Bobcats Open 1977 Football Season Against Marshall
Ohio University prepares for a 1 30 p m Saturday season opener against Marshall in Huntington W Va The Bobcats aim to boost their MAC title chances behind QB Andy Vetter and backfield threat Arnold Welcher while facing a strong Thundering Herd line led by Bud Nelson and CW Geiger with offensive linemen averaging 245 pounds and a 4.4 40 by Geiger The game also marks coach Bill Hess’s assessment of a tough early test against Marshall with past series leaning in the Herd’s favor.
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Notre Dame Predicted to Strike Back at Pitt in Rematch
AP notes Notre Dame ranked No 3 and Pitt No 1 in a Monday night reunion after Pitt’s 31-10 win in South Bend, with Ole Miss legend and season previews predicting a dogfight. The piece cites coaches Sherrill and Devine and previews other top matchups including UCLA Houston and USC Missouri.
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Connors Improves at U S Open Semifinal Bid
Jimmy Connors, despite a back strain, dominates Orantes 6-2 6-4 6-3 in Forest Hills to reach the U S Open semifinals where Corrado Barazzutti awaits. Navratilova tops Jansovec while Wade falls to Turnbull as Barazzutti advances versus Gottfried.
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Baseball Doubleheader Promises Weekday Showdowns
In Major League action the Milwaukee Brewers visit Oakland while Chicago Cubs travel to California. Haas starts for Milwaukee against Medich for Oakland, Stone leads Chicago with 13-10 record facing Brett 12-10 for the California club.
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UNLV Coach Fights to Keep Job Amid NCAA Battle
UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian sued the university and officials after the NCAA placed the program on two years probation and recommended his suspension. A temporary injunction kept him in his job as a hearing set for September 21 addressed due process claims and NCAA investigative tactics.
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Coach Gaillard Hopes to End Career With NCAA Title
San Francisco coach Bob Gaillard, after eight years and a 142 41 record at the University of San Francisco, announced plans to quit at season end seeking an NCAA crown similar to John Wooden and Al McGuire. He cited coaching pressures and time away from family, with four starters returning next season including Bill Cartwright.
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Miami Faces Ohio State In Tough Opener At Columbus
Miami coach Lou Saban, with 25 years in the game, says only a miracle could spark an upset as 5th ranked Ohio State hosts the Hurricanes in a season opener. Ohio State returns 13 starters from a 9-2-1 squad aiming at a sixth straight Big Ten title while Colorado routed Miami 33-3 the prior season.
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