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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1976

Page

11

Bruins Dominate ASU Run Game In Tempe Rout

UCLA quarterback Jeff Dankworth sparked the Bruins to a 28-10 victory over Arizona State in Tempe. Dankworth led a powerful ground attack that amassed 486 rushing yards as the Sun Devils fell short of a national title bid and failed to derail UCLA’s momentum.

Tempe Ariz Arizona State Sun Devils Ucla Bruins Jeff Dankworth Dankworth John Sciarra Bruins Theotis Brown Wendell Tyler Devils Freddie Williams Arthur Lane Frank Kush Rush Danny Dennis Sproul John Jefferson

Devils Snap Nation's Longest Winning Streak in Upset at Sun Devil

The third ranked Sun Devils lost at Sun Devil Stadium in a nationally televised Thurdsay night game to snap the nation’s longest major college winning streak at 13. Dankworth credited the three weeks of preparation as a key factor in the upset.

Sun Devils Devils Sun Devil Stadium

Athens stressenger Sports counter-option and blitzing note

Dankworth achieved near perfection in executing the counter-option and counter-dive as Athens stressenger Sports stacked overshifted and stunted on defense. The text highlights aggressive blitzing and stacking in the play.

Dankworth

Defending Champ Falls To 2nd Seeded Swede

At Forest Hills New York Manuel Orantes the defending U S Open titlist was eliminated by Bjorn Borg in a five set quarterfinal 4 6 6 0 6 2 5 7 6 4 The match drew 16184 fans and set up a Borg Connors semifinal with Nastase Vilas and Evert Fromholtz later in the day The earlier quarterfinal saw Nastase defeat Stockton 4 6 6 4 6 2 6 3.

Forest Hills N.Y Manuel Orantes Bjorn Borg Borg Orantes Guillermo Vilas Stadium Court West Side Tennis Club Likie Nastase Dick Stockton Dallas

Wellston Rockets face tough schedule with strong defense

Wellston High School previews its 1976 football season led by fullback Tony Grey and quarterback Bruce Downard. The Rockets aim to improve on a 7-3 finish, with a veteran offensive line and returning linebackers led by Doug Conger. Schedule features games at Washington Court House Nelsonville York Vinton County Gallipolis Ienton Jackson Waverly Athens Meigs Logan.

Wellston Tony Grey Wellston High School Rockts Rockets Grey Bruce Downard Doug Conger Washington Court House Nelsonville-York Vinton County Gallipolis Ienton Jackson Waverly Athens Meigs Logan Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Joe Michael Conger Randy Royster Jeff Brady John Johnson Terry Dixon Dixon Henry

Watson Opens World Open Lead At Pinehurst

Tom Watson shot a six under 65 to share the first round lead at the World Open in Pinehurst North Carolina Bob E Smith and George Burns joined Watson at 65 while Jack Nicklaus slipped to 72 with Gay Brewer and Forrest Ferler at 66.

Pinehurst N.C Tom Watson Watson Bob E. Smith Big George Burns Jack Nicklaus Gay Brewer Forrest Ferler Jerry Pate Jerry McGee David Grahm

Athens opens golf season with win over Waverly

Athens edges Waverly 160 to 178 in a dual meet at an Athens course. Medalist Kevin Goldsberry of Athens posted 38, while Marty Drennan and Steve Crace led Waverly with 39s. Other scores were Bryan Lawson 41, Steve Hensler 41, Mark Findlay 4, Scott Daily 43, Jeff Williams 57, Troy Banta 57.

Athens Waverly Meigs Kevin Goldsberry Marty Drennan Steve Crace Bryan Lawson Steve Hensler Mark Findlay Scott Daily Jeff Wiliams Troy Banta

Vinton County Vikings eye darkhorse rise in Tri-Valley Conference

Vikings coach Tom Reid brings 27 players, nine starters and 12 lettermen back from a 2 8 club as Chris Gill anchors a veteran backfield until injuries open the door for Scott Barrett. The line leans on Terry Barron with plans for versatility and two-way duty, while Nelsonville York and Belpre loom as top rivals in the conference. Schedule lists eight away tests and seven home or neutral games through November.

Reid Chris Gill Kurtis Johnson Ken Clancy Gill Scott Barrett Scott Viking Nelsonville-York Belpre Vinton County

Hate Bowl Opener Sets Spartans at Buckeyes in Columbus

Michigan State and Ohio State clash in the 1970s era opener amid NCAA recruiting disputes and suspensions affecting MSU. Ohio State seeks a fifth straight Big Ten title with a revamped offense under coach Darryl Rogers while missing Archie Griffin and Cornelius Greene.

Columbus Ohio Michigan State Ohio State Woody Hayes Spartans NCAA Hayes Grand Rapids Mich Eddie Smith Mike Cobb Larry Bethea Joe Hunt Buckeyes Ohio Stadium Darryl Rogers Levi Jackson Jackson Rich Baes George Hill UCLA Archie Griffin Cornelius Greene Brian Baschnagel Jeff Logan Griffin Rod Gerald Green Pete Johnson

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