NCAA approves two division plan for major college football
Atlanta AP reports the NCAA approved splitting 144 major football schools into Divisions I-A and I-AA after a 3 year battle. Seventy nine schools must choose their division within 60 days and three years to meet criteria. An amendment lowers I-A barriers for 12 sport sponsors to gain eligibility.
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Top recruit has Hayes eyeing pass
Columbus, Ohio AP Woody Hayes, famed for a conservative style, faces a potential shift as quarterback Art Schlichter arrives with 53 passing touchdowns and over 6,000 total yards in three years. Hayes says he plans to open the attack and recruit receivers to complement Schlichter, who may play both football and basketball in college.
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Kings sign free agent Glenn Hansen and Bucks add Jim Eakins
NBA moves include Kansas City Kings signing guard Glenn Hansen to a zero day contract and Milwaukee Bucks signing center Jim Eakins. Rich Laurel is waived. In baseball, Chicago White Sox sign Victor Walters. The Cleveland Barons trade Mike Christie for Dennis O Brien and send Mike Crombeen to Binghamton. Oakland Raiders fire linebacker coach Don Shinnick.
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Rich Laurel
Chicago White Sox
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Cleveland Barons
Mike Christie
Rockies
Dennis O’brien
Mike Crombeen
Binghamton
Oakland Raiders
Don Shinnick
NBA Results From Thursday
Buffalo defeated Indiana 111 to 92 while Denver beat Houston 109 in a Thursday NBA slate. The results reflect notable performances and team efforts across the midweek games.
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Houston
NLRB weighs charges risking NFL players contracts
A St Louis lawyer accuses Ed Garvey and the NFL Players Association of pressuring Bengals and Colts players to join or pay dues, potentially uprooting the discharge clause for 800 players and broad NFL terms. If upheld, the ruling could unleash free agency amid union friction and chaotic negotiations.
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National Football League Players Association
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Gerald Tochkman
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Players Association
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Lebanon Raceway Eyes Repeat of Success
Lebanon officials of the Lebanon Raceway anticipate another successful event on Saturday Io racing day. The planned program highlights include competitive VO racing with strong entries and potential record times, reflecting a high level of local interest and attendance.
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Beaver trapping season opens in 30 Ohio counties
The 1978 beaver trapping season runs Jan 18 to Feb 18 across 30 Ohio counties. Trappers may set up to four beaver per season, with a limit of three traps at a time and traps size No 2 or larger. Traps must be water-placed and checked daily. Pelts must be tagged by a state game protector by 8 p.m. Feb 18 in the trapping county.
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Ohio
College cage results wrap up with mix of upsets and routs
Kentucky 69 Georgetown Ky is edged by Alabama 81 at Georgia Southern 66. Drake 95 over Bradley 92. Indiana State 78 over Tulsa 59. Michigan 66 over Iowa 56. Arkansas 69 over Illinois 62. Purdue 79 over Wisconsin 70. Minnesota 75 over Indiana 62. Tulane 117 over Denver 93. Texas Tech 71 over Baylor 6. Utah 64 over Colorado St 72. Fresno State 45 over California 40. San Jose State 80 over Long Beach State 76. Washington 85 over California 77. Washington State 62 over Stanford 59. Wyoming 89 over Brigham Young 62.
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Middies Fall as Princeton Swims Past Middletown 120 52
Princeton High's swimmers dominated Middletown Middies 120 to 52 in a Thursday meet, the Middies' fourth loss in five. Event highlights include Princeton taking the 200 medley relay in 150.5 and the 400 freestyle relay in 3 43.2 while multiple Princeton swimmers topped the individual races. The Middies saw top finishes from Bland and Siefert among others.
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Bengals Hire Sefcik as Seventh Assistant Coach
Cincinnati Bengals appoint George Sefcik, former Cleveland Browns offensive backfield coach since 1975, as seventh assistant. General Manager Paul Brown notes reorganization with Sefcik as primary offensive backfield coach, replacing Jack Donaldson who shifts to defensive duties. Donaldson had been Bengals offensive backfield coach since 1968.
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Four 700 series hit Sports Bowl lanes in one night
Four bowlers reached 700 and one set a new record as Marty Densmore rolled 734 on 244 245 245 for Armco General Office Early Birds. Hart Industries Tim Hale and Bob Goodwin added 702 and 711, while Phil Palmer scored 720 for McDonald’s in Classic League as teams posted 3216 and 3132 totals.
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