Crews Prepare for America's Cup First-Duel Showdown
In Newport Rhode Island the Courageous led by Ted Turner and the Australia skippered by Noel Robins prepare for the first best of seven duel in the America's Cup. Robins held a 13-1 record in two months of sailing while Turner had a 24-8 mark in three months against Enterprise Independence and rivals. Turner eyed strong racing and said the outcome would be interesting.
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Jaybird Jayvees Edge Tigers 6-0 in Defensive Win
Scott Floyd surged for a quarter back sneak with 22 seconds left to seal a 6-0 victory for the Jaybird Jayvees over Randleman. The drive started after David Mason scampered 12 yards to the one, with a timeout called to set up the final score. Floyd's two point try failed on an incomplete pass.
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Thomasville JVs Romp North Davidson 24 16
Thomasville's junior varsity football team defeated North Davidson 24-16 to move to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the North Piedmont Conference. Ken Barnes rushed for a score, Ikey Davis added a 76 yard punt return and a 13 yard reception, with Ken Hanner and Barnes converting. Daryl Gentle scored both North touchdowns.
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Ledford Girls Top Andrews In Close Volleyball Match
Ledford’s volleyball team defeated Andrews in a tight three game set. The Panthers won 16-14, dropped 17-15, then edged the deciding game 15-12. Standout players included Nadine Kiser Sonya Power Susan Brooks and Michelle King. They host Trinity on Wednesday.
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Johnson Seeks Payback as Stargell Hits 44 Homers in 1973
In 1973 Willie Stargell led the league with 44 homers, while Mark Johnson sought revenge against Reuss after a shoulder shot. The Phillies widened their NL East lead to three games with 19 to play as Pirates boss Chuck Tanner faced grim prospects. Dodgers beat Padres 7-6 in 10 to cut Reds’ magic number to six.
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Andrews Jayvees Rally To Beat Page 13 7
Andrews junior varsity football came from 7 0 down at halftime to defeat Page 13 7 on Monday night. Page scored first on a 20 yard run and led through three quarters before Andrews struck twice in fourth quarter. Bernie Ingram tied it with a three yard TD and Tom Chapman added the extra point. Bennie McLean then capped the rally with a 15 yard TD run. Andrews improves to 2 0 with next game Wednesday at 7 pm against High Point Central at Simeon Stadium.
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Ryder Cup Favorites Rally For Victory In Manchester
United States loaded squad enters Ryder Cup in Manchester as heavy favorites with Watson Green Wadkins and Nicklaus leading a lineup that outclasses Britain Ireland. Eight matches open Thursday with Scotch foursomes and fourball play followed by 16 singles on Saturday as nonplaying captains name lineups.
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Y Concludes Powerlifting Competition
Winners crowned at the AAU North Carolina powerlifting championships and physique contests at the Central YMCA led by Sheila Hopkins in 114 pounds Gary Grant 123 Richard Anderson 132 Allen Cale 148 Lloyd Wehant 165 Bobby Pugh 181 Randy Sheffield 198 David Morris 20 LeBaron Caruthers 242 and Larry West in the super heavyweight Chip Sigman took Mr North Carolina honors.
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NFL Final Cuts Narrow Roster Changes Across Several Teams
The report lists rookies including Greg Murphy and Donnie Hickman among cuts for the Jets and Rams, with veterans Jimmie Kennedy Dennis Nelson Mel Rodgers and others cut. Baltimore adds Howard Stevens to the taxi squad and Wade Griffin to the roster while placing first draft pick Randy Burke on injured reserve.
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Duke Coach Hails Rival as Top Team in Country
Mike McGee says the opponent is the best in the nation and compares them to last year's Pitt squad with greater speed than Maryland. He notes their offensive line as potentially NFL bound and their defense forcing errors. McGee pushes Duke to rebound after a weekend setback.
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Shaw Knoxville Brawl Over Postponed Kickoff Time
Shaw and Knoxville officials clashed when kickoff was set for 2 p.m. despite attempts to move it to 7:30 p.m. Shaw waited to 3:30 p.m. then left. Each side claimed a forfeit victory with Shaw citing prior arrangements and Knoxville accusing Shaw of unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Orioles end skid as Garland earns first win since August
Garland notches his first victory since August 14 and Baltimore ends a six game drought for Detroit. The win marks Garland’s return to form and snaps a losing streak that had built to six straight for the Tigers.
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