Ohio high schools embrace computer play-off rankings
Elyria Ohio AP reports coaches favoring Illinois style computer ratings for football playoffs amid schedule driven merit concerns. The piece contrasts Ohio and Illinois methods, noting Illinois’ conference champion system with eight playoff teams per class and earlier start to playoffs, plus rules on schedule limits and wildcard entries.
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Expos Sign Grimsley in Six Year Deal at Winter Meetings
Montreal General Manager Charley Fox announced pitcher Ross Grimsley signed for six years, over one million dollars, boosting the Expos from fifth to potential contender in NL East. The day also saw Bobby Bonds traded to the Chicago White Sox and eight minor leaguers drafted for twenty five thousand each.
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Booster Club Announces Headpin Bowling Tournament
The Athens Boosters Club plans its second annual Headpin Bowling Tournament on Sunday at Roller Bowl from 1 to 5 30 p m. Adults pay 1 per game and students 75 cents. Prizes include three awards per gender and trophies for two student age groups. Proceeds support Athens High athletic programs.
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Marietta Visits Ohio University In Key Exhibition Test
Undefeated Marietta basketball travels to Ohio University to face the Bobcats at the Congo Arena. Both teams weigh how to counter standout scorers and quickness as Marietta aims to extend its 3-0 start while Ohio seeks balance in defense and rebounding.
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Dolphins Win Shuffles Eastern Division Race
Miami defeats Baltimore 17 6 to pull even atop the division with a 9 3 mark. Leroy Harris sprinted 77 yards for a key fourth quarter TD, gaining 140 yards to energize the Dolphins as New England and Buffalo loom.
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Balanced Attack and Experience Shape Wellston Season
The Wellston Golden Rockets return five lettermen of whom four started last year led by John Martin Darren Swingle John Royster Ray Gilliland and Skeeter Pugh with Tom Baker adding depth Coach Rick Perdue cites balanced scoring and rebounding plus improved shooting and defense after a solid start. The SEOAL schedule features games at Vinton County Jackson Pike Eastern Meigs Athens and many road contests through February.
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Wilkens earns 200th win as Sonics top Hawks
Seattle coach Lenny Wilkens, undefeated in this season's start, steered the 9-17 Sonics to a hard fought 99-88 victory over Atlanta. Wayne Rollins led Hawks with 17 points and 12 rebounds but Seattle pulled away late with key baskets from Gus Williams and John Johnson.
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Flames Canadiens Tie Shoddy Hockey Contest
In Montreal, the Atlanta Flames and Montreal Canadiens played a dull 2-2 tie in a single NHL game. Attendance listed as 15,109 with many whistles and miscues as John Gould scored the tying goal at 6 13 of the third period after Bobby Lalonde opened the scoring. Ken Dryden faced 22 shots.
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