Defenses Shape Fight In FC Opener St Paul Versus New London
St Paul and New London meet in the Firelands Conference opener as both rely on tough defenses. Coach Dick Alge notes disciplined Streetsboro film work and a balanced Flyer lineup led by Jim Spettle and Tim Ruffing. New London backs Mike Scheerer Virgil Harris and Doug Hainline anchor a young defense.
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St. Paul
Dick Alge
Paul Nestor
New London Wildcats
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New London
Nestor
London
Mike Scheerer
Virgil Harris
Scheerer
Harris
Doug Hainline
Flyers
Smithville
Cats
Clearview
Wildcats
Mark Stoll
Charlie Hillman
Streetsboro
Mike Harshberger
Jerry Braden
Larry Binsack
Jim Spettle
Flyer
Tim
Ali Critics and Baseball Talk in a Mixed Sports Parade
Muhammad Ali derides Ken Norton over his past films as his Sept. 28 bout nears at Yankee Stadium. The column notes baseball moves, including Giants target Joe Amalfitano, Nets salaries with Tiny Archibald and Julius Erving, Reggie Jackson’s free-agent status, and Iselin’s Jets role alongside Monmouth Park ties.
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Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Muhammad Ali
Ken Norton
Yankee Stadium
Norton
Ali
Bill Rigney
Giants
Joe Amalfitano
Padres
ABA
NBA
Nets
Archibald
Reggie Jackson
Yankees
Mets
Jackson
Baltimore Orioles
Norwalk Players Of The Week Shine In Vermilion Victory
Lane earned Norwalk’s offensive blocking honor with 87 percent rate as the Truckers blank Vermilion 22 to 0. Russell led with 11 tackles, Kirk racked 129 yards on 24 carries. Braden drew doubles against Streetsboro but made pivotal stops, showing a versatile first year impact.
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Lane
Norwalk
Bob Hart
Truckers
Vermilion
Russell
Kirk
Trucker
Hayes Happy Columbus Drill Emphasizes Pass Defense
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes said the Buckeyes completed a two hour Tuesday practice focused on stopping the forward pass after edging Penn State 12 7 last Saturday. Defensive coordinator George Hill praised progress and noted the pass rush and secondary improvements while players endured minor bumps.
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Columbus
UPL
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Buckeyes
George Hill
Hayes
Reds Clinch NL West Title In Dominant Style
The Cincinnati Reds clinched their fifth NL Western Division title in seven years by beating the San Diego Padres 9 1. The win narrows the Phillies path, as Philadelphia stays five games ahead of Pittsburgh after a 5 1 victory over St Louis. Zachry led Cincinnati with a 14 5 record, while Bench and Foster drove in runs.
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UPI
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
Reds
San Diego Padres
Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Howsam
Pat Zachry
Zachry
Groucho Marx
Johnny Bench
Joe Morgan
Danny Ozark
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Bucs
George Foster
Bench
Cincinnati
Jerry Johnson
San Diego
Dick Allen
Tom Underwood
Tug McGraw
John Denny
Cardinals
Chicago
Rennie Stennett
Jim Rooker
Cub
Cubs
Manny Trillo
Royals
A’s
John Mayberry
Hal McRae
Mayberry
Doug Bird
Sluage-Opermanenager
Chuck Janner
Whitey Herzog
Fidrych Wins but Won't Get 20th Victory This Season
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych earned his 17th win with a 5 3 victory over Cleveland but will not be allowed to attempt a 20th win this season. Manager Ralph Houk cited workload and the standings, choosing rest over pushing the rookie after two more starts. Fidrych plans to work out in Florida after the season.
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Detroit
Mark Fidrych
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Fidrych
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ralph Houk
Houk
New York Yankees
Milwaukee
Bob Grim
Jim Campbell
Tigers
Mickey Stanley
Cleveland
Ben Oglivie
Rick Manning
Larvell Blanks
Manning
Berea Driver Wins Street Strip Bar Race at Norwalk Park
Berea racer Ken Dearborn captured top cash with a 10.94 second quarter mile in a Chevy Camaro at Norwalk ceway Park defeating Mike Burger for first place and earning the overall point lead yes Don Rhode of Port Clinton finished third.
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Ken Dearborn
Berea
Mike Burger
New Washington
Norwalk
Ceway Park
Dearborn
Port Clinton
Don Rhode
Jerry Steinbrick
Parma Heights
Pontiac
Skreet Peace
Westlake
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Mansfield
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Streetsborough
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