American League considers Seattle expansion for 1977 season
AP reports the American League endorses expansion to Seattle for 1977 and awaits a National League decision. Washington likely to join NL, with Toronto or a possible AL-only expansion on the table. League head Lee MacPhail says interleague play could be modified if NL rejects expansion.
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Staubach longs to call his own plays in Cowboys system
Roger Staubach voiced frustration with Tom Landry’s sideline play calling as Dallas prepared for the Super Bowl against Pittsburgh. He’d prefer to call his own signals, though Landry believes the system offers a quicker path to adjustments and team success. Staubach notes the shift began after a 1973 Thanksgiving game loss.
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Athens wrestling edges Lancaster 33 24 in varsity meet
Athens varsity beat Lancaster Golden Gates 33 24 with two unbeaten wrestlers Gary Noel won by forfeit at 98 pounds and Gary Keller pinned Greg Kilbarger at 145 pounds. Reserve meet results show multiple forfeit wins and pins.
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McGee’s rising star in pro golf linked with Nicklaus events
New Lexington’s Jerry McGee rose through PGA money rankings from 90th in 1970 to 16th in 1975 with a first pro win. The Columbus area pro, frequent Pro-Am participant, ties to Jack Nicklaus events including the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in May. 1976 starts with a Tucson Open, fourth place.
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Vinton County to Host Buckeyes in Big League Game
Nelsonville York visits Vinton County Friday night with the reserve teams unbeaten in nine games. The area schedule features 18 games as teams reach the halfway point of the 1975-76 season, plus SWAC and SEOL clashes including Athens at Ironton and Hannan Trace hosting North Gallia.
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Bullpups Fall To Marietta In Narrow Loss
Athens freshmen pushed Marietta to a 32-32 deadlock after three quarters but Marietta edged the Bullpups 45-43 at the Athens gym. Gary Bentley led Athens with 25 points while Tom Modie scored 10 for Marietta. Athens drops to 3-4 and hosts Gallipolis Monday at 5:15 p.m.
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