Hayes Seen as American Hero Despite Rose Bowl Outburst
Beatrice Nugent's Ohio State PhD study argues Wayne Woodrow Hayes embodies a modern hero with self made traits and community care. The piece notes his past temperamental outbursts and his softer side visiting hospitalized players, while acknowledging the Rose Bowl silence and canceled home welcome.
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Celtics Sparked By Nelson Streak
Don Nelson came off the bench to score 11 of his 18 in the fourth quarter as the Celtics beat the Celtics 109-103. Nelson noted his start slow but finished strong and coach Tom Heinsohn praised his recent good play. Other NBA results featured Pistons over Cavaliers in OT and 76ers over Bucks.
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OU Loses Cobb to Cleveland State
Greg Cobb, a two time All Ohio guard from Olmsted Falls High School, transfers from Ohio University to Cleveland State University to be nearer home and his girlfriend. He will be ineligible for one year at Cleveland State after leaving OU where he played in eight games this season.
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Bobcats Seek Mascot from Local Youth for Games
Ohio University invites 8 to 12 year olds to apply for Mascot of the Week. Postcards go to Coach Dale Bandy at Convocation Center Athens Ohio 45701. Names drawn for nine home games start with Bowling Green and end with Miami on February 28. Winners report to Keith Hawk at 2 15 p m for Saturdays and 6 45 p m for weekdays.
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USC Coach Delighted As Draftees Enter Major Leagues
USC coach Rod Dedeaux expresses happiness as three Trojan stars leave school for the majors. Steve Kemp goes No. 1 in the regular phase to Detroit, Pete Redfern signs in the secondary phase with Minnesota, and Dennis Littlejohn is picked by San Francisco. Dedeaux notes the ex-Trojans become professionals, while his son Justin cites Kemp and Lynn as comparable in development.
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Warren Alexander clash to decide TVC lead in Friday clash
Warren Local visits Alexander in a pivotal Tri Valley Conference showdown that could break a four way tie for first. Both teams carry 5-1 and 6-2 overall records with 2-1 league marks as 17 games dot area high school schedules this weekend.
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Tar Heels Crush Tigers as ACC Upset Night Falls
No. 6 North Carolina routed Clemson 83 64 on the road as Phil Ford posted 15 points and 10 assists. Clemson coach Bill Foster lamented an off night while Dean Smith pursued a rare win with balanced scoring and stifling defense.
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Revival Meeting Sparks Redskins Comeback Victory
Miami of Ohio cliffed a 21 point deficit to beat Toledo 76 73 in Columbus as John Shoemaker scored a driving layup with 17 seconds left and Chuck Goodyear added two free throws. Goodyear led Miami with 23 points while Toledo’s Mike Larsen had 26. Western Michigan stayed unbeaten at 9 0.
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Brazile Wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Houston’s Robert Brazile, nicknamed Mr Versatile, was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the AP. The Oilers’ No 1 draft pick received 41 of 78 votes, beating Neal Colzie and others, with Bum Phillips and Ed Biles praising his size, speed, and impact.
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Thomas Tops Offensive Rookie in Pro Football
Washington Redskins running back Mike Thomas, a fifth round draft pick from UNLV formerly Oklahoma, is the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year for 1974. He aims for 1 000 yards next season after starting as a rookie and finishing with 919 rushing yards and 40 receptions.
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