Purdue Coach Molienkopf Announces Retirement After 23 Years
Purdue football coach Jack Mollenkopf will retire effective July 1 after 23 seasons at Purdue and 14 All Americans produced since 1960. He informed staff via conference call from Honolulu where he is coaching the Hula Bowl. Bob DeMoss is viewed as a leading candidate to succeed him.
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Notre Dame Tests OU Seers In Two Games
Ohio University hockey coach John McComb warns of quick reversals to lift the 2-5-1 record as Notre Dame visits Bird Arena for a weekend series. Game times are 7 30 p m with tickets on sale at the arena and Convocation Center. Freshmen Ed Mundy and Gerry Walmsley lead OU with 12 points each.
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Ohio Bobcats Sports Roundup From Athens to Duluth
Walmsley is out for the season after knee surgery on December 29 following the Cleveland Tournament. Notre Dame enters the weekend series 8-5 with wins over Ohio and others. Phil Wittliff leads Irish scoring with 22 points while Bill Green has 18. Bruce Trammel of Ohio faces Ball State and Mankato State in Friday meets as coach Houska starts six freshmen. Ohio swimmers open dual meet season at Kenyon and Western Michigan. Joe Begala nears 299 career wins. Ohio hockey plays Minnesota Duluth January 16-17 before 6,000 plus.
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Kenyon
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Miami Stuns Kent State to Claim MAC Victory
Miami defeated Kent State 61-47 as the Redskins surge denied the Golden Flashes a MAC title shot. Gerald Sears led Miami with 18 points while Kent State’s Tom Lagodich topped the Golden Flashes with 10. The loss, paired with a prior setback to Ohio, left Kent State at the conference cellar.
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The Steering Column on Auto Racing Fans and Growth
This essay-like piece introduces The Steering Column as a voice for auto racing fans and insiders. It describes speedways, stock cars, dragsters, and the racing family, and invites both seasoned fans and newcomers to explore the sport through its pages. It notes record crowds and rising TV coverage in 1969 and 1970.
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Pro Cage NBA Wednesday Results Card
The recap lists Wednesday results with New York beating Cincinnati 199 and Detroit topping Atlanta 116 112 while Boston crushes Milwaukee 138 1046 and San Francisco losing 94 to Phoenix. Friday slate includes Baltimore Boston Phoenix Milwaukee Sedon Philadelphia Atlanta LA and New York San Francisco matchups.
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College Scores Across Regions With Varied Results
A collage of college basketball scores shows Ohio foes and midwest teams posting mixed results. Notable outcomes include Muskingum edging Mount Union and Bluffton falling short against Ohio Northern, while DePaul and Xavier posted wins. Other results feature Rhode Island, Holy Cross, and Penn State victories, with scattered upsets and multi-team scores across the board.
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OSU Eyes Staub as Assistant Coach Candidate
Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes said he will recommend Ralph Staub for an OSU assistant coaching post. Staub, 41, then Northwestern offensive line coach, has 12 seasons coaching Ohio high schools and five years at Cincinnati, filling likely Hindman’s role as assistant athletic director.
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Bowling Doctor: Spare Angles and Lane Conditions
A brief note discusses spare angles failing due to varying lane conditions and asks if readers have experienced nights when their usual spare angles do not work.
Bowling tips to hit the 6-10 pocket reliably
A coach notes a ball rolling into the right gutter rather than the 6-10 spare. He suggests reducing the grip or starting position to decrease angle so the ball finishes in the 6-10 pocket and advises recognizing the signs and adjusting accordingly.
To Air Athens OU Games
Ohio University and Athens High basketball will be broadcast on WOUB radio this weekend. Art Greenberg and Randy Greene host Ask the Coach at 6 30 p m with coach Jim Snyder as guest. Rutland hosts Athens Meigs game at 7 55 p m Friday on WOUB FM only. Saturday features Ohio University Bowling Green at 7 40 p m on WOUB AM and Athens Logan on WOUB FM at 7 55 p m.
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Scott Guides Tar Heels To Victory
North Carolina defeats NC State 78-69 as Charlie Scott, despite a poor first half, leads the Tar Heels with 23 points. Vann Williford tops NC State with 20 as UNC overturns a 39-34 halftime deficit to win the ACC clash. Also, St Bonaventure routs Loyola Baltimore 96-52 behind Bob Lanier 29 points and 24 rebounds, while Duke outlasts Wake Forest 78-72 in overtime.
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