Post Season Bowls Stir SEC Edges and Upsets Reflected
The writer lists bowl results with SEC bias noting LSU and Florida underperformed or won, Tennessee and Vanderbilt were closest to upsets, Georgia Alabama and Auburn trusted, Penn State Georgia close game misjudgment, and Texas North Carolina miss due to Texas QB injury. Former Venice High player Randy Clark played in the Bluebonnet Bowl.
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Hard to Rank Top College Teams by Polls Says Observer
A reader from Virginia argues the AP and UPI polls misranked teams. He favors Southern Methodist as number one for a flawless season and Nebraska second, with Penn State third, calling for a playoff system to reduce doubt.
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Dolphins and Buccaneers reach pro playoffs again
Miami and Tampa Bay clinch playoff spots for the second straight year. The Dolphins host New England in round one with home games possible through the postseason, while the Buccaneers face a tougher path depending on Monday’s Minnesota–Dallas result and potential Green Bay opposition.
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VHS Wrestling Resumes With Cape Coral Meet At VHS Gym
Cape Coral Venice High hosts Cape Coral Seahawks after a Christmas layoff with jayvee at 6 30 p m and varsity about an hour later. WHS hosts a 4 1 dual record with five undefeated grapplers and several weight class shifts under Coach Jerry Biller.
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Galaxy Lanes starts Venice dart leagues with four boards
Galaxy Lanes in Venice brings four well lit pub boards for darts with leagues on Mondays open play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and local tournaments on Fridays and Saturdays. Dominic Iovine invites players new and old to form the leagues and sign up during visits.
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GVRAC Winter Practices Begin at Venice High Pool
The Greater Venice Recreation Aquatic Club opens winter practices Monday January 10 at 5 p.m. sessions run Monday to Friday 5 to 7 p.m. at Venice High School Pool behind the Venice Recreation Center at Turin and Bahama Streets. Coach Frank Lock invites interested swimmers to join or contact 475-1578. The season leads to the Short Course Junior Olympics in St. Petersburg in April.
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Venice Power Squadron Opens Safer Boating Course 1983
The Venice Power Squadron announces a 10 lesson boating safety course starting 7 p m Wednesday January 12 at Venice Elementary School cafe. Open to all 12 and older. instruction by experienced members is free with materials at cost. Call 474-0869 for registration.
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Venice High honors 1982 Cross Country squads banquet
Venice High hosts a 7:30 p.m. banquet in the VHS cafeteria to honor the 1982 cross country squads. Tickets are $4, available at the main office or at the door. Awards include Most Valuable Runner Most Improved Runner Team Captains Award and the 1983 captains will be announced. Barbara Matthews and Cedona Sigmon placed well at state with Matthews unbeaten in district and both teams posting strong seasons.
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Venice
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E.J. Gibson
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