La Tech Eyes Deep Run After 23rd Straight Win
Louisiana Tech coach Maxie Lambright hails a 23 game winning streak as the Bulldogs prepare for the Pioneer Bowl clash with Central Michigan. A win advances to the Camellia Bowl and the national title game. Also noted are upcoming regional bowls and matchups in Division II and NAIA brackets.
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S C State Faces Grambling In Pelican Bowl Showdown
New Orleans AP reports South Carolina State coach Willie Jeffries warns his young team to survive the opening quarter against Grambling in the Pelican Bowl. He praises Grambling as a great and fast offense while noting his squad is rebuilding with only one senior on a stout defense.
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Top-Ranked NC State Crushes Buffalo State 144 88
NC State routed Buffalo State 144 88 as David Thompson scored a career high 57 points to set ACC single game record. Monte Tone and Mo Rivers forced 31 turnovers and Stoddard Carr added double figures as Louisville beat Dayton 76 65 in the only other ranked matchup.
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RC Cola Drops Racing Sponsorship in Tough Economy
RC Cola announces it is pulling out of stock car racing affecting Bud Moore of Spartanburg and Buddy Baker of Charlotte. The spokesman cites national financial hardship and reduced promotional funds, while noting the racing program is not dead and could return if the economy improves.
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Americans Lead With 69s In Far East Ladies Pro Golf Tour
Debbie Austin and Judy Meister shot three under par 69s to lead the opening round at Victoria Club in Melbourne. Barnett sits one back, with Smith, Porter, Roberts, Mann and Nakamura tied for fourth at 71. Donna Young finished with 73 after a late stumble and notes faster greens on the back nine.
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Bulldogs Dominate East Rowan In Season Opener
Thomasville wrestled to a 48 17 win over East Rowan, taking eight of 13 matches with seven pins. Winners included Reggie Bayse Stanly Robinson Freddie Everhart Allen Barnes Lester Epps Charles Tillman and Mike McRae. Bobby Poole won by disqualification. The team led six of eight preliminaries and next wrestles Central Davidson.
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Dallas Cowboys Meet Cleveland Browns in TV Showcase
Dallas faces a stern test as Cleveland has dominated the series. The Browns and Cowboys clash on Saturday in a nationally televised game marking a long standing NFL rivalry.
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Trinity Matmen Top Ledford in Nonconference Battle
Trinity Bulldogs beat Ledford 54-15 to improve to 1-2 on the season. Pins by Robertson Mashburn Aikens Ellison Stanly Wagoner King Honeycutt. decisions by Rice Sex ton. Ledford winners were Sellers Lowman by pin and Taylor by decision. Also NFL: Browns at Cowboys, many games listed with playoff implications.
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Cavaliers Roll Past Kings in Fast Break Tune Up
Cavaliers outclassed the Kansas City Omaha Kings 124 91 as fast breaks and hot outside shooting fueled a dominant win. Austin Carr drove for an early lead while Dwight Davis and Bobby Smith led with 23 and 20 points respectively.
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N C Prep Crowns On Line For North Carolina Final
North Carolina high school football championships will be decided tonight in 3-A and 2-A with 13-0 records for Ahoskie at Ragsdale and Murphy facing Robersonville. Western 4-A pits Northern Durham at Gastonia Ashbrook while Sanford Central awaits the eastern winner. Robbinsville defeated Manteo 97-0 for 1-A earlier. Bruins hockey stat note mentioned.
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Presbyterian Erskine Meet in Lander Invitational Semis
Presbyterian faces Erskine and College of Charleston meets Limestone in the semifinals of the Lander Invitational basketball tournament at Greenwood. The two matchups determine who advances to the final round.
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WEL Will Fight For Stabler
Birmingham Americans owner Bill Putnam vowed to battle a court bid to void Kenny Stabler contract with the WFL team. Stabler, Oakland Raiders QB and Alabama alumnus, alleges missing bonus payments. Pitts says December money was to cover deficits. Putnam claims payments were separate and hints at possible counter-suit involving Oakland. Michigan State hockey captains named Pavelich and Olmstead.
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