Mercyhurst Trounces Waterloo In Tourney Opener
Mercyhurst rolls to a 106 to 65 victory over Waterloo in the Wilfred Laurier Tournament opening game. Bruce Hennings leads the Blue and Green with early spark, Ed Jones adds, while Waterloo struggles with fouls and a 48 shot count. Paul Young exits early with an ankle injury.
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Sweetwater” Burrow
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Spinks Vies for 1978 World Title Shot in Vegas
Ex Marine Leon Spinks, 24, earned a shot at Muhammad Ali’s heavyweight title by outpointing Alfio Righetti in 10 rounds at the Hilton Pavilion in Las Vegas. Ali declared plans to meet Spinks here, and floated a possible Norton bout, with reports citing a potential 12 million dollar purse for the Feb 15 match.
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Al Dunnewold Fires 277 In Jamestown Classic League
Corry bowler Al Dunnewold rolled a 277 game at Satellite Lanes in Jamestown during the Troyer Farm Classic League. He started with seven strikes, finished strong after a spare, and posted a 261 series for the evening. Dan Bemis added a 622 total while Dave Wetmore shot 203-582 in the same event.
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Four Gators Make PC Grid All Star Team
Four Allegheny College Gator football players earned first team honors on the All Presidents Conference 1977 All Star squad. Running back Mark Matlak led the group, with kicker Nick Nardone, offensive lineman Phil Spina, and defensive back Brian McClure also on the dream team. Matlak rushed for 753 yards and eight touchdowns this season, Nardone converted 11 of 12 extra points and kicked 11 field goals for 35 points, as Allegheny posted a 5-2 league record and 3- overall.
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Hisle Signs With Brewers
Milwaukee signed Larry Hisle to a six year deal worth nearly 5 million in a multi year contract after featuring in this year’s reentry draft. Don Money extended his Brewers contract shortly before Hisle’s news conference.
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Clarion Faces Millersville in NAIA Showdown for Title
Clarion State College seeks an NAIA playoff bid as 257 freshman kicker Bill May aims to extend an 8-0-1 season. May has hit 14 of 17 field goals and 21 of 22 extra points, including five FGs in a 15-12 win over Indiana PA. The Eagles host Millersville with quarterback decisions and a chance at a bowl berth on the line.
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Dodgers Sign Terry Forster to five year deal
Los Angeles Dodgers land left handed reliever Terry Forster on a five year contract after winning the NL pennant, making him the first free agent to join the team this off season. Al Campanis says the move fills a needed bullpen spot and signals Dodgers will listen on trades but not pursue further free agents immediately.
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Four Vie For Men's Volleyball Crown In Local League
The YMCA league playoff narrows to four teams Hand's Bar Ajax Wassink Waul's Mens Wear after 2-0 wins over Agway Ajax over Hammond's Wassink over News & Sport and Paul's by Jones. Hand's meets Ajax at 6 30 and Wassink's vs Paul's at 7 15 with a best of three final to follow.
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BOWLays day of hopeful bowl matchups and leaks
The Associated Press recounts bowl day expectations as scouts awaited outcomes for Cotton Sugar Fiesta Tangerine and other bowls. Key targets included Texas Notre Dame Alabama Ohio State Michigan and conference implications for the Rose and Liberty Bowls along with several top ranked teams.
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Sunday matchups and varied NFL contests listed
Sunday schedule shows Breveland at New York Giants Miami at Cincinnati Minnesota at Chicago England at Sulfato New York Jets at Baltimore Philadelphia at St Louis Atlanta at New Orleans Denver at Kansas City Taras at Defrant Dallas at Pittsburgh CBS Hadion at Senate Cesangilta at San Francisco November 21 StreamBay at Washington
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Ex Corry Native Honored By Adrian Hall of Fame
Adrian College inducts Norman Mountain formerly of Corry and now retired from a chain and cable firm into its Hall of Fame for athletics. Mountain, Adrian class of 1938, lettered in football four times and earned four letters in basketball and track, later serving as assistant football coach and first president of the Athletic Board of Control.
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76ers Move To 7-1 Under Cunningham
The Philadelphia 76ers, after Billy Cunningham took over as coach, moved to 7-1 with a 105-101 win over the Boston Celtics in Boston Garden. Loyd Free scored 29 points, shooting 11-14 from the field and 8-10 from the line, lifting Philadelphia into first place in the Atlantic Division.
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Hornets Won’t Leave Section 11 This Year
The Hickory Hornets will remain in Section 11 for one more year before moving to the Mercer County League in basketball. District X football chief Lou Hanna said the switch to MUL becomes effective in 1970s and will not affect Northwest Football Conference decisions yet.
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Flag Football Banquet Acknowledges 1977 YMCA League Standouts
All players and sponsors are reminded of the post season banquet this Sunday at 1 PM at the Moose Club. NFL films will be shown as the third season of flag football winds up. Food and drinks will be available.
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