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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1979

Page

12

Wrestler Kevin Rhodes Defies Odds in Wrestling Comeback

Kevin Rhodes, a freshman with cerebral palsy who uses crutches, joins Warren County wrestling amid strong doubt. He endures pain and limited leg use to train, aims to prove doctors wrong, and inspires teammates with relentless effort and Spirit as he competes.

Star Sports Kevin Rhodes Kevin Warren County Warren Bob Bonneville Bonneville Rhodes Gene Louis Jobin Jobin

Oilers deny Steelers and preserve title hopes

The Houston Oilers edged the Pittsburgh Steelers 20 to 17 at the Steelers 1 yard line to prevent Pittsburgh from clinching the AFC Central and keep Houston’s title bid alive. Dan Pastorini downplayed taunts and stressed sportsmanship after a hard fought Monday night game.

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Oilers Stop Steelers In Week Thriller At Houston

Houston beat Pittsburgh 20 to 10 as Earl Campbell rushed 109 yards on 33 carries for his first 100 yard game against the Steelers. Pastorini connected with Burrough for a 25 yard score and Mike Barber recovered an onside kick in the closing minutes.

Houston Steelers Pastorini Ken Burrough Toni Fritsch Astrodome Aueres Wee Matt Bahr Lynn Swann Oiler Oilers Rob Carpenter Pittsburgh Terry Bradshaw John Stallworth Mike Barber Earl Campbell Chuck Noll Houston Oilers Noll Old Dominion Athletic Conference Hampden-Sydney Tigers Eastern Mennonite Royals Or Baptist Flames Bluefield State Averett St. Andrews Virginia State Trojans Bowie State Clinch Valley Cavaliers Hinshelwood VMI Bridgewater Wegan Oeslayn Lonnie Blow Marlins Buddy Pearce Billy Creveling Eagles

Judges Open Cage Season With Park View Test

Handley hosts Park View to start the season as coach Bill Isherwood deploys a faster, pressure defense. Height mismatches loom with Park View led by 6-6 Dave Edwards and 6-4 Jeff Smith, while Handley counters with Paul Williams Robby Peck and a quick perimeter attack. Warren County visits Broad Run and Clarke County hosts Osbourn in other 8 p.m. tips.

Star Sports Handley Park View Bill Isherwood Warren County Broad Run Clarke County Osbourn Isherwood Patriots Dave Edwards Jeff Smith Paul Williams Robby Peck Lewis Chinn Stong Moose China Eagles Jeff Taft Clarke James Brown Mike Hoss Hoss

Keydets Earn First SoCon Victory On Hin Shelwood Free Throw

Virginia Military Institute edged Tennessee Chattanooga 56-55 as Geoff Hin shelwood sank a late free throw to lift the Keydets to a 3-2 overall mark. Coach Charlie Schmaus called the win ugly but essential with exams ahead.

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