Eagles release Roman Gabriel from active roster
The Philadelphia Eagles announce veteran quarterback Roman Gabriel is a free agent after a one year contract that expires in February. Gabriel, 37, backs up Ron Jaworski last season and cites youth movement as the reason. He weighs future options including coaching, a fitness center, or TV work.
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Correction fixes Division 1 standings in city cage league
Gretencord Realty leads Division 1 with a 6-0 or 6-6 win loss note after beating Stokke twice, claiming the first place trophy while Yorkville and First National Bank of Morris share second at 5-7. Syl's tops Division 2 with an 11-1 record.
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Aaron in A-1 health and hospital release
Hank Aaron announced he feels well after tests showed no heart problem. He was released from Piedmont Hospital where he had chest pains a week earlier. doctors found no coronary issues and advised quitting smoking starting an exercise plan and weight control. Aaron cited exhausting travel and duties as contributing to his symptoms.
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Bucks pound Pacers in season opener rebound-filled win
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 125 103 to raise their record to 23 19 and claim second in the Midwest Division. Coach Don Nelson lauded the team’s consistency while Marques Johnson led with 23 points and 12 rebounds and Brian Winters added 25 points as Alex English and rookie Ernie Grunfeld provided solid bench support in the second half.
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Clark named Lions coach for second NFL bid
Monte Clark was introduced as the Detroit Lions head coach at a 10:30 a.m. press conference, succeeding Tommy Hudspeth amid front office disputes that ended his San Francisco tenure. Owner William Clay Ford seeks a winner as the Lions slide to third in the division and face increasing fan hostility at the Silverdome after a season marked by inconsistency and a winless foe.
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Jays find new Fisk in winter draft, Toronto bets on youth
Toronto Blue Jays hope to unearth another Carlton Fisk in the winter amateur draft as 26 clubs selected 279 names. The first-round target was catcher Mike Lebo of Middletown Pa., with pitching prized by many teams led by Atlanta and Minnesota grabbing Joe Keith Isaacs in the secondary phase.
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Comets fall to Wilmington 60-54 in Hyde like fashion
Wilmington turned a tight game into a 60-54 victory over Reed-Custer as Foley erupted for 26 points off the bench. Lestina led Reed-Custer with 27 and 10 rebounds while Bohac and Earley left with ankle injuries hampering Reed-Custer inside. The Comets trailed after a strong first half, then saw Wilmington’s 1-3-1 trap pressure swing the game in the second half.
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Bucks grab 64 51 halftime edge as forwards spark comeback
Two youthful Bucks forwards came off the bench to combine for 18 points, fueling a 64-51 halftime lead. Pacers' Mike Bantam scored 21 and Ricky Sobers 18. Other NBA results: Philadelphia beat Houston 95-80, Chicago defeated Los Angeles 110-106, Denver topped New Orleans 115-100 in OT, Portland beat New York 126-113. Sixers 95 Rockets 80. Three Bulls stars combine for 63 as Bulls snap skid.
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Seneca wins 71 63 over Odell in comeback win
Seneca Fighting Irish trailed by five at half but roared back with a 28 16 third quarter to beat Odell 71 63. John Mann led with 19 points, Joe Kaufmann added 14, Jeff Rosencrans 15, and Fred Hogue 12 as Seneca improves to 7 5 and prepares to host Lemont.
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