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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1975
Page
10
Fenwick Falcons crushed Ross 21 to 0 to boost chances for a Class A playoff berth. Coach Jerry Harkrader said the team deserved a berth but would wait until Monday for the Columbus computer to confirm. Akron Rubber Bowl hosts the Class A finals. Fenwick’s semi final location undecided.
Franklin High coach Ken Hockman uses his annual hat trick to rally the Wildcats for a 21-14 win over Monroe in the Mid-Miami League showdown. Gary Moore’s 45 yard run and a late 1 yard push by Dave Setser sealed the victory as Franklin finished 6-2-2 while Monroe ended 6-4.
Middletown defeats Hamilton at Hamilton Athletic Field as Mike Swartzbaugh records his lone career touchdown catch on a 20 yard pass from Joe Merritt in the fourth quarter. Gritty Garfield drive stalls with late scoring by Mark Lemon.
Lebanon coach Jim Van De Grift guides the Warriors to a Mid-Miami League crown with a 6-0 victory at Edgewood. A fumble return by Mark Parker for 45 yards broke the scoring drought in the fourth quarter as both defenses dominate. Lebanon's first league title since the last title era, and their fourth league shutout this season, cap a dramatic finish.
A flood of high school scores shows Middletown 33 Harman Garfield 6 and Fenwick 2. Milton Union 24. Liberty Centerville 24. Fairmont East 0. McNicholas 12. Xavier 6. Woodward 22. Hillsboro 7. Steubenville 15. Covington 13. Warren Harding 20. Miami Trece 26. Wyoming 42. and many others across the region with multiple 0s, 7s, and mid-s 20s.
After a fruitless 13 hour session NFL owners adjourn to reconvene November 19 to craft a strategy for stocking Seattle and Tampa as new teams. Commissioner Pete Rozelle cited lost days due to a Beagle case testimony and a marathon meeting that stretched into Friday night.
A Tulsa based AP report notes attorney John Choate filed in U S District Court seeking to overturn NCAA access rules and compel TV airing of the Oklahoma Sooners versus Nebraska game on November 15. The case names NCAA AB C and the State of Oklahoma as defendants with a request for a temporary restraining order. The ban on televising OU games this season stems from NCAA penalties for recruiting violations and does not affect postseason games.
Baltimore Orioles general manager Frank Cashen announced that Joe Altobelli will continue to manage the Rochester Red Wings in 1976. Altobelli, 43, has led the team to three first place finishes in five years and tied for the league lead last season with Tidewater Mets.
NBA results show Philadelphia 103 Phoenix 99 and Cleveland 94 New Orleans 90. Detroit 124 Chicago 122 and Milwaukee 104 Boston 101. Los Angeles 105 New York 97 and Portland 92 Kansas City 88. ABA New York 118 St. Louis 117 and Indiana 104 Virginia 100. Kentucky 104 San Diego.
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