Maddox Hurt Phillies Face Dodgers in NL Series
Phillies will start 23 game winner Steve Carlton against 20 game victor Tommy John in the NL playoffs. Garry Maddox may miss the first two games with a left knee contusion and fluid buildup, forcing Bake McBride to move to center and Martin or Johnstone into right field.
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Middletown Middies Aim for Consistency in GMC Opener
Middletown coach Jack Gordon stresses killer instinct and consistency after three wins 7 6 over South and 7 0 over Newark. He credits improved kicking by Tim Tincher and Jackie Gordon and previews key injuries and replacements ahead of Friday’s game with the Fairfield Indians in the Greater Miami Conference.
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Bills receiver Holland sidelined by broken jaw
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Johnny Holland will miss at least a month after a broken jaw suffered in the 17 14 loss to the Baltimore Colts. A former Middletown High and Tennessee State standout, Holland was tackled by two Colts as free safety Lyle Blackwood delivered the forearm. He had started all three games this season and caught three passes for 39 yards.
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Trojans Aim to Stay On Top in Tough Road to National Title
Southern Cal coach John Robinson says the national championship depends on winning every remaining game after moving to No. 1 in the AP poll. USC faces a demanding schedule, including Alabama, after a 41-7 win over Washington State, with Oklahoma Michigan close behind in the rankings.
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Falcons ranked seventh in latest AP poll
Fenwick's two time state champion Falcons moved from ninth to seventh in the AP football poll with a 3 1 0 record and 92 points. Newark Catholic leads Class A with 111 points while Moeller dominates Class AAA with a 335 227 spread.
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Multiple Pro Sports Moves Across Leagues
NBA teams waivers and acquisitions including Buffalo Braves Melvin Watkins and Mike Jackson. Terry Furtow joins Cleveland Cavaliers from Philadelphia 76ers. Detroit Pistons waive Gary Cole. Golden State Warriors sign E C Coleman. Nate Granger and Larry Tovands released. NFL Falcons place Bubba Bean on IR. Lions place Freitas and Johnson on IR. Buccaneers acquire Allan Leavitt for a sixth round pick. MLB Chicago White Sox sign Eric Soderheim to a two year deal. NHL Atlanta Flames cut Ab Demarco and Bryan Hill. Cleveland Barons send Owen Lloyd Darcy Regier Dave Syvrit Jim Warden Ken Kutyk Guy Lash Vern Steniund Rich Shinski Angelo Moretto to Phoenix.
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Stingers Reassign Sobchuk and Two Rookies
Cincinnati Stingers reassign left winger Gene Sobchuk along with rookie center Bill Gilligan and defenseman Floyd Lahache to their AHL affiliate in Hampton Virginia. Sobchuk’s brother Dennis is expected to anchor the Stingers attack when the season opens October 12.
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Ohio high school poll results feature heavy scores and names
A listing of Class AAA and A teams with scores across districts shows Washington DH Miami Trace Canton McKinley Barberton Zanesville Elder Massillon Cincinnati Wyoming L St. Clairsville Canton Central Catholic Beloit West Branch Akron St. Vincent St. Mary New Lexington Pickerington Columbus Watterson Hanoverton United West Jefferson Sullivan Black River Newcomerstown Newark Catholic Middletown Fenwick Sandusky St. Marys Strasburg South Charleston Southeastern and others, with points and records in the 400 and lower ranges.
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Geronimo inks four year pact with Reds
Cesar Geronimo, the Reds centerfielder and three time Gold Glove winner, signed a four year contract through the 1981 season announced by general manager Dick Wagner. Terms were not disclosed. The 29 year old led in fielding for three straight years and made only two errors in 147 games last season while batting .265 in 1977.
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Hearing set for Cincinnati pitcher Borbon on assault charges
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Pedro Borbon appeared in Hamilton County Criminal Court on aggravated assault and assault charges. Judge Robert Blackmore released him on his own recognizance and continued the hearing to Friday after an airport arrest and extradition waiver. Two affidavits describe Borbon grabbing a man by the throat and shoving a woman, with one person allegedly struck in the face. Borbon entered no plea. lawyers had no immediate comment.
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Moeller Joins Indians as Bullpen Coach
Former Dodgers pitcher Joe Moeller, 34, hired as bullpen coach for the Cleveland Indians. The club also retains third-base coach Joe Nossek, first-base coach Rocky Colavito, and pitching coach Harvey Haddix. Moeller is a former teammate and close friend of manager Jeff Torborg.
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Yankees face playoff roster crunch amid injuries and eligibles
Yankees weigh a 21 man roster as Ken Holtzman Catfish Hunter and Ken Clay are unlikely to play due to injuries and mop up duty. Mickey Klutts Fred Stanley George Zeber Fran Healy and others are featured as backups while the May trade limbo and Steinbrenner Paul clash with AL president MacPhail.
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