Ohio high schools poised for three-class system in basketball
An Associated Press survey predicts Ohio may adopt a three-class setup AAA AA A for basketball as referendums close. Proponents argue more students reach state tournaments, while opponents fear travel and administrative hurdles. Key principals and districts across the state weigh in on fairness and feasibility.
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Kent State
Jou Christensen
Christensen
Michigan
Zanesville
George Vierebome
Canton McKinley
Paul Schott
al Guessman
Upper Arlington
Worthington
Lou Koloze
Lee Him
Four Area Prep Games Schedule Tuesday Night
Four regular games plus a makeup contest dot the area prep schedule for Tuesday evening. Vinton County visits Miller, Hannan West Virginia plays at Southern, and Wahama travels to Southwestern. Eastern meets North Gallia in a postponed tilt from last Friday due to weather.
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W. Va
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Southwestern
Eastern
North Gallia
Near Capacity Crowd Expected For Ohio Miami MAC Showdown
Ohio University and Miami University prepare for a 7 30 p m midweek MAC clash at the Convocation Center. Both teams seek easing from league opens as Miami relies on defensive pressure led by Tates Locke and Walt Williams paces the Redskins with 15.6 points per game.
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Dale Schumacher
Ohio Athletic Business
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Tom Roberts
Gerald Sears
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Tim Myer
Mike Wren
UCLA Maintains No 1 Ranking In AP Poll
UCLA holds the top spot in the AP college basketball rankings as the rest of the Top Twenty shuffle with Kentucky and South Carolina staying second and third. The article notes UCLA’s 10-6 record this season and highlights Alcindor’s presence alongside guards Vallely and Bibby while detailing other moving teams in the poll.
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Bruins
Lew Alcindor
John Wooden
Wooden
Kentucky
South Carolina
South
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New Mexico State
Jacksonville
Otto Graham Returns as Coast Guard Athletic Director
Otto Graham, former Coast Guard football coach from 1959 to 1965, is rejoining the academy to serve as athletic director at the New London institution.
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Len Dawson Credits Chiefs Team Effort In Win
Len Dawson hailed the Kansas City Chiefs as AFL champions after a 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. He emphasized a true team effort, spoke of a lifetime dream realized, and noted potential knee surgery and a Tonight Show appearance with Hank Stram.
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Otis Taylor
Gloster Richardson
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Mermen Triumph Over Cincinnati in Beating Bowling Green Prep
Ohio University swimming team led by Arpad Batizy and Ned Steele won 72 to 41 at home against Cincinnati, with Wade and Steele winning multiple events. Bobcats dominated with 11 of 13 event wins as Ohio returned to the pool after a strong start ahead of upcoming meets.
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Bowling Doctor Diagnosis and Treatment for Strike Angles
The drawing shows a recommended angle for straight ball bowlers to hit the pocket. From the middle the ball tends to hit the headpin nose instead of the 1-3 pocket, while the right corner angle aids the strike.
Ex Ohio U Grid Coach Pop Banks Dies at 86
Former Ohio University football coach and Ohio Wesleyan athletic director M Beal Pop Banks died Monday of a heart attack at age 86. His 25 year college record stood at 162 wins 644 losses. He served as athletic director at Ohio Wesleyan in 1912 then five years at Ohio U. Banks also coached at Centre Drake Tennessee and Hartwick.
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Pop” Banks
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NCAA urged to curb high‑pressure recruiting practices
At the NCAA convention, Clifford Fagen urged limits on expense paid campus visits to high school athletes, fewer hometown contacts, and banning athletic event site outreach. He proposed delaying recruiting until seniors and capping total visits, arguing current practices waste time and money. The meeting also honors Purdue's Frederick L. Hovde with the Theodore Roosevelt Award.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
Clifford Fagen
National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations
Fagen
NCAA
Ben Schwartzwalder
Syracuse
Theodore Roosevelt
Frederick L. Hovde
Purdue University
Mohawk, East Lead Ohio Class Standings In Weekend Upsets
Columbus East, led by Bob Hart, topped Columbus Northland and beat Mohawk 87-67 last week. Zanesville stays ahead of Dayton Chaminade as St. Peter climbs in Class A while Mohawk visits Eastmoor and Zanesville meets Marietta this weekend.
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Associated Press
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College Scores Across Regions Highlight Upsets and Close Games
Ohio State beat Xavier 80 76 while California edged Penn State 74 62 and Delaware topped Bucknell 83 8. Harvard fell to Bucknell 83 77 as Yale 66 prevailed in men’s play. Auburn defeated Alabama 86 77 and Maryland beat Clemson 75 68. Kentucky edged Georgia 72 71 in OT. Creighton won 65 60 over Colorado. Western Kentucky 86 beat Morehead State. New Orleans Loyola 66 Idaho State 79. Washington State 72 Stanford 62. Weber State 120 Gonzaga 72. Oklahoma 52 Missouri 48. Sam Houston 103 California B4 Waste.
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