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Newspaper

The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1976

Page

8

Grafton Routs Gators 88 56 In Season Open

Mike Ware led Grafton with 23 points and nine rebounds along with six steals as the Bearcats blazed past Mannington 88 to 56. Jay Smith hit from the corner, Eddie Bolyard fed the weak side, and Mark Hulley nailed free throws as the team improved from a rough start.

Mus Barger Gein High School Mannington Lefense Hetton Mike Ware Sting Gators Avil Ware Orang Bearcats Jay Smith Eddie Bolyard Mark Hulley Grafton Hulley Bolyard Moran Hurley Elkins Tigers Tigers

Grafton JVs surge to win over Mannington in tight effort

Grafton Junior Varsity outpaced Mannington with a 40 point foul line surge as two Bearcats led scoring with ten apiece. The win built on a 28 14 halftime lead, while Mannington struggled with turnovers and early fouls. Grafton faces Elkins Tigers on January 4 in a 6 15 p.m. tip.

Hulley Grafton Bearcats Gearcat Jvs Grafton Jvs Vision Bearcats Jvs Ron Moran Greg LePera Nye Mark McDougal Bobby Woody Rich Harbert Iarry Horton Mark Gennette Mike Stockett Donnie Clark Mannington Gator Jvs Bearcat Jvs Elkins Tigers Gator Gators John Bajns Ware Tim Foley Foley

Grafton Domination Secures Win Over Mannington

Grafton built a 21 point lead by the third quarter and held on to rout Mannington as Ron Moran and Joody Lambert starred on offense and defense. Ware Led Grafton with 23 while Hulley Bolyard and Moran added double figures and Moran also forced a key charge.

Gator Mark Hays Grafton Mannington Gators Ron Moran Associated Press Rich Glover Smith John Huey Ware Hulley Balgara " Moran " Smith Lambert Robinson Wood Foley McDougal Mahmington J. Bais Huey Dytrel M. Bais Hinerman Byard Glover Pailock

Rams and Steelers favored in NFL playoff picks

The Mountain Statesman predicts the Los Angeles Rams will beat Minnesota and reach the Super Bowl, with Pittsburgh also favored to advance. The column notes strong Ram and Steeler defenses, weather as a factor, and emphasis on running games and key players like Tarkenton, Foreman, and Robertson as the Rams chase a first Super Bowl appearance.

National Football League Mountain Statesman Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Rams Alabama Ucla Bruins Jacksonville Fla Notre Dame Penn State Los Angeles Minnesota Rams Vikings NFL Fran Tarkenton Ram Lawrence McCutcheon John Capaletti Pasadena Dallas Cowboys Isaih Robertson Jack Youngblood Minneapolis Tarkenton Chuck Foreman Carl Eller Robertson Foreman

AFC title clash pits Steelers and Raiders in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers host Oakland in a marquee showdown for the AFC spot in the Super Bowl. Past meetings saw Pittsburgh win and claim the championship as fans brace for a brutal, rival-driven matchup amid accusations of dirty play. Notre Dame faces Penn State in a renewed gridiron rivalry.

Pittsburgh Oakland Steelers Raiders

Vikings Rams duel as Foreman seeks postseas on revenge

NFL title picture centers on Chuck Foreman and the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship while the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Oakland Raiders for the AFC crown. Foreman aims to rebound from a rough start against the Rams as Pittsburgh and Oakland chase a distant streak.

Pittsburgh Steelers George Atkinson Oakland Raiders Minnesota Chuck Foreman Foreman Vikings Los Angeles Rams Steelers Raiders Oakland Atkinson Pittsburgh Lynn Swann Swann

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