NFC Restores Pride Harris Named MVP In Pro Bowl
In Miami James Harris, replacement for Fran Tarkenton, led the NFC to a 17-10 win over the AFC. The Rams quarterback threw two late fourth quarter touchdowns, including an eight-yard strike to Mel Gray and another to Charley Taylor, earning Harris MVP honors after entering in the second quarter for the injured Jim Hart.
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Washington Redskins
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Harris Makes NFL Breakthrough Amid Racial Pressure
Harris, Grambling graduate and Bills alumnus, overcomes doubt and race bias as he emerges as NFC quarterback in Pro Bowl era. He shines after late-season push, completing 7 of 13 for 119 yards, guiding the NFC to a pivotal victory in a season marked by injury and rivalry.
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Big Ten ADs Reject Cutbacks Proposal Across Conference
Milwaukee Sentinel survey shows athletic directors almost unanimously oppose curtailing grants in aid without full participation. UW’s Elroy Hirsch proposed ending nonprofit-sport scholarships. others warn of unfairness and legal issues.
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Edwin Young
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OU Pioneers Program in Sports Administration
Dr. William G Stewart outlined Ohio University's sports administration program as one of the oldest in the nation. The one year graduate study plus internship leads to a master's, with 95 graduates to date and many in baseball, collegiate athletic administration, and pro sports. An alumni symposium and student led Friday Night at the Fights are planned.
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George King
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Illinois
Cecil Coleman
William C. Wade Messenger
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Athens
William G Stewart
James Mason
Stewart
Springfield
Indiana Buckner leads Hoosiers to win over Wisconsin
Quinn Buckner scored 26 points as Indiana topped winless Wisconsin 89-89 in a strong performance guiding the No. 1 Hoosiers. Indiana extended its winning streak to 20, staying one game up on Purdue in the Big Ten standings.
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Stanford Breaks Into AP Top Twenty With Two Wins
Stanford climbs to No. 15 after beating UCLA and Southern Cal in back to back games. Indiana remains No. 1 with 19 straight wins, while UCLA slips to No. 4 and Southern Cal falls to No. 7 after close loss to Stanford.
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Tourney Drawings Set for Shade Little League Basketball
Drawings for the double elimination basketball tournament at Shade will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday. Entry is 15 dollars and no All Star teams are accepted. For info contact Ralph Guthrie 592 4235 or Joe Pedigo 696 1202.
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Three area games set for Tuesday slate
Three games appear on Tuesday schedule including a Southern Valley Athletic Conference contest as Southwestern travels to Symmes Valley. Miller visits Nelsonville York and Waterford plays at Trimble for local league action.
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Greene Ties Mark As Bobcats Split Weekend Swim Meet
The Ohio Bobcats faced Maryland and Johns Hopkins, losing to both while producing standout swims. Mark Werbeach swept the 200 yd individual medley and 200 yd backstroke against Johns Hopkins, and Roy Cheran won the butterfly in the Maryland meet, with Al Duff taking the 200 yd breaststroke. Diving saw Rick Sample and Paul Voie place well.
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Green
Jeff Heavilon
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Athens Eyes Return of Legion Baseball Tourney
The Ohio Legion Baseball Commission weighs returning the regional tournament to Athens after years in Ashland. With fields at Trautwein Field Athens High School and a new West State Street diamond, plus county cooperation, three diamonds would be available for a possible summer move.
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Waverly Ranked Fifth as Ohio High School Ranks Remain Tight
Ohio high school basketball rankings stay tight as St Peters moves back to No. 1 in Class A with a 12-2 record, ahead of St Paul 13-0. In Class AAA Barberton leads with Middletown challenging after moving up. Class AA shows Wellsville leading with Delphos St John close behind. Canal Winchester rises to third in Class A with several teams breaking into the Top Ten.
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Olympics May Be Moved In 1976 Montreal Plan
The 1976 Summer Games face relocation if Montreal cannot host as scheduled. The LOC must decide by February 15 after the Canadian Olympic Association warned the committee. Montreal officials showed how construction can finish on time and outlined cost estimates rising from 310 million to 653 million.
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