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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1977
Page
14
Lebanon 900 remained 18th in Class AAA and Edgewood 8 0 1 stayed 13th in Class AA. Both unbeatens meet Friday at Edgewood in the Mid Miami League showdown. Cincinnati Moeller,
Middletown coach Jack Gordon praises the team as they battle injuries and a limited sophomore pool. He notes key players stepping in at halfback and linebacker, the hard work paying off, and the senior class shortfall likely to affect next season.
Edgewood and Lebanon meet in the season’s top clash at Kumler Field Friday night. Edgewood coach and AD Dale Robertson says seating for over 4,000 is planned with 1,000 extra seats and standing room. Advance tickets are on sale. gate price is $1.75. Kickoff at 7 30 p.m.
Local basketball scores show Church of God Trenton 34 Franklin 35 Pleasant Ave 49 Eaton 32 Grand Ave 52 Yankee Rd 23. Rose Bowl history recalls Pat Haden playing three consecutive bowls for Southern California in 1973 74 and 75.
Minnesota athletic director Paul Giel welcomed the NCAA decision lifting indefinite probation on all men’s sports except basketball. Basketball remains on probation until October 28 1978 after ineligible players Thompson and Winey. The Gophers face a November 16 game against Cuba national team with ongoing suspension potential.
John Jardine quit as Wisconsin football coach after eight seasons following a fourth straight loss. He cited a postgame scene where fans taunted him and hurled apples and toilet paper at players. Athletic director Elroy Hirsch said a successor search starts immediately while Jardine will coach two remaining games.
Cincinnati Bengal receiver Isaac Curtis suffered knee cartilage damage after a non run play in the 13-10 win over Cleveland. He described the knee as locked and uncertain about returning this season as Cincinnati prepares for Minnesota. Curtis had five catches for 70 yards in the late game before the injury.
Columbus AP Woody Hayes is puzzled and proud as Ohio State has tied a modern school record with four shutouts this season. The Buckeyes blanked Miami Florida Purdue Wisconsin and Illinois while yielding 29 in a loss to Oklahoma. Hayes cites speed and big plays as keys to the defense and tightens practice access ahead of Indiana and Michigan games.
The heavyweight champion Joe Louis scored seven consecutive knockouts in defenses spanning February 23, 1938, through September 20, 1939, marking a dominant title run.
Texas remains No. 1 after beating Houston 35-21 as Alabama and Notre Dame hold spots. Pittsburgh reappears in the AP Top Ten at No. 10 while Colgate enters the poll for the first time, chasing a crowded top half that includes Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Notre Dame.
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