Jim Blankenship Signs with Tigers
Asheville native Jim Blankenship signs a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers after a four year Appalachian State career. He will report to Lakeland for spring training and could be assigned to Evansville or Montgomery.
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Bucks Rally to Beat Buffalo Braves 119 111 in NBA Clash
Milwaukee Bucks overcome early deficit to win 119 111 over the Buffalo Braves as Scott Lloyd, Dandridge and Buckner fuel a late surge. Cavaliers crush Warriors 128 100 with Austin Carr leading the way.
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Spartans Thompson signs to play for Virginia
Broad Run defensive tackle Mickey Thompson has signed a letter of intent with the University of Virginia for next fall. Thompson, 6 4, 225, earned two way all Northwestern District honors this season as his Spartans posted an 81 1 record. Cavaliers led 63 44 at stretch.
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Territorial clash previews Super Bowl XI on field and psyche
In Los Angeles AP reports a fierce pregame battle of nerves and tactics between Vikings receivers led by Ahmad Rashad and Raiders cornerbacks and safeties led by George Atkinson. The piece highlights verbal warfare, mind games, and mutual intimidation as key elements of the upcoming Super Bowl XI showdown.
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Raiders and Vikings Face Rainy Public Display Before Super Bowl
In Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, Bud Grant and John Madden handled questions with humor as rain and food spreads marked the teams public pre game sessions. Both coaches appeared relaxed, confident, and ready for the big showdown.
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Big money and big crowds shape Super Bowl XI in Pasadena
In Pasadena the Super Bowl XI economy looms as big as the game. Officials estimate the event creates 85 to 105 million in impact with 103000 fans in attendance and 75 million more watching worldwide. NFL revenue from broadcast and tickets tops 5.5 million, while ancillary spending by airlines, hotels, and corporations inflates costs to about 2.5 million.
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Colonels Face Tough District Test Tonight At Park
James Wood hosts Stafford in a key Northwestern District clash as the Colonels seek a firmer spot in AAA action. Stafford averages 68 points while allowing 51, led by Ralph Johnson and Ronnie Barnett, with Clarke County facing Loudoun Valley and Handley visiting Park View in other Northwestern games.
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