Record crowd fuels Colonels win in Cincinnati Coliseum debut
San Diego Sails beat the Kentucky Colonels 104 to 99 before a Coliseum crowd of 11,887 in Cincinnati. Artis Gilmore and Wilbert Caldwell sparked the Colonels with 31 points near the end, while promoter and arena officials touted strong attendance and franchise stability despite last season’s absence.
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Reds President Criticizes Kuhn on Designated Hitter
Cincinnati Reds president Bob Howsam blasts Baseball Commissioner Ford Kuhn for suggesting the designated hitter in the World Series. He calls the DH a gimmick, says Kuhn is out of place, and argues it robs fans of the ballpark experience.
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Patriots Move to Reacquire Stock in Local Club
In Foxboro Mass owners and executives debate stock transfer as the Patriots seek to regain control of a local league club. Key figures David H McGynnell and Robert C engage in a purchase dispute while longstanding leadership edges toward stabilizing the estate matters and board influence.
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Flyers to face Russians at UD Arena in historic preseason game
The University of Dayton Flyers host the USSR Senior Men’s National Basketball team at 8:15 p.m. in the UD Arena. It marks Dayton’s first preseason game against an international squad as part of a seven-game US tour by the Russians.
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Carlisle Falls Short in SWBL Title Bid
Carlisle closes season 4-6 overall 3-6 in SWBL after a 26 26 field goal and a 3 6 run by MU-4. Milton Jones and Bellbrook defeat Valley View to force a three way tie for the league crown with Milton Jones and Bellbrook sharing title tension.
Latonia Race Course Sets Daily Harness Card
Race program from Latonia shows multiple pacing and trotting events with winners and payout figures. Notable entries include Peggy's Red Rock, Kingly Ensign, and Time-2:09.2 in early races, plus Quinella payouts and a big 15 and all pool of 300 dollars.
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Bellbrook Clinches SWBL Title Tie With Valley View Victory
Bellbrook roars to a 28-6 win over Valley View to share the Southwest Buckeye League title. Bellbrook finishes with an 8-1 record, Milton Union also 8-1, as Rich Key and Craig Fryman score early TDs and Brad and Scott Steele add later touchdowns. Ralston adds four extra points as Bellbrook roars past Valley View.
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Lakota closes season with 45 0 rout of Talawanda
Lakota Thunderbirds finish 7 3 after a 45 0 Mid Miami League victory over Talawanda. Quarterback Jon Shivener threw three TD passes and Jeff Moore ran for three as Talawanda ended 0 9 1.
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Jeff Moore
Talawanda
Spencer seeks NFL shot after World Football League stint
Will Spencer, former Memphis Southmen running back, draws NFL interest from Atlanta Dallas Green Bay Houston Minnesota New England New York Jets and Washington. Agent John Wooten says Spencer wants a starting berth and to join a top club with solid future earnings. He dropped out of high school in 1972 to play in Canada and aims for a serious contract.
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Rangers Acquire Esposito Vadnais in Bruins Trade
In a blockbuster move, the New York Rangers received Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Brad Park, Jean Ratelle, and Joe Zanussi.
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Joe Zanussi
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Onny Parun
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Lionel Hollins
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Waynesville ends losing streak with tie against Batavia
Waynesville’s 24 game skid ended as they tied Batavia 14 14 after a fourth quarter two point conversion following a touchdown. The contest on Oct 5 1973 left Waynesville still seeking their first win and included Scoring by Smith Jordan Porter Rice and Hatfield with passes and runs.
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Shawnee and New Miami Force 14-14 Tie in Final Prep Game
In Camden Preble Shawnee and New Miami played to a 14-14 stalemate as both teams battled for the cellar of the Wayne Trace League. Shawnee led 14-6 at halftime behind Wood and Lynch scoring, while New Miami’s defense stifled the second half before Chester Betts sealed the late comeback with a yard touchdown and conversion.
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Panthers end road woes with 30 12 win at Madison
Springboro Panthers end six game road skid with a 30 12 victory at Madison. Tony Cox opened scoring with a 15 yard run, Tim Cox and Dave Young led the comeback with two TDs and a 200 yard rushing effort from Young. John Loreant added a 10 yard TD run as Springboro improves to four wins in 10 starts.
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Gems Triumph 5-2 Over Port Huron Flags
Dayton Gems defended first place in the IHL Southern Division with a 5-2 win over the Port Huron Flags. Steve Self scored twice to lead the Gems while Brian Kinsella tallied the deciding goal in the second period after Port Huron held a 2-1 edge in the opening period.
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WHA Hockey Results Sanctioned by Night Standings
Edmonton tops Toronto 5 4 in a tight WHA game while Calgary defeats Cleveland 5 to 2 and Houston wins 5 to 3. San Diego loses in overtime 3 2 to Denver. NHL action has California 7 New York Rangers 3 and Atlanta 3 Minnesota 2. Toronto 3 Kansas City tied.
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