Finley faces fresh setback in Blue sale and A's disputes
New York and Denver reports detail Charles Finley’s stalled sale of Vida Blue to the Cincinnati Reds for 1.7 million, with Commissioner Kuhn poised to void the deal amid a broader feud over past transf ers. Denver interest wanes as Marvin Davis abandons A’s bid, citing Finley lease hurdles and Coliseum contract constraints.
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Shocker rematch looms in Elyria Catholic West clash
Elyria Catholic and Elyria West meet tonight at Elyria High to settle a high school battle after EC won 75 57 two weeks ago. Both clubs sit tied atop the Erie Coast Conference at 3 1 with 11 12 wins. coaches call the first game a fluke and vow a tougher outing.
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NFC comeback ends long year Pro Bowl thriller in Tampa
In Tampa the NFC rallied from 13-0 down to beat the AFC 14-13. Pat Haden and Jim Hart directed two second half scoring drives with Haden going 4 for 4 on a nine play drive including Terry Metcalf’s 4 yard TD. Walter Payton's 1 yard run, named MVP, sealed the win as Cliff Branch and Toni Linhart provided AFC points and Efren Herrera added NFC extras.
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Watson wins Crosby Pro-Am amid streaky play and playoff
Tom Watson, 28, defends his Crosby Pro-Am title in a playoff against Ben Crenshaw at Pebble Beach. Watson, who called himself streaky, shot a 69 final round to finish 280, earning $45,000 as Crenshaw bogeyed the 17th after a late rally.
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Amherst and Ridgeville seek entry to Southwestern Conference
Amherst High and North Ridgeville High have formally applied to join the Southwestern Conference. A SWC principals committee is studying expansion with a decision likely at the Feb. 7 meeting.
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Elyria Faces Lorain in Buckeye Conference Showdown
Elyria High defense anchors the Pioneer plan as they challenge Lorain High amid a tight Buckeye race. Mike Riley notes zone pressure and interior defense will curb Lee Svete, while Elyria aims to rebound from a recent layoff and press for balanced offense to upset the league leaders.
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