Morgan Aims Not For MVP But Spring Stride
Cincinnati star Joe Morgan starts spring training in Tampa pledging focus on proving last season’s success was no fluke. The veteran second baseman, 34, says defending the MVP crown isn’t his primary goal, emphasizing steady work and team professionalism.
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Exhibition season opens as Blue faces unfamiliar faces
Vida Blue leads Oakland on the mound in the opener with a mix of new teammates and familiar faces. Claudell Washington starts in right field while Wayne Gross and Rob Picciolo anchor the infield. Sanguillen returns behind the plate as Walling and Conigliaro fill other roles. The Angels and Padres feature notable matchups and roster moves unfold across the league.
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Sal Bando
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Rob Picciolo
Tommy Sandt
Manny Sanguillen
Pittsburgh
Two Reds rookies to start for Sparky in weekend games
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson named rookie pitchers Mike LaCoss and Paul Moskau as starters for Saturday and Sunday exhibitions against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Tampa. LaCoss went 12-10 at Three Rivers in the Reds farm system. Moskau was 13-6 there and captured the league ERA title at 1.55. Off the field, announcer Marty Brennaman agreed to a new two year contract to remain radio voice of the Reds through 1978, paired with Joe Nuxhall.
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Franklin hosts second annual sports medicine conference
The Franklin Conference returns to Franklin High School on March 19 from 8 AM to 4 30 PM. It targets care and prevention of athletic injuries with trainers physicians and other medical specialists leading sessions. William Hertel head trainer at Franklin High oversees registrations at 746 5091 or 746 6091. registration at the door day of event.
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Lebanon Raceway Reopens Five Nights A Week
Lebanon Raceway resumes five nights of racing after a four‑night schedule during the winter energy crisis. The card features multiple pacing races with entrants such as Sonia, Roxy Adios, Satin Sheets, Sparkplug's Night, First Little Girl, Kool Nite, and Erin Scott among others.
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Rupp Award Goes To UCLA Forward Johnson
In New York Johnson of UCLA won the Adolph Rupp Award as the Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year. The honor caps a storied frontcourt career at UCLA.
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Lakota Wrestler Tom Coffing Leads State Meet Ambitions
Lakota High 128 pound standout Tom Coffing holds the top record in his class heading into the state wrestling meet in Columbus. The 28-0 unbeaten senior is a state finalist last year and faces Ralph Schueller of Lee in the first round. His brother Chris and other area matchups follow in Class AAA and AA divisions with multiple top seeds and 18 to 28 win records.
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Latonia Chaplain Helps Coffers Of Fear At Track
Doug Eldridge Latonia Race Track chaplain learned fear of horses after a 13 year old bite. The Cincinnati Bible College student now leads Sunday Bible services for up to 20 jockeys trainers owners and backhands alongside two hour counseling sessions. He aims to help horse community despite busy shy attendees and a cautious HBPA request for religious services.
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Shawnee Girls Edge National Trail Despite Fouls
Preble Shawnee despite 35 fouls five on bench with five fouls and four on floor won 46 40 over National Trail in Wayne Trace League. Shirley Dearth led Shawnee with 13 points and combined scores from Wood Tyler Hollinger Back Turpin and Dearth. National Trail’s Jordan and Lewis paced their squad with double digit totals.
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Middletown YMCA divers place in OQ IK I Championships
The Middletown YMCA diving team finished its season with three divers placing at the Ohio Kentucky Indiana League Championships held at the Hamilton West YMCA. Angela Johnson took second in 10 and under girls, Keri Connor tied for fifth, and Lori Connor finished fifth in the 13 14 division.
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Zavakos dies like his father in ambush at home
In Dayton Ohio 56 year old bowling alley proprietor Harry George Zavakos was shot entering his home in an ambush. Police say a single bullet caused his death and robbery is ruled out. Both he and his father George Zavakos were killed near the same home at about the same hour decades apart. Minor Sorber was executed for the elder Zavakos slaying in 1954. The victim was co owner of the Varsity Bowling Lanes and a nephew of Louis Zavakos of Sports Bowl Middletown.
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Rockets topple Braves after early Buffalo lead collapse
Houston Rockets defeated the Buffalo Braves 128 to 107 as Kevin Kunnert scored 31 points and 13 rebounds in his best game since being traded from Buffalo. Adrian Dantley led Buffalo with 33 points while Randy Smith and Ernie DiGregorio added 18 each.
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Wofford Names Buddy Sasser Athletic Director and Coach
George Buddy Sasser was named athletic director and head football coach at Wofford College in Spartanburg South Carolina. College president Dr Joe Lesesne announced the appointment Monday.
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Armco Tournament Cage Results Summary
Local cage results show ARMCO TOURNAMENT matches with scores: 6-Foot and Under Machine ye 73 over Coil Paint 33. Scrap Prep 62 over Masonry No. 256 Door 82. Bidg and Yards 0 forfeit. Slo Break BOF 41 over Sales Service 34. GO Systems 2 over Electric Shop 0. Slab Yard 2 over Shops 0 forfeit. In CHURCH OF GOD LEAGUE Pleasant Ave 45 over Grand Ave 33. Breiel Blvd 44 over Franklin 4. Eaton 59 over Trenton 42.
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