Ceramics Overpowers Trimble In Sectional Showdown
Crooksville nicked Trimble 70 to 55 as the Ceramics outrebounded the Tomcats 45 to 32 and pulled away with a late 14–0 run. Trimble had four players taller than Crooksville's best, but Crooksville used a strong second half to seal the win and advance in the Class A sectional.
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Belpre Eagles Fall to Buckeyes in Sectional Fight
Belpre and Nelsonville York traded leads in a tense AA sectional semifinal. Ohio Buckeyes pulled away late, riding a 15-0 run to win 74 62 after Belpre threatened with a 57 54 margin, sophomore Ayers led NY with 12 points while Belpre’s bench contributed throughout.
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Bullets win on Chenier’s late overtime jumper at home
Washington Bullets edge Denver Nuggets 115-113 at Capital Centre in overtime as Phil Chenier hits a 15 foot jumper with eight seconds left. It caps a strong home stand with five wins in six games and momentum for upcoming matchups.
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Chenier, Hayes lead late rally in college and NBA games
Washington's Chenier scored 31 including eight of 10 overtime points as Elvin Hayes added 44 in an overtime win setting up a dramatic finish. The Nuggets led 105 103 with 24 seconds left before Tom Henderson tied it to force OT. Bulls beat Suns 108 104 in OT. Kansas City faced Houston, Cleveland routed Seattle 116 96 with 16 straight third quarter points.
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Richest Fight of All Time All-Foreman Clash Set for September
Promoter Don King aims to stage the richest heavyweight title fight in late September 1977 likely at Madison Square Garden. The plan follows years of talks with George Foreman and Ali, with King noting Ali is ready to roll and promising a return shot for Foreman, backed by Herbert Muhammad.
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Reader survey on sports page preferences at Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger invites readers to vote on which sports topics they like dislike or want more coverage. Send signed or anonymous responses with name or address to the Sports Department at 33 North and Johnson Road Athens Ohio 45701.
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