Oilers Claim Green's Pact After Waiver Battle
Mike Green ex Ohio University and Athens High School star was claimed on waivers by the Houston Oilers after signing a two year Dolphins deal. Houston paid a $250 waiver price in mid February and eyed him for punting and or positional use. Green, studying in Athens and teaching at Wellston High, spoke of Miami’s arm and his mixed feelings about the move.
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ABA Old Stars Clash in Double OT Duel Erving V Thompson
Julius Erving and David Thompson led a double overtime showdown as Denver beat Philadelphia 129-125. Erving sparked regulation rally with a bank shot dunk and late free throws to force OT but fell short against Thompson. Other NBA results include Seattle 114 Celtics 86 and Houston 165 100 Phoenix until injuries plagued the Suns.
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Rose Refuses to Sign Reds Pact and Tigers Edge Sox
In Winter Haven Florida Detroit beat Boston 5 to 4 as Fidrych pitched three scoreless innings with Thompson Oglivie and Stanley homering. Rose at Cincinnati refused to sign his Reds contract citing salary dispute and contemplated playing out his option. He questioned management over contract dates versus batting, signaling possible departure. Expos renewed roster with Rodney Scott automatic renewal while Grote Nordhagen and Hemond pledged further additions. Indians signed Bill Melton for 1977 and Phillies rookies Bosetti and Morrison joined camp.
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Logan Reaches Cage Finals In Chauncey Tourney
The Logan Comets beat the host team 42 to 35 to advance to the finals. Jeff Morgan and Carl York each scored 14 points for Logan. In B division Logan beat McArthur 40 to 35 with Brett Pattison scoring 10 and Jeff Fee nine for Shade Cats.
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High School Scores From Area Class AAA Tournaments
Class AAA tournament results across multiple sites show Lorain Senior 64 over Toledo Owens Tech 58 at Bay Village King s Bay. Canton McKinley 68 over Louisville 61. St. Ignatius 81 over Marshall 69. Warren Western Reserve 83 over Struthers. Princeton 84 over Franklin. Akron South 66 over East Canton 53. Lakeview Leavittsburg LaBrae 68 over Harbor 48. Elyria Brookside 66 over Elyria Catholic 58. Lima Central Catholic 78 over Delta 54. Buckeye South 68 over Glenn 57. Genoa 72 over Pemberville Eastwood. Richmond Dale Southeastern 85 over West Union 67. May at Cincinnati Gardens East Clinton 67 over Cincinnati. Class A tournament results include Mansfield St Peter s 65 over Seneca East 63 and Richmond Dale Southeastern 85 over West Union 67.
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NIT Opener Upsets Take Hokies Ahead in Quarterfinal Bid
Anthony Roberts laments a 945 point record as Virginia Tech, Villanova, and Houston win NIT opening games. Tech overcame a 40-37 halftime deficit against Georgetown, earning a spot in next week’s quarterfinals at Madison.
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Unbelievable finish as Kent's defense sparks Oregon win
Oregon guard Ernie Kent rants on defense as Ernie watches Titans star fire. Georgetown edges Virginia Tech in a late rally led by Derrick Johnson with 28 points. Villanova wins OT after Fuhrmann forces extra period. Larry Herron seals Monarchs victory. Jacksonville handles Georgia State in consolation.
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Larry Herron
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Skaggs Only Bobcat on MAC All Star Team
Ohio University guard Steve Skaggs earns a spot on the MAC All Star first team as the lone Bobcat selection. The 6-foot-5 senior averaged 25.3 points and 12.9 rebounds, joining fellow honorees Ben Paquette Central Michigan Tommy Harris Bowling Green Chuck Goodyear Miami and Tom Cutter Western Michigan.
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