Veterans cut rosters as NFL final cuts loom
Washington Redskins drop veteran tight end Jerry Smith and safety Brig Owens as rosters shrink to 43. Other veterans waived include Rams running back Jim Bertelsen and kicker Tom Dempsey, Giants QB Steve Ramsey, and Colts lineman Alden Roche. Packers’ Mike McCoy traded to Oakland for Herb McMath and two draft choices. Giants left with three QBs, none with regular season games.
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Ryder Cup teems with high hopes and cautious hype
United States stars led by Tom Watson arrive in England as heavy Ryder Cup favorites amid talk of a cannot win scenario if expectations slip. Eight matches planned with Scotch foursomes and better ball play set for Thursday and Friday.
UCLA Bruins Fall to Houston as Davis Leads Rally
Houston quarterback Danny Davis sparked a comeback against UCLA, guiding a pair of second half drives for a 17-12 victory. Rick Bashore had UCLA’s 13-3 halftime edge before Houston’s Cyral Thomas sealed the win with a nine yard TD late in the game.
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Day cards ace on Armco Park No 3 hole
Charles Day of Franklin made a hole in one at Armco Park No 3, a 137 yard par. He used a six iron and becomes the second golfer this year to ace the hole. It marks the parks 16th ace of the year.
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Port Clinton couple carded simultaneous hole in ones
Tom Rogers 69 and his wife Marge 66 both aced the same 113 yard fifth hole at Catawba Island Club in Port Clinton. He used an eight iron for his first ace in golf after 55 years. she followed with a four iron, both surprising themselves and pro Ruthie Meek.
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Punt Pass and Kick Signups Open for Youth Contest
Youngsters ages eight to 13 must register by month end for the annual Punt Pass and Kick event set for October 8 at Smith Park. Local sponsor Jaycees with Curry Ford fund the contest. entry blanks available at Curry Ford showroom with no fee. Six age groups determine points for punt pass and kick with a clinic planned later this month.
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Middletown golf team posts school record 143 at Twin Run
Middletown High golfers led by Kent Stevens two under par 34 and Steve Macadam 34 earned a 143 team total at Twin Run Hamilton. Randy Conn 35 and Todd Hatfield 39 contributed as Middies defeated Hamilton Badin and Greenhills with top four counts. Coach Bill Rupp called the score the best in his 14 years with Middletown golf.
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Fall sports golf and volleyball results from multiple teams
Middletown defeated Hamilton Badin 143 to 1.4 in a triangular boys golf meet with Greennills at 156 and Edgewood at 180 while Cartiste finished 227. Fenwick led girls volleyball with 10 3 15 15, Hamilton Badin 10 18 12 for varsity and Fenwick JV won 112.
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Murdoch Postponed Trial Lets Ranger Play Season
New York Rangers right winger Don Murdoch received a postponement of his cocaine possession trial to April 6. The 20 year old would become the first NHL player arrested on drug charges to miss part of the season but the delay allows him to play through the year. In tennis news, the U S Tennis Association contemplates action against Jimmy Connors after he walked off without attending the Forest Hills awards ceremony following the Open final.
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America's Cup duel opens with Courageous and Australia
Newport aims to begin the best of seven America's Cup series as Courageous and Australia race in the opening match. Skipper Noel Robins of Australia trails with a 13-1 record against challengers while Ted Turner leads Courageous with a 24-2-? mark amid 12-meter rivalries. The long history of the trophy and its 1851 origin frames the contest, with hopes for stronger U.S. Australia goodwill regardless of outcome.
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Cavs unsure Thurmond will play this season
Cleveland coach Bill Fitch expresses uncertainty about Nate Thurmond's return to the NBA season. Thurmond, 14-year veteran, recently had knee surgery and may skip camp if he chooses. Fitch notes possible NBA roster cuts could affect his use of centers and a third pivot.
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