USFL on ABC Aims for competitive spring football
ABC plans USFL telecasts with a focus on competitive play and new production ideas. Keith Jackson and Lyon Swann emphasize balanced teams and springtime ratings targets, while Tim Brant and Mike Pearl discuss interview opportunities and pilot microphone ideas. If teams falter, ABC concedes it becomes show business.
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Dave Goldberg
ABC
Keith Jackson
Vere Erty Ob
Lyon Swann
Pittsburgh Steeler
Jim Spence
Network
NFL
Jackson
Tim Brant
Mike Pearl
Oberlin captures Lakeland crown in hard fought finale
Oberlin defeated North Ridgeville 81 74 to seal the Lakeland Conference title. The Indians improved to 15 4 overall and 11 2 in league play while North Ridgeville dropped to 12 7 and 8 5. Nelson led Ridgeville with 35 points and Witherspoon added key scorers for Oberlin.
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Jim Szalaying
Oberlin
North Ridgeville
Indians
Lakeland
Bob Walsh
Clearview
Walsh
Rangers
Ranger
Ifenmeurges
Shawn Stacey
Ken Bender
Brian Nelson
Scott Houston
Ridgeville
Chris Donaldson
Bender
Levy Witherspoon
Nelson
Witherspoon
Midview Edges Clearview On Seniors Night In Grafton
Midview Middies overcome late pressure to beat Clearview 56-49 as rebounding edge and late free throws secure the win. Dave Golini and Al Stacey spark the Clippers comeback, but Midview answers with Gary Larkins and strong final foul shooting. Clearview falls to 3-15, 3-10 in Lakeland. Midview up to 10-9, 6-7 headed to Vermilion.
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Jim Jablonski
C-T
Grafton
Midview Middies
Clearview
Clippers
Middies
Midview
Dave Golini
al Stacey
Clipper
Gary Larkins
Dick Bickel
Jim Novak
Lakeland
Oberlin
Wellington Sinks Amherst In Lakeland Conference Game
Wellington used a 17-4 third quarter to pull away from Amherst 60-40. Rich Hyde led Wellington with 12 points, Tom Copa led Amherst with 12, and Wellington outrebounded Amherst 46 to 29. Both teams face two remaining games, with Amherst 3-15 overall and Wellington 10-8.
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Bob Montgomery
C-T
Ami Rst
Amherst
Comets
Wellington
Lakeland
Roger Eckenwiler
Dukes
Rich Hyde
Joe Rittenhouse
Chip Slaymaker
Don Novotny
Tom Copa
Hyde
Comet
Admiral King
North Ridgeville
Firelands
Brookside
PBA List Miami Open Round Winners and Scores
The Miami based Greater Miami Sunshine Open features a sixth round with top finishers headed by Rowles and Weber. Notable lines include Sam Zynch Huntington and Pete McCordie Texas among the leaders, with strong showings from Walt Pubblopeh Hillside and Clayton Saguiba Pearl City. Other high scorers include Bobby Knipple Long Beach and Randy Lightin St Charles, closing with Tom Laskow Commack and Bram Vass Tavona. Steve Fehr Cincinnati also posted a solid 5 0 9 7 showing.
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Miami
Rowles
Wayne Webb
Carmel
Pete Weber
Strows
Sam Zynch Huntington
Nune
Pete McCordie
Pro Sports Transactions Mix of Signings and Coaching Moves
Across major leagues, players sign long or short contracts and coaches are named or reassigned. Notable moves include Dave Stapleton joining Boston Red Sox on a ten year deal and John Marshall named Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator.
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Boston Red Sox
Dave Stapleton
Seattle Supersonics
John Greig
Atlanta Falcons
John Marshall
Denver Broncos
John Had
Detroit Lions
Bill Jonson
Pach
Jackie Simpson
Kansas City Chiefs
Walt Corey
Philadelphia Eagles
F Rock Porter Roning
Arizona —Wranglers
Wanyed Denors Puha
Gregarchid
Bob Blue
Denver Gold
Tom Manno
Jerry Reese
Chris Hobbs
Bob Knaplow
Rusty Barraber
Purler
Ron Wells
Robert Johnson
Steve Brady
Colle
Arizona State
Dale Firekinger
California Lutheran
Din Bielke
North Carolina
Bob Elliott
Roach
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