Violence Can Happen Here In Sports Says Veteran Reporter
A veteran columnist argues fan violence in sports is rising from youth leagues to pro arenas. He recalls a Dallas Minnesota incident where a fan threw a whiskey bottle injuring an official, notes a $5000 reward offered by Max Winter, and urges fans to intervene to curb the trend.
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Anderson seeks stronger Bengals rushing balance in 1976
Cincinnati quarterback Ken Anderson, who led the league in passing titles for a second straight year, urged a beefed up running game. He accepted his Most Valuable Bengal award as fans praised his performance and noted the team’s inconsistent ground attack this season.
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Ken Anderson
Cincinnati Bengals
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SMU fires grid coach after probation and turmoil
SMU dismisses head football coach Dave Smith after a stormy three year tenure marked by probation. SMU president Dr. James Zumberge said the decision was under review for 36 hours before Tuesday night. He stressed no major athletic program upheaval and confirmed the jobs of Athletic Director Dick Davis and associates Jim Brock and Louie Mann remain secure.
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Southern Methodist University
Dave Smith
James Zumberge
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Dick Davis
Jim Brock
Louie Mann
Handicapped Cager To Rejoin OU Squad
Ohio University athlete Mike Borden, a 6-7 Fairborn native with one eye, won a preliminary injunction allowing him to play for the Bobcats after a lawsuit with the university. The judge ruled the school could decide on eligibility while shielding officials from liability if injury occurred. The ACLU-supported suit cited disability discrimination under federal statutes, but the injunction was issued on 14th Amendment grounds. University officials welcomed the ruling and pledged to comply.
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Mike Borden
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Robert M. Duncan
Columbus
American Civil Liberties Union
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Bill Rohr
ACLU
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Benson Wolman
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Court clears school in handicapped athlete liability case
A court ruled that the university and doctors bear no liability for injuries to a freshman player with a disability, allowing him to continue playing this season. Judge Duncan cited lack of evidence on specific risk factors and highlighted a precdent for disabled athletes' integration.
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Borden
Burns
Braden
All American Medical Association
Rozelle Rule Decision Appears Likely To Reach Courts
The Rozelle Rule antitrust battle headed for higher courts after Judge Earl Larson ruled the NFL cannot restrict players from selling their services. He ordered a halt to the rule with an appeal planned by the league. Former Colt John Mackey and 14 players welcomed the ruling, while NFL officials weighed options. Ed Garvey said the ruling would not disrupt the league and noted many players prefer to stay with their clubs. More than 90 players reported to Notre Dame coach Dan Devine at practice.
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Earl Larson
US District Court
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Point Pleasant 57 Gallipolis 45 high school score recap
Point Pleasant beat Gallipolis 57 to 45 with a 22 33 2 scoring split. Hess 64 12, Nibert 20 4, Wilson 62 14 lead Point Pleasant while Folden 40 8 Saunders 5 1 11 pace Gallipolis. Reserve: Point Pleasant 44 Gallipolis 39. Walnut Ridge 81 Waverly 79. Waverly edged Walnut Ridge 55 to 42 in the reserves.
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Indiana coach emphasizes wife support and five year contract
Indiana football coach Lee Corso underscores two musts for success an understanding wife and a five year coaching contract. Wajima scores fifth straight win in two months by taking the Meriboro Handicap at Belmont Park marking a dominant stretch.
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Lee Corso
Wajima
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Ohio student finds path to Athens via Colorado mentor
Ron Richards, a Toledo native and Ohio University graduate student assistant in the sports information office, will spend 11 weeks in Arizona coordinating duties while pursuing the Sports Administration Program. He credits a Colorado State University adviser for guiding him to OU.
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Messenger
Ron Richards
Ohio University
Frank Morgan
Arizona
Toledo
Wauseon
Colorado State University
University of Toledo
Colorado State
Richards earns NCAA wrestling finals publicity role at Ohio University
Ohio University journalism students gain NCAA wrestling finals exposure as Ron Richards highlights student assistant work at Colorado State and Ohio University. He assisted Morgan with statistics for football and basketball, helped prepare news releases and basketball brochures, and contributed to home game programs.
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Richards
Ohio University
Morgan
Bobcats
Ron Richards
Colorado
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