Stillness Hurts Reds Pitching In World Series
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson defends a pitching staff that outperformed expectations while Reds pitchers like Gary Nolan and Will McEnaney faced criticism and internal tensions. Borbon Billingham Howsam and Eastwick are cited as key figures in a season of psychology and resilience.
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Middies Seek Breakthrough Against Princeton After Sluggish Run
Middletown faces Princeton aiming to end a five week quiet spell with no second half scoring. Coach Gordon cites penalties and mishaps like a botched handoff that cost a Merritt shoulder, while Darren Hunter eyes heavy carries as the team tries to regain momentum and confidence.
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Sooners fall after upset loss shakes Big Eight
In Kansas City AP reports Oklahoma drops from fifth to 13th after losing to Oklahoma State. Missouri rises to 10th with a 34-24 win over Nebraska, while Oklahoma State, Colorado, Nebraska and Missouri all hold 5-2 conference marks. Kansas climbs into the top ten after early nonconference wins but slips following losses.
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Four Reds Dominate AP All Star Selections of 1976
Cincinnati Reds land four players on the AP All-Star team led by Joe Morgan who tops voting with 277 votes. Dave Concepcion George Foster and Ken Griffey join Morgan along with catcher Thurman Munson as the leading vote getter in the event with 298. Jim Palmer and Randy Jones chosen as pitchers complete the roster amid near repeats from last year.
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Officials elect Darwin Brown as new Middletown basketball chief
The Middletown Basketball Officials Association chose officers for the coming season at a weekly meeting last night at Eastern Lanes. Darwin Brown will be president with Dick Baughman as vice president Randy Drury secretary treasurer Larry Anderson assistant secretary treasurer and Brown as rules interpreter. The group meets every Monday at Eastern Lanes.
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Roosevelt Dominates All-City Middle School Cross Country
Roosevelt scored 29 points to win the all-city meet at the Miami University Middletown course, edging Verity by one point. Kevin Womack led Roosevelt with a 7:22 mile and a half, followed by Tony Lewis and Jeff Morgan in second and third, while Don Craycraft topped Verity with 8:07.
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Redskins edge Cardinals in rain soaked RFK shootout
Washington defeated St. Louis 20-10 as a two day downpour caused thirteen fumbles and two interceptions. Terry Metcalf and a 71 yard kickoff return highlighted the Cardinals miscues while Dennis Johnson and Mike Thomas led the Redskins scoring drive late in the game.
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Switzer Denies Players Scalping Amid Op Ed Spat
Switzer says there is no NCAA investigation into Oklahoma football and notes an internal probe by university administrators. The Oklahoma City Times reports allegations of illegal recruiting inducements and ticket sale profits used for car purchases, with access to ticket records initially promised but later withheld.
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