Sam Spadafora resigns as Wildwood golf pro
Hamilton native Sam Spadafora resigns after 12 seasons as Wildwood Golf Club pro. He will teach at southern courses in winter and return to the area for summers. He will stay until December 31 while Wildwood searches for a replacement to be closer to his sons Paul at Duke University and David at a Massachusetts college.
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Sam Spadafora
Hamilton
Wildwood Golf Club
Spadafora
Wildwood
Dorothy
Paul
Duke University
Durham
N.C
David
Massachusetts
Potter Park
Battle Creek
Mich
Sarasota
Fla
Aeros beat Stingers 3-1 to climb WHA standings
Houston left wing Preston scored twice and credited team defense as the Aeros defeated Cincinnati 3-1. Wakely stopped 29 of 30 shots as Houston moved to 8-9-4, while Blaine Stoughton added a late goal and Morris Lukowich sealed it with an empty-net tally. Cincinnati coach Jacques Demers lamented bad breaks and an offsides goal.
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Houston
Preston
Aeros
World Hockey Association
Cincinnati Stingers
Ouston
Morris Lukowich
Blaine Stoughton
Stingers
Cincinnati
Ernie Wakely Wakely
Jacques Demers
Demers
Finley Says He Is Talking To Baseball Buyers
Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley disclosed negotiations with a group to purchase the team and relocate it to Denver. He cited Red Patterson of the California Angels and another potential primary owner, while confirming talks with Robert Moody of Galveston about moving the club to New Orleans. Finley planned Alabama travel but said he would contact Patterson and Moody next week.
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Chicago
Charlie Finley
Oakland A
Denver
Finley
Red Patterson
California Angels
Red
Alabama
Patterson
Robert Moody
Galveston
Tex
New Orleans
Hockey trades shape Jets Oilers deal for Broderick
In the NHL the Winnipeg Jets traded Don McLeod and Pierre Guite to the Edmonton Oilers for goalie Ken Broderick. Dave Inkpen Rick Morris and Warren Miller move within the league. Detroit assigned Jean Hamel to Kansas City. Bob Plager is recalled by the St. Louis Blues. Astros sign Jesus Alou. Chargers waive Neal Jeffrey.
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Hockey
World Hockey Association
Winnipeg Jets
Bill Davis
Quebec Nor Diques
Don McLeod
Pierre Guite
Edmonton Oilers
Ken Broderick
Gooalie
Dave Inkpen
Rick Morris
Warren Miller
National Hockey League
Detroit Red Wings
Jean Hamel
Kansas City
ST Louis Blues
Bob Plager
National League
Houston Astros
Jesus Alou
National Football League
SAN Diego Chargers
Neal Jeffrey
Jim Sexton Feathers 5 Wood for Ace at No 16
Jim Sexton returned home from a bow hunting trip and, despite not bagging a deer at Wildwood, scored a hole in one on No 16 using a 5 wood. Witnesses Tilmon Ellison Riley Upton and Guerney Cole observed the feat.
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Jim Sexton
New York
Wildwood
Sexton
Tilmon Ellison
Riley, Upton
Guerney Cole
Lebanon wallops West Carrollton 87 to 51 in basketball
Lebanon Warriors defeat West Carrollton Pirates 87 51 as Jeff Vice scores 27 and Chad Flaig 14 amid a second half surge after a tentative start. Merchant criticizes defense and cites a 9 0 start and turkey day lull before pressing to a 39 20 halftime lead and a 46 28 rebounding edge. West Carrollton drop marks to 21 straight losses.
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Warriors
West Carrollton
Merchant
Jeff Vice
Lebanon
Chad Flaig
Marty Strickland
Jim
Mason
Valley View
Barry Elkins
Tim Rolfe
Rolfe
Logsdon
Elkins
Rose
Morrow
Hartzel
Sinderrieden
Parker
Callahan
Flaig
Proctor
Vice
Strickland
Stafford
Jacobs
Powel
W. Carrotiten
Madison falls 56 49 in third period letdown against Dixie
New Lebanon report shows Madison unable to match Dixies third quarter surge as Rob McGee foul trouble and limited trips blocked a comeback. Dixie dominated the boards 32 24 and held Madison to 36 shots while Jeff Stamps led Madison with 15 points.
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NEW Lebanon
Madison
Dixie
Oo Madison
Tve
Perwe
Bob Urban
Greyhounds
Rob McGee
John Brunswick
McGee
Brunswick
Phil Brandenburg
Brandenburg
Thompson
Mynhier
Peters
Gabbard
Etter
Swmew
Wwii & Res
Fans press NCAA on Hayes conduct after Michigan game
Washington AP FANS the Ralph Nader backed consumer sports group urged the NCAA to discipline Ohio State coach Woody Hayes for attempting to punch a TV cameraman during the Ohio State Michigan game. FANS seeks authority to enforce amateur conduct rules and questions NCAA power to act.
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Washington
Ralph Nader
FANS
NCAA
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Michigan
Mr. Hayes
Peter Gruenstein
Gruenstein
Flying Mary Trials at Lebanon Invitational Pace
The Lebanon Raceway invites seven horses to the Invitational Pace led by Flying Mary with one newcomer Ovnasus making its Lebanon debut. The race is ninth on a 10 race card with a $2,500 purse.
