Johnson Seeks No 1 Fullback Job After Finger Injury
Sammy Johnson, a second year fullback for the San Francisco 49ers, is nearing full recovery from finger surgery. He recalls a strong preseason and says he aims to win the No 1 fullback spot before the season ends. Johnson, 23, notes improved speed and comfort with the coaching staff, predicts more playing time against New England, and comments on the 49ers 2-3 record and playoff chances.
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Officiating talk heats up before State Carolina game
UNC coach Dooley and NC State coach Holtz traded views after a late two point try. East Carolina coach Dye warns public criticism of officials could influence the Chapel Hill tilt. Vikings coach Grant defends sideline mobility. Local golf notes cite Linda Marsh’s Piedmont win and Oak Hollow deadlines. Traffic at the state fair weekend clash drew a massive crowd of about 50,500.
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Weekend High School Football Forecast From SQQ Page 10
The roundup predicts Randleman to beat Central Davidson 21-20 despite injuries and Southern Guilford to defeat East Davidson 24-14. Ledford favored over Southwest 35- to imply North Moore beats Denton 15-6, with North Moore noted as tough at night and North Iredell or South Iredell mentioned as possible opponents.
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Harshman Guides U.S. to Pan American Games Gold
In Mexico City coach Marv Harshman led a young U.S. squad to an 84-78 victory over Cuba, earning the Pan American Games men’s basketball gold. He praised his players for proving themselves and noted Cuba’s credit for the hard-fought game. The win marked Harshman’s first major title beyond a league crown.
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Jamestown Ninth Graders Boost Record With 33 8 Win
Jamestown improved to 5 0 with a 33 8 victory over Asheboro. Scorers included Maurice Pate Scotty Shipley Ricky Sheldon Ernest Johnson on a pass from Chuck Horney and Junior McLean on a kickoff return. Sheldon and Kevin Cole starred on defense as Jamestown prepares to meet Griffin next Thursday at Simeon Stadium.
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Sheldon
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Griffin
Simeon Stadium
Taylor reaches Pan Am finals in bantamweight action
Bernard Taylor of Charlotte advanced to the bantamweight final at the Pan American Games with a unanimous decision over Alejando Silva of Puerto Rico. He will face Orlando Martinez of Cuba for the gold. In college hockey, High Point defeated Wake Forest 3-2 as Ann Lombardi scored twice and Laura Billings once, boosting the Panthers to 4-1-2 and setting up a Saturday High Point Invitational appearance.
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High Point College
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WFL collapses amid apathy and losses ending 1974 season
The World Football League folded after a disastrous 1974 season marked by falsified attendance, public deception, and payroll defaults. Revenues were weak with $10 million losses and projections of $40 million more, while TV moguls and fans showed little interest. The league’s demise signals a shift away from the late 1960s and early 1970s expansion boom.
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Bur ton leads Thomasville ninth graders past Ferndale 38 to 22
Thomasville ninth graders, led by James Burton, defeated Ferndale 38 22 on Wednesday. Burton scored five touchdowns, Sterling Welborn added another. Ferndale's scoring came from Chris Brown with two and Randy Bristow on a 50 yard pass from Sid Baxley. Outstanding Ferndale defenders Bristow, Eric Herrin and Tim Carroll. Ferndale now 3-2 and hosts Salisbury Knox on Oct 29.
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Burton
Sterling Welborn
Chris Brown
Randy Bristow
Sid Baxley
Bristow
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Tim Carroll
Salisbury Knox
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