Hawks spoil Cavs home crowd with late rally
Connie Hawkins returned from an ankle sprain to score a season high 19 points lifting Atlanta to a 98 97 road win over Cleveland. Hawkins fueled the late surge as Tom Henderson and Dean Meminger sealed the victory, while Cleveland’s Jim Chones and Austin Carr were held in check.
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Woody Praises Kicker Skladany From Ohio State
In Pasadena Ohio State coach Woody Hayes lauds Tom Skladany as the nation’s best all around kicker and outstanding punter. The Bethel Park native set a Big Ten field goal record and owns a high punting average while showcasing on side kick tricks.
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Holiday Tourneys Friday College Basketball Results
Roundup of first round action across tournaments. Kansas State defeated Iowa State 81 to 67 while Missouri beat Oklahoma State 81 to 79. Washington downed Florida State 69 to 54 and Northwestern stopped Oregon State 72 to 67. Wake Forest toppled St Josephs 107 to 83 and Florida beat Jacksonville 65 to 64. Texas A&M edged Seattle 71 to 67, Louisville crushed Kentucky State 106 to 93, Manhattan beat St Bonaventure 67 to 65 with Indiana 106Columbia 63 after St Johns NY 67 Temple 59 and Villanova 95 over St Carolina 86. DePaul won 73 to 57 versus George Washington and Detroit 74 defeated Wyoming 66.
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Earl Anthony to defend Ford PBA Open title
Arcadia Calif. Earl Anthony the first pro bowler to win $100000 in a year will defend his Ford PBA Open title at Bowling Square next week. He earned $107585 in 1975 and the event starts Monday, kicking off a 16 stop PA winter tour.
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Kenston Invitational Looms Over Norwalk Tractors
Norwalk wrestling coach Dennis Corrigan aims to repeat last year's fourth place at the 11th Kenston Invitational in Bainbridge Township Ohio on December 29 30. The Truckers nose into a deep field with Greenville Pa Nordonia East Lake North Brush High and many state contenders. Pre sale tickets cover four sessions with a finals option and general admission available at the gate.
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Truckership Huron Raptors Past Norwalk In Close Thriller
Down 16 early and hampered by 32 personal fouls Huron Norwalk edged back to win 68 66. Reserve coach John Kompa entered with 1:56 left in the second period and fueled a comeback as John Schroeder exited after two technicals.
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Nolan Fired by Frisco After 5-9 Season
San Francisco 49ers relieve coach Dick Nolan at age 43 after a 5-9 season. President Lou Spadia says a successor will be named soon as Nolan departs with 8 seasons at the helm and a 54-53-5 career record.
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Keystone edges Black River 58 51 in Friday showdown
Keystone jumped out with eight straight points to start the second half and held on to defeat Black River 58 51. Clay Dill led Keystone with 12 points, Jay Dill and Tom Campbell added 10 each, while Black River’s Charles Linden scored 19 and Chris Yeager 14 as Inland Conference foe Keystone improved to 4-3 and Black River to 2-5.
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Argentina takes 2-0 lead over Brazil in Davis Cup
Ricardo Cano and Elio Alvarez gave Argentina a 2-0 advantage over Brazil in the South American Zone playoffs at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club. Cano defeated Luiz Tavares 6-3 6-4 7-5, and Alvarez beat Carlo Kirmayr 6-4 6-1 6-1 on a hot day.
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Norwalk Rally After Locker Room Ejection
Norwalk basketball battled back from a 16 point deficit in a hard fouled game after coach John Schroeder was ejected in the second period. The teams combined for 62 fouls including four technicals as Norwalk fell short but delivered a heart strong comeback for its coach. Schroeder watched from the locker room and missed one of Norwalk high’s greatest comeback efforts in cage history.
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