Mercersburg Nips Wood Grapplers
Brad Cooper, Jerry Combs and Marshall Derry led Mercersburg to a narrow win over Wood as the grapplers earned victory in a key match.
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Albemarle Tops Stafford as White Sparks Comeback Shines
Albemarle beat Stafford 65 to 58 led by Walter White with seven straight third quarter points. Stafford’s Cooper had 24 to lead scorers. In wrestling, James Wood fell 24-23 to Mercersburg Academy, despite solid showings from Simms Titus and Davis for Wood and notable pins and decisions across the lineup.
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Jets pickup Weld to handle kickoffs for Super Bowl run
New York Jets will have Bobby Weld handling kicking duties next season after Howfield, a former Denver Broncos kicker, said the team plans to push toward a Super Bowl. Jim Turner remains with the Jets as a kicker.
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Patriots poised to draft Jim Plunkett No. 1 in NFL draft
New York Boston’s Patriots appear set to select Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett as the top pick in the NFL draft. Arch rivals Archie Manning Dan Pastorini and Lynn Dickey top the anticipated first rounds, with New Orleans and Houston pursuing Manning and Pastorini respectively.
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College scores and NFL draft chatter mix in action
College basketball scores from numerous games across the East and Midwest with tight finishes and varied results. NFL draft analysis highlights quarterbacks including Theismann and Hart in early talks, plus trade rumors surrounding Mackey and Hayes as teams pursue quarterback depth and other standouts in a long 17 round process.
Knickerbockers Triumph Over Atlanta 116-108
The Knickerbockers beat Atlanta 116 to 108 on Wednesday night in Atlanta. AP Wirephoto accompanies the game summary.
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Redskins Trade for Rams Trio in Draft Shakeup
Washington acquires Myron Pottios Jack Pardee and Maxie Baughan along with Diron Talbert John Wilbur and Jeff Jordan from Los Angeles plus Rams fifth pick in exchange for the Redskins first and third choices five future picks and Marlin McKeever. Patriots consider No 1 pick deals as Plunkett trade talks loom.
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GW Hands Keydets 21st Straight Defeat in 78 67 Loss
Virginia Military Institute suffers its 21st consecutive defeat as George Washington wins 78 67 in Lexington. Walt Szcerbiak scores 30 for GW while Keydets coach Mike Schuler laments bad breaks and continued drought since last season.
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Record Bowling Night Dominates Northside League Scores
Lee Jackson Restaurant lanes 1 and 2 rolled a Northside Handicap high 1126 game as Marice Smallwood opened with two spares then nine strikes for 275. Other top marks included Anderson Sheet Metal 3069 team high and SUE HAHN 217 game 573 series for Rubbermaid. Multiple leagues report high games, series and team totals across Shenandoah and surrounding clubs.
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James Wood High School grateful for AAA Championship banquet
The James Wood High School football coaches captains and team express sincere thanks for the December 30 1970 banquet honoring the State AAA Championship. Appreciation is extended to Frederick County supporters for home and away backing that helped make the season memorable.
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Williams Tournament Starts San Diego Open
Tony Jacklin opens the $150,000 Andy Williams San Diego Open with a cautious note on his slow start. The English star, a former U S Open champion, seeks a victory as Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper also vie for the 72 hole title at Torrey Pines.
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