Steelers ready for Oakland after dominant 27–0 win
Franco Harris powered the Steelers to a shutout of the 49ers as Pittsburgh’s defense limited San Francisco to 101 total yards. Harris rushed for 100 yards, scored twice, and added a 9-yard reception, while Roy Gerela added a 49-yard field goal and a 47-yard kick.
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Ken Meyer
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Roy Gerela
Terry Bradshaw
John Stallworth
Ironton Falls To Athens In SECAL Golf Duel
Athens Bulldogs remain unbeaten in SECAL play after a 166-175 victory at Ironton led by Karl Fry's 39 and min 40s from the Henslers. Athens raises league mark to 540 while Ironton drops to 43.
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Waverly
Bob Osborne
Jim Hensler
Steve Hensler
Brian Lawson
Mark Finlay
Cary Fairchild
Steve Hurley
Jeff Linn
Dave Ratliff
Jug Favorites Clash Ahead of Little Brown Jug
Backers of Governor Skipper and Crash name rivals as the pacer to beat in the Triple Crown classic at Delaware Ohio. Crash driven by Billy Haughton rated 5-2, with Skipper seen as the main challenger and Jade Prince among the field of 12 pacers with post positions announced.
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Ohio
Little Brown Jug
Governor Skipper
Crash
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Bucky
Norris
Haughton
Peter
Jade Prince
Doug Arthur
John Chapman
Super Clint
Jack Quinn
Nat Lobell
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Jazzy Spark
Ted Wing
Jonquil Hanover
George Sholty
Jack Kopas
New Deal
Don Irvine Jr
Thorpe Messenger
del Miller
Barr
Robert D
Charles Williams
Jambooger
Red Sox Back in Title Chase After 6-3 Win
The Boston Red Sox beat the first place Yankees 6-3 to pull within three and a half games of New York and tie for second with Baltimore. Carlton Fisk belted a three run homer in the third, Reggie Cleveland earned the win with eight innings of shutout work, and Carl Yastrzemski added his 24th homer as New York rallied earlier. The teams discussed the road ahead with playoff implications and the need to win tomorrow night.
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Baltimore
Don Zimmer
Billy Martin
Reggie Cleveland
Carl Yastrzemski
Dave Kingman
Cleveland
Reggie Jackson
Yankees, Red Sox reach milestone as Munson and Yaz pace wins
Thurman Munson homered for New York and Carl Yaztrzemski hit Boston’s 200th of the season as the Red Sox join a select club with 200 homers twice. Orioles lose ground after a 3-1 defeat to Toronto while Chicago, Detroit, and Texas post victories. Garvin shuts out Orioles in nine-hitter. Kravec tosses four-hitter for White Sox.
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Lee May
Bobcats Ready as Key players near return for Central Michigan tilt
Ohio University coach Bill Hess expects most injured players to be back for the MAC opener against Central Michigan after a 44-7 loss to Purdue. QB Andy Vetter and RB Arnold Welcher held out partly, while others like End Bill Simpson also anticipated to return.
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Tom Goldsmith
Bill Hess
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Hess
Marshall
Steve Groves
Arnold Welcher
Andy Vetter
Vetter
Welcher
Bill Simpson
Dale Amyx
Mike Scimeca
Joe Callan
Scott Tyson
Mike Johnson
Boilermakers
Kevin Babcock
Jerry Fultz
Jeff Kelch
Mark Geisler
Chippewals
Central
Hayes Predicts High Scoring Shootout With Oklahoma
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes expects a high scoring, close game against Oklahoma in Columbus. He notes his toughest non conference opponent ever and restricts practice access this week while evaluating tailback situations and injury recoveries for Ray Griffin Jeff Logan and Ricky Johnson.
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Ray
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Recreation Night and Gymnastics Classes Set in Athens
A weekly men’s recreation night at Athens Middle School runs Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Ohio University students will teach gymnastics for Grades 3-8 in the Athens school district starting Saturday with staggered morning times and a $4 fee for eight classes at Grover Center gymnastics room. Call 592-2423 for details.
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Cagers Sought for Nelsonville League and Best Ball Tourney
Nelsonville invites players for a city basketball league open to residents, workers, or graduates of Nelsonville York schools. Beverly hosts the third annual two man best ball Fall Roundup at Oxbow Golf and Country Club on Oct 1–2 with a Sept 30 practice round, entry is $50, top prize $500.
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10 Cavaliers Challenge Preseason Camp Restart
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their pre season camp in Richfield at the Coliseum with 10 roster members from last season and six newcomers. Returning players include guards Austin Carr Dick Snyder Foots Walker Gary Brokaw Chuckie Williams centers Jim Chones Elmore Smith forwards Campy Russell Jim Brewer John Lambert and Ringo Smith. Missing are Jim Cleamons who is unsigned and Nate Thurmond unsure about returning after knee surgery. Fitch has made one minor deal sending Alphonso Smith to the Kansas City Kings.
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Jim Brewer
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Jim Cleamons
Nate Thurmond
Fitch
Alphonso Smith
Jackson State
Kansas City Kings
Michigan Keeps No 1 Ranking Despite Coach Plea
Michigan remains college football's top team after a 21-9 win over Duke. AP poll shows Michigan 1st with 42 first place votes, SC 2nd, Oklahoma 3rd, Ohio State 4th, Penn State 5th amid weekend results and upsets across the top ten.
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Jackson Lancers Sweep Athens In Openers Volleyball
Jackson defeated Athens 16-14 15-7 in the varsity match while winning the reserve 15-6 12-15 15-5. Athens was led by Teresa Charney with 11 points as Lydia Lavelle posted seven for the Tigers. The SECAL non league contest opened the season for both teams. Federal Hocking and Alexander split girls volleyball results Albany. Federal Hocking’s varsity stayed undefeated in Tri-Valley Conference play with a 10-15 15-10 16-14 win, while Alexander beat the Lancers 15-3 8-15 15-0 in the reserve.
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Golf at Forest Hills Club prompts local matchups
The schedule lists non league golf action with Alexander and Logan at Athens Ironton and Waverly at Gallipolis Meigs at Jackson and Gloucester versus Miller at Forest Hills Golf Club Bishopville Cross Country features Logan and Jackson at Athens.
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