Wim Lyons Signs With Duke As Defensive Back Prospect
Wim Lyons signed with Duke University on a grant-in-aid scholarship. The 6-1 180-pound two-year Handley starter played both running back and defensive back for the Handley Judges and helped lead an 8 2 season and district titles. He was among the area’s top 440 prospects and part of a 9 0 1 season with a co championship in the Commonwealth District.
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Wim Lyons
Duke University
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Duke
Winn
Ron Rice
Wim
Blue Devils
Bernie Blaney
Blaney
Winchester
Rice
Wiim
NCAA
Tony Lema’ Memorial
Donnie Ganse
Mecom says no NFL blacklisting as grand jury probes antitrust
New Orleans Saints owner John W. Mecom Jr. testified before a federal grand jury examining antitrust claims in the NFL. He said he knows of no blacklisting and praised Commissioner Rozelle’s ruling over the 1968 1969 No. 1 draft picks for the 49ers.
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New Orleans
Dave Parks
49Ers
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San Francisco
Elbert Kimbrough
Oakland
Calif
Kimbrough
Pittsburgh Blasts Kentucky in ABA Shootout
The Pittsburgh Condors defeated Kentucky 122-111 as Skeeter Swift made a late jump shot to propel the win. Stu Johnson led Pittsburgh with 30 points while Carolina Cougars hit 60 percent from the floor in a 133-130 win over Florida. Utah beat Memphis 116-102 in another ABA game.
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Pittsburgh
Kentucky
Utah
Memphis
Skeeter Swift
Condors
Stu Johnson
Colts and Cowboys Renew Title Talk As Garrison Health Looms
The Super Bowl VI countdown pressed on as Baltimore and Dallas sharpen for the final showdown. Johnny Unitas anchors the Colts while Dallas relies on Duane Thomas and a potent ground attack led by Walt Garrison, whose health is a focal point. Both teams seek the $15,000 per player winner share amid a quieter, merger-era rivalry.
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Dallas
Johnny Unitas
New York Jets
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AFC
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Duane Thomas
Garrison
San Francisco
Tom Landry
Thomas
Aggies Upset West Texas St 72 67 In Nite Thriller
Aggies surprised West Texas State 72 to 67 as rebounding edge and late run decided the game. Lou Henson lamented mental mistakes and the 56 37 rebounding discrepancy that doomed New Mexico State. Notre Dame rallied past Detroit 93 79 with Austin Carr scoring 47.
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Associated Press
Marquette
New Mexico
Aggies
Amarillo
Warriors
St.Bonaventure
Lou Henson
Notre Dame
Detroit
South Bend
Austin Carr
Directions for Albemarle High School and boxing results
Directions to Albemarle High School from Charlottesville describe a right turn and a half mile walk. Boxing results show Walter Opshinsky vs Art Young canceled by snowstorm. Alf Stankie outpointed Vic tor Manuel Basilio in Los Angeles, 159 to 160, in Brawley, California.
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U.S. 29
Associated Press
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Maine
Walter Opshinsky
Art Young
Los Angeles
Alf Stankie
Victor Manuel Basilio
Brawley
Calif
Vikes Edge Raiders in Tight District Matchups
The Eye reports close scores as Handley defeats Gar Field 71 60 while James Wood and Albemarle split a pair 64 61. Lane edges Woodbridge 68 63 and Stonewall Manassas beats Osbourn 56 47.
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Raiders
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Luray
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Montevideo
Elkton
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Loudoun Valley
Loudoun County
Broad Run
Fauquier
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Leisure Line Winchester Parks Schedule Week
Winchester Parks and Recreation releases the weekly schedule listing venues and times for art lessons fitness and league basketball throughout Monday to Saturday. Events include Armory and War Memorial Building activities and Bantam League basketball at Handley School Playcourt from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
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War Memorial
Handley School
Coaches Vote to Keep 1.6 Standard
The NCAA convention ended with a vote to keep the 1.6 scholastic requirement for incoming athletes. Eight coaches were considered for the AFCA coach of the year with Bob Devaney of Nebraska largely ruled out due to duties honoring President Nixon. Other finalists include Bob Blackman Dartmouth Frank Lauterbur Toledo Cal Stoll Wake Forest Alex Agase Northwestern Charlie McClendon LSU Darrell Royal Texas and John Ralston Stanford.
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American Football Coaches Association
Bob Devaney
Nebraska
Nixon
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Devaney
AFCA
Bob Blackman
Dartmouth
Frank Lauterbur
Toledo
Cal Stoll
Wake Forest
Alex Agase
Northwestern
Charlie McClendon
Louisiana State
Darrell Royal
Texas
John Ralston
Stanford
Blackman
Lauterbur
Illinois
Iowa
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Ncaa Council
Northeast
Commonwealth League Nights Feature Woodmen and Handley Showdowns
Woodmen head to Albemarle and Handley hosts Gar Field in 8 p.m. kickoffs with 6:30 p.m. junior varsity games. The Colonels pursue a seven game win streak and sit 5-1 in the Commonwealth District behind 6-0 Judges. Dixon leads Handley with strong defense and rebounding as both teams seek key district wins.
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James Wood
Handley
Woodmen
Albemarle
Gar Field
Colonels
Lane
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