Cowboys tell Henderson to attack after thinking too much
The Dallas Cowboys, already secure for at least a wild card, ordered linebacker Thomas Henderson to quit overthinking and attack more. Coach Tom Landry urged him to stop reading plays and go after ball carriers after Dallas beat Washington 14-7. Henderson, in his first year at weakside linebacker, noted improved judgment with experience and returned to the special teams after two weeks.
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Henderson Expects Dallas to Beat Philadelphia in Key Playoff Push
Dallas star Hollywood Henderson says the Cowboys must rally in the final regular season stretch to secure home field advantage and the SFC West division title. He labels Philadelphia the league's roughest test and notes the team must sharpen defense and finish strong as rookie Tony Dorsett shows untapped potential despite a shoulder injury.
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Aggie cake fuels Texas title run and locker room row
Texas clinched the Southwest Conference title by routing Texas A&M 57-28 as coach Fred Akers fumed over a Dallas Marriott mix up that denied Texas lodging for a Cotton Bowl bid. Texas star Earl Campbell leads rushing, while AP basketball poll shows Kentucky tops NC and Notre Dame drops into top five amid regional shuffles.
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Lake Millwood attracts hunters and anglers in cool weather
Millwood Lake is busy with deer and duck season activity though ducks are scarce this week. Local bait shops report sixty three dour kills mostly in Hempstead County. Anglers report good bass and crappie catches with crappie edging the Saline River, and notable limits by Cletus Thomais, Don Hubbard, Bob King, and Miky Greer. Safe outdoor practices urged as temperatures fall and Jim Pryor leaves De Queen to become Waurika Lake manager in Oklahoma.
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Stingers release Trognitz after 10 game triad
Cincinnati based Willie Trognitz is released by the World Hockey Association club after a 10 game stint with the Stingers. The winger faced a lifetime suspension from the International Hockey League earlier this season for an incident with the Dayton Gems.
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Stabler Leads Raiders Passes Past Bills In Tight Win
Oakland star Ken Stabler played through knee pain to throw three touchdown passes in a 34-13 victory over the Bills. Cliff Branch and Fred Biletnikoff caught two TDs, while Mark van Eeghen topped 100 rushing yards as Oakland improves its playoff outlook under coach John Madden. Bills QB Joe Ferguson connected on 18 of 43 passes but faltered on the ground without OJ Simpson.
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Seattle Slew Eyes Return After Triple Crown Glory
Seattle Slew, now 3, works at Belmont Park as plans form for a late December return at Aqueduct or a 4-year-old season at Hialeah. Mickey Taylor notes three races at Hialeah and the $100,000 Hialeah Turf Cup on Feb. 18, while debates rise over whether Slew deserves Horse of the Year after five Grade One wins.
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Purdue Falls to Indiana State as Bird Shines in Loss
Purdue suffered a 91-63 defeat as Indiana State star Larry Bird scored 26 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists, while teammate Leroy Stalen added 22. Indiana State coach Bob King praised Bird's all around game, saying he could play for any team in the country. Purdue's Walter Jordan led the Boilermakers with 16 points.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sports Planning
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES advise planning anglers and hunters around peak activity times. The schedule helps readers target days with prime fishing or hunting potential by aligning trips to high activity windows.
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Hempstead County Men’s Independent Basket league meeting set
The Hempstead County Men's Independent Basketball League will hold an organizational meeting for the upcoming season Tuesday at 7 30 in the Fair Park Community Center. All interested persons are invited.
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