McGinnis and Erving Lift Sixers to Big Win Over Bullets
McGinnis poured in 36 points on 15 of 19 shooting and Erving added 28 as the Dynamic Duo teamed for 64 points to power the Philadelphia 76ers past the Washington Bullets 143-104 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Erving also had seven rebounds ten assists and eight steals.
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United States leads in Wrightman Cup and other tennis results
Terry Holladay defeated Glynis Coles in three sets as the U S team takes a 3-1 lead over Britain in the Wrightman Cup. In Caracas, Dick Stockton and Vitas Gerulaitis won for the U S to build a 24 lead over Venezuela in the Davis Cup American Zone. Nastase advances in Hong Kong, Gottfried edges Borg in Stockholm, Pattison reaches San Jose semis, Nakamura leads two rounds in Japan Open, Nagle tops a three way tie in Melbourne, Edwards leads Moroccan Grand Prix, and Keystone Pioneer sets a world record in the American Trotting Classic at Hollywood Park.
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Hawley Sets New Earnings Record in Racing
Jockey Sandy Hawley, Canada’s four million dollar man, set a new all time earnings record for a year at Aqueduct by winning one race, placing second and third in five starts. He topped $4,251,060 to surpass Laffit Pincay Jr. and leads North America with 360 winners this year. Hawley, 27, Oshawa Ontario, rode Moonlight Jig to a $6,000 victory.
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Carlisle Indians end winless season with 28-0 loss
West Milton Milton Union High defeated Carlisle 28-0 to cap a winless season for the Carlisle Indians. Carlisle finished with a 0-9 league record in the Southwestern Buckeye League after a season that began with a scoreless tie against Springboro and featured three straight opening shutouts.
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Autzen Stadium mascot mishap with bill punch
In Portland Oregon AP reports End Mark Cramer tripped near midfield and struck the turf in frustration only to realize he was pounding the bill of the Oregon duck after Oregon's mascot was painted on the field at Autzen Stadium.
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Pryor Wins Pro Debut In Cincinnati Lightweight Triumph
Aaron Pryor, 21, former AAU and Golden Gloves champ, floors Larry Smith in the second round in his first pro bout in Cincinnati. Smith’s corner stops the fight at 2 04 of the second round after Smith replaces Al Hughes who was KO’d Wednesday. Pryor aims for champ status and plans marriage next month before resuming in January.
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Penalties Costly To Wildcats Hornets Win Narrowly
Monroe and Franklin traded touchdowns in a rough Mid-Miami League clash until back-to-back penalties swung the momentum to Monroe. Franklin was hit with pass interference on a key play, followed by a flagged coach, moving Monroe to the ten and setting up the go ahead score for a 30-23 Hornets victory.
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Springboro caps season with 20 6 home win over Madison Plains
Springboro Panthers finish 4-4-2 after a 20-6 nonleague victory over Madison Plains. Madison Plains fumbled five times, three lost, and threw two interceptions. Sophomore Al Herrmann forced a fumble that led to a Springboro touchdown. Greg Oliver and Shane Hatfield rushed for scores, Hatfield gaining 136 yards on 13 carries as Springboro totaled 241 rushing yards and 16 passing. Madison Plains’ lone score came on a late first-half drive capped by a 9-yard pass from Grant Bartee to Deon McConnell. The Hornets defeated Monroe 8-2 and 5-2 in the league as Franklin concluded 5-5 overall.
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Latonia Race Card Sees Fast Times and Big Payouts
Latonia trots and pacing events yield fast times led by Miss Peggy O Dale 15.80 and 2.08 overall in a crowded program. Daily double carries 89.80 across races with Tippadio and Famous Dream among noted bets. Entries include Vickie Pat and Red Rhapsody among many horses, with multiple quinellas and big purses across 9 races.
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Lujack lauds Leahy discipline and speech drills
Johnny Lujack, 1947 Notre Dame Heisman winner, praises the late Frank Leahy. He recalls Leahy as a tough task master who held a daily noon meeting and gave each player a five minute speech on any subject to teach improvisation before crowds.
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Spartans Lose Season Finale 34-8 at Home
Valley View closes 4-6 overall 4-5 in SWBL as Bellbrook tops Spartans 34-8. Wes Nan return kickoff for Valley View's lone score. Dean Boyer adds the extra point. Five Bellbrook players scored in the win, with Dom Steele and Tiffany contributing on the ground and through kicks.
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Mason earns share of Fort Ancient Valley Conference title
The Mason Comets close the season with a 21-6 victory over East Clinton to share the FAC title with Blanchester. Jim Bradley scores two touchdowns to lead Mason to an 8-2 record while East Clinton finishes 6-4.
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Bell primes USC offense with heavy workload after early roles
USC back Ricky Bell moved from light TV parts to a starring role on the field. After two games he averaged 182.5 rushing yards per game on 61 carries and scored five touchdowns for the Trojans.
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Lakota keeps second-best football year in win over Talawanda
Lakota Thunderbirds finish 7-2-1 after a 22-12 Mid Miami League victory at Talawanda. Quarterback Jeff Stamper scored twice and fullback Ben Kelly added a TD as Lakota posted its second-best season in 18 years. Tom Lindsey and Jim Alexander scored for Talawanda, which won only two games but fought back and tallied against every opponent.
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