Shaw Buffalo Shine In Exhibition Victory Over Eagles
Dennis Shaw sparked the Bills with two TD passes to Bob Chandler as Buffalo beat Philadelphia 34-17 in the final exhibition. Chandler caught four passes for 47 yards, including a 14 yard TD, while punter Spike Jones executed a fourth down fake. Cincinnati claimed two Raiders' Dennis Pete and Bills’ Tim Beamer on waivers, as Kept in other notes.
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Fourth Quarter Surge Lifts Clearview Over Elyria Catholic
Clearview rallied from a 21-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Elyria Catholic, aided by Dart Knowles 64 yard run and Don Hitchens 80 yard rush with a blocked field goal attempt. Coach Wayne Ross praised fourth quarter effort as key to the comeback. The Panthers’ Fortner to Harris aerial combo produced seven completions but the Clippers defense pressured late to secure the win.
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Trevino Seeks Fast Start To Top Nicklaus In World Series
Lee Trevino arrives slimmer and confident after winning the Greater Hartford Open. The 26 hole World Series of Golf at Firestone begins with Nicklaus as favorite and a $50,000 first prize. Also in the field are Gary Player and Gay Brewer. Winter rules are in effect due to burned fairways.
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Spitz to try stand up comedy on NBC television special
Swimmer Mark Spitz, seven time Olympic medalist, will debut as a comedian on a National Entertainment Co television special for the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. The plan is to include a standoff comedy routine with Omar Sharif and Fepe, with network comment on whether the outing will be televised.
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Reds Begin Selling Playoff Seats at Riverfront Stadium
Cincinnati Reds begin selling tickets for National League Championship Series games at Riverfront Stadium. If they win the West, Game 3 would be on Monday Oct 9 with Games 4 and 5 set for Oct 10 and 11. Start time is 3 p.m. EDT. About 11 566 seats available for Game 3.
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Avon Lake-Stuns Oberlin 35-6 in season opener
Avon Lake Shoremen routed Oberlin Indians 35-6 to open the season. The Shoremen gained 317 total yards while limiting Oberlin to 75, with Bend Isabell and Dave Probst keying drives and Cliff Stoudt connecting for a late first-half TD. Coach Al O’Neil praised a standout defensive effort from eight inexperienced players and noted plans to start Kurt Kidder as backup QB if needed. Avon Lake travels to John Marshall next week. Oberlin heads to Lexington.
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Firelands Answers Questions in Wellington Comeback
Firelands erased an early 13 point deficit to defeat Wellington 30 to 13 as coach Vern Long praised his team for poise and character. Wellington, led by Bill Vosel, moved ahead with 13 points before Firelands surged back behind Holovacs two touchdowns and Pycraft to Searles connection. Firelands improved after preseason tests, while Wellington eyed further chances at Edison next Friday.
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Firelands and Wellington Football Scoring Summary
Long scoring plays show North Olmsted John Sceete on a pass from Den Damham for Sept 2. Sept 7 and Sept 8 feature runs by Bruce Vemrer Elves Catholic and Cram Korprist. Firelands led in first downs 16 to 4, ran 216 yards to Wellington 46, and passed 3 to 57. Firelands had 5-2 pass attempts to Wellington 3-2 with no interceptions. Fumbles lost 2-2 and penalties 5-54 to 3-3.
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