Middletown High seniors shape football season and outlook
Middletown High coach Jack Gordon cites 21 seniors led by Bill Cofield Kendall Wright and Vince Chandler as crucial to a 6-3 season. The senior conclave honors players co captain for Homecoming and emphasizes character beyond wins guiding next year’s squad.
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Bengals Stunned as Vikings Dominate 42-10
Cincinnati, hampered by injuries and a rough outing, fell 42-10 to Minnesota. Fran Tarkenton engineers a near flawless attack, while Bengals QB Kevon Anderson is pressured into six sacks amid a depleted lineup. Cincinnati drops to 4-5 and hosts Miami next.
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Cardinals stun Cowboys in late rally at Dallas
St Louis Cardinals end Dallas 8 1 run with a 24 17 comeback win highlighted by 15 year veteran Jackie Smith catching his first TD pass since 1975 and Jim Hart delivering late strikes to Mel Gray and Smith to ruin Dallas perfect start.
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Burley apologizes to Tarkenton after crushing tackle
Cincinnati defensive end Gary Burley sent Fran Tarkenton a telegram expressing regret for injuring the Vikings quarterback with a powerful third quarter hit. Tarkenton forgave him saying the play was not dirty and the game should be played with honor.
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Stingers waive Serge Beaudoin to Birmingham Bulls
The Cincinnati Stingers placed defenseman Serge Beaudoin on waivers and sent him to the Birmingham Bulls of the WHA after 13 games with one assist and 10 penalty minutes. The club also returned rookie defenseman Floyd Lahache to Hampton, Virginia, in the AHL.
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Merlin Olsen Pursues Sportscasting and Acting Careers
Merlin Olsen, former Rams defensive tackle, launches two new professional paths in sportscasting and acting, marking a notable shift from NFL retirement to media and screen roles.
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McCovey Wins Hutch Award in Dayton
Willie McCovey, veteran San Francisco Giants first baseman and NL grand slam record holder, won baseball’s Hutch Award. The 13th recipient honors Fred Hutchinson’s memory and recognizes adversity overcoming spirit and competitive drive. McCovey edged Bill Buckner by a narrow margin in voting by major league writers and broadcasters.
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Yankees win World Series shares totaling 27 thousand seven hundred fifty eight dollars
The New York Yankees earned 27 758.04 for their World Series victory with full shares totaling 20 899.05 for the Dodgers. The report lists player shares by type and mid season arrivals, batboys, ground crew, and security staff receiving various amounts.
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Madison Junior High Teams to Receive Awards
An awards program for Madison Junior High football and volleyball teams will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the school. Honored will be the 7th and 8th grade teams in both sports. Parents have been invited.
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