Bryant's Pro Chance Seen for Cleve Bryant
Pro scouts predict Cleve Bryant could become the first black super quarterback in the pros within two years. Ohio University coach Bill Hess praises Bryant’s height, speed, arm, and intellect while noting seven peers of similar size already found pro teams in 1969.
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Toledo Rockets Tame Bobcats 34 9 in upset win
Toledo bursts to a 34 9 MAC upset over defending champion Ohio University behind Chuck Ealey in his first league game. The Rockets build a 21 3 halftime lead, force three Bobcat fumbles, and outgain Ohio 423 to 229 in total offense. offensive balance and aggressive defense key the victory.
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Rockets vs Bobcats set school records in 34 point win
The Sunday Messenger reports a high scoring clash where Toledo's Al Baker grabbed 150 yards and two touchdowns, a new receiving yardage mark, as Bryant and Snyder combined for 251 and 182 passing yards respectively. Ohio struggled with turnovers and penalties as Toledo surged ahead.
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Buckeyes defeat Huskies 41 14 in Seattle rout
Ohio State led 7 0 by Rex Kern two rushing TDs and a late safety after Washington kept it tight with a 54 yard drive and a seven yard score. Urbanik forced a fumble and Otis sprinted 64 yards for a major 35 7 Buckeyes lead before reserves closed out the win before 58 000 at Husky Stadium.
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Bowling Green tops Western Michigan in MAC clash
Bowling Green defeated Western Michigan 21 to 10 in a Mid American Conference game. Vern Wireman threw two touchdown passes and connected with Bob Zimpfer on a 43 yard strike with 1:18 left to seal the win. Jim Meeker scored BGs first Bronco tally capped by a 65 yard drive.
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Redskins Defeat Ohio in Close Miami Cross Country Meet
Miami University edged Ohio University 27 to 20 in a Saturday cross country meet at Oxford. Bob Bertelsen of Ohio won the 6 mile race in 30:41, ten seconds off the school record, as Ohio claimed top positions 1,3,6,8 and 7. Miami's Dave Reio finished in 31:14. The Redskins improve to 4-0 while Ohio drops to 1-3.
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Wahama Falls to Parkersburg in Slim 12-7 Result
Parkersburg Catholic halted Wahama 12-7 on Saturday night, their first loss in six starts. Wahama’s only scoring play was a fourth quarter 29 yard pass from Tim Howard to Randy Smith.
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Mets Defeat Braves 9-5 In NL Playoff Opener
The New York Mets exploded for five eighth inning runs to beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5 in Game 1 of the NL playoff. Tom Seaver allowed eight hits over seven innings as Niekro took the loss. Wayne Garrett and Cleon Jones sparked the rally with back-to-back hits, and a key error on Phil Niekro amid a bases loaded situation helped break the game open. The Mets carry momentum into Games 2 and 3 at Atlanta and New York as they seek the NL pennant.
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Alexander Wins In Final Minute Thriller
Alexander overcame a 10 point deficit to beat North Gallia 30 to 28 Friday night in Gallipolis. Craig White scored the final one yard TD with 51 seconds left as Alexander improves to 2-3. Turley George led North Gallia with 24 points. Cris Hudwell and Pete Russell each had two Spartans TDs. Russell added a final seven yard run to seal it after a long Spartan drive. Alexander racked up 39 first downs and 355 yards, while North Gallia managed 18 first downs and 320 total yards.
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Kyger Creek Defeats Eastern 30-14 in SVAC Tilt
Kyger Creek tops Eastern 30-14 in a Southern Valley Athletic Conference game. Eastern falls to 1-7 overall as Grueser scores twice and Dave Leith adds a 2-yard TD run. Jackie Henson throws two TD passes, Rothgeb and White add scores, and Creek mounts a 23-8 edge in total offense.
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Miami Ohio Soccer Teams Tie 1-1 in Overtime
OJFORD Miami and Ohio University played to a two overtime 1-1 draw. Dave Chadwick opened scoring for Miami at 4:05 of the third period, while Pete Mariel tied for Ohio with 20 seconds left in the third, assisted by Jay Eshelman. Ohio drops to 24-1 while Miami moves to 1-1-1. The Bobcats face Toledo Friday and Bowling Green Saturday.
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Orioles Rally Past Twins In Opener Of West West Playoffs
Baltimore wins 2 0 with Paul Blair’s squeeze bunt scoring Mark Belanger for the deciding run in the 9th. Belanger, Etchebarren, and Buford set up the bunt, Blair delivered to plate as Minnesota miscues fuel late Orioles rally.
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