Tar Heels face Redskins opener with quarterback shuffle
North Carolina starts the 1976 season at Kenan Stadium facing 11-1 Washington Redskins rival Baltimore? No, Miami of Ohio. Junior Bernie Manapace or Matt Kupec will replace injured Johnny Stratton after his left wrist fracture. P.J. Gay and Johnny Elam also out with leg problems, leaving UNC with two capable QBs as No. 20 AP preseason No. 20 Redskins visit.
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College football previews and season openers across multiple teams
Miami and Oklahoma hold top records the past three years with a 32 1 1 mark while Ohio teams enter the Tangerine Bowl era for three straight titles. Rob Carpenter at Miami and Mike Voight for North Carolina anchor season previews as Greg Kiracofe suits up for Eastern Kentucky against Dayton in Division III debut.
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Meyer hints at cost and court battles in Ohio high school sports
Columbus notes quote Dr Harold Meyer commissioner of the Ohio High School Athletic Association warns of rising legal costs and potential court challenges to restricting girls from contact sports He cites Yellow Springs case and predicts more suits over age limits and scholastic requirements while announcing joint girls and boys track meets for 1978 and 1979
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Reaves Return a Little Strange in Tampa Preseason Tilt
Former Florida stars lead both teams as John Reaves starts for the Bengals and Steve Spurrier directs the Buccaneers in a Tampa Bay Cincinnati exhibition. Reaves, a Tampa native, returns home amid fan interest while Archie Griffin and Ken Anderson also see action for Cincinnati.
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Stingers Acquire Bryan Maxwell from Fighting Saints
Cincinnati Stingers announce the acquisiton of 21 year old defenseman Bryan Maxwell from Minnesota Fighting Saints for a player and cash. Veteran right winger Johnny McKenzie and an undisclosed cash sum depart Minnesota. Stingers also gain rights to negotiate with Czech center Ivan Hlinka who is in North America with the Czech World Cup Tournament team. Maxwell signs a five year contract at 6 foot 3 and 210 pounds.
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Bucs and Dodgers Seek Miracle Season Reversals
Pirates pitchers pace 5-0 win over San Diego as Demery notches his first shutout and Dodgers sweep Expos 2-1 and 5-3. Giants snap losing skid with 10-7 over Mets while Twins top Brewers 8-4 behind Wynegar and Carew. Dodgers cut deficit to seven as pennant races heat up in meantime.
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Brown criticizes NFL roster limit as players risk job loss
Cincinnati Bengals former general manager Paul Brown derides the 11th hour league roster cap. He says the 49 player limit by Monday heightens unemployment among 200 plus players and worsens waivers, while NFL owners and NFLPA negotiate.
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Sleeker sulkies gear up for Hambletonian at Du Quoin
The 51st Hambletonian Stakes at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds will feature modified sulkies to shave seconds from trotters. Track officials withhold which of 18 horses will run the bikes. Bill Herman, favorite Pershing’s driver, doubts the change. experts cite potential two second gains and air flow benefits. Thurman Munson named top AL MVP candidate.
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Baseball standings and Friday games cards
Major league standings show New York leading the American League East with 79 wins and Baltimore 69 as Milwaukee and Detroit trail. West includes Oakland 71 and Minnesota 66. Friday’s schedule lists 8 games, including St Louis at Chicago and Los Angeles at Houston with pitchers and records noted.
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Foster's slump hits Reds in high stakes skid
Cincinnati paces in the NL pennant race but slide worsens as George Foster slumps 4-for-44 and the 4 5 6 hitters Bench Perez Foster struggle. Reds drop from 13 game lead to seven while Braves visit for weekend series. Foster cites mental fatigue and adjusted pitching as factors in the skid.
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Michigan State players allege Woody Hayes recruited them
MSU players Ted Bell and John Vielhaber accuse Ohio State coach Woody Hayes of improper recruiting including a $50 bill and an autographed book. Hayes denies giving the book without clearance. Duke calls the gift potentially illegal.
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