Decision Expected Soon From Bills Star O J Simpson
The Buffalo Bills face a possible end to O J Simpson s career as knee injury doubts grow. Simpson s form has declined amid a 1 6 start after ankle and arm problems and a brutal 56 17 loss to Seattle before his Los Angeles visit. Doctors declined comment after exam by Dr Robert Kerlan.
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Wiggin fired as Chiefs coach amid shock restructuring
Kansas City owner Lamar Hunt announced Paul Wiggin was dismissed with Tom Bettis named interim head coach. Bettis said Wiggin urged staff loyalty and the two discussed focusing on the team while moving forward. Bettis emphasized loyalty and a calm transition at the news conference.
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Middletown Hosts Girls Invitational Basketball Tourney
Middletown High hosts the Middletown Girls Basketball Invitational on December 21 22 with Monroe Centerville and Talawanda joining Middletown. First round Dec 21 Centerville vs Monroe 6 p.m. and Middletown vs Talawanda 7 p.m. Dec 22 consolation at 6 p.m. final at 7 p.m. Tickets 150 for adults 1 for students.
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Texas Longhorns Set to Clash With Houston Cougars
Texas sits atop the poll with 57 first place votes and 1,176 points as Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says the Sooners still have not reached potential. Texas travels to Houston for a key interconference clash, then faces TCU Baylor and Texas A&M.
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Cardinals defense shines in shutout of Giants
St. Louis outgained New York 258 to 301 and held the Giants scoreless in a 28 0 win at Busch Stadium. Mike Sensibaugh sprinted 79 yards in the fourth quarter as the Cardinals, praised by Giants coach John McVay, delivered their best all around performance.
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Mourners bid farewell to Tony Hulman in Terre Haute
In St. Benedict Church Terre Haute mourners include Marie O Connell as Tony Hulman 76 founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is laid to rest. The funeral procession includes Hulman widow Mary Fendrick Hulman daughter Mary Hulman George and race legend A J Foyt who last May won the Indy 500 and donated his car to the Speedway museum.
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Substitute voice heard at Middletown QB Club meeting
Middletown High Coach Jack Gordon missed the gathering to attend son Jackie’s shoulder tests after a Friday injury against Princeton. Assistant Gary Baumgartner led the talk as Doug Conley filled in at quarterback while Bob Dwyer and Scott Spradling addressed team morale. The staff suggested Gordon could still serve as place-kicker if sidelined and noted a near field goal late in the first half as a potential win chance.
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Reds acquire Bill Bonham as Gullett replacement improves depth
Cincinnati Reds president Bob Howsam says the trade for right hand starter Bill Bonham from the Chicago Cubs signals a push for relief pitching and pinch hitters. Bonham, 10-13 with a 4.35 ERA last season, joins Seaver Norman Billingham, Moskau, and Soto, providing experience and youth while Caudill goes to Chicago. Bonham says he sought a change of scenery and welcomed the move to Cincinnati.
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Volleyball opens sectional action at Dayton Arena tonight
The Middletown girls volleyball team makes its first Dayton Class AAA Sectional District Tournament appearance at the University of Dayton Arena facing Dayton Stivers Patterson at 8 p.m. Four Class AA teams also begin play, with Madison vs Mason and Carlisle vs Dayton Fairview at 5 p.m., Springboro vs Little Miami at 6 p.m., and Preble Shawnee vs Eaton at 7 p.m.
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