Parker shines at Ohio Stadium amid family trials and MSU loss
Michigan State free safety Phil Parker, Amherst high grad, played in Ohio Stadium for the first time and logged five tackles plus a four yard punt return. He faced stress at home as brother Guy underwent cancer surgery, with parents and siblings present. Parker praised teammates and coach support while eyeing next season.
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Buckeyes slip past Spartans in rain soaked clash
Ohio State defeated Michigan State 21 to 11 at Ohio Stadium despite two key losses. Tomczak out with concussion forced backup Jim Karsatos to start, while Curt Curtis suffered a season ending injury. Keith Byars scored in the opening and fourth quarters as John Frank and Cedric Anderson made key receptions. The Spartans blocked a punt for a late score but could not overcome the earlier Buckeye lead. The announced crowd was 89,104 though about 75,000 braved the rain.
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West Namers Edge Elyria West In Muddy Clash
In a rain soaked game at John Marshall field Elyria West fell 19-13 to Holy Name. Holy Name rolled up 290 rushing yards to West’s 49 as the Green Wave broke in the fourth with two late touchdowns. West threatened late after Tarney and Weekley connected for a 26 yard TD and an onside kick, but a late interception ended the comeback. Ed Gawick’s 25 yard TD catch opened scoring in the first quarter.
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Anderson not expected to play as Bengals face Browns
Cincinnati coach Sam Rutigliano says Ken Anderson may miss the game at Riverfront Stadium after a neck strain. Gregg notes Turk Schonert stepping in with mixed results as Cincinnati seeks offensive spark. Browners Ross Browner Pete Johnson LeClair return from suspension. Browns aim for control in division race.
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