Mitchem Debut Promises Eagles With Veteran Backfield
Eastern High School begins the Joe Mitchem era with twelve lettermen led by a veteran backfield including quarterback Bob McClure full back Dave Mills and halfback Joe Kuhn. Key returnees on defense include linebackers Kevin Barton and Mark Lawson, with a slate of schedule dates for the Southern Valley Conference season.
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Green Enjoys Record Day In Ohio U vs Eastern Michigan
In Ypsilanti Ohio’s Steve Green set a school record for points by a kicker with 11 and tied the mark for field goals in a game with three in Ohio University’s 23 7 win. Eastern Michigan tied a MAC record with 13 penalties as Green also handled punting.
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Hayes avoids public war with Michigan State before opener
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes declines to engage in a public feud with Michigan State amid NCAA recruiting probes. He stresses focus on the 87,000 crowd at Ohio Stadium for the Big Ten opener as Spartans players seek court permission to play.
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Connors Aces Into U S Open Quarters In New York
Jimmy Connors overwhelmed 12th seed Vitas Gerulaitis 6 4 63 6 1 to reach the quarterfinals at Forest Hills. He will meet Jan Kodes next as the Czech outlasted Frew McMillan 6 4 7 6 2 6. Vilas and Dibbs advanced to a planned quarterfinal showdown after straight-set wins. In women's play Natasha Chmyreva upset Kathy Kuykendall to set up a likely clash with Chris Evert.
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Pirates push to again threaten NL title in September surge
The Pirates improve to 7-1 this month with 6-2 and 5-1 wins over Philadelphia as they chase the Phillies in the NL East. Dave Parker states September strength while Philadelphia lingers 3 games back. Other NL results include Mets over Cubs and Dodgers over Padres. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both idle next day.
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Pennsylvania pugilists meet in Pittsburgh showdown
The Athens Messenger notes the Phillies aim to end a 10 of 11 slide as the Pirates ride a 12 of 13 hot streak. Demery, Kison, and Tekulve shine with a multi game doubleheader, Mets top Cubs at Wrigley Kingman homers in Mets win while Koosman pursues 20 wins. Dodgers handle Padres behind Sutton and Garvey. Reds rally with Morgan grand slam over Astros. Cards split with Expos after late rally. Giants beat Braves as Clark and Alexander drive runs.
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Canada Averts Loss to USA in Turbulent Cup Showdown
Canada trounced the United States 4-2 after a dominant 3-0 start, then faced questions of teamwork and discipline as Denis Potvin urged focus. Scotty Bowman downplayed the scare, noting the victory’s Earth‑shaking balance for the team. Sweden and Czechoslovakia led the round robin in a tense six nation tournament.
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A's Run Pace In Race For AL West Title
Oakland stays hot delivering an 11 inning 2-1 win over the California Angels to reach a season total of 297 stolen bases and narrow the gap to the Kansas City Royals in the AL West. Strong output from pinch runners and timely hitting powered the comeback.
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Colts Hope Ted Marchibroda Returns As Coach
Baltimore Colts players and staff weigh the coach's return after Ted Marchibroda quit on Sunday. Defensive coach Maxie Baughan and quarterback Bert Jones point to Marchibroda as a great leader amid talks of a possible boycott.
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