Cross-County Showdowns Open Southeastern Ohio Gridiron Slate
Cross-County battles of unbeaten teams highlight a 16 game weekend of prep football in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. Nelsonville York hosts Alexander in a top Class AA clash while Eastern and Southern Meigs clash in the SWAC with Kyger Creek also in action.
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SECAL Friday Night Scores Preview and Apple Bowl Rivalry
Rivalries spotlight SECAL openers with rivals Hannan Trace and North Gallia seeking early wins amid 0-2 or 0-1 starts. Ironton and Athens, co champs, will play separate games then clash next week. Apple Bowl features Gallipolis at Jackson while Meigs visits Logan and other Friday matches fill the schedule.
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Southeast Ohio prep notes feature Spears at Duke and local matchups
Hal Spears and the Ironton tie to the SECUL co-championship are highlighted as he impresses at Duke on freshman duty with a varsity stint. A letter from Athens star Stu Smith praises Spears passing and leadership, noting Duke varsity action against Alabama. Football slate lists Friday games Athens Wellston Gallipolis Jackson and more, plus Saturday Belpre at Parkersburg Catholic.
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Erving Suits In New Hands Injurys In New Court Battle
A Brooklyn federal judge ruled the U S District Court in Brooklyn has jurisdiction over Erving transfer disputes. The Virginia Squires seek to block his move to the Atlanta Hawks while Milwaukee Bucks claim rights. A Norfolk judge postponed a hearing on the Squires suit. The contract dispute centers on Erving leaving the ABA for the Hawks and the Bucks asserting NBA draft rights. Sept 29 hearing set for Squires injunction.
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Carpenter Bengals Need Win
Cincinnati defensive lineman Ron Carpenter says the Bengals must start fast in Sunday's game with Pittsburgh to avoid a repeat of 1970 and 1971 starts. He notes the importance of beating Pittsburgh for the Central Division and how a win could put Cincinnati atop the division early.
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Athens Boys Run Past Logan In Dual Cross Country Meet
Athens High School juniors place second through sixth behind winner Rick Mansfield in a 20 41 loss to Logan in Logan Ohio. Tolliver wins in 9 35 while Mansfield posts 9 37 as Athens claims five of the next six spots.
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Five teams pace tight major league standings
Detailed standings show Pittsburgh Chicago New York St Louis Montreal and Philadelphia in tight NL race with small gaps. American League leaders Boston Baltimore New York Cleveland and Milwaukee jockey for position as several key games unfold across Tuesday and Wednesday schedules. The Athens team notes record a dual meet loss at Marietta and a win at Logan before a series of upcoming meets and invitational events through October.
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Phipps To Get Nod As Browns Face Eagles
Cleveland shifts QB duties to Mike Phipps for the upcoming game with Philadelphia as coach Nick Skorich cites the rookie's pre season flashes and aims to spark the non existent Browns attack. John Reaves also starts for the Eagles after replacing Pete Liske.
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