Middletown and Hamilton clash over home court in key matchup
Coach Paul Walker stressed seating woes and home court advantage as Middletown High seeks to keep games in its gym for a crucial Greater Miami Conference showdown with Taft. Taft athletic chiefs Hank Miller and Ed Payne faced capacity and revenue concerns after recent sellouts. Walker noted Taft’s and Middletown’s recent results, with Middies winning five of six at Taft and Taft excelling at home in Middletown. Walker attributed the win to mental prep and conditioning, and called for balanced inside scoring with Archie Aldridge.
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Three GMC Teams In AAA Top 10 Highlight MMC Power
The Greater Miami Conference places three of its five Class AAA teams in the AP top 10. Middletown Middies sit seventh after eight games, Hamilton Taft is second with an 8-1 mark, and Princeton is tenth. Cleveland East Tech leads AAA despite two losses. Mansfield Senior remains undefeated in AAA at third.
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No Doubt About Bruin Supremacy
UCLA remains the nations top team in the AP poll with a 55 game win streak and all 47 first place votes totaling 940 points. Maryland is second with 767 points and NC State third with 689 points after a move from fourth.
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Nevada Las Vegas Edges Colorado In Tournament First Round
UNLV defeats Colorado 64 to 62 in a tense tournament first round. Northeastern rolls past Boston University 97 87 Harvard tops Boston College 77 67 in college basketball action.
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Ohio high school football rankings top three classes
Top Preps CLASS AAA 1. Cleveland East Tech eight wins two losses 138 points. 2. Hamilton Taft eight wins one loss 111. 3. Mansfield Senior nine wins zero losses 106. CLASS AA 1. Columbus Ready eight wins two losses 159 points. 2. Waverly seven wins zero losses 140. 3. Steubenville Catholic seven wins zero losses 113. 4. Rossford ten wins zero losses 107. CLASS A 1. Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South 74 133 points. 2. Marion Pleasant nine wins zero losses 124. 3. Fort Recovery ten wins zero losses 96. 4. Strasburg eight wins one loss 990. 5. Wapakoneta St Joseph ten 1083. 6. Sebring six wins one loss 52. 7. Zanesville Rosecrans six wins one loss 37 8. Latham Western eight wins two losses 33. 9. McDonald six wins one loss 32. 10. Fostoria St Wendelin eight wins zero losses
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NCAA Convention Faces Big Problems in 67th Session
In Chicago the NCAA prepares for its 67th annual convention amid proposals to split member schools into two divisions and overhaul financial aid rules. A restraining order blocks an NCAA hearing on Southwestern Louisiana recruiting violations, delaying questioning of up to 125 alleged infractions. The convention will review 108 code amendments as Earl M. Ramer stresses major reforms.
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Fenwick Freshmen Rout Trojans in High School Hoops
Fenwick High freshmen defeated Middletown Freshman High 62 to 33 as GauSling scored 21 points and Rossi 19 while Gresham led Middletown with nine. Fenwick jumped to a 12 to 4 first period lead and held the margin throughout.
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Omni Coliseum in Atlanta tops $3 million in gross receipts
Omni Coliseum has grossed over 3 million dollars since its Oct 14 opening. Omni Group President Bill Putnam said total attendance for Flames and Hawks games and other events at the venue reached 568,793.
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Boro Faces Blanchester In Key League Showdown
Springboro enters with a 5-3 overall mark and 3-1 in the Fort Ancient Valley Conference aiming to pull even with Mason and Little Miami by defeating Blanchester, 2-5 and 1-3 in league play, on a rescheduled weeknight at home. JV starts 6 15, followed by the varsity.
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Board To Pick Hall Of Famers In Newport Beach
Pro Football Hall of Fame board members will meet in Newport Beach California to choose 15 finalists from about 80 nominees and select this summer’s enshrinees. The annual meeting determines the enshrinement slate for Canton.
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Ducats On Sale For Fenwick Monroe Clash
Tickets for the Fenwick versus Monroe Mid-Miami League game at Middletown High gym are on sale at both schools and outlets. Pre sale prices are 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students, while door prices are 1.50 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for students. Fenwick Athletic Director John Rossi says season ticket holders must buy tickets for Saturday's game.
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Redskins Practice Draws 4000 Fans At Anaheim Stadium
Washington coach George Allen said the preseason win over the Dolphins matters little for psychology. The team held an hour practice at Anaheim Stadium drawing about 4000 young fans before security forced a retreat as they rushed the field for autographs and photos.
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Csonka Denies Feud Talk Among Dolphins Partners
Larry Csonka shots down rumors of a rift between Mercury Morris and Jim Kiick as the Miami backfield. Bob Griese returns as No. 1 quarterback for Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins, with Earl Morrall praised for lifting the club during Griese's injury and Don Shula crediting Morrall for the team’s resilience.
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Redskins coach questions Super Bowl VII favorite status
The Redskins coach says Washington should not be seen as a slim favorite over the Dolphins. He cites Miami's 16-0 record and top offense and strong defense as factors. He notes Miami trio Larry Csonka Mercury Morris and Jim Kick as key threats. Washington rejects the notion of Miami having a psychological edge.
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