Miami Redskins Travel to Ohio for MAC Showdown
Miami Redskins visit the Ohio Bobcats at Peden Stadium in a key MAC clash. Hitchens leads Miami with strong rushing and scoring, while Ohio counts on Williams and Warner as quarterback options. The winner stays in the title hunt as both teams seek momentum after early losses.
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Ohio runners hindered by injuries in pivotal meet
Ohio University cross country faces Ohio State at Athens Country Club as Vernacchia and Miller miss the race with hamstring and tendon issues. Rush returns from injury. Haviland and Berchtold pace the team while Polacheck joins for a four-man core and a crucial fifth spot for a possible victory. OU carries a 4-2 record and aims to improve as a unit.
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Oklahoma Favored In 67th Red River Classic Clash
The No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners are favored over No. 10 Texas in the 67th Red River Classic at the Cotton Bowl. LSU meets Auburn in Baton Rouge, and USC faces Cal as top teams headline a weekend of AP Top Ten games.
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Jackson To Tigers You Guys Have Pride
Oakland center fielder Reggie Jackson hobbles to the Tiger clubhouse after injuring a hamstring stealing home in a 2-1 win that clinches the pennant. He tells Billy Martin he will play in the World Series if he can hobble, as he thanks Tigers for their pride.
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A's Nip Tigers 2-1 to Clinch AL pennant
Oakland wins 2-1 over Detroit to capture the American League title and earn a World Series matchup with the Reds in Cincinnati. Ken Holtzman and Vida Blue backed the victory as Bert Campaneris returns while Reggie Jackson may miss time with a hamstring pull.
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Miami Expected To Top Chargers In NFL Week Outlook
AP previews Week 5 action with the Dolphins favored over San Diego in the Orange Bowl as Miami seeks to stay undefeated. The column also analyzes key games including Cleveland at Chicago and Kansas City at Cincinnati, plus other matchups and playoff implications.
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Athens freshmen Triumph 31-8 Over Marietta at Chauncey Field
Quarterback Arnie Chonko ran in two touchdowns and threw for another to pace Athens freshmen to a 31-8 win over Marietta. Todd Ellwood added two rushing TDs as the visitors posted the decisively cold Thursday victory at Chauncey field.
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Billy's Debut Is Good for Carolina Cougars in ABA Opener
Billy Cunningham led the Carolina Cougars with 28 points and 17 rebounds as they beat the Virginia Squires 123 115 in the ABA season opener. Indiana topped Memphis 109 105 and Utah defeated Denver 115 104 in other openers.
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Parrish Praises Chiefs Receivers Ahead of Week 5 Test
Cincinnati cornerback Lemar Parrish says Otis Taylor Wilie Frazier and Elmo Wright give the Kansas City offense big, fast and strong options. Cincinnati leads the AFC Central at 3-1 as Parrish stresses a team effort to pressure the Chiefs and deny big plays.
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Ohio University Faces Top-Ranked Howard in Tough Tournament
Ohio University soccer meets the NCAA champion Howard University at noon in Morgantown with West Virginia and Southern Florida also in the field. Coach Dennis Buford calls his underdogs ready and notes a ten day layoff adds both nerves and prep time while predicting a strong effort against the nation’s top team.
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Bordeleau nets four as Jets down Raiders in WHA debut
Christian Bordeleau scores four goals and adds an assist in Winnipeg as the Jets beat the New York Raiders 6-4 in Madison Square Garden in front of a record small crowd. Bobby Hull barred due to NHL suit while Raiders’ Sheehan and Ward each score twice.
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Brewers Hire Nossek and Walton to Coaching Staff
Milwaukee manager Del Crandall selected two farm system officials for 1973. Joe Nossek, 31, former OU player and Danville Midwest League manager, will join as coach. Jim Walton, 42, previously a scout who managed San Antonio, moves into the staff. They replace Jackie Moore and Roy McMillan who were released.
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