Smokin Dragons Rally Past SWR In Thrilling Finish
West Davidson defeats Southwest Randolph 36-8 in a high energy clash as Zeb Little scores twice on six yard runs and a catch, with Dale Snider connecting for key plays. Bill Butts opens the scoring, and Steve Allred adds a fourth quarter rush to seal the win. West Davidson improves to 3-2, Southwest drops to 1-4 with conference play proceeding.
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Steve Allred
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Greg Lamb
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West Davidson
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Wed — Little
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Little
Pass
Snider
Alfred
Thompson Opens On Bad Night for Nuggets Rook Thompson
David Thompson, the Nuggets’ mul t million dollar rookie, had an 0-10 shooting first half but finished with nine points nine rebounds and eight assists as Denver beat the U S Pan American team 89 78 in ABA preseason action. He vowed to rebound next game noting he can shoot and score. The Nuggets played poorly on offense but improved defense late as they began to gel.
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Jeff Culler
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Wray
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Mark Norris
Norris
Mark Workman
Rush
Steve Haymore
Kelly Clinard
Clinard
Steve Pope
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Golden Eagles
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Davidson
Guilford
Fort Collins
Colo
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American Basketball Association
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Craig Holley
Chan Skeen
Skeen
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Statesville
Bulldogs
Ivey Gordon
Greyhound
Kevin Snotty
Thomasville
Larry Mitchell
John Harper
Holley
Hester
Congress Chooses Hearings in NFL Labor Dispute
A House subcommittee led by Rep. Frank Thompson will hold hearings next week to urge a statesmanlike settlement in the NFL labor fight. Since 1974, owners and players have faced repeated negotiations, strikes, and rejected offers, with 22 of 26 teams voting against the latest management proposal.
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Frank Thompson Jr
New Jersey
House Education and Labor Committee
National Labor Relations Act
National Labor Relations Board
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Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Giants
Chicago
Hill Wins Share Of Sahara Lead In Tight Golf Duel
In Las Vegas Dave Hill despite a rough season posts a second round 66 to reach 134 eight under par and shares the Sahara Invitational lead with Barber Wynn Massengale Armstrong and Mitchell. The Sahara Nevada Country Club host saw low scoring as Cadle Dickson Still January Courtney Geiberger and Crampton close the pack. Nicklaus Miller Trevino Weiskopf and Palmer not in this event.
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Hill
Sahara Nevada Country Club
Miller Barber
Bob
Wynn
Wally Armstrong
Rik Massengale
Bobby Mitchell
Mitchell
Massengale
Armstrong
Barber
Bob Dickson
Chunky George Cadle
Cadle
Dickson
Ken Still
Don January
Chuck Courtney
January
Courtney
Bruce Crampton
al Geiberger
Jack Nicklaus
Johnny Miller
Lee Trevino
Tom Weiskopf
Arnold Palmer
Change Of Quarterbacks Sparring Eagles Bears
The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears swap quarterbacks as young Mike Boryla and Gary Huff compete for the starting jobs after recent losses. Bears coach Pardee shifted to Bobby Douglass, while Eagles coach McCormack debates Gabriel versus Boryla amid a 35-7 defeat to Baltimore. Other NFL games on the slate and a Monday night matchup follow.
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Chicago Bears
Mike Boryla
Eagles
Mike McCormack
Roman Gabriel
Boryla
New York Giants
Gary Huff
Bears
Jack Pardee
Bobby Douglass
Huff
Baltimore Colts
Chicago
New York Jets
Kansas City
Detroit
Bulldogs Balance Season After 14 0 Win Over Statesville Greyhounds
Thomasville High Bulldogs stay in the South Piedmont title race by routing Statesville 14 0 behind two rushing TDs by Mark Hester and a 117 yard effort by Scottie Richardson. Coach Allen Brown notes no turnovers and strong defense sealed the win as Statesville fizzled in passing.
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Mark Hester
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Smith
Asheboro
High Point Central
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Bulldog
Ben Sheen
Dogs
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Chan Skeen
Scott Meyers
Richardson
Hester
Salisbury
Albermarle
ACC On Road As Five Teams Hit Tough Opponents
Five of seven ACC football teams played road games. North Carolina faced Ohio State after a 29 14 loss in 1972, Maryland met Kentucky, NC State met Michigan State, Clemson met Georgia Tech, and Virginia faced Duke in a conference game. Wake Forest hosted Kansas State in the night game.
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North Carolina State
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Lou Holtz
Charles Baggett
Levi Jackson
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Florida
Miami
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Sooners Edge Miami 20-17 in hard-fought upset
Oklahoma remains unbeaten with a 20-17 victory over Miami as Barry Switzer acknowledges the no 1 team label is undeserved after a defensive, hard fought win. The Sooners narrow escape came on a blocked punt and crucial fumble recovery, with Miami twice threatening in the final minutes.
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Georgia Tech
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Cale Yarborough Wins Martinsville Pole for Old Dominion 500
Cale Yarborough will start on the pole for Sundays 75,000 Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville, posting a track record qualifying speed of 86.199 mph. Richard Petty remains the favorite, with Darrell Waltrip third, David Pearson fourth, and Richie Panch fifth. The top 10 also includes Dave Marcis Lennie Pond Benny Parsons and Buddy Baker as the field fills for the 1 p.m. EDT race.
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David Pearson
Mercury
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Fla
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Dodge
Dave Marcis
Lennie Pond
Benny Parsons
Buddy Baker
Ford
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