No Catch Decision Sparks NFL Replay Debate
The NFL faces scrutiny after a disputed Renfro touchdown in the Steelers Oilers game prompts calls for better officiating and instant replay. Commissioner Rozelle and Art McNally review film that shows limited possession and question the ruling. Critics cite high TV revenue and cost of camera networks as barriers to instant replay adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay
Rozelle
New York
Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Los Angeles Rams
Pasadena
Merlin Olsen
NFL
Donald Orr
Enberg
Olsen
Oilers
Pete Rozelle
Art McNally
Renfro
Orr
McNally
Buccaneers
Manning
Northwestern District hoops kickoff with three games on tap
Handley hosts Osbourn, Warren County meets Osbourn Park, and James Wood travels to Spotsylvania as the high school basketball season resumes after snow stoppage. Handley coach Isherwood stresses early play while Warren County eyes undefeated 7 1 record and James Wood looks to slow top scorer Mike Carneal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Osbourn
Warren County
Osbourn Park
Action
James Wood
Spotsylvania
Bill Isherwood
Yellow Jackets
Jackets
Loudoun County
Flyers End 35-Game Winning Streak With 7-1 Loss
Philadelphia saw its 35 game unbeaten run end at the Met Center as Minnesota defeated them 7-1 before 15 962 fans. Coach Pat Quinn and center Bobby Clarke praised the streak, while Glen Sonmor noted Minnesota broke history with the win and a large home crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Bobby Clarke
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Sabres
Buffalo
Minnesota
Glen Sonmor
Met
James Wood Pounds Broadfording to Boost Confidence
James Wood rolled to a 70 25 victory over Broadfording as Kim Maxwell scored 30 and Karen Jobe added key baskets. The Colonels trim turnovers and improve ball movement while coach Margaret Fake notes better spacing but work remains on set plays. Broadfording struggled after Denise Angle fouled out and illness limited her, scoring only nine in a quarter before the halftime exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Maxwell
Karen Jobe
Colonels
Maxwell
James Wood
Margaret
Broadfording
Denise Angle
Angle
Lions
James Wood Girls Press Edge Colonels In Eight-Point Win
James Wood led 25-11 after one quarter and built a 38-16 halftime advantage. Maxwell scored 17 in the first half and finished with 17 points and nine rebounds. Laura Johnson added 11 for James Wood, while Kathy Edmondson had nine points and seven boards. The Colonels face Spotsylvania and Woodbridge next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
Colonels
Maxwell
Peta
Traci Crim
Amy Thomas
Fake
Kathy Edmondson
Laura Johnson
McKay Lands Five Year Buccaneers Coaching Extension
Tampa Bay owner Hugh Culverhouse announced John McKay will guide the Buccaneers for five more years as head coach and vice president. The deal follows a NFC title game appearance but a 9-0 loss to the Rams in the conference title. McKay assistants also received three year extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa, Fla
John Ean
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Hugh Culverhouse
McKay
National Football League
Bucs
Loeles Rams
Culverhouse
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Mac Rutherford
Star Sports Writer
Isherwood
Warren
Jim Moose
Moose
Wildcats
Ethe
Wood
Mike Carneal
Carneal
Donnie Hambleton
Hambleton
Martina Navratilova
Tracy Austin
Capital Centre
Landover
Navratilova
Miss Austin
Winchester Evening Star
NHL
Pat Quinn
Quinn
North Stars
Sonmor
Feu
Polich
Flyers
Debbie Burns
By Scott Ma
Ken Morrison
Lar
Christian Academy
Rome
Cerned
Faitz Brown
Brown
Woodbridge
Jayvee
Shenandoah Valley
Kristian Academy
SVCA
Brenda Courtney
Woodie
Donna Driver
Rowe
Heckman
Ardinger
Rudolph
Haugh
Kretzer
Johnson
Jobe
Burns
Thomas
Crim
Edmondson
Benner
Hartley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!