Orioles May Play Some Home Games in Washington
Major league baseball floated a tentative plan to stage a portion of Baltimore Orioles home games at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., starting in 1978 to placate Congress amid antitrust exemption pressure. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced the idea and then met lawmakers, with options including an annual presidential opening game and All-Star appearances every three years, while a move of a National or American League club to Washington remained possible if the plan faltered.
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Steelers chase wrapup on Saturday oil streak
The Steelers, after an 1-4 start, have won eight straight and allowed 28 points in those games, threatening the AFC Central lead as Cincinnati tackles the Jets and Cleveland visits Kansas City. Saturday's action features Minnesota at Miami and Los Angeles at Detroit, with Sunday lineup including St. Louis at New York Giants and Washington at Dallas.
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Oilers coach Bum Phillips vows win to spark playoff push
Bum Phillips says Houston must beat Pittsburgh to prove playoff worthiness, arguing a victory could salvage the Oilers' season after a disappointing year. Pittsburgh previously defeated Houston 32-14 during their eight game stretch.
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Pitt Pittsburgh Basketball Classic Opens Amid Rebranded Tournament
Forecaster Mort Olshan ranks low power teams as strongest with Marquette over Michigan and Salukis at 12. Pittsburgh and Duquesne hosted with home bias adding five to seven points. new identity aims to boost attendance as civic groups push for a big event despite football’s focus on Pitt.
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Salukis Face Pitt in Road Test With Short Breaks Ahead
SIU C teams face Pittsburgh and Jacksonville losses in 1972 and 1975 NIT, while Paul Lambert’s Salukis rely on height and experience to challenge road foes. Pitt boasts a tall lineup led by Larry Harris with injuries and a heavy schedule looming. Final exams and a Christmas break affect practice before Jan 3 return.
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Dorsett Receives Heisman Trophy in New York Dinner
Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh officially received the Heisman Trophy at a Thursday night dinner in New York. He smiled to the crowd after delivering his acceptance speech, hailed as the nation's top football player of the 1976 college season.
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Logan nips Rend Lake 83 81 in late shot rally
John A Logan College edged Rend Lake College 93 81 at Ina led by Alabama trio. Lou Brooks 18 points and 1 rebound key late, Sam Merriweather 12, Mike Fair 18, Red Hill 18, Chris Benetti 16, Jack Smith 14, Eric Farley 11 for Logan. Rend Lake’s 2 2 2 2 fell short as Gary Hutcheralt and others scored. Logan moves to 1 1 in S ICC play. Rend Lake 2 in S I CC play.
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Tulsa World names John Cooper as next TU coach
A Tulsa World report states John Cooper, then Kentucky assistant, is the likely choice for Tulsa's head football coach and athletic director. He would replace F A Dry, who resigned to coach at Texas Christian University, with a three year contract reportedly offered after Tulsa's Independence Bowl game in Shreveport Louisiana.
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Holtz quits Jets after brief New York stint
Lou Holtz ends his Jets tenure amid a 3-11 season. He admits pro football did not suit him and eyes Arkansas, where president Dr Charles Bishop says Frank Broyles will guide the coaching search.
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Rebuilding Fordham meets Kansas in tough 57 48 defeat
Fordham under rookie coach Dick Stewart showed early promise against Kansas at Madison Square Garden but faded late as the Rams fell 57 48. Stewart acknowledged a difficult rebuild amid a strong Kansas squad led by Ted Owens.
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Saluki swim team hosts Evansville in home opener
Southern Illinois University Salukis swim at Gondale's Pulliam Pool facing Evansville in a dual meet opening their season. Coach Bob Steele benches a freshman lineup to gain competitive experience for untested swimmers while evaluating backup talent behind seniors Dave Swenson and Bryan Gadeken. Carbondale native Doris Phillips highlights the freshmen group as part of the early lineup with Olympian Phillip Pine and Ral Rosario also in the mix.
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