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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1975

Page

9

Clarke Flyers Fail to Make Big Hockey Play

Bobby Clarke failed to convert a late draw as Boston’s Gregg Sheppard won the final faceoff and scored, snapping Philadelphia’s seven game unbeaten streak. Schmautz added an empty net goal to seal a 4 2 loss. Black Hawks and Sabres also tied 2 2 while Canucks beat Red Wings 3 2.

Associated Press Bobby Clarke Philadelphia Flyers Clarke Boston Gregg Sheppard Flyers Sheppard Spectrum Philadelphia Wayne Stephenson Bobby Schma New York Rangers Clarkie Tom Bladen Gary Dornhoefer Brad Park Bruins Schmautz Black Hawks Sabres Stan Mikita Toronto Chicago John Marks

Bowl Coaches Have Different Worries

Florida coach Doug Dickey and Maryland coach Jerry Claiborne head into the Gator Bowl with concerns over injured players and quarterback choices. Dickey hopes Darrell Carpenter and Joe Allen recover from ankle injuries in time. Claiborne weighs starting Larry Dick or Mark Manges. Florida is a one touch down favorite after a 9-2 season. Maryland is the ACC champion with strong defense. Don Gaffney leads Florida’s wishbone attack while Jimmy DuBose rushes for 1307 yards.

Jacksonville Fla Doug Dickey Florida Jerry Claiborne Maryland Dickey Darrell Carpenter Joe Allen Carpenter Allen Claiborne Larry Dick Mark Manges Manges Gators Doug Terrapins Don Gaffney Jimmy DuBose DuBose

Royal's halftimes spark Texas past Colorado in Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl

Texas coach Darrell Royal delivered a steady halftime talk that rallied the Longhorns from a 21-7 deficit to beat Colorado 38-21 in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. Lineman Bob Simmons and linebacker Bill Hamilton credited the speech with preventing a quit mindset as Texas surged in the second half. The Gator Bowl matchup will be telecast by ABC with about 65,000 in attendance.

Houston Texas Darrell Royal Knute Rockne Longhorns Colorado Rockne Notre Dame Royal Bob Simmons Bill Hamilton

Russians Drub Rangers As Soviet Team Tops NHL Opener

New York 3 Rangers 7 as the Soviet Army squad dominates with precise passing and sharp skating. Steve Vickers scored early for New York, but Loktev’s visitors outplayed the home team with speed, control, and a flawless offense in their 796th sanctioned game victory.

NEW York New York Rangers NHL Konstantin Loktev Lotker Rangers Steve Vickers Rick Middleton Ron Greschner

Beant Buffalo beat by Rick Martin and Danny Gare leads

In a hockey card style summary Detroit opened after an eight day gap and lost for the third straight game as Garry Monahan Don Lever and Bob LaLonde scored for Vancouver. Guy Charron notched his 16th and assisted on two KC scores as Scouts halted a win drought.

Buffalo Rick Martin Danny Gare Canucks Red Wings Detroit Garry Monahan Don Lever Bobby LaLonde Vancouver Scouts Seals Guy Charron Kansas City

Snyder scores burst lifts Cavs past Braves 111 88 rout

Cavs guard Dick Snyder broke out for 26 in the second half after a 10 point first half as Cleveland routed the Buffalo Braves 111 88. Snyder hit 15 of 24 from the floor and all six free throws to fuel Cleveland’s ninth win in 10 games.

Associated Press Cleveland Bill Fitch Dick Snyder Cavs Snyder Buffalo Braves Fitch Buffalo Jim Cleamons Braves Bob McAdoo Geoff Petrie Golden State

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