Monroe proves no MML pushover in hoops clash
Monroe High Hornets upset Madison Mohawks 80 to 59 on their home court to assert title contention in the Mid-Miami League. Jim Hacker Doug Winglewich and Joe Durham each scored 16 as Monroe surged in the second half, holding Madison to nine points in the third quarter and turning a 34-38 halftime deficit into a 60-45 lead after three periods.
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Madison seeks tie with FAWC for future league move
Madison High weighs leaving the Mid Miami League to join the Fort Ancient Valley Conference after a 4 to 1 board vote. Superintendent Clyde Roush supports exit from the MML, citing stronger competition and better athletic scholarship perceived benefits for small schools in FAWC.
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Hockey results from WHA and NHL night
Birmingham 7 Cincinnati Houston 7. Philadelphia 5 Minnesota 2. St Louis 4 Montreal 4. Pittsburgh 3 Detroit 3. Buffalo 3 Los Angeles 2. Colorado 2 tied. Atlanta and Toronto games noted with a dollar sign.
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Adkins Overcame Early Doubts To Shine For OSU
Dave Adkins rose from a 195 pound recruit to OSU’s MVP in a rags to riches arc. Coach Woody Hayes praised his attitude while Adkins recalled proving himself in the Big Ten. He tallied 28 tackles in a loss to Oklahoma and 20 in a defeat at Michigan, setting a team high 162 hits in 11 games. The Sugar Bowl showdown with Alabama looms as his next test after a rain affected practice in New Orleans.
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Jeff Logan
Oklahoma
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Stingers Crushed 7-1 by Bulls in Cincinnati
Cincinnati coach Dermers blamed fear in a 7-1 loss as Birmingham dominated early. Napier scored a hat trick for the Bulls with Linseman and Stephenson contributing, while Fiorek tallied for Cincinnati and Napier sealed the win with two late goals.
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Celtics end six game skid with win over Bucks
Celtics snap a six game losing streak with a 124 115 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks as Don Chaney returns to Boston in the Charlie Scott deal. Cowens Havlicek White and Bing each score 20 plus to pace the win on the road in Milwaukee. Knicks Nets Suns Kings Rockets Cavaliers results noted.
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Borg and Evert Named World Tennis Top Players of 1977
Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert were named world’s top players for 1977 by Tennis Magazine’s panel. Borg, 21, Wimbledon champion and 2nd ranked last year, beat Guillermo Vilas. Jimmy Connors fell to third. Evert held first place for the fourth straight year after winning 13 of 16 tournaments entered.
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Lloyd and Alexander reach Australian Open semifinals in Melbourne
John Lloyd defeats John Newcombe 3-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 to reach the Australian Open semis in Melbourne. John Alexander outlasts Ken Rosewall 7-4 7-4 4-6 6-1 in the other quarter-final. Lloyd faces Bob Giltinan while Alexander meets Vitas Gerulaitis.
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Reporter Files Sex Discrimination Suit Over Locker Room Access
Sports Illustrated writer Melissa Ludtke and Time Inc. sue Commissioner Bowie Kuhn AL president Lee MacPhail and the New York Yankee Partnership alleging sex discrimination for access to the Yankees locker room during the 1977 World Series interviews.
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Bengals kickers shine as team builds strong AFC stats
Cincinnati Bengals finish the AFC season with Pat McInally second in punting at 41.8 yards and Chris Bahr third in field goals 19 of 27. Bahr also 25 of 26 on extra points. Billy Brooks leads receivers with 39 catches for 772 yards. Pete Johnson tops rushing with 583 yards, Archie Griffin 549, Ken Anderson 2,145 yards and 11 TDs with 166 completions.
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Gomia Signs with the Cincinnati Suds for 1978 Season
Jim Gomia of the Armco Triangles signs with the Cincinnati Suds professional softball team for the 1978 season. He won the World Industrial tournament MVP last August in Birmingham, Alabama. Also joining are Mike LaFever and Jim Kuhn, expanding the Suds roster to 30. Gomia starts with pre season conditioning under trainer Don Richley. Walt Wherry manages the Suds who finished 30-25 in the American Profession Slo Pitch League Central Division.
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Purdue Punter Jimmy Studebaker Pioneers Spiral Punt
In 1891 Purdue star Jimmy Studebaker is credited with the first spiral punt in football history transforming kicking style. This historic moment marks a milestone in early gridiron techniques.
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