Olympic upheaval looms over Montreal Games delays
Controversy grows as talks of postponement swirl amid Canada’s construction woes for the Montreal Olympics. Observers note delays threaten July opening, with possible relocation to Mexico City if deadlines slip. government cost estimates balloon to about 600 million dollars, while hopes cling to a 1 billion dollar overall price tag and a faltering leaning tower spectacle.
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Why Steelers Will Win by Bruce Lont Miami AP
A veteran forecast argues the Steelers defense will dominate the Cowboys in a low scoring clash. It cites Pittsburgh front four assistants and a relentless linebacking crew as key to stopping Dallas run and pass plays. The piece predicts stalwart play from Bradshaw Swann and Harris, with the Steel Curtain enduring to the end.
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Lambert
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J.T. Thomas
Mel Blount
Mike Wagner
Glen Edwards
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Terry Bradshaw
Lynn Swann
Steelers
Franco Harris
State and Virginia Seek Recovery in ACC Clash
North Carolina State hosts Virginia in Raleigh aiming to rebound after lopsided losses on Wednesday. State fell 87-69 to Maryland at home while Virginia dropped 91-65 to Virginia Tech in Richmond. Tech, an independent, has 10 wins this season.
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Associated Press
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Maryland
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Richmond
Virginia Tech
Tech
High Point News Briefs Jan 16 1976
Local page 3B item highlights happenings in High Point during the week. Short notes cover community events, upcoming meetings, and brief civic updates from the city and surrounding area. No detailed reports or quotes included.
Skeen inks with Clemson in football grant aid
AJ's Skeen, 6-2 235 pounds, signed a football grant-in-aid with Clemson University after noon Thursday, coach Neil Jones announced. Skeen, an All-Central Carolina Conference pick and four-year AJ starter, chose the Tigers amid interest from North Carolina schools, saying he felt at home at Clemson.
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Allen Jay
Mike Skeen
Clemson University
Jaybird
Neil Jones
Skeen
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Tigers
Clemson
Jones
Sheen
Trinity Bulldogs pins lift them past Asheboro in conference win
Trinity improved to 7-4 overall and 4-0 in the South Piedmont Conference by defeating Asheboro 40-29. Trinity won by pins from Brian Brown Andy Aikens Norman Askew Kent Honeycutt and Logan Fuilp with Randy Ellison and Mark Lewallen earning decisions and Tony McWhirter drawing. Aikens Askew and Ellison remain unbeaten. Trinity travels to Southern Guilford next.
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Asheboro
Brian Brown
Andy Aikens
Norman Askew
Kent Honeycutt
Logan Fuilp
Randy Ellison
Mark Lewallen
Tony McWhirter
South Piedmont
Southern
Southern Guilford
Trinity Res
Pac-8 Leaders Edge For Key Wins In College Hoops
Washington stays unbeaten in Pac-8 with 77-70 win over Oregon as Oregon State handles Washington State 82-73. California beats Southern Cal 91-70 as Nevada Las Vegas stays perfect 129-124 over Portland State. No. 18 Centenary upsets Northeast Louisiana. No. 19 West Coast over SeaPAC-8 leader.
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Washington State
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Cougars
Jay Young
California
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Las Vegas
Eddie Owens
Centenary
West
Why Cowboys Will Win Super Bowl Says Hal Bock
AP's HAL Bock argues the Dallas Cowboys will beat the Pittsburgh Steelers by exploiting a mix of flex defense and shotgun offense. He notes Pittsburgh relies on basic blocking and tackling, while Dallas uses unconventional wrinkles to gain breathing room and confuse the Steelers. Dallas momentum and underdog status add to the edge.
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MIAMI
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Bock Miami
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Pittsburgh
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Minnesota
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Greenwood
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Joe Greene
Dwight White
Roger Staubach
USC Seeks ACC Readmission This Winter
Columbia South Carolina USC President William H Patterson says the university may apply as early as next Monday to rejoin the Atlantic Coast Conference. He notes he has worked with ACC Commissioner Robert C James and will file when James approves. The move could prompt ACC schools to vote before the winter Greensboro meeting February 1 to 12.
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Andy Russell
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Battle For ‘Recovery
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