Bartkowski Likely No 1 Pick as NFL Draft Opens
AP reports a strong draft for linemen and linebackers led by California quarterback Steve Bartkowski expected to be the No 1 selection. Atlanta won the top pick from Baltimore in a pre-draft trade and aims to pair Bartkowski with a potent offense as the league eyes several standout linebackers and defensive linemen.
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Landry Opposes Athens Messenger Linebacker Move
In the draft overview the Athens Messenger is noted as a potential middle linebacker target but coach Tom Landry reportedly opposes moving him. The opening round features 26 NFL teams drafting 442 players over 17 rounds with the Oilers using Kansas City’s first round pick.
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Rams Contend With Early Picks In NFL Trade Roundup
The Rams will hold three of the first 20 picks and four of the top 28 as a result of trades moving Roman Gabriel to Philadelphia and John Hadl to Green Bay. In Monday deals the Jets sent a fourth round pick to Baltimore for defensive tackle Jim Bailey and Philadelphia traded a fifth round pick to New England for running back John Tarver.
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Falcons Select Bartkowski With No 1 Draft Pick
Atlanta Falcons chose Steve Bartkowski as the No 1 pick in the NFL draft. The 6 foot 4 inch 212 pound quarterback, likened to Roman Gabriel, went to Atlanta via trade with Baltimore. He is the first quarterback top pick since the 1971 Plunkett selection by New England.
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Put Up Or Shut Up Time for Ohio Cagers
Ohio University men’s basketball faces two key MAC road tests at Bowling Green and Kent State as coach Dale Bandy, in his first year, seeks a crucial win streak. Walter Luckett leads Ohio with scoring while BG features a tall front line and backcourt.
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Buckeyes Beat Purdue and Buckeyes-Purdue Big Ten Upset
Ohio State rebounded from a 68-66 loss to Illinois to defeat Purdue 93-87 as Bill Andreas scored 30. Indiana stretched its streak to 19-0 with a 22nd straight win, while Michigan State beat Northwestern and Michigan edged Wisconsin in overtime. The Big Ten standings grew crowded with four teams tied for second at 5-3.
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Hoosiers Top AP Poll Unbeaten Run Leads Nation
Indiana remains the lone undefeated major team at 19-0 after a 73-5 victory over Illinois. The Associated Press rankings place North Carolina State second after a 106-80 win versus Wake Forest, with Louisville, UCLA, and Kentucky rounding out the top five.
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Athens Logan Split Two Junior High Games
Athens eighth graders improved to 4-2 with a 42-38 overtime win over Logan who fell to 10-1. Chris Dinos led Athens with 12 points while Art Chenko and Gary Bentley added 11 each as Logan benefited from Mike Johnson and Dave Lehman with 10 apiece. Logan won the seventh grade 41-33 behind Bob Fisk's 18 points. Athens got 15 from Mike Bruning.
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Cincinnati Bearcats players support coach amid charges
At a Monday boosters luncheon 11 of 13 Bearcats players backed Coach Gale Catlett saying charges by the UBFA are not valid. Cincinnati then defeated Loyola Chicago 76 65 marking an eighth win in 10 games as questions about discrimination linger.
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Pacers sale advances as A B A trustees meet
The American Basketball Association trustees resume mid winter talks with two of three financially ailing franchises still of concern. The Indiana Pacers sale to six Indianapolis men was approved. In Rollerbowl league action Carrol Davis rolled a 290 game for Carrol's Market. Shade Elementary improved to 8-0 with a 72 37 victory over Trimble led by Orland Saylor's 18 points. Trimble's T Trace had 10.
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Athens girls beat Jackson 46 to 30 in Monday action
Athens girls defeated Jackson 46-30 with Val Conkey scoring 26 and Meg Topping 11. Carol Thomas led Jackson with 13 points. Athens travels to Chillicothe Thursday for their next game.
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Athens to Host Logan In SEOUL Cage Action
Athens hosts Logan in a key SECAL matchup as both teams jockey for a first division finish. Logan leads with Mitch Wright and Don Young, while Athens relies on Arnie Chonko and Todd Ellwood as Faulkner’s ankle injury clouds the forward spot.
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Ohio high school basketball poll reshuffles top classes
In the Associated Press Ohio poll Barberton Magics lead Class AA while Circleville tops the new slate. St Peter’s holds Class A edge over Canal Winchester as McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley debuts in A Top Ten. Class AAA remains led by Canton McKinley with Canfield third and Alter fourth.
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Two Rookies Lead ABA All Star Selections
Marvin Barnes of the St Louis Spirits starts for the East in the ABA All Star Game in San Antonio joining rookie Moses Malone of the Utah Stars on the West reserve. Barnes averages about 22 points and 15 rebounds while Malone shoots over 58 percent.
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Logan Fresh Whip Athens in Southeastern Ohio league clash
Logan freshmen built a 24-14 halftime lead and beat Athens 61-39 as Gallipolis and Jackson also won. John Kemper led Logan with 14 points, Jay Braglin 13, Brad Tucker 12 while Athens top scorers Rob Topping and Alan Walton had 13 each.
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Bowling High Scores From Medical Center Event
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