Spartans climb to fourth in AP statewide basketball ratings
Spartans improve to 12 0 and rise two spots to fourth in Class AA as Circleville drops after its first loss. Lorain Catholic sits one point behind Willard with Delphos St John’s Blue Jays leading with 244 points. Warsaw River View second at 209. OLMSTED FALLS tied for 15th with 22. Westlake breaks into top 20 with 10. In Class AAA Canton McKinley leads with 299. Barberton second. Elder falls to 11th. Indian Valley South leads Class A with 259. Monroeville ties for 13th with Lutheran East at 26. Ratings on Page 16.
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Cavaliers aim for eight game streak in dog days push
Richfield Ohio UPI Bill Fitch says the Cleveland Cavaliers must win about eight straight starting tonight vs Boston to build a cushion above .500 Two games over .500 at 22-20 the Cavs sit second in the Central Division and hope a strong home stand against Boston Seattle Milwaukee and Elmore Smith fuels the drive Fitch notes the need to face rising teams and to keep focus on Boston first while praising improved passing and shot selection after a 105-85 win over Phoenix with Jimmy Cleamons scoring 29 and Nate Thurmond reaching 14 000 career points
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Stram Named Saints Coach After Miami Beach Talks
Hank Stram, famed Kansas City Chiefs coach with three championships and a Super Bowl win, is designated the New Orleans Saints head coach. The team, which has never had a winning season, set a 2:30 p.m. news conference to confirm the appointment after meetings involving Mecom, Stram, and their lawyers.
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Steelers Return From Miami Spark Citywide Elation
Pittsburgh fans mobbed buses carrying the Steelers after their 21 17 win over Dallas as police estimated crowds above 100000. The parade passed Grant Street, with cheers of We re No 1 and talk of Gulf Oil and U S Steel amid local politics and a looming teachers strike.
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Cowboys Ready To Rebuild After Super Bowl Loss To Steelers
Dallas faces a rebuilding season after a 21-17 defeat to Pittsburgh in Super Bowl X. Lee Roy Jordan may retire in June, with young players Randy White Bob Breunig and Warren Capone vying for roles. Mel Renfro 35 says he’ll return, and Tom Landry seeks more backfield depth behind Staubach.
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WRESTLING Western Reserve at Clearview. BASKETBALL Firelands Edison at St. Paul
Sports brief lists Western Reserve at Clearview wrestling and Firelands Edison at St. Paul basketball among Tuesday high school league matchups. Also on schedule Western Reserve-Lake Ridge at Borromeo and Westlake at Lorain North Royalton at Olmsted Falls with girls basketball Admiral King at Elyria Catholic.
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Will NFL Players Boycott Pro Bowl
AP Sports Writer Austin Wilson reports players may boycott the NFL Pro Bowl set for Monday in New Orleans amid pension funding concerns. With no contract in two years, NFLPA and NFL Management Council discuss rules and potential participation as Ed Garvey and top officers meet afternoon.
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All-Star Game Moves to Houston After Race Discrimination
The league shifted the All-Star contest from Tu lane Stadium to Houston amid reports of racial bias by taxi drivers and nightlife operators. GARVEY will not make recommendations to NES stars at today’s meeting and a brief NFL meeting followed. Kermit led the talks.
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Bob Ferguson Finds Peace in His Old Troy Home
In Troy Ohio former Ohio State football star Bob Ferguson battles turmoil from a turbulent past. He avoids fame while rebuilding his life with his sister and brother in law, focusing on health and family after hospital bills and near death illness.
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