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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1978

Page

13

Purdue Upsets Buckeyes in Pass-Heavy Road Win

Purdue exploited Ohio State’s weak pass defense as Mark Herrmann and Mike Harris connected for multiple scores. The win, aided by six OSU fumbles and nine penalties, lifts Purdue to first in the Big Ten while Ohio State eyes Illinois next. Rod Hevald’s 60-yard TD boost closes the game.

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Broncos close to Ball State in MAC scramble

In a tight Mid American Conference race, Western Michigan remains near Ball State as Toledo and Bowling Green win-lose reshuffles reshuffle standings. Western Michigan’s Albert Little passes for 65 yards and runs for a TD. Bowling Green’s Jeff Groth sets a school receiving yard mark with 188 on eight catches.

Columbus Ohio Western Michigan Ball State Bowling Green Central Michigan Ilinois State Hell State Oussiana Tech Albert Little Yoledo Jerome Persell Falcons Kent State Denny Stolz Jeff Groth Mike Wright Wright Ron Blackledge

Ken Dryden Compiled 919 Minutes in Nets for Canadiens Cup

Goaltender Ken Dryden logged 919 minutes in the Montreal Canadiens net as the team secured the 1977 78 Stanley Cup. The season culminated in Montreal lifting the championship trophy after a dominant playoff run led by Dryden’s steady crease presence.

Ken Dryden Montreal Canadiens

Theus long bombs carry Bulls past Blazers in Portland comeback

Reggie Theus scored 23 points with 20 in the second half to lift the Chicago Bulls over the Portland Trail Blazers 108 87 in Portland. The Bulls rookie nailed 20 and 25 footers as Chicago snapped a road skid. Portland, dealing with injuries, leaned on Mychal Thompson for 23 points and 10 rebounds.

Portland Trail Blazers National Basketball Association Blazers Chicago Reggie Theus Bulls Portland Theus Nevada Las Vegas Larry Costello Maurice Lucas Bob Gross NBA Bill Somics Suns Warriors Walter Davis Paul Westphal

Beer ban tests fans ingenuity at Browns Steelers game

Cleveland Browns banned beer and bottles at the Browns Steelers game prompting fans to conceal drinks. A Pittsburgh man hid three quarts in coat pockets and under a hat, another used a five gallon container, while a wife explained a hot water bottle kept beer cold. security and police maintained order with 81,302 in attendance and one arrest, two ejections for drunkenness.

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World Amateur Basketball title goes to Yugoslavia in OT

Yugoslavia edged the Soviet Union 82 to 81 in overtime to reclaim the World Amateur Basketball Championship on Drazen Calicic free throws. Andretti wins ICR race with 50 feet margin over Yarborough. race average 100.688 mph in Chevrolet Camaro. Evert wins 70th U S Women's Indoor title at Met Center earning 20 000. Okker edges Feigel 6 7 64 62 in Israel Classic final. Aoki and Owen reach World Match Play semis as Kay Floyd falters.

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Englishmen win Dayton run in River Corridor Classic

In Dayton Ohio AP report two English runners led a 2000 strong field in the River Corridor Classic half marathon. David Murphy finished 63 minutes 19 seconds for 13 miles while Tony Staynings placed near the front. John Graham of Scotland was third and Frank Shorter, the former Olympic marathon winner, trailed well back. The first woman was Doreen Ennis of New Jersey finishing 67th.

Dayton Ohio David Murphy Tony Staynings Murphy John Graham Scotland Frank Shorter Doreen Ennis New Jersey

Bowling Men and Women Series Standings Snapshot

Bowling standings show series leaders and scores across men and women divisions. Notable figures include J M Dalton and T Calloway with high 245 226 in men, A Joseph and P Thompson heading women’s segment, plus Triplicates by E Pierson and M Roberts.

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Youth Soccer Results From Sunday Games

Youth soccer results include Wings Girls 1, Debusk Home Imp 1 a 1 1 tie. Insurance Assoc 0, Middletown Lions 0 a 0 tie. Bonanza 2, Barnitz Monroe Strikers 1. Mecca 6, Gryparis 2. Park N Save 2, Citizens Savings Monroe Lions 0. Union 760 Kickers Girls Oakwood Buckeyes Floor Craft Oakwood Chargers 5, Mighty Motors 3.

Wings Northway Inn Debusk Insurance Assoc Middletown Lions Bonanza Barnitz Monroe Strikers

Pro hockey scores from WHA and NHL matchups

WHA Cincinnati defeated Winnipeg 4 to 3 and New England beat Quebec by percentage. Indianapolis edged Birmingham 4, while NHL games saw New York Rangers 4 Colorado 3 Montreal 3, Philadelphia 2 Detroit 3 Buffalo 2 Boston 4 Toronto 2 Vancouver 3 Chicago 3 in a tie.

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College Top 20 Slips After Weekend Upsets

The AP Top Twenty tumble as unranked Arizona State defeats then No 2 Southern Cal 20-7 and Michigan drops 24-15 to Michigan State. Texas A&M suffers a 33-0 loss to Houston while Oklahoma narrowly wins 17-16 at Kansas. Other rank shifts include Iowa State falling to Missouri 26-13 and UCLA 45-31 over Washington State.

Associated Press Southern California Michigan Southern Cal Arizona State Michigan State Texas A&m Oklahoma Kansas Arkansas Penn State Houston Iowa State Missouri Alabama Florida Nebraska Kansas State Pitt Notre Dame Maryland Syracuse Georgia Louisiana State Texas Texas State Colorado Oklahoma State UCLA Washington State Florida State Mississippi State Ohio State Purdue Stanford Washington

NBC basketball scores roundup from latest games

Milwaukee defeated New Orleans 123 to 112 while Phoenix beat Golden State 129 to 110. Chicago edged Portland 108 to 97 as Denver fell 98 to 105 against Kansas City and Seattle topped San Diego 115 to 94.

Phoenix Golden State Chicago Portland Denver San Diego Seattle Kansas City

Stingers defeat Jets to open WHA play in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Stingers beat Winnipeg 4-3 in a midseason WHA clash led by goalie Mike Liut. Key goals came from Byron Shutt Mike Gartner Peter Marsh and Rick Dudley as Cincinnati claimed its first win of the season. Jets received goals from Kent Nilsson and Bill Lesuk but couldn’t sustain the rally.

Associated Press Winnipeg Jets World Hockey Association Cincinnati Stingers Mike Liut Byron Shutt Mike Gartner Peter Marsh Rick Dudley Cincinnati New England Quebec Birmingham Indianapolis Jets Kent Nilsson Liut Shutt Bill Lesuk Gartner Niagara Falls Stingers Winnipeg Nilsson Mull Terbenche Norwich Stutt Gilbert Marsh Debol Ducey Eth Sullivan Lukowich Clackson Cincinati Dudley Ftorer Winnipeg Daley

Leafs Fall in Boston Bruins Triumph 4-2

Boston defeats Toronto 4-2 at the Garden as Rick Middleton Don Marcotte and John Wensink score in the second period after Peter McNab’s opening tally. Toronto coach Roger Neilson laments being outfought for the puck in the second period and struggles against the Bruins in Boston.

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NFL Standings and Results From Sundays Games

New England beat Cincinnati 34 to 10 while Cleveland fell to Houston 17 14 The Cowboys edged St Louis 24 21 in overtime and Green Bay won 45 28 over Seattle The Jets defeated Baltimore 33 10 Miami 28 2 San Diego and Oakland 28 6 Kansas City Week highlights include Philadelphia over Washington 17 14 and Chicago at Denver tonight at 9 PM

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