Year of the Pass marks 1977 college game shift
Ohio and national observers note 1977 as the year of the passing renaissance led by BYU. LaVell Edwards says Big Ten open play helps throwers, while NCAA stats show a major rise in passing yardage and efficiency across top programs.
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Boxer Rubio Melero Dies After Knockout in Madrid
Spanish boxer Rubio Melero, 23, died from heart failure five days after being knocked unconscious in Madrid. He had been in a coma since losing to Francisco Rodriguez, the Spanish middleweight champion.
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Sports Transactions Snapshot From Major Leagues
National Hockey League recall of Bill Hogaboam by Minnesota North Stars from Fort Worth CHL. Capitals activate Ron LaLonde. NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers announce Ron Wolf resignation post draft. Redskins name George Dickson coach. CFL Montreal Alouettes sign Nat Jackson. NBA Celtics release Zaid Abdul Aziz and promote Deron Johnson and Rueben Rodriguez. Twins sign Roy Smalley. Yankees sign Dell Alston and Steve Heinold. MLS North American League Dallas Tornado sign Kyle Rote Jr. Memphis Rogues name Eddie McCreadie coach. Southwestern University director John Edwards resigns as basketball coach. Red Sox announce Dr Thomas Tierney resigns as team physician. California Angels name Cotton Nash.
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LBJ Players Sign With Junior College and Prairie View
Three Lyndon B. Johnson High School football players sign with Tyler Junior College. Defensive linemen Jeff Howard and Arthur Brown along with linebacker Doug Womack join TJC. Running back Joe Baldwin signs with Prairie View.
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Edwards resigns as Southwestern basketball coach at Georgetown
John Edwards resigns Wednesday as basketball coach at Southwestern University in Georgetown after a three year tenure. The former Big State Conference coach of the year cites problems with players. he posted a 47-31 career record, including 17-6 this season, and gave no future plans.
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