Year in Sports 1976 Far-Reaching Controversies and Champions
The year saw labor fights and court cases reshape professional sport while Nadia Comaneci highlighted the Games. The Celtics beat the Suns in seven for NBA glory, the Reds swept the Yankees in the World Series, and the Raiders dethroned by Kenny Stabler mark NFL change. ACC drama with Virginia and Maryland, Heels vs Kentucky looms as March tests ACC basketball strength.
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Boston Celtics
Phoenix Suns
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Steelers
NFL
Kenny Stabler
Oakland Raiders
Possum Sheriff Jr. Gets Mocked Then Finds Revenge
A man recalls summer misadventures with shark fishermen after Jaws and a prank involving a giant possum in a theater. He describes teasing, a vow of revenge, and turning the nickname Possum into acceptance as his taunting eased over time.
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Possum
Bert Jones Receives AP NFL MVP Honor
Bert Jones of Baltimore topped the AP voting with 41 of 84 ballots to win the NFL Most Valuable Player award. Jack Lambert finished second with 19 votes, while Ken Stabler earned 16. Other notable nominees included O J Simpson Fran Tarkenton Steve Grogan and Ken Anderson.
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New York
Bert Jones
National Football League
Associated Press
Baltimore
NFL
Pittsburgh
Jack Lambert
Oakland
Ken Stabler
Buffalo
O.J. Simpson
Fran Tarkenton
Minnesota
Steve Grogan
New England
Ken Anderson
Cincinnati
Jones
Stabler
Simpson
Foreman
Grogan
Tarkenton
Walter Payton
Chicago
Lydell Mitchell
Jim Hart
St. Louis
Cliff Branch
Understanding boat leaks and galvanic action in water use
The piece explains bailing and patching boats, then contrasts electrolysis and electrolytic action. It notes galvanic corrosion in salt and brackish water, stray currents eroding hull fittings, and the need to ground the negative battery terminal. It argues higher prices may be needed to maintain a quality environment.
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David Grimes
Montreal
Nadia Comaneci
Raiders
Vikes
NCAA
Virginia
ACC
Maryland
Houston Cougars
Carolina
Cotton
SEC
Kentucky Wildcats
The
Gulf
Williams
Port Isabel
Colt
Triad Tire Sales Inc
High Point Watch
Parris Ave
High Point Mall
Triad Tire Sales, Inc
High Point
Co Perty Line Telephone
Citizens Band
Trans
Ay GM
Eaberry
T- Charlie
COBRA
Mig. Sug
Mike Gain
Mike Gai
Isjek
Stee
Ed City
Turner Microphones
Browning
Motorola
GAIN
Johnson
Wendover Ave
Greensboro
Summit Ave
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