preserving the Padres at their current home.
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Padres Will Stay Put in San Diego
Padres announce plans to remain in San Diego and operate the team successfully at San Diego Stadium, asserting long term commitment to the city's baseball venue and local operations.
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Tigers Meet Arizona St in Fiesta Bowl Showdown
Missouri and Arizona State clash in the Fiesta Bowl as ASU’s offense led by Woody Green and Brent McClanahan faces Missouri’s resilient defense. White directs the Devils with a record 513 points in the regular season.
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Cowboys Face 49ers In Playoff Tuneup Test
The San Francisco 49ers host the Dallas Cowboys in a Thanksgiving rematch with a sellout 61,214 crowd and near 60 degree rain risk. Dallas aims to rebound after sacks on Morton and Staubach while Lilly's health looms. Nolan notes turnovers and pressure as key factors in the test between the defending champions and the surge.
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Ripley Wrestlers Clinch Victory Over Point Pleasant
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Steelers Bid For Surprise Edge In Raiders Secret Drill
The Raiders tried secret Friday practice at Three Rivers Stadium ahead of the AFC playoff clash with the Steelers. Visitors were cleared from the field area but the Steelers were at a Christmas party in the stadium club overlooking the field and could see the Raiders through large windows. No one reacted.
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