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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1975

Page

3

Bryant Admits Hand-Picked Rival In Sugar Bowl Plan

AAP reports Bear Bryant acknowledged recommending the Alabama Penn State pairing in the Sugar Bowl while denying pressure to bypass Nebraska or Oklahoma. Big Eight officials defended the selection, noting the Orange Bowl preferred higher ranked teams and East Coast exposure. Navy and South Carolina were among six teams eyed for the Tangerine Bowl matchup with Miami of Ohio.

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Oilers Coach Bum Phillips mum on controversial penalty

Houston coach Bum Phillips declined to discuss a late holding call in the Dallas Miami Dolphins game that set up Ronnie Coleman’s 89 yard drive and the Oilers 19 13 win. Dan Pastorini led a steady march from the Houston 1 yard line with key gains by Billy Johnson and Mac Alston.

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Terps Rally Past Soviets 100-96 In Overtime Exhibition

Maryland trailed at times but pulled off a 100-96 overtime win over the Soviet touring team in College Park. John Lucas led the Terps with 23 points, Brad Davis and Mo Howard added 22, and Sergei Belov scored 36 for the Russians who fell to 1-6 on their U S tour amid a court disruption linked to a Jewish Defense League protest.

College Park John Lucas Maryland Jewish Defense League Greater Washington Lucas Terrapins Alexandr Salnikov Brad Davis Tcas Terps Sergei Belov Steve Sheppard Mo Howard United States William Perl Jewish Defense League of Greater Washington

Bengals Top Bills 33 24 in High Scoring Monday Night

Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson threw for 447 yards and two touchdowns to lead Cincinnati past Buffalo 33 24. OJ Simpson rushed for 197 yards for the Bills as Cincinnati moved to 8 1 and tied atop the AFC Central. Anderson connected with Eliott and Joiner for scores and directed a 90 yard opening march before a largely aerial attack.

Cincinnati Ken Anderson O.J. Simpson Buffalo Cincinnatis Bills Simpson Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Brown Anderson Bengals Pittsburgh Lenvil Eliott Charlie Joiner Stan Fritts Dave Green Miami Benals Denyer Floyd Little Chip Myers Regs Myers Dwight Harrison Curtis Bob Trumpy Joiner Boobie Clark Elliott Green John Leypoldt Simipson Ferguson Dmee Belligals Soiner Orne

Smallest NFL Players Spark Major Dispute at Busch Stadium

St Louis and Washington clashed as Mel Gray 175 pounds fought for a goal line catch against Pat Fischer 170 pounds. Officials ruled Gray had possession crossing the end zone, giving the Cardinals a 20 17 overtime win. Washington mentor George Allen called it a delayed, controversial decision.

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Allen pushes for instant replay after key call

Washington coach George Allen renewed his push for instant replay to review controversial plays after a 2017 loss to St. Louis. He argued Mel Gray never had both feet down or possession on a fourth down pass that tied the game and led to overtime.

Mel Gray St. Louis Cardinals Pat Fischer St. Louis Washington George Allen Washington Redskins St.Louis Cardinals Posesson Allen National Football League Pete Rozelle Art McNally NFL Gray Jim Hart

Bowling Scores From Rixersite Lanes Week

Bowling results list multiple matchups at Rixersite Lanes Kingpin League with teams such as Jokers, Pocket Finders, Bowling Stones, Nomads, Bluchells, P&N Supplies, Charlies, JW, Alley of the Dolls, HOR Block, Ballou Park Gulf, Krocer A, Cablevision, Country Girls, Blairs Minute Market, Sunday Mixed Couples Wishers, Dumb Lumbs, Latecomers, Uidhalls, L&Ms, and others. Individual scores include McGuire 210, Barker 174, Bennett 202, Prestey 207, Robinson 239, Puize 253, Scearce 224, Wyatt 191, Hall 199, Taylor 203, Leonard 168, Wallon 377, Brown 172, Reynalnts 168, Sparks 188, Riddle 179, Poster 186, Morris 214, Carn 189, and more in mixed results.

Rixersite McGuire Sunbeam Barker Pocket Finders Bennett Bowling Stones Arnold Nomads Prestey Bluchells Robinson P&n Supplies Puize Charlie's Scearce Daniel Wyatt Alley of the Dolls Hall Ballou Park Gulf Taylor Kent Fried Chicken Leonard Krocer A Harlone Cablevision Dooley Country Girls Wallon Blairs Minute Market Brown McDaniel Reynalnts Olie Dairy Sparks Uidhalls Riddle Rhodes Poster L&ms Morris Carn

Leonard Gregory And Hoston Earn AAA Football Honors

George Leonard of Petersburg tops the Group AAA scoring race with 126 points as his Crimson Wave beat Prince George. Gregory of Lee-Davis posts 19 touchdown passes but Lee-Davis falls to Heritage, while Jeff Hoston of James Madison catches four TDs in a 38 point win over George Marshall.

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Sooners May Play Fiesta Bowl If They Lose to Nebraska

Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer said the Sooners would accept a Fiesta Bowl bid on December 25 if they lose to 10-0 Nebraska this Saturday. Switzer noted Sugar Bowl snub and said regents informally approved facing the winner of Arizona vs Arizona State.

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