Bengals seek tight end after Coslet retires
Cincinnati General Manager Paul Brown says tight end is a priority in the draft after Bruce Coslet retires from the Bengals. Coslet, 30, played eight seasons since 1969, with 45 receptions for 556 yards and nine touchdowns, leaving Bob Trump as the only remaining tight end. Meanwhile, the team won’t comment on Nard Jackson’s trade request as he seeks to leave after being demoted and wants a move to Seattle.
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Pacific-8 invites Arizona schools to join conference
Arizona and Arizona State received invitations from the Pacific-8 to join the conference with conditions. UCLA Chancellor Charles Young announced the move, open until May 1, 1977, amid opposition from northern schools who feared shifting voting power.
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McNeese Upsets Tulsa In Independence Bowl Thriller
McNeese State beat Tulsa 20-16 as Oliver Hadnot raced 25 yards for the winning score with 37 seconds left. McNeese played shorthanded as 16 seniors were ineligible or dismissed. Tulsa had led 16-14 on Steve Cox’s late field goal, but penalties and a late interception helped set up the Cowboys’ decisive drive.
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Terry Clark
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Trojans beat Colerain 51 to 35 in rough win
The Freshman High Trojans rolled past Colerain 51 35 led by 14 points from Anson Dixon and Vincent Robinson and 10 from Dennis Thomas. The victory raised the Trojans season record to 2 1.
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Ex Buck Hart named Purdue assistant coach
Randy Hart, 28, former Iowa State defensive line coach, has been named Purdue University assistant football coach. Hart played guard and tackle at Ohio State before his Iowa State stint.
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Middletown Tennis Club A team edges Eastern Hills in home match
Middletown Tennis Club A team secured the club’s only two wins in a ladies winter indoor match at Eastern Hills. Results show Barnes Striebich defeating Davis Kauper in three sets, Haver beating Rannery Peters, and Grimes Tuttle defeating Witt Papner in a tight three-set finish.
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Evert Named Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year
New York AP Chris Evert named Sports Illustrated 1976 Athlete of the Year beating out male rivals. She is the first sole female recipient since 1954 and the only tennis player among the final honorees. Evert, nearly 22, dominated tennis with multiple Open titles and a high earnings tally.
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Ali Foreman rematch plans eyed by Don King
Don King said he has been offered a chance to handle a rematch between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Kaplan said Ali's manager Herbert Muhammad gave King 90 days to raise the money, with details incomplete on location or purse. King met Cordoba and spoke with Ali by phone, claiming Ali agreed to forego other bouts for the fight.
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Senior Bowl Picks Ohio Flavored North Squad
Cleveland Browns coach Forrest Gregg will lead the North squad at the Senior Bowl in Mobile on January 8 with Pete Johnson and Ohio State standouts in the backfield. Don Shula will coach the South. The North roster features Johnson, John Yarne of Idaho, Laverne Smith, Wendell Tyler, Ronnie Hickerson, Steve Pisarkiewicz, and numerous collegiate stars across offense and defense.
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Sparky backs old Reds lineup for 1977 season
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson says he is satisfied to start the 1977 season without adding players. He expects a tight, competitive NL West, notes San Diego’s improvement, and questions Dodgers’ depth. Perez would be first baseman if season began today. Gullett left for Yankees. rotation may come from farm kids Payne Hume LaCoss or Moskau.
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Musial Palmer deny Tribe buyout talk in Cleveland
Reports linked Stan Musial and Arnold Palmer to a plan by Ted Stepien to gain control of the Cleveland Indians with a $7 million investment. Stepien admitted no firm involvement. others named included Robert Shupala and Bob Prince. The Indians faced debt of about $6 million and losses of roughly $4 million over five years. Mazeroski’s 1960 World Series homer is noted.
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Lebanon Raceway 1st Race Trot Entry List
Lebanon Raceway program lists 1st race entrants including trot horses Hiloa Nuko Too Scotchie Hennesey Abbe Landry Hanover Branch Roxy Mite Woodlawn's Johnnie Shaw's Girl and several others in pace and race events with numerous horses named across the card. Ends with 9th race Pace entries Knox Pronto Dodger Clay Unadilla B Solo Hat Thrifty Money Streaking Stettie Baico Time Allwood Mark.
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Local Church League Scores From Armco Fast Break
In Armco Fast Break standings Research No 1 beat Ham Cokers 59 to 53 while Research No 2 edged City Church LeagueUM 71 to 63 Grace Baptist topped Middletown Church of God 4 to y Trenton Nazarene SO Harland Park 61 Trinity Baptist defeated Church of God Franklin 59 Trenton 4 Grand Ave 56 Yankee Rd 44 Ham Pleasant Ave 59 Eaton 37
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