Unitas Leaves Colts as Domres Takes Over
Johnny Unitas parts ways with Baltimore after 16 years as Marty Domres succeeds him with the Colts. Baltimore beats the New England Patriots 24 17 on Monday night, ending a four game skid in Foxboro Massachusetts. Coach updates and locker room notes accompany the swap.
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Colts Break Losing Streak as Sandusky Earns First Victory
New England quarterback Domres faced late pressure but connected on a 17 yard TD to Tom Mitchell. John Sandusky celebrated his first win as Colts head coach as Baltimore clung to a slim lead and edged the Patriots. A disrupted beer bottle incident marred a scoring play but the Colts still managed a 9 yard field goal by Jim O'Brien.
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Labor Board Revokes Automatic Fines Policy
The Washington Post reports that in March 1971 NFL club owners voted 24 to 2 to tax athletes $200 for leaving the bench, a policy now being revoked by the Labor Board.
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Class A Leader Changes
Ohio sports brief reports a leadership change at Class A level with AP sourcing from Columbus. GEORGE STRODE notes the shift affecting standings and local competition.
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Associated Press
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Newcomerstown Leads Class A in AP State Football Poll
Newcomerstown topped Marion Pleasant in the penultimate AP state high school football poll of the season. The Newcomerstown squad, from Coshocton and Tuscarawas counties, moved into the top spot in Class A.
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County standings mix with field fights and labor row
The roundup shows Massillon and Warren Kennedy leading their classes in a statewide poll by sports writers and broadcasters. Amid sports results, a field fight prompts a 200 dollar fine policy debate, with the NFL facing a ruling to rescind automatic fines and return 106 players’ money.
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USOC Aims for Public Image Makeover After Munich
The U S Olympic Committee plans to hire a public relations firm to restore its image amid post Munich turmoil. President Buck and first vice president Kane urged reforms as NCAA members quit and calls for congressional scrutiny emerged. A new slate of officers was nominated as talks with NCAA possible reentry continued.
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Unusual Bears 1932 standouts and notable coaching records
The 1932 Chicago Bears opened with three scoreless ties and a 2-0 loss, then finished 7 1 6 to claim the NFL title. Arkansas Tulsa 1971 and 2020 scores flip show how small margins decide big games. Eight coaches boast over 80 percent winning percentages, led by Haughton Leahy Neyland Rockne Sutherland Wilkinson Woodruff and Yost.
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Morgan to Talk and Sign in Gallipolis for Reds Night
Reds second baseman Joe Morgan will visit Gallipolis for an autograph session at Thomas Clothiers from 3 to 5 30 p m and then speak at the Third Annual Reds Appreciation Banquet at Oscar's at 6 p m The event is promoted by WJEH Radio with Sports Director Bill Gray Tickets available through Gray at WJEH 446 3543 The visit follows the winter eight player trade that sent Lee May Tommy Helms and Jimy Stewart to Houston for Morgan Denis Menke Jack Billingham Cesar Geronimo and Ed Armbruster
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Athens 8th Graders End Season With 16 6 Win Over Logan
Athens eighth grade football closed their season with a 16 6 victory at Chauncey after overcoming an early Logan 6 0 lead. Mike Cornwell 40 yard run and Eddie Pennell yard end around produced the late score.
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USC Still Leads Latest Grid Poll
The AP top 13 college teams remain led by Southern California after a 44-3 win over Washington State. Alabama and Nebraska move closer to the top, with many teams earning or retaining first place votes as results include Michigan, Ohio State, LSU, Oklahoma, UCLA and others in a wide ranking update.
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Cage Leagues Being Formed for Local Men’s Basketball
An organizational meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Middle School gym for the Over 30 and Under 30 men’s basketball leagues. Those wanting to form or join a team should be present. contact Clyde Jarvis or the City Recreation Office for details.
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Veteran Carter views role as Bengals second string
Virgil Carter, BYU graduate and five year NFL veteran, says he is ready to play as Cincinnati weighs starting him or Ken Anderson. Carter replaced Anderson in two of the last three games, guiding a revived offense but the Bengals fell to Pittsburgh 40 17. Coach Paul Brown kept starting decision open.
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