Ironton Tigers Visit Athens for SECUL Clash Friday
Ironton and Athens meet in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League battle as both aim for first league win. Athens home opener features top scorer Mark Mace and guard John Locke, while Ironton leads with star guard Rann and forwards Green and McCreary. Junior class spaghetti dinner set at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
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Area All State Players Highlight Local Talent
Two area players earned spots on the Class A All-Ohio football team announced by the AP. Lawrence Tabor of Kyger Creek made second team defensive back, Steve Thomas of Alexander earned third team offensive tackle, with Dave Wise of Kyger Creek named honorable mention. Randy Hall of Coal Grove was Class A Back of the Year, rushing for 4,132 yards on 458 carries over three seasons. Hall posted 1,610 yards this fall.
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McGuire's Marquette Edges Tennessee 67 65 In OT
Marquette led by Ray Mears said McGuire values win over margin as Lloyd Walton scored late in overtime to seal a 67 65 victory over Tennessee. Top 20 teams NC State Indiana Maryland North Carolina Louisville Long Beach State Arizona Penn Memphis State also won or lost with notable scores.
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Baseball World Remains Active at Winter Meetings
Montreal Expos trade Mike Marshall to the Dodgers for Willie Davis amid a busy day. Oakland owner Charles Finley presses for compensation to part with Dick Williams, who resigns after the World Series. Dodgers also acquire Tommie Agee. Tigers buy Luke Walker as San Diego sale talks stall with Chub Feeney.
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Browns Center Bob DeMarco Named Offensive Player of the Year
Cleveland Browns center Bob DeMarco, 35, is honored as offensive player of the year by the Cleveland Touchdown Club. Coach Nick Skorich praises DeMarco, who returned from retirement to play last season. The club will honor him along with Clarence Scott and Bob Babich and Ohio State’s John Hicks at Tuesday’s banquet. DeMarco says the line must improve its consistency to beat Cincinnati.
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