Campbell Wins Heisman Trophy in New York
Earl Campbell of Texas, 22, named Heisman winner after leading the nation in rushing and scoring and guiding the Longhorns to a perfect 11-0 season. He thanked his mother and pledged to uphold the trophy’s standards while noting plans to build a new home with future earnings. Other winners and a CBS telecast followed the ceremony after a Down Town Athletic Club dinner.
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Red Sox Blocked Sale Yet Acquire Remy in Trade
At the winter meetings the Red Sox acquired Jerry Remy from California for pitcher Don Rase while an AL owners group’s bid to buy the club from the Yawkey estate was rejected 10-4. Sullivan remains general manager, Leroux assistant, with Lecour Curran and Mrs. Jean Yawkey executors of the estate.
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Mt Anthony edges Middlebury in tight wrestling clash
Mt Anthony wins 33 32 over Middlebury in a season opening thriller as Scott Campbell debut pins at 185 pounds sealing the comeback. Rick Houle Ken Harris and Skipp Gibbs key wins while Middlebury forfeits at 112 adding to the decisive finish.
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Four teams spark largest winter baseball trade ever
At the winter meetings a four team 11 player deal moved Bert Blyleven Al Oliver Willie Montanez and Jon Matlack among the Pirates Mets Rangers and others. St. Louis sent Al Hrabosky to Kansas City in a separate deal and Chicago sent Jerry Morales Helty Cruz to St Louis. Don Aase went to the Angels with Jerry Remy and Rick Miller. The Indians ownership won AL approval while Boston sale was rejected. Atlanta Braves may have profited least from the flurry.
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Remy Bolsters Red Sox Speed With Second Base Trade
Boston sends Don Rase and Rick Miller to the Angels for Jerry Remy, a speedy second baseman from Somerset. Remy, 25, batted .252 with 41 stolen bases last season and is expected to boost on base speed and defense while competing with Denny Doyle and Jack Brohamer for the second base job. Zimmer called Remy the player he wanted and praised his sparkplug value.
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Burr and Burton Eyes State Title Run in 1977-78 Opener
Manchester Vermont. Burr and Burton boys basketball tips off 1977-78 season at Rutland in E H Henry gym on the BBS campus weather permitting. George Allard’s squad aims for a third straight Class I state crown with eight returning players and strong JV depth led by coach Dave Blake. Standout Nathan Choice leads a loaded lineup that includes Alex Johnston Angel Rivera Jason Balch Marc Squires Todd Lyndes Dale Long Steve Casey Mark Senecal Baron Massey Kevin Murphy Charlie Feltz Tony Keough and Carl Johnson. The team emphasizes man to man defense and pressure defense to create scoring chances.
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Eagles snowed out basketball game at Arlington High
The game scheduled at Arlington Memorial High School tonight has been canceled due to weather with no reschedule announced. Eagles team and fans were preparing for a home matchup against a local rival, but conditions forced officials to postpone.
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