Michigan Michigan Detroit Battle In Midwest Regional Nod
Detroit faces top ranked Michigan in the Mideast Regional, both 25-3, in Lexington. The Titans chase an upset as Michigan touts a fan interest showdown and features Phil Hubbard and Ricky Green. Other regional games and TV coverage follow with Syracuse NC Charlotte, Kentucky VMI, and Notre Dame North Carolina.
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WHA stalls merger picks as Hull weighs teams
AP reports WHA clubs debate which six to recommend for a merger with the NHL. Bobby Hull names Winnipeg, Edmonton, Quebec, New England and Cincinnati as automatic, with Houston and Indianapolis as likely additions. Hull notes Winnipeg’s edge as an original WHA franchise but says NHL needs a new arena and private ownership.
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Bengals Trade Bernard Jackson to Broncos
Cincinnati reports Bernard Jackson has been traded to Denver for an undisclosed draft pick. Jackson expressed elation at the deal and recalled predicting his departure after losing his starting free safety job five games into the 1976 season. He later rejoined the lineup briefly when Tommy Casanova was injured.
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Bodnars share player honors in Northeast Ohio
In Ohio’s Northeastern District Class AAA, Barberton and Elyria standout Richard Montague are among the Players of the Year selections. Carter Scott and Bodnar twins Mark and Marty Bodnar earned Inland Area top honors for the Magics, who finished the regular season undefeated against 18 opponents. Jack Greynolds was Coach of the Year, with Rich Voters and Mike Riley sharing Lakes Area honors.
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Turner suspension affirmed by judge over remarks at party
Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner had his baseball suspension upheld by a federal judge after bowing to a Kuhn sanction from December last year. The case cites Turner remarks at a cocktail party about tampering with Giants outfielder Gary Matthews, who exercised his option last year and became a free agent.
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Pirates and A's complete multi player trade deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland A's swap pitchers Dave Giusti and Doc Medich for infielders Phil Garner and Tommy Helms plus five other players. Garner will move from second to third base, ending Bill Robinson's bid at the position.
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Connecticut Player Lips Mother In Courtside Incident
Connecticut guard Tony Hanson was jostled from a rebound and fell into a front row seat where he kissed a woman in a lap. The woman turned out to be his mother, prompting reaction from the crowd during the Hartford game.
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