Lawson State Cougars rout Calhoun War Hawks in Birmingham
Lawson State Cougar basketball team overwhelmed Calhoun Community College 98 to 72 at Kelley Gymnasium. Lawson used a fast-paced offense to dominate the second half, pulling ahead 42-26 by halftime and shooting 62 percent after the break. Calhoun shot only 26 percent in the first half and endured its third defeat in eight games.
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Holtz Leaves Big Apple for Arkansas Job Interest
Lou Holtz ends his pro football exile with the New York Jets four years early after a failed stint. The 39 year old, wearing horn rimmed glasses, says pro football lacks heart and hints at a return to college. He eyes the Arkansas head coaching post as Frank Broyles steps aside as athletic director.
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McAdoo Joins Knicks After Lengthy Trade Talks
New York Knicks acquire Bob McAdoo and Tom McMillen from Buffalo Braves for center-forward John Gianelli and cash. McAdoo, a 6 foot 10 veteran star and former MVP, moves amid renewed negotiations as the Knicks seek a five year $500000 per season deal despite a sub .500 season and low attendance.
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Baseball Extends Tentative Hand to Washington, D C
The AP reports Major League Baseball proposed a fragmented schedule allowing the Baltimore Orioles to play some home games in RFK Stadium starting in 1978 to placate Congress. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn flies to Washington to meet lawmakers amid moves to end baseballs antitrust exemption.
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Kentucky's Heard From The NCAA report
The NCAA delivered a report to the University of Kentucky on its athletic department investigation. Athletic Director Cliff Hagan says UK has 15 days to study the report and decide whether to appeal. He disputes published summaries of possible probation and sanctions for football and basketball.
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Steelers Seek Playoff Push After Eight Straight Wins
The Pittsburgh Steelers ride an eight game winning streak, allowing only 28 points in those games, to threaten the Bengals and Browns in the AFC Central. A win Saturday would tighten the race as Cincinnati visits the Jets and Cleveland plays Kansas City, with multiple AFC bids and wild cards at stake. The Oilers, 5-8, challenge Pittsburgh after a prior 32-16 loss.
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Indiana Second Player Quits. Knight Faces Team Shakeup
Indiana University basketball loses freshman Mike Miday after senior Trent Smock already left the squad this week. Miday quit citing wrong school choice while Smock exited under a new fifth year eligibility rule. Coach Bobby Knight said it helps the team and Miday if he leaves. Miday played 14 minutes in the first three games of Indiana’s season as the team rode an eight game winning streak.
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Morgan County High School Basketball Tonight Schedule
Tonight's Morgan County high school games feature Austin at Brewer Huntsville at Decatur Danville at Moulton Elkmont at Falkville and West Morgan at Hartselle. Grace Baptist plays the opener in their new gym facing Nashville's Debobions JV at 6 30 with varsity to follow. Other varsity tips around 7 45.
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