Cougars Seek Emotional Turnaround From Major Trade
The Carolina Cougars reshaped rosters sending Randy Denton George Lehmann and Warren Davis to Memphis for Wendell Ladner Bob Warren and Tom Owens. Coaches and fans debate impact and whether Ladner can spark a droughtful bench and reclaim team spirit amid mixed on court returns.
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George Lehmann
Warren Davis
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Wendell Ladner
Bob Warren
Tom Owens
Lehmann
Bob Verga
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Verga
Tom Meschery
Bulldogs Sweep Lexington in 26th Straight Win Run
Thomasville Bulldogs remained undefeated with a 26 match win streak across three years as they beat Lexington Yellow Jackets. Frankie Lathan and Kirby Gordon pinned their foes while Allan Ferguson Jay Jasperse Robert Tillman Rodney Slate Terry Skeen and Charles Reese won by decision. Gordon’s pin started the decisive run and Lathan with Skeen on an 8 4 decision sealed the victory. The Bulldogs moved to 2 0 in the Lough Piedmont Conference and 6 0 overall this season.
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Yellow Jackets
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Kirby Gordon
Allan Ferguson
Jay Jasperse
Robert Tillman
Rodney Slate
Terry Skeen
Charles Reese
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Cross-Town Rivalry: Bison Host Raiders in Second Cage Battle
High Point Central's Black Bison clash with Andrews Red Raiders at Central's gym for the rematch. The Bison sit 5-4 after a 70-47 loss to Andrews earlier while Andrews stands 6-4 with wins over Reynolds and North Forsyth. Star players include Bison guard Tony Shaver and center Carl Scott, and Raider center Lee Foye and guard Glenn Bethea. The coach notes both teams can shoot and predicts a tough, unpredictable game.
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Sammy Durham
Glenn Bethea
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Thomasville
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Burlington Williams
Wayne Cadick
Tony Shaver
Gary Boulware
Bobby Price
Carl Scott
Reggie Honbarker
Scott Lambeth
Lee Foye
Foye
Durham
Bethea
Page First Defensive Man Named NFL's Most Valuable
New York AP reports Alan Page of the Minnesota Vikings became the first defensive player to be named NFL Most Valuable Player. The landmark award recognizes Page's impact on the Vikings' defense during the season.
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Dallas
Otis Taylor
Kansas City
Taylor
Staubach
Miami
Bob Griese
Washington
Bill Kilmer
Bud Grant
Grant
Panthers Remain Suspended By High Point College
Two Panthers players Pete Collins and Carlvin Steed remain under temporary suspension for curfew violations. They practice with the team but face a Jan. 12 decision on travel to Fayetteville as coach J D Barnett states no reinstatement has been made.
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Pete Collins
Carlvin Steed
J.D. Barnett
Fayetteville
Barnett
High Point College
Bill Davis
Collins
Steed
Panthers
UCLA Faces Oregon State In Open Conference Play
UCLA coach John Wooden assesses a lighter front line and the team’s depth as it opens the Pacific Eight schedule at Oregon State. He cites balance speed and inside shooting while noting no star like Lew Alcindor or Sidney Wicks, and highlights Bill Walton’s impact in recent games.
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Bruins
John Wooden
Oregon State
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Lew Alecindor
Sidney Wicks
Keith Wilkes
Greg Lee
Bill Walon
Walton
Woody
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Allan Hornyak
Luke Witte
Hornyak
Witte
Bruins open conference season as Walton doubtful
UCLA faces Oregon State and Oregon tonight with star center Walton uncertain after strep throat. Coach Wooden notes Bibby remains a key senior shooter and facilitator in the Bruins high post low post offense as they start the conference slate.
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Bruins
Henry Bibby
Walton
UCLA
Bibby
Keith Erickson
John Vallely
Wooden
Oregon
Ohio State
Director Crested Butte Ski School Says United States Leads Ski Innovation
The article notes the growth of skiing in the United States, highlighting fashion and sophistication alongside sport as it gains global respect. It recalls early ski lifts and Woodstock Vermont in the 1930s, inviting readers to join the sport.
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Woodstock
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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