Murtaugh Dies at 59 After Stroke and Ill Health
Chester born baseball figure Danny Murtaugh dies at 59 after a stroke two days earlier. The former Pirates manager had retired in October to spend time with grandchildren but returned briefly before his death at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Murtaugh had a 10 year heart trouble history and had left the Pirates just two months earlier. His friends and peers, including Sparky Anderson, mourn the loss of a lifelong baseball man who repeatedly came back from retirement.
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All-American running backs lead 1976 lineup
The Newspaper Enterprise Association unveils its 1976 All-American team led by Tony Dorsett and Hicks Ratcliffe as unanimous picks in their positions. Pitt’s record chaser Dorsett is seen as Heisman front runner, while Bell of USC and others make the star-studded roster.
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1976 NBA All American Team peceuen 1976 NBA All American Team
The list highlights top college players by position across offense and defense. Notable names include Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh and Ricky Bell of Southern California at running back, Gary Jeter and Ross Browner on the defensive line, and Stan Black and Mike Davis at safety.
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Pittsburgh
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Southern California
Tom Skladany
Ohio State
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Ross Browner
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Mike Butler
Kansas
Joe Campbell
Maryland
al Romano
Jerry Robinson
UCLA
Robert Jackson
Texas A&m
Gary Green
Baylor
David Butterfield
Nebraska
Stan Black
Mississippi State
Mike Davis
Colorado
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1976 NBA Second Team OFFENSE Wide Receiver Jim Smith
The list highlights college football standouts from 1976 with players from Michigan Stanford Colorado Oklahoma State Texas A&M and more. It names quarterbacks running backs receivers linemen and specialists reflecting a national all star selection.
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Terry Miller
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Bob Lytle
Tony Franklin
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Bob Brudzinski
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Wilson Whitley
Mike Fultz
Nebraska
Mike Stenarud
Iowa State
Robin Cole
New Mexico
Scott Studwell
Illinois
Luther Bradley
Notre Dame
Raymond Clayborn
Texas
Jim Bolding
East Carolina
Ray Griffin
Russ Erxleben
Herron Returns to Goal as Penguins Shut Out Islanders
Denis Herron, back from a broken arm, stopped 37 shots to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. Lew Morrison and Jean Pronovost scored for Pittsburgh, with Pronovost sealing the victory. The Islanders struggle at home continue as they drop their third straight and fifth in six games.
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Colts and Cardinals set for classic line clash in NFL showdown
The Baltimore Colts face the St. Louis Cardinals in a pivotal game as the Colts seek to seal the AFC East title with one more win or a New England loss. The Cardinals battle Washington for NFC wild card contention while Rams host Falcons and other Sunday matchups shape playoff races.
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Bullets hang on for win over Hawks in tense finish
Washington Bullets trailed 73-54 before Elvin Hayes sparked a comeback to beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-90. Len Robinson set a career high 33, while Phil Chenier 24 and Hayes 20 key the victory as Atlanta’s John Drew managed only seven in the loss.
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NFL Today Struggles to Juggle Live Show Chaos
CBSs NFL Today digs through behind the scenes chaos as games end at varied times. Brent Musburger and crew keep calm while managing three pregame shows and multiple halftime feeds across zones. Ratings rise as viewers return and sales follow.
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