Bobcats Host Cleveland State In Struggling Big Man Showdown
Ohio enters a five game homestand after a 1-4 start while Cleveland State sits 0-6. Dave Kyle leads the Vikings at 19.6 points and 13.8 rebounds per game as Cleveland State battles injury issues including Larry Croom. Ohio counters with Doug Jauch’s expected return and double figure scorers Scott Love and Chuck Seltzer as they chase improved consistency and a home win.
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Finley appoints Chuck Tanner as new A's manager
Chicago AP reports owner Charles O Finley names Chuck Tanner the Oakland Athletics manager replacing Alvin Dark. Tanner, 44, joins from the Chicago White Sox where he was axed by Bill Veeck after five seasons. Tanner accepts amid Finley’s goal to outmaneuver Veeck, with three year terms and a $60 000 annual contract.
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Griffin Tarkenton Overcame the Odds in Football Honor
Ohio State star Archie Griffin and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton were named 1975 Maxwell Club players of the year for college and pro respectively. Both discussed overcoming size and the challenges of the game, with Griffin citing quickness and attitude and Tarkenton emphasizing resilience. They will receive the awards January 28 at the Maxwell Club banquet.
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Ohio Schedules Three Youth Games For Varsity Run
Ohio University announces three youth games tied to upcoming schedule. On Saturday the Bobcats host Cleveland State at 3 p.m. with a 1 p.m. youth league preview. December 30 Otterbein visits at 7:30 p.m. A 5:30 p.m. youth show precedes the game and area leagues provide pregame teams.
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Connors to Open for United States in Davis Cup Tie
United States captain Tony Trabert assigns Jimmy Connors to face Marcelo Lara of Mexico in the opening singles of the 1976 North American Zone semifinal. Brian Gottfried will meet Raul Ramirez with Ramirez seeking revenge after Mexico’s 3-2 upset in Palm Springs earlier this year.
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Ironton Reaches Russell Tourney Final With 58 55 Win
Ironton stays unbeaten at 6 0 edging Fairview 58 55 to reach the Russell Holiday Tournament final Eddie Howard clinched with two seconds left Tigers will face Greenup County which beat Russell 68 60 in the other Thursday game Greenup County 7 1 hosts Ironton 6 0 in final action and wrestling notes from Athens High School tournament prep.
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Thompson Sparks Gophers Past Marquette In OT Upset
Minnesota guard Mike Thompson delivered a 29 point 16 rebound performance to upset third ranked Marquette 77 73 in overtime. Coach Al McGuire admitted Thompson proved to be a top talent and Minnesota coach Jim Dutcher lauded his inside control on both ends. UCLA followed with a win in the night’s action.
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Youngest Hawks rookie dunks fans into victory
Atlanta 18 year old Bill Willoughby started for the Hawks in a 114 98 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. He scored 13 points and led with 12 rebounds, capped by his first NBA dunk and a standing ovation from Omni crowd. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Lakers with 32. Spurs beat Colonels 115 102.
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Bullpups Sweep Logan in Two Wins at Athens Middle
Athens seventh graders remained unbeaten in four games with a 40 29 victory over Logan at Athens Middle School. Brian Lavery scored 14 and Jack Wilson 9 for Athens while Dave Bell had 12 for Logan. The eighth grade squad improved to 3 0 with a 46 40 win as Mike Bruning led with 17 and Randy Sabs added 16 for the winners. Bob Fisk had 13 for Logan.
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Hairiest Weekend Preview Caps NFL Playoff Race
New York AP reports the final regular season weekend brings tense playoff stakes. Conference East tiebreaker drama centers on Miami and Baltimore while rest and injuries affect many matchups. Predictions name Vikings, Colts, 49ers, and others as winners in a tense week.
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Martin, Sabres End Nightmare With 5 2 Victory
Buffalo’s Rick Martin opened with two goals in 49 seconds to spark a 5 2 win over Minnesota, ending Buffalo’s skid and Minnesota’s four game unbeaten run. Martin added a third in the third period as Pete McNab and Brian Spencer supported the surge.
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