Bengals Hope To Clinch Division After Snowy Loss
Cincinnati's Ken Riley says the Bengals still control their fate in the American Conference Central despite a 7-3 defeat by Pittsburgh. Other contenders Cleveland and Pittsburgh can win the title, but Cincinnati must win its two remaining games to secure a playoff spot.
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Fidrych Named 1976 AL Rookie of the Year for Tigers
Detroit right-hander Mark Fidrych nicknamed The Bird won 19 games with a 2.34 ERA as he captivated fans with his mound rituals. He received 22 of 24 BBWAA votes, while Minnesota catcher Butch Wynegar earned the remaining two. Fidrych led the league in complete games with 24 in 29 starts and drew hefty crowds, becoming the season’s breakout attraction.
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Adams May Play Out Option With Browns
Cleveland guard Pete Adams considers playing out his option amid contract talks with owner Art Modell. Adams values his worth but Modell says the price is too high as the team leans on an improving offensive line and a 8-4 record this year.
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Willard Cagers Open Season at Huron Tonight
Willard opens its basketball season at Huron tonight with a relatively inexperienced squad from last season’s regional team. The Tigers were postponed from Nov 24 due to Huron’s Class AA state playoffs. Huron recently lost 68 61 to Bellevue as Bellevue moved to 2 0. Willard hosts Norwalk Friday to start the Northern Ohio League schedule.
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Bulls Trade Love To Nets For Dimension Boost
New York Nets acquire three time All Star Bob Love from the Chicago Bulls in a move to add shooting after selling Julius Erving to Philadelphia. Nets executive Bill Melchioni said the deal closed after three weeks of negotiations and that Jack Marin was activated to replace Love.
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