O J Simpson Runs Through Steelers Defense in Bills Victory
O J Simpson ram bled for 227 yards including an 88 yard touchdown as the Bills defeated the defending Super Bowl champions 30 21. The performance matched a Jim Brown 200 yard game mark and raised talk of a 2000 yard season.
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NFL Players Admin Seeks Help in Labor Contract Standstill
The NFL Players Association leaders wait on 26 clubs as the strike moratorium ends with no deal in sight. Kermit Alexander says bargaining may resume or a strike vote could be considered. Ed Garvey and Randy Vataha attend a House subcommittee hearing while NFL owners meet in Chicago.
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Frazier Gaining Fans Ahead of World Heavyweight Fight
In Manila Muhammad Ali remains the favorite but public sentiment tilts toward Joe Frazier two days before the bout. Bookmakers show Ali 2-1 favorite though promoter Don King notes odds may tighten. sellout expected and closed circuit TV to boost telecast revenue amid AliBelinda marital turmoil.
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Golfers Added to Muirfield Tourney
Two Americans and four foreign stars joined the International All-Star field for the Muirfield Village event October 6-9. Joe Inman, George Burns, Tsutomu Irie, Kazunari Takahashi, John O Leary, and Bernard Gallacher were added as the purse exceeds $100,000. An exhibition at $1,000 per hole features Nicklaus and Weiskopf versus Trevino and Miller.
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George Burns
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Japan
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Athens fifth in Lancaster Invitational Class AAA
Athens placed fifth among six teams in the Class AAA division as Brookhaven won the meet with five of the top seven spots. Grove City's Bill Rodehetter won individual honors in 9:10, while Athens’ Kurt Nostrant led the Bulldogs at 10:22 for eighth place.
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Bulldogs
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Andy Koch
Rob Atkins
Mike Cunningham
Bill King
Dean Ferrell
Scott Hissong
Scott Houk
Walnut Ridge
Zanesville
Athens Soccer Club Extends unbeaten run with two wins
The Athens Soccer Club improved to 4-2 with two weekend victories. They blanked Westerville North 3-0 on Saturday at Wester ville with Mikhail Day and Yun scoring, then beat Delaware 3-2 on Sunday in Lancaster as Day Whealey and Reuben found the net. Next weekend Athens hosts Westerville South at 1 30 p m Saturday and Germania Sunday at 4 p m at City Recreation field.
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Miami and Northern Illinois Lead MAC Grid Race
Miami Ohio beat Ball State 35-28 to stay in the thick of the MAC chase while Northern Illinois crushed Western Michigan 20-0 to seize the top spot at 1-0-0. Ohio University and Central Michigan dropped from the lead as key conference games and notable nonconference results shaped the week.
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Odds Favor Cincinnati Pirates Open NL Playoffs At Home
The Reds, with 108 wins and a 64 home victories record, host the Pirates for Games 1 and 2 as Las Vegas has them 3-2 favorites. The series then moves to Pittsburgh for Games 3-5, a setup tied to history that shows no NL team has won a home-opening series since 1969.
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High School Football Scores and MLB Action Report
Fairless 21 Warren Local 6 in a high school football game. NF Kilgore led NF Kilgore 63 1 Remenkric 1. Kilgore 35 runs with kicks. In MLB, Giants beat Padres 5 3 behind Gary Matthews and Jack Clark two RBI each. Cliff Johnson homer capped Astros Dodgers 4 2. Johnson 20th.
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No-Hitter Highlights A Busiest Season End Day
Vida Blue and three relievers combine for a no hitter as the Oakland A’s win 5-0 over the Angels. Brewers fire manager Del Crandall and replace him with Harvey Kuenn while Twins dismiss Frank Quilici after a 6-4 loss. Rangers top Royals 3-1 and Orioles beat Yankees 3-0 in Game 1 of a doubleheader.
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