Redskins Clinch NFC Playoff Berth With 38 24 Win
Washington Redskins defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38 24 at Memorial Coliseum to secure an NFC wild card. Bill Kilmer threw three TD passes, Clifton McNeil and Roy Jefferson hooked up on long scores, and Ted Vactor's big plays helped seal the victory.
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Terps Fall to 15th A.Va. in 19th Slot
Michigan State upends Kentucky 91-85 as Adolph Rupp laments missing guard play and material. Maryland’s Tom McMillen nets 32 as Terrapins crush Georgetown 79-46. UCLA remains No 1 with 37 first place votes. Other Top 20 results noted with several conference games and upsets.
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Handley Wrestlers Fall to Stafford in Opener
Handley High School opened with a 45 to 12 loss to Stafford Indians. Painter won by forfeit at 98 pounds, Rick Eversole took 105 pounds by 7-5 decision, and Harold Hines edged Hagy at 126 pounds.
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Handley Gar Field Clash Set as District Lead Duel
Handley faces Gar Field tonight in a decisive district showdown. Handley, 2-0, relies on speed and team balance to counter Gar Field, also 2-0, with key players Charlie Long Eric Roberts and Chip Garber, tip off at 8 p.m. Jayvee starts at 6:30 with limited seating and advance tickets required.
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High school hoops preview and matchups across the region
In a packed night of basketball action, Gar Field faces Handley in a tight contest likely to go to the wire as Albemarle upends Osbourn. Lane battles Woodbridge while Stafford challenges Stonewall. Culpeper tips Warren County as Strasburg edges Elkton and Central defeats Madison. Luray hosts Montevideo as Page County eyes a win over Rappahannock. Stonewall seeks advantage over William Monroe with taller lines and Panthers edge in a crowded slate.
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Scott's 43 Points Leads Squires Past Florida
Virginia Squires star Charlie Scott poured in 43 points to edge the Florida Floridians 123-115 in ABA action as he carries a heavy scoring load due to injuries. Julius Erving added 23 as Carolina beat Utah 124-115, Lehmann scoring 36 and Lehmann 18 in the fourth for the Cougars.
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