Griffin Wins With Character in Bengals Debut
Griffin, Ohio State star, wins praise for character as Bengals rookie Archie Griffin shines in two NFL games. He rushes 49 yards on 12 carries against Green Bay and 64 yards on five tries versus Buffalo, scoring in his professional debut and inspiring teammates with his faith and work ethic.
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Browns Aim for Sharper Aerial Attack
Cleveland Browns coach Raymond Berry says the pass game is improving slowly with Mike Phipps and Paul Warfield still finding timing after injuries. Phipps has 18 of 36 passes for 141 yards with two interceptions in two games, and Berry stresses more practice work to sharpen him for the season.
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Martin Meek Win Water Ski Crowns
Athens County water skiers dominated the Midwest Regional Water Ski Tournament at Tivoli Gardens Mich Joy Martin daughter of Robert Martin Golf Course Road won first in slalom second in jumping and third in trick to take the women's overall crown Mike Meek son of Gerald Meek Coolville Route 2 finished first in the men's open division with high placements in jumping slalom and trick both plan to compete in the national five day tournament in Miami Springs Fla joining other local skiers Judy Martin and Mike Buck in regional action
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Chauncey Pee Wee Team Captures B Championship
Chauncey Pee Wee defeated Moxahala 7 to 6 to win the B title in the Chauncey Lions Little League tournament. Chuck Matheny earned the win with relief from Bill Finnearty and Carl Matheny while Finnearty and Jim Mack led offense for Chauncey and Moxahala’s Jim Mack had three hits.
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Athens High golf team tryouts set for Aug 18 at OHU course
All high school students interested in joining the Athens High School golf team should report to the Ohio University golf course at 9 a.m. Wednesday Aug 18. Candidates must be prepared to play the first qualifying round.
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Kiwanis Junior Golf Tourney Set for Saturday at OU Golf
The Kiwanis Junior Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday at the Ohio University Golf Course. A Kiwanis member will play with each group in a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Participation is limited to high school level students or younger for the 1976 77 school year.
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Toronto Argonauts activate Anthony Davis and place Doyle Orange on waivers
The Toronto Argonauts returned Anthony Davis to the active roster after he recovered from a back injury suffered July 10 while Doyle Orange was placed on irrevocable waivers from the fullback position.
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Jones Assault Dimmed in Mid-Ohio Formula 5000
Alan Jones and Jackie Oliver share the lead at 84 points after Jones could not start the Mid-Ohio feature due to a gearbox failure. Redman moves to 80, Unser falls to 60, with two races left including Road America, where Jones may miss the event due to Dutch Grand Prix commitments.
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Skydiver makes living from hobby in Ohio shows
Paul McCowan, a Cincinnati television commercial artist, turned skydiving into a business with Skydiving Inc. The firm runs air shows at two amusement parks and handles many private requests. McCowan has 1,700 jumps and five parachute malfunctions, traced to his own mistakes. His team, insured by Lloyds of London, focuses on safe landings, landing near crowds to engage spectators.
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Howsam Faces Shifting Pressures in Reds Leadership
Cincinnati Reds president Bob Howsam says his job is less fun amid legal and financial battles shaping baseball. He cites ongoing player owner disputes, cautious bidding for free agents, and upcoming internal player evaluations as the team nears its third straight year with over two million in attendance.
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Mt Zion Church Homecoming at New Strasytville
Sunday event at Mt Zion Community Church in New Straitsville offers a noon basket dinner and a 2 p.m. service led by Rev. John Lanier.
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Logan Day Care Center Accepting Applications
Applications are being accepted at the Logan Day Care Center for children from two months to five years old. For information contact Ruth Gabriel at 385 5248 or June Janes at 592 6601.
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