Chiefs and Levy Face Imminent Quarterback Contest
Kansas City coach Marv Levy confronts a looming quarterback controversy as Bill Kenney, a Northern Colorado free agent, stepped in for the injured Steve Fuller and led a win over Denver. Kenney followed with a loss to Pittsburgh and a three TD performance in the season finale against Baltimore.
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Holiday shoppers chase modern toys and gadgets
A large department store decorates for Christmas as shoppers confront a shift from classic dolls to electronics and action toys. Reggie Jackson and Roger Staubach themed items attract attention, while the Ungame offers a noncompetitive option. The piece contrasts nostalgia with high tech play and notes a new taste for aggressive, space themed games.
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Boston Celtics Dominate Home Court in 136 128 Win
Celtics rally from halftime deficit to beat Denver 136 128 as Cedric Maxwell tops with 29 points and Larry Bird adds 27. Denver drops fifth in a row. Phoenix, Atlanta, Utah, Indiana, Chicago, Golden State, and Portland also win in notable NBA action.
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Ford lifts Kings past Cavaliers in late winner
In Richfield Ohio Phil Ford drove the left lane for a 102 100 game winning layup with three seconds left as the Kansas City Kings edged the Cleveland Cavaliers 102 100. Reggie King tipped in a miss to tie late and Otis Birdsong led KC with 31 points while Mike Mitchell topped Cleveland with 37. The Kings improved to 16 21 while Cleveland fell to 12 26.
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Indiana Routs Kansas State Behind Wittman Defense
Indiana junior guard Randy Wittman scored a game high 14 points and disrupted Kansas State star Rolando Blackman as the Hoosiers defeated the Wildcats 51-44 in Manhattan. Isiah Thomas clinched the win by hitting 3 of 4 free throws in the final 32 seconds as Indiana improved to 6-3 while Kansas State fell to 5-2.
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Stabler to make return to Oakland Coliseum
Ken Stabler returns to the Oakland Coliseum for an NFL playoff game against his former Raiders with fellow ex Raiders stars Dave Casper Jack Tatum and John Matuszak. Upshaw calls it a Raiders versus the Raiders clash as Houston Oilers wear blue in the wild card.
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Knight Praises Hoosiers In 51 44 Win Over Kansas State
Indiana, ranked 15th, played a patient, conservative game to defeat Kansas State 51-44. Randy Wittman led with 14 points as Rolando Blackman was limited to 15 on 6 of 12, while Albert King scored 28 for Maryland in a 66-55 win over Georgia Tech and Danny Ainge netted 26 for Brigham Young in a 85-78 victory over Weber State.
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Talent tops Blue-Gray All-Star lineup in 43rd game
Montgomery AP notes say Blue team boasts a strong passing attack led by Harvard QB Brian Buckley and Navy-like speed from backs Clifford Chapman Lonnie Johnson and Worley Taylor. Gray defense counters with four linemen Frank Warren Steve Durham Curtis Green Bubba Green after six days of practice. CBS airs Christmas Day at 2 p.m. CST from Cramton Bowl. Joe Adams of Tennessee State holds NCAA record with 81 career TD passes.
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