Meely sparks Rockets past Bucks with 11 points in third
Houston bench turnaround after coach John Egan reinserted Cliff Meely. Meely scored 11 in the third as Houston built a 17-point run to beat Milwaukee 103-93. Meely finished with 16. Rudy Tomjanovich led Houston with 22. Abdul-Aziz added 20. Bucks without Kareem Abdul-Jabbar drop ninth.
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Panthers promising after week of work at Middlebury
Middlebury College basketball opens its first week of practice with an optimistic tone. Coach Tom Lawson praises a 16-man, depth rich squad with eight returning players and three promising newcomers. Returnees include Dave Pentkowski, Dave Davidson, Kevin Cummings, Jim Reese, and Zenon Smotrycz, among others. Bill Blankemeier is sidelined by a knee injury. Freshmen Rick Stone, Pete Riveria, and Bill Phelps are expected to contribute immediately as the team plans road clinics and intrasquad scrimmages in November.
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Red Sox release Marichal Veale and others from roster
Veteran pitchers Juan Marichal and Bob Veale were released by the Boston Red Sox. Also cut were infielders Dick McAuliffe and John Kennedy and late-season pickup Deron Johnson. Marichal went 5-1 with Boston last year. Veale had spent 10 Pirates seasons before joining Boston in 1972. Johnson, a ninth team in 14 years, joined in September.
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Bruins and Flyers win in NHL action on Thursday
Bruins rout Capitals 10-4 with Bobby Orr hat trick and three assists. Kings beat Penguins 5-3 to extend unbeaten streak to seven. Flyers shut out North Stars 2-0 behind Bernie Parent’s second shutout. Canucks edge Scouts 6-4 as Meehan and Odleifson spark comeback. Racers blank Mariners 3-0 as Brown stops 35 shots.
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Southmen continue WFL domination in Memphis clash
The Memphis Southmen extend control in the World Football League, showcasing a commanding performance that underscored their season-long dominance. Team strengths and key plays solidified their top standing as rivals struggle to compete.
Williams-Eohmen clash set for 75th gridiron meeting
Wesleyan visits Williams at Weston Field for a 1 30 p.m. showdown in Williamstown. Williams leads 44 29 1 in the series historic with 1881 as start. Van Surdam honored at luncheon. QB Brad Vanacore praised as a dual threat. Mayes cited as top end. Union win noted 48 21 prior.
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Giants and Jets meet for bragging rights at Yale Bowl
New York teams clash in Yale Bowl showdown as the Giants and Jets renew a cross-town rivalry. The Jets ride a 1-7 mark into the game after a close loss to the Oilers, while the Giants boast a 2-6 record with recent wins over the Cowboys and Chiefs. Coaches Arnsparger and Winner, former Baltimore assistants, renew ties on the sideline.
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Bengals must win to stay in playoff race vs Steelers
The Cincinnati Bengals must win to stay in the AFC playoff hunt as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday at Riverfront Stadium. Cincinnati trails Pittsburgh by a small margin after upsets by San Diego and Houston, with a victory crucial to their plans.
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Catamounts end UMass hopes in 5-2 win
Vermont finished strongly with a 5-2 upset of Massachusetts, denying the Minutemen a shot at the Yankee Conference title while Connecticut clinched its second straight league crown. Jim Evans earned conference honors for Connecticut, and Dick Whidden led Vermont with three goals as Phil Pierce of New Hampshire posted two shutouts. The piece also notes NFL context around Cincinnati and weekend pro games.
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