Ohio State Reigns as No 1 in AP Football Poll
Ohio State holds first in the AP college football rankings after a 42-7 win over Washington State. Oklahoma slips to second after a 63-0 rout of Wake Forest. Alabama Michigan round out top four with mixed results boosting USC and others.
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Browns coach Skorich says coaching is lonely after loss
Cleveland coach Nick Skorich described coaching as the loneliest job after a 40-24 defeat to the Oakland Raiders. The Browns drop to 1-3, with criticism of third quarter lapses, defensive pressure, and pass rush issues as Holden's availability for a Sunday Cincinnati game remains uncertain.
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Logan takes quadrangular golf win at Hocking Hills
In a Monday quad at Hocking Hills Country Club Logan tops Athens by one stroke 161 to 162 with Nelsonville York third at 170 and Logan Elm 194 Howie Dean of Athens earned medalist honors with a 33 Logan's team totaled 161 led by Tom Russell and others Nelsonville York remains 13 2 while Athens stands 15 18 1.
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Pro football matchups announced for Sunday and Monday
The schedule lists Chicago at Atlanta Cincinnati at Cleveland New England at New York Jets New York Giants at Philadelphia Miami at Washington Buffalo at Baltimore Pittsburgh at Kansas City Houston at Minnesota Dallas at St Louis Los Angeles versus Green Bay at Milwaukee New Orleans at Denver San Diego at Oakland Monday San Francisco at Detroit N.
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Michigan State Linebacker McClowry Named Big Ten Defensive POY
Michigan State linebacker Pat McClowry was named Big Ten defensive Player of the Week by the AP after a 18-tackle game in the 19 14 loss to Notre Dame. The Dearborn, Michigan senior had nine solo stops and a fumble recovery to halt a Irish drive. Johnny Rodgers signed to play seven more years for the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL for over a million dollars.
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Trail Blazers acquire coach Wilkens as active player
Portland coach Lenny Wilkens will become an active player after the Trail Blazers acquired his playing rights from Cleveland for undisclosed considerations. In Tokyo, Brazil's third seed Maria Bueno dominated Toshiko Sade 6 1 6 0 in the Japan Open opening round.
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WFL Franchises Seek Fresh Money Amid Financial Strain
The World Football League warns Jacksonville Sharks and Detroit Wheels face possible extinction due to unpaid obligations. Games for these clubs were postponed while the league seeks new investors to bail out the teams, with potential benefactors explored and some matchups rescheduled.
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Castoff Emerges As Dolphins Big Hero
Miami quarterback Bob Griese directed two first-half touchdowns as the Dolphins edged the Jets 21-17. Hubert Ginn, waived by Baltimore, raced 41 yards for a fourth-quarter TD sealing the win while Namath threw three interceptions and connected on two long scoring passes.
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McKinley defense powers Ohio AAA crown race
Canton McKinley, 5-0-0, has not allowed a point this season as its stout defense drives a push for the 1974 Ohio Class AAA title. Dayton Fairview fell 58-0 last week, and McKinley’s dominance led statewide AP poll margins.
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Bobcats Face Key Challenge After NIU Victory
Coach Bill Hess lauds a 31 14 win over Northern Illinois but warns of a tougher MAC test as Miami visits. Miami’s stout defense and balanced offense loom while Bobcats must fix six fumbles and mental miscues. Rich Berry shows health and efficiency, Houseton and Lyons contribute. Summers suffers neck strain but likely returns.
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Dodgers Face Pirates In pivotal NLCS Game Three
Los Angeles leads Pittsburgh 2-0 in the best-of-five series as Doug Rau faces Bruce Kison in a high stakes game at Dodger Stadium. Walter Alston and Danny Murtaugh emphasize urgency with lineup changes and a focus on today’s showdown.
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Teams Evenly Matched A's Birds In Pivotal Game
Baltimore will start right-hander Jim Palmer against Oakland lefty Vida Blue in the third game of the American League Championship Series. Both clubs are tied 1-1 after the first two games, setting up a decisive trio in Baltimore following Oakland’s win and Baltimore's opening victory.
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Bobcats Beat Akron 27-17 In JV Football Opener
Ohio junior varsity team led by Arnold Welcher races to a 27-17 win over Akron. Welcher runs 180 yards and scores, as Ohio improves to 1-0. Score details include two long passes and a late run by Carlson. The unrelated baseball notes quote Orioles executives discussing series potential and pitching, with four unearned runs attributed to Oakland.
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Athens City Recreation Youth Football Opens Season
The Athens City Recreation Department started its youth tackle program with third grade Lions defeating Redskins 6 to 0. Fourth and fifth grade Saints shut out Falcons 16 to 0 while Rams and Bears tied scoreless. Sixth and seventh grade Steelers beat Bengals 28 to 0 and Browns beat Dolphins 20 to 6. Standings show Lions 1 and Redskins 0 as leaders.
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