Raiders Dominate Bengals as Playoff Stakes Rise
Ken Stabler threw four touchdowns and Dave Casper Cliff Branch and Fred Biletnikoff combined for big gains as the Oakland Raiders beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-20 at the Oakland Coliseum. Oakland, 12-1, strengthened home-field in the playoffs while Pittsburgh eyes an AFC showdown.
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Knight's Game Plan Is Wrong
Indiana coach Bobby Knight miscalculated stopping Kentucky inside as Rick Robey and Mike Phillips were held to six points. Kentucky guards Shidler and Johnson combined for 40, fueling a 66-51 win for the Wildcats over Indiana. Benson led Indiana with 21 as Kentucky opened a 42-21 halftime lead.
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Brewers shuffle veterans amid winter deals to refresh roster
Milwaukee's front office inked Sal Bando to bolster third base and acquired Cecil Cooper from Boston in a multi team flurry that also added Jim Wohlford Jamie Quirk and a player to be named later from Kansas City. Larry Haney joined Oakland on waivers as six American League trades closed.
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Steelers Hope For Playoff Badge After Raiders Beat Bengals
Steelers safety Mike Wagner and teammates believed Oakland would not defeat Cincinnati and boost Pittsburgh to the AFC Central lead. Oakland’s 35 20 Monday night upset complicates Pittsburgh’s path. they must beat Houston to clinch the division as Lambert warns, we still have to win next week. Bleier enjoyed being a fan for once as the team watched at home rather than at Wagner’s restaurant with ABC filming canceled by coach Noll.
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Bobcats Offer Free Tickets to Seven Counties
Ohio University officials announce free admission for residents of Meigs Athens Washington Vinton Hocking Morgan and Perry counties for select games. Meigs residents show ID at the Marietta game 3 p.m. Saturday and can pick up tickets at designated sites.
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Hoosiers Fall in AP Basketball Poll After Loss
Indiana plunges from fourth to 13th as Michigan stays No. 1 with 40 of 49 first place votes. Marquette and UCLA follow, with Kentucky, Nevada Las Vegas and others rounding out the Top 10 as Louisville slides to 14th and Syracuse enters the rankings at 20.
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College Scores By Region From Various Games
East games include Brandeis 87 over Trinity 86 and Holy Cross 123 over Buffalo 89. South features Alcorn State 113 over Paul Quinn 58 and Texas 66 over California 61. Midwest results show Butler 63 over Chicago Loyola 62 and Illinois State 78 over N Illinois 76. Southwest notes Long Beach State 68 over S Methodist 67 and Texas 66 over California 61. West lists Colorado 88 over Jacksonville 72 and San Francisco 100 over Houston 85. Tournament lineups include Charleston 88 over Baptist College 79 and St Marys Tex 79 over Cameron 70.
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McAdoo to Join the Knicks in $6 Million Deal
Bob McAdoo, three time NBA scoring champion, is set to join the New York Knicks in a five year contract worth $2.5 million cash plus John Gianelli. Buffalo Braves receive $1 million in deferred payments, with Knicks also taking on $1 million owed to McAdoo. Seattle was outbid after negotiations with co owners.
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Eastern to Open Season at Federal Hocking
Eastern begins the season with a game at Federal Hocking. Warren travels to Fort Frye. Parkersburg Catholic hosts Eastern Ohio foe. Hannan Trace visits Chesapeake in the area schedule lineup.
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