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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1971

Page

14

Nebraska's Win Streak Could Be In Jeopardy

Nebraska seeks to extend its 20 game win streak as the Cornhuskers host Minnesota at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Minnesota QB Craig Curry and fullback Ernie Cook target a strong showing against a ranked Nebraska squad amid a weekend of key interregional games.

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Bengals to use four veterans and one rookie at running back

Cincinnati coach Paul Brown says five backs are interchangeable for 1971 season. Veterans Phillips Robinson Dressler Johnson and rookie Willis share duties, with Phillips expected to lead carries while Willis brings 1,007 rushing yards in 1970 college season.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Fred Willis Jess Phillips Paul Robinson Essex Johnson Doug Dressler Jack Donaldson Phillips Bengals Robinson Dressler and Johnson Willis Boston College

Green Tide Faces Blue Waves In Peden Stadium Opener

Bowling Green brings a veteran mix against Ohio in a game highlighted by sophomores Paul Miles and Ed Bestvina with key moves at center and quarterback. Ohio relies on Bill Gary and John Roush as a dynamic backfield, while switching defenses to an Oklahoma alignment.

Falcons Peden Stadium Falcon Paul Miles Bill Pittman MAC Jerry Fields Bobcats Ed Bestvina Tim Warner Bill Hess Logan Chuck Kemper Dave Juenger Ohio Juenger Fields Bill Gary John Roush Gary Roush Hess

Early MAC kickoff promises high drama at Peden Stadium

Ohio University hosts Bowling Green in the season opener as scouts attend free with Gate One access. The Bobcats boast 13 returning starters versus eight for the Falcons, with Julius Livas shifting to defense and a close, potentially exciting game expected as the Silver Anniversary MAC season begins. The Green and White Club will host an after game coffee hour in the old varsity locker room for players, guests, and Bobcat parents.

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Padres Beat Dodgers For Laughs In California Clash

San Diego manager Preston Gomez praised his club after a 4-1 victory over Los Angeles halting the Dodgers’ chase in the NL West. The Padres, last in the West, snapped a late stumble while Giants and Pirates widened their leads in separate NL races.

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Browns Will Learn Today If Jones Can Play Sunday

Cleveland Browns face uncertain depth at defensive end as Joe Jones eyes a knee injury exam by Dr. Vic Ippolito and a possible start against the Houston Oilers. Ron Snodow stands ready if Jones cannot go, while Jones draws praise from Oilers tackle Glenn Ray Hines.

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