OSU Says School Not Under Investigation
Ohio State University officials, including Athletic Director Ed Weaver, say they are not under NCAA or Big Ten investigation amid allegations of football recruiting violations. The State News cited compensation to officers and a coach for transporting recruits. Weaver says no confirmed charges or investigations exist. Coach Woody Hayes declined comment. Big Ten Commissioner Wayne Duke said he has no information.
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El Shafei Opens Buckeye with Victory Despite Elbow Pain
Ismail El Shafei of Egypt won in an hour to advance to the Buckeye Championships second round, defeating Jun Kamiwazumi 61 75 and continuing to seek form after an early-year elbow issue. He may face top seed Roscoe Tanner next as the eight-day charity event proceeds in Columbus.
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Rookie Willie Shelby shines as Bengals beat Packers in exhibition
Wilmington Ohio AP Cincinnati Bengals rookie Willie Shelby, a fifth round pick from Alabama, returns kicks for 92 yards on three opportunities in a 23-17 win over Green Bay. Coach Bill Johnson says Shelby has the knack and could stick as a returner despite switching from defensive back to running back. Archie Griffin shines after halftime, limiting Shelby's rushing opportunities.
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Athens Takes 3rd In Little League Tourney
WELLSTON Athens representing Seaman's IGA beat Pomeroy 11-3 to finish third in the Wellston Little League Tournament. Winning pitcher Scott Riggs hit two home runs and a double as Athens totaled 10 hits. John Born added two hits including a homer. Todd Nuzum two doubles. Hubert Cooksey also homered. For Pomeroy, Mark Friends had two hits and Jerry Fields homered. Roger Kovalchik took the loss.
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Rookie Hurls 1st Big League Win for Padres
Rick Sawyer earned his first major league win in his first start a 7 0 San Diego Padres victory over Atlanta Braves The 28 year old rookie had pitched only nine major league innings previously after moving from the Yankees Syracuse farm club as the player to be named later in a trade for Gene Locklear The Padres also won the first game 7 3 with pinch hitter Merv Rettenmund delivering a key tie breaking single in the ninth inning butch Metzger earned his ninth win in relief
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Cubs Sweep Phillies as Grubb Hits Two Homers
Johnny Grubb slugged two home runs and drove in four to power Sawyer's nightcap win. Pete LaCock belted a two run homer in the Cubs first inning as Chicago beat Philadelphia 4 2, matching their longest win streak this season.
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Unaccustomed Position for A's as Twins Sweep Ahead
The Oakland A's sit third in the AL West as Minnesota Twins surge with eight straight wins, gaining on the leaders and complicating Oakland’s pennant race. Luebber tosses first major league shutout. Yankees edge Tigers 1-0 on Rivers infield hit. Yastrzemski drives in two as Red Sox top Indians 3-1. Brewers rout Orioles 7-1 behind Colborn eight-hitter.
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Baseball players ratify four year peace pact and pension plan
Marvin Miller told the Select House Committee that the four year agreement with management was ratified by union members with 352 for and 18 against as 15 of 24 clubs voted. The pact grants players freedom of movement including free agency after six years and trade rights after five, with a six club list. A separate vote approved a pension plan increasing benefits 30 percent.
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Major League Baseball Tuesday Games Preview
The schedule lists Boston at Cleveland with Tiant and Eckersley, Detroit at New York, Baltimore at Milwaukee, Minnesota at Kansas City, Oakland at Chicago, and California at Texas. Key pitchers include Fidrych, Pignueroa, Pagan, Rodriguez, Pattin, Odom, Hartzell, and Horgan.
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Five Athens Swimmers Qualify for AA Championship Meet
Eleven members of the Athens Swim Club competed in Dayton for A championships aiming for AA level at the University of Cincinnati. Five swimmers met AA marks in seven events, including eight year old Matt Jordan in two events, Chris Gerig in the 50 meter backstroke, and Robin Garrett Lara Douglas and Kelly Schleicher surpassing qualifiers in multiple finals. Other participants included Amy MacDonald Sallie Evans Brian MacDonald Karl Field Ben Jordan and John O Neal, with the team heading to Millersport Thursday for an invitational.
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Browns name four captains for 1976 season
Cleveland Browns named offensive tackle Doug Diecken and running back Greg Pruitt as offensive captains and defensive back Clarence Scott with defensive tackle Walter Johnson as defensive captains for 1976. The team trimmed to 62 players, cutting WR Doug Martin and placing RB Billy LeFear on unable to play status amid a preseason loss to Baltimore. Art Modell watched practice at Lewis Field and remained confident.
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