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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1978
Page
12
Washington Bullets beat Indiana Pacers 108 to 104 at Capital Centre. Tom Henderson commented the first half resembled a circus as both teams traded turnovers, with the Bullets holding a 47-47 halftime tie during a holiday weekend game.
Wes Unseld returned from a rib injury to score a season high 26 as the Bullets beat Indiana 108 104. Elvin Hayes double teamed, Dandridge added 15 points and 10 assists, while Ricky Sobers led the Pacers with 26.।
A Christmas Day Fiesta Bowl scene in Tempe shows TV mikes invading the sideline as UCLA and Arkansas play to a 10 10 tie. Terry Donahue and Lou Holtz are filmed with electronic devices on their chests and in the box as announcers scramble to interpret plays prompting questions about the role and ethics of broadcast intrusion in major sports.
Handley earns several AP all-Group AA selections with Grant Thompson and Randy Stickley on the first team. Thompson recorded 24 sacks and six defensive shutouts while Stickley passed for 1500 plus yards and 14 TDs as Handley’s starter.
Baltimore Orioles report a 1978 loss of 234141 blaming higher player salaries and weak fan support. attendance fell from 1195769 to 1051792. Hank Peters notes a 50 cent 1979 ticket rise and possible sale talks with William Simon while Hoffberger seeks about 12 million.
Rams coach Ray Malavasi predicts a playoff upset over Minnesota despite a prior 0-4 record in this round. He cites Tarkenton’s reduced mobility, Vikings passing edge, and looks for a tough Sunday game to reach the NFC title game against Dallas or Atlanta. Minnesota won last year in L A, a game noted as Chuck Knox’s final coaching moment.
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