Flyers face tough title defense with goalie toss up
The Philadelphia Flyers open their title defense tonight with a decision on in net between Wayne Stephenson and Bernie Parent who has been sidelined by neck surgery. Coach Fred Shero weighs team performance over individual claims as Toronto advances to face the two time champs in the quarter finals.
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Cowboy charge stuns Nordiques in WHA semis
Calgary's Rick Jodzio delivered a brutal first period attack on Marc Tardif as the Cowboys rallied to beat the Quebec Nordiques 8 4 in the WHA Canadian Division semifinal. Tardif was hospitalized with a mild concussion, while teammates Gavin Kirk and George Morrison each scored twice for Calgary.
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Nancy Watts Leads In Ohio Women Bowling Tournament
Nancy Watts of Middletown rolled a 638 series to seize first in singles at the Ohio Women's Bowling Association State Tournament in Ashtabula. Her handicap total reached 710 to place second overall. Beth Ann Barker of Middletown, for Middletown Sod and Seed, posted her first ever 4H series in the team event with a 63).
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Pearson's winning run continues in Rebel 500 clash
Marlinton South Carolina star David Pearson dominates NASCAR Grand National action in 1976 winning Rebel 500 after tire trouble and strategic cautions. He secures sixth Rebel 500 with a $17,500 share as Baker and Parsons follow.
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Dickson Dominates Eldora Sprint to Lead USAC Standings
Larry Dickson of Marietta Ohio surged to first in the USAC point standings with the featured Eldora Speedway sprint victory. It was his 41st career sprint win and first of the year, extending his record as the only three time USAC sprint champion.
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Six Ohio bowlers to enter 125000 Tournament of Champions
Akron and Columbus entrants join six Ohio players in the PBA Tour event at Riviera Lanes Akron's Tommy Hudson and Allie Clarke and Columbus pair Roy Buckley Louie Moore join former winners Jim Godman of Lorain and Mike Durbin of Chagrin Falls in the field Godman and Durbin are past champions with Durbin winning in 1972 and Godman in 1969 and 1973 The finals air on ABC Saturday with a $25 000 first prize after match play cuts the field to 24 and then to five finalists
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Leaders hold early lead in Ohio bowling tournament
In Mansfield Ohio AP report Jim Johnson and Bill Genovese of Akron moved to third in the doubles handicap. Bill P of Fast Orwell and Jay Freeman of Cortland rose in singles handicap to fourth and fifth with 745 and 738. Jake Koenig of Noluak rolled 717 in singles actual. Amos Lanes of Columbus remains first in team actual and team handicap with 3 322.
Hardwick Ends 7-Year Drought With PBA Victory
Louisville pro Hardwick defeated Ernie Schlegel 236-203 in the final of an $80,000 PBA tour event. He recovered from an open ninth frame to strike out in the 10th, earning $10,000 and ending a seven-year title drought dating back to 1969.
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Tri County track reschedules stock car race after showers
Wet weather forced postponement of a late model stock car event at the half mile oval in West Chester Ohio. Wendy Fisher said the program will resume Sunday April 25.
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Rambling Willie Donates Winnings to Ohio Church
Rambling Willie the National Aged Pacer of 1975 supports West Mansfield Church of Christ with winnings. Last year $14,000 of the $264,405 went to the church and pastor Rev. Harris notes the funds funded major renovations. Co owner Vivian Farrington and husband Bob say the horse’s earnings sustain their livelihood and the church’s growth.
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