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Lebanon
Flying Mary
Lebanon Raceway
Ovnasus
Trainer to sue over ringer at Belmont
Belmont trainer Jack B. Morgan said he would file a $125,000 suit against the New York Racing Association and acting president James Heffernan claiming denial of access to the stable area. The case ties to a horse switch scandal involving Cinzano and Lebon and a $78,000 payoff.
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NEW York
Jack B. Morgan
New York Racing Association
James Heffernan
NYRA
Morgan
Racing and Wagering Board
Attorney One
Racing Aid
Lebon
Cinzano
Belmont
Mark Gerard
Dr. Gerard
Gerard
Joseph Taub
Muttontown
N.Y
Taub
Hockey scores from WHA and NHL action
Houston 3 Cincinnati Quebec 6 and New England 2. Philadelphia 7 Cleveland 2. Chicago 5 Colorado 5. Kalamazoo 3.
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Houston
Cincinnati
Quebec
New England
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Colorado
Kalamazoo
Oilers Elvin Bethea Notches 142 Sacks in 1976
Houston Oilers defensive end Elvin Bethea is credited with 142 quarterback sacks for the 1976 season marking a standout pass rush achievement.
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Elvin Bethea
Houston Oilers
Bears head south to train before Tampa Bay game
The Chicago Bears will move south to Tampa Bay on Tuesday for a week of practice at Jesuit High School. Coach Jack Pardee cited better weather to improve the passing game and condition players for warm weather play ahead of the December 4 meeting with the Buccaneers.
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Chicago
Chicago Bears
Southland
Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Bears
Jesuit Boys’ High School
Tampa
Jack Pardee
Shawnee Edges Arcanum 74 73 On Opening Night
Shawnee triumphs 74 73 over Arcanum after leading by 19 in the third period. Derrek O Banion scores 17 to lead five Shawnee players in double figures. Ken Taylor 16, Steve Apking 14, Allen Taylor 12, Kirk Michael 10. Arcanum fights back but runs out of time.
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Camden
Shawnee
Arcanum
Derrek O'Banion
Ken Taylor
Steve Apking
Allen Taylor
Kirk Michael
Indianapolis switches bids for soccer franchise
Meridian Sports Management Inc. led by Phil Bryant abandons its North American Soccer League bid and seeks ASL membership. Bryant says plans for a spring 1978 team are hoped for, with ASL approval still pending as Indianapolis firms up its soccer strategy.
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Indianapolis
Phil Bryant
Meridian Sports Management Inc
ASL
Bryant
New York
Providence
R.I
New Haven
Conn
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Oakland
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Turkey
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Mohawks
Jim Mynhier
Hounds
Jeff Stamps
Dwight Gabbard
Randy Etter
Jerry French
Carlisle
Trim’s Arena
Hayes
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NFL
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Fight
Nader
Worthmore Clothes Shop
Worthmore
Flying Mary Is
the Merchant
IND
Hirridge Army
Knight Oliver
Ima Charm
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Burwell Marce Caro T
Quinella
Boondock Baby
Baron's
Fred
Proud N Steady
Ortho
Cole
Crance
Arch Berry
Holly
Candy
Baron
Clovereat
Katie
Vickie
Pat
Rodney
Dart van
Doug
Lou
Misty
Eastern
Scot
Pace Dresel Millie
Diane Meadow
Slick Chick
Laura's
Angel
Madam Whitney
Fancy Nancy Fancy
Bell's Chance
Scnatzie
Billie Barrett
Little Star Plum
Barrie Barrie Be
Busy Frisco
Chery N Direct
Honorable Miss
Long Boy
Byrd
CP. Dale
Little Napoleon
Bonita Long
Pace
Adios
Tania
Qmana
Norton Bobby Lee
Adios Sunny
Friendly
Tisha Bura
Jane
Furty T. Direct
Coalmont Abe
Po Senta
Noble Silrook
Kan Ree
Kim's
Pleasant Sue
Jango Hanover
Lucy Spinner
Piper Pink
Cappucine
Dee's Knight
Wynnie Tarana
Bonnie Lidby
Edgewood Roybess
Steady Pam
Lone Mountain
Frecker
Wingalt Kay
Chuck Bate
Cheaten Brad
Hoot’s Tree
Talisa
CW Yorktown
Mr. Prefonteine
Bret
Big Don
Skipper Goose
Big Shot
Shoddy
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Eastern Burton
Cvnasus
L.R. Baron
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Liss Time
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M. McGill
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P. Denham
Cc. Brewer
Caudill
S. Payne
W. Keefe
Combs
J. Hutchinson
M. Lakes
C. Howard
Sia Vv. Nation
E Hightower
Myers
J. Hill
B. Eagie
R. Gi
S. Dixie
Hwy
Man
Miller
Print
Hicks
Moore
Harrison
Clark
Davis
Preble Shawnee
A. Taylor
Michael
Lackey
K Taylor
Apking
Bullen
O'Banion
Georgia Pacific Paneling
Grand Ave
Platte
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