Ohio Bobcats projected to finish high in MAC race
MAC coaches poll gives Ohio 37 points and two first place votes tying for first with Miami. MAC media poll ranks Ohio third with 1252 points and seven first place votes behind Miami and Bowling Green. Polls from the MAC grid preview held in Columbus.
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Well Balanced MAC Race Preview Signals Tight Title Chase
The MAC race opens with Buffalo aiming to extend a 35 game win streak as Miami and Bowling Green contend. Kent, Ohio, Western Michigan, and Akron face tough schedules with road tests and returning players, while coaches emphasize depth, injuries, and morale shaping the season.
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Braves Triumph as Mathews Wins in Home Debut
Eddie Mathews earns his first win as Braves skipper in his Atlanta home debut. The Braves explode for five runs in the first inning to beat the Astros 8-4 after Denny McLain’s early control, while Cincinnati and Chicago win in extra innings and San Francisco sweeps San Diego in a doubleheader.
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Tennis Action Heats Up At Cleveland Classic
Four singles and four doubles matches highlight the third day at Public Hall in the Cleveland Classic. Cliff Richey defeated Bob Lutz 6-4 6-3 while Arthur Ashe beat Terry Addison 7-6 6-3. Gonzalez, Roche withdraw, Gonzalez out of doubles.
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Athens Messenger: Olympic sprinter Hines cut by Oakland Raiders
Olympic 100 meter champion Jimmy Hines, once hailed as the world's fastest human, was released by the Oakland Raiders after two unproductive seasons as a wide receiver and kickoff returner. The NFL cutdown Day affected many teams as Patriots, Steelers, Eagles, Cardinals and others made moves including Taliaferro, Plunkett, Parks, and Wright trades and waivers.
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Yanks Clip Tigers To Move Within 3
In a tight game the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers to close the gap to three games in the standings. Key players contributed pivotal hits and defenses held late to secure the victory.
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Contending AL East teams clash as race tightens
Yankees rally past Detroit 4 2 to close gap three games behind pace setters. Orioles beat Brewers 4 2 as Powell goes 4 for 4 and Dobson handles Milwaukee. A's drop to two back after 4 3 loss to Kansas City. Sox beat California 4 3. Twins edge Rangers 6 5 in 10 innings.
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18-Year-Old Leads Ohio Public Links At Mayfair
Eighteen year old Steve Blanchette shot 66 to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the 40th Ohio Public Links at Mayfair Country Club Canton. Mor ris Holloway and Blanchette share second with 67 while Don Nist led the tougher West course with 69.
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Rifle contest narrows as finalists vie for NRA crown
CAMP PERRY Ohio AP Two points split five shooters entering the final day of the small bore any-size rifle event in the NRA championships. Army reserve private Steve Kern 23 from Peoria Ill led with 4796 of 4800 after rain and prone shooting, one point ahead of Presley Kendall of Atlanta Ga and Bruce Meredith of Spartanburg S C, with Capt. David Ross of Houston Tex and Tom Whitaker of San Francisco Calif close behind.
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K C Jones to Coach San Diego ABA Conquistadors
AP report notes K C Jones famed Celtics player named coach of the ABA expansion San Diego Conquistadors. Alex Groza named general manager as Leonard Bloom announces the appointment. ABA expansion draft set for Thursday to stock the roster from nine existing teams.
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Major League Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot
National League East standings show Pittsburgh and New York atop with Chicago and St Louis nearby. Tuesday results include Chicago 6 Montreal 5 and San Francisco sweeping San Diego in a 2 game set. Wednesday games feature Montreal at Chicago and Los Angeles at Cincinnati among others.
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