Sparky Not Ready to Write Off Yanks in World Series
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson refuses to write off the New York Yankees as the World Series resumes with Game Three in New York. Billy Martin backs him, noting the Yankees can rebound at home and the series favors momentum. Dock Ellis starts for the Yankees against Pat Zachry.
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Middletown Middies struggle with execution on offense
Middletown coach Jack Gordon says the Middies have yardage but can’t score due to widespread breakdowns in both passing and running games. He cites errant throws, protection gaps, and dropped catches, with injuries to key players like Joe McMonigle Tim Sorrell Lucius Ramsey and Jackie Gordon. Mental errors remain the main concern as the team adjusts its passing game and blocking.
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Paul Walker Award Established by Ohio Coaches Association
Ohio high school basketball coaches in Columbus announced the Paul Walker Award to honor the state’s top coach each year. John Rossi, Fenwick coach and OHSBA president, said a committee will decide the winner, with the award presented at the state tournament. Walker, former Middletown mentor and two year OHSBA president, also agreed to continue Hooplines publication.
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New leader atop Class AA poll in Ohio football rankings
New Lexington rose to the Class AA lead in the Ohio AP weekly high school football ratings with a 6-0-0 record after routing Philo 40-0. Moeller led Class AAA with 268 points while Sullivan Black River topped Class A with 237. Ironton dropped to eighth after an 18-14 loss to Gallipolis.
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Woody Hayes warns Buckeyes ahead of Purdue clash
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes cautioned players before the Purdue game as the Buckeyes prepared to host the Boilermakers. Hayes praised his team’s 4-1-1 start but acknowledged Purdue’s balanced offense and urged tighter defense to maintain the 13 game Big Ten win streak. Purdue had just two fourth quarter touchdowns in a 21-17 loss at Illinois, while Ohio State led the conference at 6-0-? gains in the Big Ten.
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Cunningham Retires. Haskins Cut as NBA Shakeup Continues
The Associated Press reports a day of retirements cuts and trades in the NBA. Billy Cunningham retires with a knee injury ending his Philadelphia career. Clem Haskins is released by the Washington Bullets. Rudy Hackett moves from Denver to the New York Nets for future considerations after a stint with the St Louis Spirits in the ABA.
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Falcon boosters meet moved to 7 tonight
The Fenwick High Athletic Booster’s Club holds its monthly meeting at 7 PM in the high school cafeteria due to the World Series. Members will discuss current projects and plan upcoming activities.
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Solomon upsets Marten in Godo opening round
Third seed Harold Solomon of the United States defeated H. Marten of West Germany 7 6 6 3 in opening-round action of the 24th Godo Tennis Tournament. Betty Stove of the Netherlands defeated Valerie Ziegenfuss of El Cajon California 4 6 6 3 7 6 in third-round preliminary play in the women's event with a $200 000 purse.
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Moeller and Princeton Lead State Meet Standings in Ohio
Ohio high school meet results list CLASS AAA leaders like Cincinnati Moeller and Cincinnati Princeton with 600 point tallies, Findlay and Gahanna also high. CLASS AA shows Lexington and St Marys among top scorers, while CLASS A features Sullivan Black River and Sandusky St Mary’s near the top.
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Harkrader Named Big Ten Player of the Week
Indiana tailback Mike Harkrader, a 5 foot 7 freshman from Middletown Ohio, earned the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after rushing 191 yards on 27 carries and scoring the winning touchdown in Indiana’s 14 to 7 victory over Iowa He set up the first touchdown with a 46 yard run and impressed coach Lee Corso with his relentless drive Also in the running were Rob Lytle Jeff Logan and Kent Kitzmann from Michigan Ohio State and Minnesota respectively.
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Sooners Jump to No 5 in AP Football Poll
Michigan holds top spot for the sixth week as Pitt Nebraska UCLA stay in the top four. Oklahoma rises from sixth to fifth after beating Kansas 28 10. Newcomers Iowa State South Carolina East Carolina and Mississippi State enter the Top Twenty.
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