Why Payton chose Jackson State over big schools
Reader questions cover Walter Payton's late start and Kansas State recruitment, his visit to Jackson State where a coach persuaded him to stay, plus notes on tall Mercer freshmen, pro backcourt height, Connors earnings, Vida Blue contract dispute, Pete Gray’s 1945 Browns stint, Ahmad Rashad’s path, and NFL players with no college experience including exotics and Otis Sistrunk.
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Dionne Nets Hat Trick Against Former Fans In Detroit
Marcel Dionne scored three goals to lead the Los Angeles Kings past the Detroit Red Wings 7-4 in Detroit. The former Wings center drew boos from 11,102 fans, saying the hostile atmosphere spurred his performance.
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City hoop leagues and results recap
City A League Liquor Emporium 109 to K & F Imports 80 with Don McIntyre 34, Jim Clesson 28, Carlton Roberts 20, James Johnson 23 leading L team. B League Serv U 41 over Bob Swindle 18, Greg Charboneau 16. Home Valley Mortgage 71 over Lion's Inn 57 as Jess Orosco 22, Mark MacPherson 18, Bill Showalter 14, Bill Maurer 18 led H and L scorers.
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Pirates Fall To Mary Star In Tight Carpinteria Tourney Loss
Santa Ynez Valley High Pirates dropped a 70 to 66 decision to Mary Star of Los Angeles in the Carpinteria Valley Basketball Tournament first round. Russ Moir led with 28 points as the Pirates rallied from an 8-0 opening deficit but trailed at halftime and could not overtake the lead. Coach Bill Shortell urged sharper focus for the next games as the squad prepares for an 3 o'clock showdown against Bishop Diego or St Joseph with a consolation title on the line.
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Hockey standings update across NHL matchups
Buffalo faces Atlanta while Montreal meets Pittsburgh in key games. Washington hosts Colorado as Detroit visits Chicago. Toronto travels to Cleveland and Boston hosts Vancouver in a midseason slate.
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Bell hopes he'll land first in Tampa Bay
Ricky Bell, who lost the Heisman to Tony Dorsett, expects Tampa Bay to pick him first in the NFL draft if draft action occurs. Bell credits USC coach John McKay and believes McKay will build a winner, despite a federal court ruling that the draft is illegal. He notes the antitrust stalemate could push Bell and other 1976 stars onto the open market.
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Notre Dame Downs Penn State In Gator Bowl
Notre Dame defeats Penn State 20 to 9 in the Gator Bowl to extend its edge to 4-0-1 against the Nittany Lions. Al Hunter rumbled for 102 yards and both Irish touchdowns, while Penn State's lone score came late on a Fusina Suhey connection amid first half deficits.
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Fairbanks Wins UPI AFC Coach of the Year 1976
New England Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks, who led the team to an 11-3 mark and a wild card berth after years of poor results, is named United Press International AFC Coach of the Year for 1976. He polled 17 of 42 votes, with Forrest Gregg, Ted Marchibroda, John Madden, and Bill Johnson also receiving ballots.
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UPI Board of Coaches Top 20 College Hoops Report
United Press International releases its top 20 college basketball ratings listing teams with win loss records as of Saturday December 2 and first place votes in parentheses. This fourth weekly edition highlights the ranking ahead of upcoming games and references classified advertising contact.
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