Duke Title Bid Hinges On ACC Upsets From Friends
Duke and Maryland share the only conference unbeaten marks as Duke eyes a late season run with wins over Wake Forest North Carolina and NC State while Maryland relies on Clemson or Virginia to stumble. Maryland beat Wake Forest 27 0 and NC State edged North Carolina 21 20 before a 50 500 crowd. Duke beat Clemson 25 21 and Virginia Tech toppled Virginia 24 17 in non conference play. Two ACC games loom this weekend with State at Clemson and Carolina at Charlottesville while Duke travels to Florida.
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Turning Point season for Wolfpack and ACC battles ahead
Maryland sits idle as North Carolina State eyes a potential postseason bid despite a tough schedule ahead with nationally ranked South Carolina, Penn State, Clemson, and Duke looming. Coach Lou Holtz praises a young, improving South Carolina team while Carolina and Duke reflect mixed fortunes after key conference clashes.
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Yarborough Leads 492-Lap Classic With Track Record
A. J. Foyt finishes fifth as Cale Yarborough dominates the 492 lap race posting a track record 120.129 mph. Dave Marcis places third while Lennie Pond and Marcis complete the top five. Petty suffers tire failure then engine explosion, Pearson wrecks in practice and finishes after 364 laps with a broken drive shaft.
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Car troubles and back injury reported by Allison
Allison describes driving issues with the car and seating causing discomfort. She says her back looks like she took a bar room fight, implying a serious impact or injury.
High Point Hosts First Carolinas Conference Volleyball Tournament
High Point College hosts the Carolinas Conference volleyball tournament in its gym marking the league’s first women’s event in 36 years. Teams include High Point 9-3 Elon 6-3 Guilford 6-5 and Catawba 7-7 with a round robin format and byes.
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Surprising Yard Passes Edge Raiders Amid Mistakes
In a game on page 3B the Bengals beat Oakland 14 to 10 with a late-yard pass to Rich McGeorge and a 52-yard interception return by Marvin Cobb for a TD. Ron Carpenter blamed momentum swings and costly mistakes on Oakland as Cincinnati capitalized.
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Baseball Giants Bills showdown sparks rare ratings war
Doubt over scheduling set a World Series game on NBC against ABCs Giants Bills NFL clash. Commissioner Kuhn said he does not seek confrontation but expects baseball to win the ratings, noting he would be surprised if it did not.
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Blue-White Meeting Rescheduled at High Point Central
High Point Central Blue-White boosters club meeting moved to Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Coach Roy Boyles announced the date change and noted the meeting will discuss team plans and upcoming events.
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Vulcans Rally To Beat Southmen In Openers
In Birmingham, the Vulcans rolled to a 21-0 lead after a 14 yard Reed to Duran TD and Cantrelle’s score, then capitalized on Memphis fumbles to clinch an 21-0 victory as 35,000 fans watched. Memphis had a TD negated earlier as no possession.
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January's Birdie Wins In Texas Golf Open
Don January, Dallas pro, wins the Texas Open at Woodlake Golf Club with a 66 in the final round and a second sudden-death birdie on the second hole to top Larry Hinson. It is January’s first PGA Tour victory since 1970 and first full year back from retirement. Hinson earns $14,250, Gil Morgan places third with $8,875.
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Flyers ease past Wings as Shero hails offbeat win
Flyers shut down Detroit to win 5-1 as Fred Shero again opts for an offbeat approach. Ross Lonsberry Mel Bridgman Orest Kindrachuk Bill Barber and Bob Kelly scored. Wings coach Doug Barkley cited two first period mistakes. Other NHL results: Sabres 5 Capitals 4 Black Hawks 3 North Stars 2 Bruins 3 Maple Leafs 0 Rangers 8 Canucks 1.
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