Clinton's Olympic Role Highlights Ohio Track Revival
Ohio University coach Larry Clinton, credited with reviving the Bobcats track and cross country programs, was chosen for the 1960 Olympics Development Committee. He will run 400 meter clinics across the Midwest to aid American athletes bound for Moscow, while pursuing a MAC title with limited scholarships.
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Miller Downplays New OSU Recruits
Eldon Miller minimizes the hype around Ohio State basketball’s incoming class as practices begin for 1977-78. He highlights six freshmen led by Herb Williams and Ken Page while stressing evaluations after four weeks of camp. Rebounding and guard losses shape early lineup chances with Kelvin Ransey and Terry Burris among holdovers. Ohio State opens Nov 25 at home versus California State-Hayward.
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Simpson Sees Irony In Family Ties With Ernie Banks
Buffalo Bills star OJ Simpson notes his second cousin relationship to baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. He cites Banks Cubs World Series drought and reflects on Bills struggles, trades, and management while eyeing a possible end in Buffalo under coach Jim Ringo.
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MAC May Have Cage Tourney
The Mid-American Conference may stage a post season basketball tournament starting 1978-79 to decide its NCAA representative. Athletic director Robert Brigham of Northern Illinois said the idea won initial approval at an Oct 6 meeting. final approval rests with the presidents in February. If approved, the top seven finishers in the 10 team league would compete with the top team receiving a first round bye, and NIU along with Eastern Michigan Western Michigan Central Michigan Ball State Toledo Bowling Green Kent State Ohio and Miami of Ohio would participate.
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Ohio freshman Don Puthoff tops Bobcats as long snapper
Don Puthoff of St Henry Ohio, a freshman center for Ohio University, snaps for every punt field goal and extra point. Head coach Bill Hess calls him the best snapper in 30 years as punter Steve Green receives most of his snaps and shows a higher punting average this season.
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Key to Kicking Game Sparks Local Interest
A local football player, a long snapper praised for kick accuracy, recalls starting in junior high. Dave Puthoff, 6 3 230 pound elemen tary education major, lettered four years at St Henry High School, the first in his family to earn a football scholarship.
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Puthoff brothers reshape St. Henry football legacy
Center Dave Puthoff recounts switching to guard in junior and senior years to fit his brother Greg on the lineup while six Puthoffs have played on the line at St. Henry. He discusses adjusting to college ball, snapping technique, and plans to teach fifth or sixth graders after Ohio.
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Vinton County Faces Alexander In Key Tri Valley Clash
Vinton County and Alexander meet Friday at the Spartans home field with both teams seeking momentum midseason. Alexander may be hampered by injuries to Kevin Coen and Paul Moore while Vinton aims to halt a three game slide and protect a possible title bid.
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AAU to Get TV Coverage Across Three Networks
AAU executive director Ollan Cassell announced 25 AAU events will be televised next year on ABC CBS and NBC. ABC carries 13 events in five sports including nationals in boxing weightlifting outdoor diving and track and field plus two US Russia dual meets. NBC airs the Junior Olympics and national swimming diving powerlifting championships along with US Russia dual swimming meets. CBS will broadcast the indoor national track and field meet. Kathy McMillan named AAU Female Track and Field Star of the Year. George Haines chosen to coach US at 1978 World Aquatic Championships in West Berlin.
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Simpson seeks trade amid Buffalo tensions and doubt
Simpson told teammates he asked for a trade due to his wife Marguerite’s dislike of living in Buffalo. Critics dispute the charge, saying associates defend him behind the scenes. He says a miracle is needed for a Super Bowl return, while others still hold him in high esteem.
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