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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1974

Page

13

All American college football team named

The AP selected its 1974 All American squad with USC leading multiple picks. Richard Wood, AnthOnly Davis, and Rod Shoate highlight a&Oklahoma tandem, while Ohio State and Maryland also place two players. Bartkowski of California is quarterback with Clemson tight end Bennie Cunningham and Notre Dame split end Pete Demmerle among receivers. Guards include Ken Huff and Steve Myers. centers Rik? and others complete the line.

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All-America Football Selections Highlight Griffin and Davis

The AP All-America team includes Griffin the Heisman winner in a backfield with Davis, Washington, Cunningham and others. Griffin led rushers with 1 620 yards this season and Davis rushed for 1354 yards with 18 touchdowns, both key figures among a 22 game 100 yard streak and craft of a 1974 Rose Bowl. Washington led ground gains on the top offense.

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OU Icemen To Face Big 10 Opponent

Ohio University's hockey team, after a 1-3 mark at Bird Arena, travels to Skokie Illinois for a two game series with Northwestern. Northwestern beat Marquette 2-1 in overtime with goalie Mike Warrin making 38 saves. OU plans a double forecheck to disrupt the Wildcats and generate chances.

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Mira Leads Birmingham to World Bowl Victory

George Mira finally reaches glory after an 11 year quest through three leagues as the Birmingham Americans win the World Bowl on Thursday in Birmingham. The World Football League scene celebrates a breakthrough moment for Mira and the league.

Birmingham Ala George Mira World Football League Mira Birmingham Americans WFL

Birmingham Triumph Over Florida Blazers In AFL Title Clash

Birmingham edged the Florida Blazers 22 to 21 in a tense fourth quarter comeback, drawing 32 376 fans. Mira, the 11 year pro, proved pivotal as Wins Crown faced potential folding without a second season.

Birmingham Florida Blazers American Football League Mira

Canadian Brays On Hockey’s Canadian Roots And Ohio Days

Bob Bray, the lone Canadian on Ohio University’s 1974 75 hockey roster, grew up in Lion’s Head Ontario and began playing at six because winter ice offered easy access. He explains differences between club and varsity play, praises coach John McComb, and notes Canadian players’ movement to the U.S. pro ranks while planning a future as a teacher in Canada.

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Browns Cowboys meet in nationally televised showdown

Cleveland has dominated the series against Dallas as they prepare for a Saturday televised showdown. In another NFL game Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons will challenge an unspecified opponent.

Dallas Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Cleveland Atlanta Falcons

Browns Visit Dallas on Playoff Push

The Browns travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings as part of a broader season narrative. Cleveland holds a 14-6 edge in the all time series with Dallas and has defeated the Cowboys in two of three playoff meetings. The Browns faded from playoff contention after an 4-8 start, while Dallas seeks to extend its eight straight playoff appearances with two wins left.

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Browns Prep Heavy Rotation For Dallas Showdown

Browns plan to use a special torture package as quarterback rotation with Brian Sipe or Mike Phipps set to start against Dallas. Staubach leads Cowboys while Washington aims for a wild card as teams vie for playoff berths in a crowded weekend slate across the NFL.

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Big Leagues Plan 2 Team Growth

Willie Davis heads to the Texas Rangers from the Montreal Expos as New Orleans and Seattle eye major league franchises by 1976. Commissioners Kuhn and MacPhail briefed New Orleans officials amid meetings on expansion plans for Seattle New Orleans Baltimore Oakland and Toronto and two minor trades capped the day.

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Ohio Cagers Face Northwestern Front Line Challenge

Ohio Bobcats travel to Northwestern for a Big Ten test. Northwestern touts a 6-10 Jim Wallace 6-6 Willie Williams 6-7 Greg Wells front line and guards Walter Luckett and Bill McKinney both averaging 26 points. Coach Dale Bandy notes blacking out as key to counter.

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East Looks to third straight Shrine Bowl win

The East aims for a third consecutive victory over the West in the All-Ohio Shrine Bowl at Ohio Stadium with a 12 30 p m kickoff. The game features top senior players from Ohio colleges with all schools represented except Ohio State and Miami. Proceeds benefit the Shriners Cincinnati Burns Institute. Kent State coach Don James served as an assistant on last year’s East team.

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