Rogers' first is memorable at Bob Hope Desert Classic
In palm springs Bill Rogers won the 1978 Bob Hope Desert Classic by two strokes with a 2 under total 339 on a rain delayed five round finish. Jerry McGee, 26, chased from 82 holes but Rogers' dramatic 25 foot birdie at No 11 turned the outcome as Rogers collected 45000 prize and added to earlier Japan Taiheiyo Masters win. Peter Oosterhuis and Rex Caldwell followed with 17 and 15 under, while Tom Watson earned 9225 to top 1977 money list with over 103 thousand this year.
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Jungle Chief Learns Easy Latonia Feature Victory
Jungle Chief won Latonia Race Track's feature by six lengths in 1 05 2 10 over 5 furlongs. Princess Robin faded to second, Blowing Away third as 738 spectators wagered 103074 dollars with the daily double paying 155 20.
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Franklin Freshmen Roll Past Talawanda 52 7 for Ninth Straight Win
Franklin freshman wrestlers beat Talawanda 52 to 7 to extend their season streak to nine and push their on record to 28 straight wins over three years. Franklin dominated with superior conditioning and multiple pins aiding the victory.
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Tomjanovich’s suit against Lakers moved to federal court
State District Judge William Blanton transferred Rudy Tomjanovich’s suit against the Los Angeles Lakers to federal court and ordered a damage figure within 90 days. Tomjanovich, Rockets forward, was injured in the December one punch by former Laker Kermit Washington and cannot specify damages until further surgery.
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Bearcats edge Xavier in tight 59 54 victory
Cincinnati Bearcats rally from late danger to defeat crosstown rival Xavier 59 54 for their sixth straight win over the Musketeers. David Kennedy off the bench scores seven in final seconds, Miller adds 20, Cummings reaches 1000 points. Xavier misses 12 free throws in defeat.
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Franklin Wildcats win Fourth Annual Franklin Invitational Gymnastics Meet
Naylor leads Franklin to victory at home in a state ranked show with 145.80 points. Doug Naylor wins floor 8.6 and still rings 8.2, plus all around 47.70, while Mike Ross 6.95 on sidehorse and Russ Warfield 92 aid the win. Non Wildcats Willson and Kuhlmann take lone firsts for Worthington and Centerville. Franklin defends AAA title next at Fairmont West High in Kettering.
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Higher hunting and fishing fees proposed in budget bill
Wildlife officials propose raising hunting licenses from 4 to 7 and fishing licenses from 4 to 7. First time hunters and trappers would need a safety and conservation course. Trappers would pay 5 for a separate license plus 75 cents seller fee. Senate sponsor Sen. Jerome Stano says the move funds training, safety and capital needs.
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Shofner Returns to Browns as Quarterback Coach
Jim Shofner, former Browns cornerback, rejoins Cleveland as quarterback coach after being named by Head Coach Sam Rutigliano. He is the seventh aide on the staff with the defensive line coach vacancy still to be filled. Shofner played six Browns seasons and has coached at TCU and with the San Francisco 49ers, including a backfield defensive coach tenure last year.
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Local Church League Basketball Tight at Trenton
Trenton edged Franklin 58 to 57 in a close church league game. Grand Avenue recorded 53 points while Yankee Road and Pleasant Avenue combined for two, Eaton 0, in a rough finish with key plays in the final minutes.
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