Thomasville Youth Kevin Lomax makes judo top sport
Kevin Lomax, a 14 year old from Thomasville, has earned a purple belt in judo after three years of training. He holds 22 medals and trophies, won the 1975 Eastern Regional title in the 12-heavy division, and placed high at nationals in Denver, aiming for Olympic competition.
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Missouri Tigers defense dampens Tar Heels in 243 victory
Missouri improves to 3-1 as the defense limits North Carolina to 182 total yards and holds tailback Mike Voight to 68 yards. Pete Woods passes for 119 and runs for 51, while Curtis Brown erupts for 161 yards and a 52 yard score. The unit credits improved tackling and field awareness after earlier rough outings.
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Fullback Lytle Surges In Michigan Victory Over Wake Forest
Michigan star Rob Lytle ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns despite a third quarter knock, passing Tom Harmon for fifth on the all time Wolverines rushing list. He returned after injury as Michigan posted a 31 0 win over Wake Forest in front of 103 241 at Michigan Stadium with Band Day festivities and Benny Goodman leading halftime. Calvin O Neal and Greg Morton anchored a dominant defense as Wake Forest capped by safety Bill Armstrong led the Deacons in tackles. Rick Leach, under pressure, was limited to three of 14 attempts as Michigan extended its conference slate.
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Newberry Tops LA Bears In SAC Showdown
Newberry, S.C. AP Leon Williams threw two TD passes for 12 of 16 unanswered points in the second quarter and Bob McMillan added a fourthquarter field goal as Newberry defeated Lenoir Rhyne College 19-7. The victory improves Newberry to 2-1 in SAC play, while Lenoir Rhyne remains winless at 0-4. Lenoir Rhyne opened scoring three minutes after kickoff on Kenny Laughlin’s six-yard run, with Pat Barger adding the extra point.
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Pitt Majors Credits Duke Secondary Weak To Pass
Pitt coach Johnny Majors says Dukes defensive backfield tends to commit to stopping the run leaving openings for the pass. He notes Tony Dorsett’s big second half after a modest first half as Pitt racks up 339 passing yards and five touchdowns. Dorsett battles a leg bruise but remains a standout, while Duke adapts with a new passing series to counter aggressiveness.
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Tech Switches to Veer Offense Drives Past Virginia
Georgia Tech defeated Virginia 35-14 as the Yellow Jackets abandoned the wishbone for a two back veer. David Sims, from Decatur, rushed 96 yards on 20 attempts to break Tech's career rushing record, reaching 1,771 yards with six games left. Coach Pepper Rodgers praised the move for better blocking and backs' running.
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Gardner-Webb Rolls Liberty 49-20 in College Football
Gardner-Webb Bulldogs rout Liberty Baptist 49-20 as halfback Frank Taylor breaks free for 2 and 65 yard scores. Taylor ties school record with a 65 yard run in the fourth quarter. The team gains 564 total yards and moves to 3-1, with QBs Robertson Ballard and Stilley sharing duties.
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