Baseball and Yachting Come From Shared Bloodlines
A humorous NY AP piece traces baseball and yachting as cousins from 1622 Pilgrim stoole ball to 1860 Brooklyn games. It notes Harry Simmons of the baseball commissioner's office uncovering early roots and links to the America's Cup era. Ted Turner and Courageous are mentioned in a playful tie between sports.
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Harry Simmons
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William Bradford
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Jackie Robinson
Turner
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Australia
Newport
Charles Paverelly
George Steers
Steers
John C. Stevens
New York Yacht Club
Cowes
Britain
Isle of Wight
U.S
England
United States
Knickerbocker Club
Eckford Baseball Club
Eckford
Union
Frank Pidgeon
Porter
Lincoln
General Doubleday
Athens Freshmen Rout Wellston in SECAL Opener
Athens freshman basketball rolled to a 53-26 win over Wellston as 20-7 at halftime. Chris Scheuer scored 12, Brian Lavery 11, and Jack Wilson and Steve Abdella 10 each for Athens. Scott Riggs pulled 11 rebounds and Lavery 3 assists.
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Wellston
Athens
Chris Scheuer
Brian Lavery
Jack Wilson
Steve Abdella
Parsons
Jeffers
Scott Riggs
Lavery
Wrestlers to Open Year At Marietta Triangular
Athens wrestling opens the 1977 78 season Saturday at Marietta in a triangular with host Tigers and Springfield Local. Four high school basketball games postponed due to weather with matches starting at 10 30 a m and varsity at 11 30 a m. Bulldogs bring seven returning lettermen led by Dave Johnson Randy Bail and Jeff Courant in weight classes.
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Kyger Creek
Dave Johnson
Randy Bail
Jeff Courant
Mike Chaney
Ted Linscott
Craig Taylor
Jim Evener
Bobcats Open MAC Play Versus NIU in Hectic Road Start
Ohio University coach Dale Bandy previews the Mid American Conference opener with Northern Illinois at Congo Arena after a mixed start to the season. NIU struggles with guard play but features a strong front line led by John Harris and Paul Dawkins. Ohio relies on Tim Joyce and Steve Skaggs as key scorers in a contest that could lift either team in the MAC race.
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Paul Dawkins
Bruce Lee
Ron Hicks
Opening MAC Basketball Tests Hit Toledo Miami Ball State
Miami coach Darrell Hedric says Ball State will be a critical test as the Redskins open MAC play at home. Ball State, under new coach Steve Yoder, is predicted to finish fourth and challenge Toledo Central Michigan and Northern Illinois as the season begins posted in Columbus. Ohio University hosts Northern Illinois while Toledo visits Central Michigan as conference play starts.
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Darrell Hedric
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Hedric
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Redskins
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Steve Yoder
Nichols
Chippewas
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Toledo
Steelers Favored to Make NFL Playoffs
The article projects Pittsburgh to win the Central Division and reach the postseason, with Miami and Oakland clinching wild cards, and St Louis, Minnesota, and Chicago contending in the NFC. It lists weekend and Dec date matchups, season records, and bold predictions for teams including the Steelers Bengals Dolphins Patriots Rams Falcons Colts Lions Raiders Bears Packers and more, plus college action and extensive schedule notes.
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Rams
Falcons
Campbell Wins Heisman Trophy in Spectacular Night
Earl Campbell, a 220 pound Texas star, captured the 43rd Heisman Trophy on CBS Night special. He led the nation with 1744 rushing yards and 4444 career yards in the Southwest Conference, with Texas set to play Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl before pursuing a pro career.
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CBS
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Ken MacAfee
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Terry Miller
Miller
MacAfee
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Heisman
Earl
Rich
Texas Longhorns
Nets Fall to Bulls in Snowstorm Showdown
New Jersey lands in Chicago late as a snowstorm hits and struggles from the start. The Nets miss 16 straight shots, fall behind 19-0, and lose 104-78 while coach Kevin Loughery laments slow starts and weak shooting.
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Chicago Stadium
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Nets
Howard Porter
National Basketball Association
Chicago
Kevin Loughery
Milwaukee Bucks
Golden State Warriors
Wilbur Holland
Mickey Johnson
John Mengelt
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