James Wood Girls defeat Woodbridge 66 60 to stay unbeaten
James Wood girls edge Woodbridge 66 60 as Kim Maxwell scores 18 in the first half but James Wood answers with a 17-0 run in the third quarter. Sophomore Karen Jobe leads a late surge and the Colonels remain top in the Commonwealth District.
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Madden Retires as Raiders Coach Amid Health Struggles
John Madden steps down after 10 seasons with the Oakland Raiders citing failing health. Al Davis considers successor and may name Tom Flores, Madden’s assistant, soon. Madden says retirement is final, not quitting, and vows to help the Raiders in any non coaching capacity.
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Finances Tighten for 1980 Winter Olympics
Lake Placid organizers report a $17 million construction deficit but secure $1.5 million from the federal government. Petr Spurney, GM of the Local Organizing Committee, says the funds cover less than a tenth of the gap and expects the remaining $15.5 million from state or federal sources.
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A Lot of Exotic Plays in Dallas Cowboy Game Plans
Dallas coach Tom Landry has deployed and hinted at exotic plays across past seasons. The article highlights specific instances from games against Atlanta New England and the Rams, noting players such as Robert Newhouse Thomas Henderson and Drew Pearson executing trick plays and Landry's penchant for gadgetry despite wary opponents.
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Michigan State Beats Wisconsin 84 55 Behind Magic Johnson
Michigan State under coach heading Big Ten play opened with an 84 55 win over Wisconsin as Earvin Magic Johnson scored 21 points including 10 in the final minutes of the first half. Mike McGee added 33 points to pace the Spartans while Illinois and Michigan also won in the top 20 action.
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Steve Schall
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Sidney Moncrief
Eagles
Jon Manning
Ali Declares He Won't Box and Won't Retire
Muhammad Ali said at a Long Beach news conference he would not box again but has not officially retired. The three time heavyweight champion, 37, argued boxing is in the past and that he will retire only when ready after informing the boxing authorities. He emphasized his goal is to stay on top and focus on business ventures.
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Handley Drops Northwestern District Gym Meet to Loudoun County
Loudoun County defeated Handley 72.50 to 68.80 in a girls gymnastics dual meet. Handley swept three first places but Loudoun showed depth winning on floor with a lone first from Suzanne Hunt for LC. Handley remains 1-2. Park View Invitational next with Woodson and Lake Braddock favored.
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Shepherd Rams tip off holiday tourney amid lineup shakeup
Shepherd College battles a disrupted backcourt as star guard Buttons Walker is out for the season. Captain Bob Dickman steps in alongside freshman Keith Adams while John Koepke and Larry Cain pace a four-player double figure core. Frostburg State, Franklin & Marshall, and Atlantic Christian loom as tourney opponents with F M the defending finalist.
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