Prep Writers Predict State Hoop Champions In Columbus
Twenty five Ohio prep sports writers gathered in Columbus to forecast state basketball winners for Class A AA and AAA. IVS was a unanimous pick in Class A, Ready led AA with 15 votes, and East Tech topped AAA with 16. Local scorer Donald Wolfe, now at Meigs High, will coach Marauders baseball this spring.
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Ohio Teams Split Doubleheader In Red Fox Inv Tourney
Ohio baseballers split a Tuesday doubleheader in Alabama with a 7-2 win over Arkansas State and a 7-6 loss to Alabama as Steve Swisher hit two homers in the latter. Netters rally past The Citadel 7-2 in tennis while golfers rise two spots to fifth in Tryon NC with a 401 second round.
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NFL Adopts Four Changes To Help Offense At Bowl
NFL owners approved four changes aimed at boosting offense. Hash marks shift 7 yards toward center, widening the field to aid run and pass. Uniform yard-line markings added. Punts can be run out of end zone. Penalties reduced for stepping out of bounds on a catch and for face mask five yards with automatic first down unless flagrant.
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Niagara Grabs National Invitation Final Bid Over Redmen
Niagara edged St. John's 69 67 in the NIT semi final as Al Williams scored four late free throws after a disputed call by referee Joe DeBonis. Williams finished with 15 points as Niagara joined Maryland in the final set for Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Maryland defeated Jacksonville 91 77 in the other semi final.
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Grich Pushes Orioles as Bench Roles Compete in Spring
Orioles rookie Bobby Grich shines in a 11-0 exhibition win over St Louis while coach Earl Weaver weighs infield duties alongside Dave Johnson Mark Belanger and Brooks Robinson. Grich delivered five hits in the game amid a slate of other exhibition results across the league.
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Baseball Roundup: Yankees, Pirates, Mets, and More Score Strong Wins
Yankees pile up 16 hits led by Blomberg Murcer and Torres against Boston. Cubs rally to top Cleveland as Williams plates the tying run. Stargell Clemente pace Pirates’ 17-hit win over the Dodgers. Milner drives in six for Mets in a decisive third inning. Dierker limits Expos as Houston wins. Blessitt misplays a sun ball in Detroit loss. Morgan fuels Cincinnati’s win. Auerbach delivers 12th inning winner for Milwaukee over California.
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Lexington and Ready vie for Ohio Class AA title
Top-ranked Lexington and No. 4 Columbus Ready reached the final after big semifinal wins. Lexington, 25-0, beat Poland 59-47 as Bob Taylor starred with 18 points and 17 rebounds while Ready, 24-1, defeated Middletown Madison 66-55 to set a title date at Ohio State Arena.
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High School Schedule for Friday Semifinals and Thursday Results
Friday semifinals feature Cincinnati Princeton 20 4 against Akron Central Howor 23 2 at 11 30 a m and Cleveland East Tech 23 1 versus Celina 24 0 at 3 30 p m Class A matchups include Cincinnati St Bernard 21 5 meeting Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South 24 0 at 7 30 p m and Morral Ridgedale 19 5 against Continental 19 5 at 9 30 p m Thursday results show Columbus Ready 66 over Middletown Madison 55 and Lexington 59 over Poland 47 Fordham's spring baseball schedule expands to 29 games.
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