Redskins Dominate AP All-Pro Squad of 1983
The Washington Redskins, defending Super Bowl champions with the league's best record, placed seven players on the AP All-Pro first team including Joe Theismann and John Riggins. Riggins led with 24 rushing touchdowns. Theismann threw 29 TDs. rookies Ali Haji Sheikh and Eric Dickerson also earned first team honors.
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Woodson Sparks Kings Past Nuggets 131 114
In Kansas City Mike Woodson reignited the Kings to a 131-114 win over Denver as he scored 18 in the first half and finished with 24. Eddie Johnson also blocked 24 and Mark Olberding added 21 while Denver’s Dan Issel had 24. Kiki Vandeweghe missed the game with a bad back. The Kings improved to 12-13 and Woodson provided a confidence boost amid division race tensions.
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Caruthers and Schultze Named Ottawa Herald Athletes of the Week
Ottawa High senior Todd Schultze posted 16 points and six rebounds in a 62-48 EKL loss to Bonner Springs while Wellsville High senior Brenda Caruthers dominated with 22 points, 12 rebounds, 12 steals and seven assists in a 48-29 victory over Gardner. Caruthers topped a crowded field to win the area award over Pam Jung and others.
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Kuhn Delays Blue Decision On Drug Probe
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn will pause a ruling on Vida Blue's drug case as federal prosecutors in Kansas City investigate further. Blue received a three month term of a one year prison sentence after pleading guilty to cocaine possession. Three Royals teammates Willie Wilson Willie Aikens and Jerry Martin had pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor and were sentenced to three months in prison with fines. Kuhn had suspended those players for one year, with reviews set for May 15. Steve Howe was also suspended for one year with no review.
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Wichita State tops New Orleans in pivotal return
Xavier McDaniel for Wichita State produced 16 points and 12 rebounds to pace a 67 to 59 victory over the New Orleans Privateers. Bernard Jackson added 13 points as WSU built a 14-0 start and held off late privateer charges led by John Harris who scored 36.
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Theismann Named League's MVP for 1981 season
Washington quarterback Joe Theismann was named the NFL Player of the Year by the Associated Press, edging Eric Dickerson and Dan Marino in a nationwide vote. Theismann led the Redskins to a 14-2 season, threw 29 touchdowns with 3,714 yards, and set a league scoring record with 541 points.
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Rested Michaels To Guide Generals In USFL Return
New Jersey Generals owner Donald Trump introduced Walt Michaels as coach at Giants Stadium and discussed pursuing Browns quarterback Brian Sipe. Michaels, ex Jets coach, inherits a 6-12 team and aims for immediate success while evaluating Sipe and other NFL quarterbacks amid USFL draft prep.
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