Mid-American grid honorees announced by MAC
Gene Swick of Toledo and Shafer Suggs of Ball State named Football Players of the Year. Dave McClain of Ball State chosen Coach of the Year as MAC commissioner Fred Jacoby announced results from wide voting. Swick set offense records, Suggs led in interceptions, McClain guided Ball State to 9-2.
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NBA schedule and results snapshot
NBA notes list games for Monday and Tuesday including Atlanta at New York Golden State at Chicago Houston at Kansas City Cleveland at Los Angeles Philadelphia at Portland Buffalo at Washington. Wednesday matchups feature Kansas City Boston Houston Buffalo Washington New Orleans Golden State Detroit Milwaukee Phoenix Cleveland Seattle. ABA results show Denver 131 Virginia 110 with several other games. NFL announces Seahawks to join the league next year.
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Pro Football Confuses Pele
New York AP reports pro football fails to lure Pele the world’s best soccer player. He has no desire to play, only if he could be a place kicker. He doubts this, noting he has never kicked an oblong ball. He is Edson Arantes Nascimento born in Sao Paulo 34 years ago.
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Pele visits New York to view 'Pele's New World' film
The Athens Messenger reports Pele flew from Brazil to New York to see a half hour movie titled Pele's New World. The event, shown by the New York Cosmos and Warner Communications, followed Pele signing a $4 million contract last June.
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Namath Delayed Return Fails to Save Jets in Chargers Loss
San Diego beating New York 24 16 as Namath returns in second quarter after curfew punishment. Rickey Young 111 yards on 21 carries and a Chargers score drive the win while Jets countered with Steve Davis and John Riggins but could not overturn the deficit.
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Indiana Rallies for Tie Beats Kentucky in OT
Indiana defeats Kentucky 77-68 in overtime at Louisville to remain unbeaten and move to 4-0. Scott May and Kent Benson each scored 27 as the Hoosiers overcame a late 62-58 deficit, rallying after a tied 64-64 finish. Kentucky fought back from 21-9 early but fell short.
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Snyder Named Manager of Indianapolis Indians
Former minor league infielder Jim Snyder is appointed manager of the Indianapolis Indians in the American Association. He replaces Vern Rapp, who left after seven years to manage Denver. Snyder has led the Reds Three Rivers affiliate for three years.
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Six Contests Listed on Prep Card For Tonight
Six area high school basketball games are listed for tonight including SVAC action with Southern at Eastern. Non league pairings feature Nelsonville York at Logan and Alexander versus Trimble and Wahama at Point Pleasant. Other games set Ironton at Ashland Kentucky and Hannan West Virginia at Kyger Creek.
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Browns Nxrints reveal Pruitt rib injury after big win
Cleveland Browns said X rays showed Greg Pruitt had a cracked rib from Sunday's 40 14 victory over the Chiefs. Pruitt rushed 214 yards before pain forced concern, initially believed to be a bruise from a block for Reggie Rucker in the second quarter.
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Vikings Lose Scoring Leader To Knee Injury
Cleveland State University reports forward Larry Croom out for two to three games with strained knee ligaments and possible cartilage damage after an injury last Saturday. The 6-5 junior averages 19.5 points per game and is expected back by December 27 as Ohio University hosts the Vikings Saturday.
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Cavaliers coach recalls missing wife after Milwaukee trip
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Bill Fitch spent 13 hours rearranging flights to fly home from Milwaukee so the Cavs could beat New Orleans 112-90. After the game he returned to the Coliseum and realized he had forgotten his wife Margaret.
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Pro Hockey Schedule Roundup for Tonight
Pro hockey matchups listed feature Kansas City at Atlanta New York Islanders at New York Rangers Philadelphia at Chicago Atlanta at Minnesota Montreal at Los Angeles Boston at Washington Pittsburgh at California Buffalo at Detroit Vancouver at Kansas City St. Louis at Toronto WHA San Diego at Houston Cincinnati at Denver Edmonton at Indianapolis Calgary at Quebec Winnipeg at Toronto.
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College Scores from Ohio to West Coast
Akron 78 Oakland 68. Loyola 78 Toledo 75. Hanover 89 Bluffton 64. South Florida 78 Baldwin Wallace 65. Bowling Green 68 Eastern Illinois 63. Indiana 77 Kentucky 68 OT. Kansas State 77 Cent. Montana 57 Tenn Tech 82. Eastern Michigan 79 Western Michigan 81 Detroit 71. UCLA 101 San Diego State 86 Long Beach State 58. Wichita State 55 Gonzaga 85. Washington 69 Cal State Fullerton 75 Cent. Montana 42 Seattle U 75 Utah St 66.
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All-Ohio Soccer Team honors spread across five schools
Akron University leads with six players on the All-Ohio lineup. George Nandhoff of Akron is a two time coach selected junior. Honorable mentions include Frank Vizcarro Harold Jutkuhn Patrick Kabba from Ohio University and Steve Cabalka from Bowling Green who wins the defensive Carl Dale Award.
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Community groups seek wider reach with events and outreach
Local clubs and churches plan meetings and talks to attract more attendees. A new boy scout troop is in the works, aiming to engage youth and involve families through planned activities and community service.
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