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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1976

Page

6

Vikings and Raiders ready for NFL playoffs after wins

The Minnesota Vikings clinched the National Conference Central title with a 17-10 win over Green Bay, and the Oakland Raiders secured the American Conference West by beating Philadelphia 26-7. Dallas suffered a shocking upset and Atlanta led a late surge in the NFC.

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ACC Champion Maryland North Carolina Get Postseason Games

Maryland claimed a third straight ACC football title and earned a postseason bid after a 28 4 victory over Virginia as North Carolina secured a late two point conversion to finish second and accept a bowl invitation. Maryland finished 11 0 after the win and will face Cotton Bowl opponent on New Year’s Day.

Associated Press Maryland North Carolina Virginia Charlottesville Terps

UNC Carolina Triumph Nets Bowl Bid After ACC Thriller

North Carolina edges Duke 39 38 to clinch Peach Bowl date with Kentucky as Voight rushes for 261 yards and ties ACC scoring record. Duke quarterback Mike Dunn shines with four touchdowns in a shootout capped by UNC's late drive and two point conversion to seal the win.

Houston Texas Tech Tar Heels Duke Mike Voight Kentucky North Carolina Spain Cremson South Carolina Tigers Gamecocks Wake Forest N.C. State Voight Charlie “Choo-Choo” Justice Matt Kupec Billy Johnson UNC Terp Jerry Claiborne Virginia Dick Bestwick Cavaliers Ashlees Clemson Ted Parker Wyoming Air Force Texas A&m Texas Christian Aggies Florida Rice Oklahoma State Iowa State Cowboys Cal Ohio State Nebraska Rutgers Kansas Tennessee Pitt Maryland Scarlet Knights Colgate Tangerine Mississippi State Mississippi Earl Taylor Ball State Eastern Michigan Brigham Young Btah Andy Vetter Ohio University Northern Illinois Miami Ohio Dayton Wichita State Tulsa Hurricanes Drake Jack Wallace Bulldogs North Texas State

Few Remaining Bowl Bids College Football's Race For National Title

National title picture remains unsettled after 19 of 24 bowl berths were filled. Pitt to face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl after late season win over Penn State, while USC Michigan and Maryland chase the throne. Houston stunned Texas Tech as conference hopes shifted, with Ohio State UCLA and Oklahoma also in contention for major bowls.

Herschel Nissenson Pitt Johnny Majors Panthers Georgia Penn State Southern California Michigan Maryland USC Trojans UCLA Ohio State Alabama Cal Jeff Dankworth Woody Hayes Virginia Jerry Claiborne Terrapins Houston Cougars Texas Techts Rice Bill Yeoman Elvis Bradley Tech Florida Nick Crane Buckeyes Nebraska Oklahoma Miami Colorado Kansas State Sooners

12 Teams Still In Running For VHSL Football Titles

The VHSL playoffs move into semifinals with 12 teams remaining after Clintwood fell 16-13 in OT to Pennington in Region D. Martinsville survives in Group AA and faces Blacksburg, while other group matchups include Falls Church, Madison, Parry McCluer, Loudoun Valley, and Southampton. Overtime and late scores shaped the weekend regional results across Group AAA, AA, and A.

VHSL Richmond Clintwood Pentington Martinsville Highland Springs Virginia State College E. C. Glass Weel Falls Church Woodson High Fairfax Southampton Loudoun Valley Winchester Blacksburg Virginia Tech Poqueson Madison Pennington Parry McDiver VMI Anit Jefé Wagoner Charlie Gray Jim Simpson Gray Jaguars Covington Maloaca Orange Parry McCluer Ft. Chiswell Green Wave Noel King David Ely Bobcats Ralph Cummins

Pearson wins Los Angeles Times 500 to cap best season

David Pearson clinches the Los Angeles Times 500 at Ontario California as his best season unfolds with an 185000 dollar victory. He beats Leonie Pond by a full lap while rivals drop out, adding to a season that included a Driver of the Year award and a potential second Triple Crown. Yarborough seals the national title after Pearson’s strong run.

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