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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1975

Page

7

Long Sunday as NFL QBs Suffer Through Painful Losses

Quarterbacks endure injuries or self mistakes in Sunday NFL action. Jim Plunkett and Steve Grogan led New England past San Francisco. Bartkowski dislocated elbow hampered Atlanta. Bradshaw and Gilliam affected Pittsburgh. Ferguson threw a costly late interception in Buffalo loss. Other results: Cowboys over Eagles, Oilers over Lions, Chiefs over Broncos, Ravens over Jets, Redskins over Browns, Rams over Saints, Raiders over Chargers.

New England Jim Plunkett San Francisco Steve Grogan Patriots 49Ers Atlanta Steve Bartkowski Cincinnati Falcons Kim McQuilken Pittsburgh Terry Bradshaw Green Bay Fred Carr Joe Gilliam Steelers Roy Gerela Packers Buffalo Joe Ferguson Giants Anj Patriots Grogan Andy Johnson Randy Vataha Bengals Ken Anderson Charlie Joiner Jim Mitchell Bartkowski McQuilken Rocky Bleier Gerela Cowboys Eagles Toni Fritsch Dallas Roger Staubach Drew Pearson Minnesota Chicago San Diego New York Giants New York Jets Cleveland Baltimore Miami Houston Kansas City New Orleans St. Louis Oakland Denver Detroit Washington Los Angeles Philadelphia

Americans Bring Home Pan Am Gold and Memories

The United States, dominant with 116 golds in 19 sports, faced whistles and boos at the Pan American Games closing in Mexico City. Brazil and Chile contested a soccer final, and Mario Vazquez Rana backed final gold awards while the U.S. total reached 247 medals.

Mexico City America Brazil Chile Mexico Mario Vazquez Rana Uncle Sam Cuba U.S

Miami Wins MAC Thriller Topping Bowling Green

Miami Ohio outscored Bowling Green 20-17 to seize the MAC lead as Frank Johnson kicked two long field goals and Dick Crum praised his team’s composure after overcoming a 10-0 deficit. Northern Illinois dropped from the lead with a late penalties blow as Neddeff missed a final field goal.

Columbus Ohio Miami Dick Crum Redskins Bowling Green Don Nehlen Falcons Northern Illinois Ball State Jim Neddeff Huskies Central Michigan Ron Rummel Kent State Gene Swick Toledo Ohio University Marshall Western Michigan Eastern Michigan Western Illinois Crum Frank Johnson Nehlen Jerry Ippoliti Neddeff Ippoliti

Marietta Captures AAA Cross Country Crown

Marietta won the Class AAA district cross country meet in New Concord with 53 points and produced individual champion Joe Sarver at 10:03. Dover was second with 61 points. Athens finished eighth of nine teams led by Kurt Nostrant in 22nd place at 10:38. Athens runner list includes Nostrant 22nd, Skinner 26th, Koch 47th, Atkins 48th, Keller 52nd, King 58th.

New Concord Marietta Athens Kurt Nostrant Joe Sarver Dover East Liverpool Chillicothe Cambridge New Philadelphia Lancaster Zanesville Mike Skinner Andy Koch Rob Atkins Gary Keller Bill King

Eastern Eagles Top Southern 15-6 in SWAC Battle

Eastern stops Southern 15-6 as two long scoring drives and a late field goal before halftime pave the way. Eagles improve to 6-1-1 overall and 4-0-1 in SWAC, remaining a half game behind Kgger Creek for the league lead. Southern drops to 3-5 and 2-3.

Tuppers Plains Eastern Eagles Southern Eastern Kgger Creek

Hall Addresses NCAA Limits at Bobcat Coaches Clinic

Kentucky coach Joe B Hall spoke in Athens about NCAA restrictions. He argued big schools are penalized for success, urged schools to police themselves, and warned that rapid athletic growth invites violations. He defended the NCAA and asserted the need for balanced competition.

Gary Mann Joe B. Hall University of Kentucky Athens Bobcat McDonalds Kentucky Fried Chicken Hall NCAA

Hall Advocates Coaches Union To Ease Pressure On Kentucky

Hall argues for a coaches union to guarantee tenure, proposing fixed trial periods and potential tenure. He recalls replacing Adolph Rupp in 1972 and reaching the NCAA finals, noting pressure and near-miss frustration. He rates recruiting as the key sport and laments losing top recruits like Bill Willoughby to pro contracts.

Hall Kentucky Adolph Rupp Wildcats UCLA

Pistol Pete Leads Jazz Past Knicks in Double Overtime

Pistol Pete Maravich scores 45 with 23 of 26 from the line as New Orleans Jazz beat New York Knicks 125 114 in double overtime. Seattle tops Phoenix 113 99. Spirits of St Louis 101 Sails 85. Colonels 130 Squires 112. Nets 118 Pacers 111.

Bills Miami Buffalo Ferguson Jake Scott Dolphins Don Nottingham Dallas Philadelphia Houston Detroit Kansas City Denver Baltimore New York Jets Washington Cleveland Los Angeles New Orleans Oakland San Diego St. Louis New York Giants Minnesota Chicago Scott Curtis Johnson J.D. Hill Associated Press Pete Maravich New Orleans Jazz New York Knicks Jazz National Basketball Association New York Red Holzman Maravich Seattle SuperSonics Phoenix Suns American Basketball Association Spirits of St. Louis San Diego Sails Kentucky Colonels Virginia Squires New York Nets Indiana Pacers Spirits Sails Maurice Lucas Gus Gerard Spirits of Lucas Gerard Caldwell Jones Colonels Squires Kentucky Virginia Artis Gilmore Nets Pacers Julius Erving John Williamson Indiana Erving

Capitals win on the road for first time this season

The Washington Capitals upset the Chicago Black Hawks 7-5 in Chicago marking the earliest road victory in their history as they equal last year’s road win total in seven games. Captain coach Milt Schmidt praised the team while Hartland Monahan set up Tony White’s go-ahead goal.

Washington Capitals Black Hawks Chicago Capitals Milt Schmidt Washington Land Monahan Tony White Philadelphia Flyers New York Rangers Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Buffalo Sabres California Seals Los Angeles Kings Minnesota North Stars Billy Reay Stan Gilbertson White Monahan Nelson Pyatt John Marks Dennis Hull Cliff Koroll Dale Tallon Darcy Rota Te Hawks Flyers Rangers Ron Stewart Reay New York

Colbert Refram Win Disney Team Championship in Florida

Jim Colbert and Dean Refram won the $200 000 National Team Championship at Walt Disney World with a 36 under par 252 tournament record. They opened with four straight birdies and added a four birdie burst, finishing four strokes ahead of Sifford Regalado and Cole Schlee. Colbert and Refram each earned 20000. Greg Stone to captain Army golf team again next spring.

Orlando Fla Jim Colbert Dean Refram Colbert Refram Walt Disney World John Schlee Bobby Cole Victor Regalado Curtis Sifford Ward Sifford Regalado Disney Magnolia Palm Greg Stone Seattle Army

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