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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1979

Page

20

Redskins Poised to Beat Cowboys on Emotion Heavy Showdown

The Washington Redskins, after a late-season surge to 10 wins, enter the final regular-season game vs Dallas with a chance to clinch at least a share of the NFC East. Theis man leads a confident unit built on coaching, teamwork, and strong defense as the team aims for the playoffs and a potential division title win.

Star Sports Washington Redskins Dallas Redskins Cowboys Eagles Houston Chicago Joe Ismann Washington Coy Bacon Diron Talbert Theismann NFL Bacon Talbert Jack Pardee Mener Cincinnati

Playoff Scenarios Near Final NFL Weekend

The six divisional races enter the last regular season weekend with Miami, San Diego, Dallas, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Los Angeles already holding at least wild card spots. Division titles depend on results involving Denver Oakland Cleveland Pittsburgh Houston Chicago Washington and Kansas City, with tiebreakers based on net points and head to head records.

National Football League Miami Pittsburgh Houston Steelers Oilers Cleveland Oakland Denver San Diego Chargers Tampa Bay Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Buccaneers Bears Washinton Redskins

Rams Seek Sun Belt Lift in Georgia Southern Tilt

Virginia Commonwealth Rams face Georgia Southern in Sun Belt action hoping to rebound from a 65-63 loss to Jacksonville and build on a 3-1 start. VCU holds two home wins over Georgia State this season and aims to halt Georgia State’s 89-79 win over them in Atlanta.

Associated Press Virginia Commonwealth Rams Sun Belt Georgia State Panthers Atlanta VCU Jacksonville

Messiah Rolls Past Shenandoah in 111-86 Victory

Messiah built a 30 point first half lead and defeated Shenandoah 111-86 as the Hornets struggled with defense and depth. Shenandoah, now 3-5, was limited by knee injuries and illness, while Messiah’s pressure defense disrupted Shenandoah’s offense.

Grantham Shenandoah Hornets Messiah Shenandoah Hornets Mike Jackson Alvin Leathers Dave Stokes Robert Alan Luby Newman James Wood

Handley opens wrestling season with decisive win over George Mason

Handley dominated George Mason 54-12 as four forfeits and five pins sparked a quick start. Randy Ritter pinned in 25 seconds at 126, Jeff Short pinned Bunky Cohen at 138, and coach Kelly Sharpes praised his team's aggressive style and early pins.

Star Sports Handley George Mason Kelly Sharpes Mustangs Sharpes Randy Ritter Ritter David Licklider Darrell Williams Jeff Short Steve Klass Short Mason Bunky Cohen Osbourn Paul Ireton George Martin Manassas Park Brentsville Bobby Boyd Mack Ramin Scott Short Joe Lillis Onder Licklider Saeed Khatami Derrick Willis Paul Hylton Dan Heasley Dave Rodgers Terry Baum Willie Flaifel Richard Curtin Randy Duane A Williams Don Workman Steve Broadstreet

O J Simpson Retires and Band Plays On

The article notes O J Simpson's retirement plans amid celebratory band performances in Southern California. It references his 1968 departure from USC, a final AP NFL season with Atlanta in sight, and compares rushing milestones to record holders like Brown while commenting on the era's running backs and passing trends.

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