Hogs Help Riggins Standout in Redskin Super Bowl Win
Washington rode John Riggins who ran for a Super Bowl rushing record 166 yards on 38 carries to a 27 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins before 103 667 at the Rose Bowl. The Hogs blasted holes for the fullback as Theismann threw two touchdowns and sealed the win late.
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Theismann
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Lyle Blackwood
Gibbs
John
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McNeal
Bob Kuechenberg
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Sabre Girls Roll Past Eagles For Invitational Title
Sumner Academy Sabres defeated Eudora-Wellsville 54 to 25 in the Eudora Invitational final. Sumner dominated on the boards, holding a 33 to 10 advantage in shot attempts. Yevette Williamson led with 15 points, while Wellsville’s Brenda Caruthers had seven points and seven rebounds. Wellsville finishes second, their best ever, and hosts Baldwin then Louisburg in league play.
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Louisburg
Celtics Rout Lakers In 110-95 NBA Victory
Boston used lockdown defense and fast breaks to topple the Los Angeles Lakers 110-95, ending a seven game Laker win streak. Robert Parish led Boston with 24 points and 18 rebounds as the Celtics pulled away after halftime.
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Unpredictable Riggins Becomes American Folk Hero in Super Bowl
John Riggins, a 6-2, 245 pound Redskins running back, powered Washington to a 27-17 Super Bowl victory over Miami. He carried 38 times for 166 yards, set a rush workload record, and became the first NFL player to rush for 100 yards in four straight playoff games. He joked that Ron Reagan is the President, and he is the King.
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Haas Falls Short As Hollon Wins City Bowling Singles Title
Jerry Hollon won the men's singles with a 708 total at Indian Lanes, while Bob Haas was runner up with 697. The City Bowling Tournament concluded with nine more titles decided, noting team and doubles winners and prize money thresholds across divisions.
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Jayhawks hit cellar after conference loss at Kansas State
Kansas falls to 0-4 in Big Eight after a 58-57 defeat at Kansas State. Missouri tops Nebraska 79-56 as Stipanovich shines with 22 points and 12 rebounds while Tisdale breaks another freshman record for Oklahoma. Chucky Barnett returns strong for the Sooners in a key win keeping them in title contention.
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Ottawa High Girls Top Louisburg for Louisburg Invite Consolation Crown
Ottawa High girls basketball beat Louisburg 46 20 to win the Louisburg Invitational consolation title as Lisa Weber scored a career high 23 points. The Cyclones improved to 5 8 and led 16 9 after one quarter then 25 19 at halftime behind strong full court pressure and steady shooting. Weber hit 11 field goals, Kaub added six, Jung and Waggoner 11 between them. Louisburg shot 23 percent and was outrebounded 32 24. Ottawa returns to East Kansas League play vs Bonner Springs Thursday.
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Pair Tabbed For Shrine Enshrinement
Canton Ohio AP reports former Washington Redskins stars Sonny Jurgesen and Bobby Mitchell elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Shrine officials confirmed the selections, though details and other enshrinees for 1983 remain undisclosed ahead of Saturday night announcements.
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