Buckeyes Poised for Strong TVC Campaign This Season
Nelsonville York carries five lettermen into a balanced Tri Valley Conference race led by guard Mark Sullivan and starter Paul Smith. Coach Virgil Grandy emphasizes defense, rebounding, and hard start as NU faces top contenders like Warren Local, Alexander, and Federal Hocking in a schedule that includes many key road tests.
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Bobcats Open Season With Uncertain Starters
Ohio University begins 1975 76 at 730 pm with coach Dale Bandy unsure about starting five beyond returnees Steve Skaggs and Bucky Walden. Injuries and personal losses complicate lineup as freshmen and transfers contend for forward and center spots while Pittsburgh looms as strong opener led by Larry Harris.
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Pitt Gains No. 1 in AP Poll After Regular Season Finish
The University of Pittsburgh ends regular season atop the AP college football rankings with a 11-0 record after a 24-7 win over Penn State. Georgia stands fifth, and the Sugar Bowl looms as the national title decider. The championship will be released January 4 after bowl results.
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Maryland Utes Cotton Bowl showdown with Houston routs Rice
Pittsburgh holds top rating with two first place votes, Maryland edges Georgia for fourth after late win, Houston jumps to sixth with a Cotton Bowl bid after routing Rice. Texas A M and others in Second Ten. Baylor enters with 7-2-1 after beating Texas Christian.
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Bryant’s top basketball hire hits milestone with 300th win
Alabama coach DM Newton notches his 300th victory as the 13th ranked Crimson Tide routs Morehead State 114-68 on home court. Six Tide players reach double figures led by Keith McCord and Robert Scott with 14 each in a dominant performance. Other top teams posted easy wins across the night, including San Francisco Arizona and Rutgers.
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Ohio Deer Hunters Set Opening Day Record
Ohio deer hunters killed a record 3831 deer on opening day of the 1976 deer gun season, a 23 percent rise from 1975. Wildlife officials credit a professionally designed management program for stabilizing herd growth to over 110000, with antlerless deer taken in selected counties. Top counties included Muskingum 475 Athens 315 Vinton 220 Washington 217 Meigs 195 Morgan 190 Jackson 160 Perry 150 Guernsey 145 Ashtabula 134.
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49ers End Vikings Four-Game Win Streak In San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers beat Minnesota 20 16 as Delvin Williams and Wilbur Jackson combined for 309 yards. Vikings stars Alan Page and Fran Tarkenton expressed disbelief at the loss, noting their offense managed only 88 yards a week earlier against the Rams while Scott Bull started at QB.
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49ers Run Past Vikings Behind Williams and Jackson
Williams totaled 153 yards on a sprained ankle as San Francisco focused on the run, keeping pressure off Scott. Jackson produced 156 yards on 30 carries as the 49ers improved to 7-5, while Minnesota fell to 9-2-1 with the NFC Central lead at stake. Bull, in his first NFL start, completed 3 of 8 passes for 32 yards.
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Vikings Rally Stuns 49ers After Late First Half TD
Tarkenton threw two second-quarter scores to White and Rashad to give Minnesota a 13-10 lead. San Francisco answered with Bull power from the goal line just before halftime and held on with field goals from Cox and Mayer. Foreman racked up 93 yards but was stopped at the 15 in a late fourth quarter stand as Tarkenton overthrew Rashad on a 33-yard pass.
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Steinbrenner Lures Reggie Jackson To Yankees
George Steinbrenner attracted Reggie Jackson with salesmanship and media appeal, leading to a $3 million five year deal with the New York Yankees. Jackson cited Steinbrenner’s hustle and charm as decisive, choosing New York over higher offers from four clubs. The move followed the Yankees’ $2 million six year deal for Don Gullett, as Angels secured Joe Rudi Don Baylor and Bobby Grich. Jackson, MVP Thurman Munson and others welcomed him at the press event, anticipating exciting times in Yankee Stadium as Jackson nears 300 career home runs.
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College Scores By Region Across Men's Games
East leading list with Boston College Boston Cal 99 Maine Orone 87 Providence 95 Brown 69 Rutgers 114 Bentley 86 Seton Hall 111 Merrimack 98 Navy 64 Lycoming 48 St. Lawrence 95 Iona 103 Manhattanville 99 Cathedral 59 Fair Dickinson 81 Buffalo 73 LaSalle 72 Widener 52 Tulane 77 S Methodist 75 Virginia State 105 Morgan State 88 Midwest highlights include Benedictine 89 Pittsburg State 56 Cincinnati 95 Akron 59 Michigan State 69 Iowa 84 Kansas State 83 Arkansas State 61 Purdue 67 Michigan State 69 South region shows Alabama 114 Morehead 68 Baylor 90 Pan American 70 Texas 76 Centenary 69 Oral Roberts 81 Rice 81 Wayland Baptist 62 Texas Tech 87 Dakota 56 Southwest action features Arkansas 89 Hayward State 59 Texas 74 Oklahoma State 73 OT Grand Canyon 76 Ft Lewis 48 Montana 87 San Jose State 71 Nebraska 59 Washington 58 OT New Mexico 86 Yugoslavia Nationals San Francisco 120 California Davis 71 San Diego State 89 N. Arizona 65.
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Bengals’ Camp Focuses on Winning Despite Setback
Cincinnati fans watched the Bengals fall to the Steelers 7 3 in a snowy showdown that snapped a five game skid. Coach Jim Johnson said the team controls its fate with two games left including a clash with Oakland. Quarterback Ken Anderson recalled record cold conditions as snow hindered the second half.
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Zachry Metzger Named NL Rookie of the Year
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Pat Zachry, named co rookie of the year with San Diego’s Butch Metzger, recalls his missing German Shepherd Bronc as he recuperates from a hernia operation in Houston. Zachry finished 14-7 with a 2.74 ERA and beat the Dodgers five times en route to the title.
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Dorsett Poised to Win Heisman Trophy
New York AP reports Pitt running back Tony Dorsett is expected to win the 42nd Heisman Trophy. The Downtown Athletic Club will announce the winner around noon, with USC’s Ricky Bell and Michigan’s Bob Lytle as likely challengers not yet alerted. The Heisman honors a top college football player in the United States.
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