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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1972

Page

8

Redskins Dominate Vikings 24-21 In Opening Win

Washington capitalized on Minnesota miscues to topple the Vikings 24-21 as Bill Malinchak tied the game with a punt return TD and fielded a pivotal fumble play. Larry Brown rushed for 105 yards and a 3-yard score, while Charley Harraway added a late TD to seal the victory.

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USC Trojans Top AP Poll With Illinois Matchup Looming

USC retains the No 1 ranking after a 51 6 win over Oregon State as Illinois quarterback Mike Wells is doubtful for the upcoming clash. Oklahoma moves to second with 11 first place votes, while Colorado slides to third and Ohio State sits fifth in the AP college football poll. New freshman mentor at Columbia University John Gurry is introduced.

Associated Press Trojans Southern California Illinois Oregon State Mike Wells Illini Wells Michigan State Oklahoma Sooners Utah State Colorado Ohio State Tennessee UCLA Alabama Louisiana State Nebraska Arizona State Penn State Michigan Notre Dame Texas Washington Georgia Florida State Stanford Mississippi Purdue Arkansas Southern Cal Oregon Oklahoma Minnesota Wake Forest Kentucky Birmingham Texas A&m Army Kansas State Navy Northwestern Miami Fla Tulane Virginia Tech Georgia Tech Duke South Carolina Ani Ie Ierzio USC Ington Florida St Michigan St Auburn California Dartmouth Ee Tech Indiana Iowa State Louisvi North Carolina North Carolina State San Diego State Southern Methodist Texas Christian Toledo West Virginia NEW Frosh John Gurry Boston Columbia University

Randy Boring Named Messenger Player of the Week

Eastern senior halfback Randy Boring earned The Messenger Player of the Week after a 30-7 SWAC win over Symmes Valley. The 145 pound ? senior scored on a 7 yard run a 10 yard run and a 40 yard fumbled punt return for a score helping Eastern stay unbeaten in league play.

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Ferguson Named Big Ten's Best Offensive Player

Rufus Road runner Ferguson of Wisconsin named the Big Ten's top offensive player by the AP after a 165 yard 17 carry performance against Northern Illinois. He led the Badgers to a 31 7 win and set school records with 211 rushing yards in a game last year and 1222 yards in a season.

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Pro Grid Results With Weekday Matchups

Pro grid results list matchups across cities including Houston Miami Los Angeles Chicago Minnesota Detroit New York Jets Baltimore Oakland Green Bay Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Washington San Francisco Buffalo Kansas City New Orleans and a night game at New Orleans.

Houston Miami Los Angeles Chicago Minnesota Detroit New York Jets Baltimore Oakland Green Bay Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Washington San Francisco Buffalo Kansas City New Orleans W. L. T. Pet NY Jets N. England Central Pittsburgh Houston Oood Cleveland West Denver San Diego L. T. Pet Dallas NY Giants Philadelphia Central West Atlanta Eit Atlanta New England Denver New Jeans New York Giants Pittsbur New Phi New York Montreal Seenarion Koosman Pittsburgh Iene Sition Ee Pees Ag Og Pecinnati Billingham Louis Gibson N Nese Osteen

Chargers Acquire Mackey and Lose LeVias and Fletcher

The San Diego Chargers signed tight end John Mackey as a free agent after waiving him from Baltimore while losing starters Jerry LeVias and Chris Fletcher to knee surgeries from Sunday's 34-3 defeat to San Francisco. Mackey is a 10 year NFL veteran and former NFLPA president.

SAN Diego San Diego Chargers John Mackey Jerry LeVias Chris Fletcher Levias Fletcher San Francisco Mackey National Football League Players’ Association Baltimore Colts

Wottle Celebrated on Return to Canton Ohio

Dave Wottle returns to Canton after winning Olympic 800 meters with a hero’s welcome. About 3 000 greet him at Memorial Field House and at the Akron Canton airport. a testimonial dinner will feature a bronze bust. He receives a key to the city and a car caravan with more celebrations planned in Bowling Green and regionally televised events.

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Officials push for instant replay at Superdome plan

New Orleans officials urge NFL Commissioner Rozelle to reconsider instant replay screens in the Superdome. Saints officials warn of fan reactions, while proponents cite economic and theatrical uses. Rozelle notes potential delays and cites Kansas City's Arrowhead as a precedent.

New Orleans Superdome National Football League Pete Rozelle William Connick Stadium Commission Rozelle New Orleans Saints Dick Gordon The Saints Connick Roselle Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City

NHL Seeks Court Block On WHA Player Defections

The NHL filed a countersuit in U.S. District Court to bar players from leaving for the World Hockey Association. It claims the WHA Philadelphia Blazers and the rival league conspire to breach NHL contracts and cause irreparable harm. The motion also seeks to prohibit former players from promoting or aiding WHA teams.

Philadelphia National Hockey League U.S. District Court World Hockey Association Philadelphia Blazers NHL Blazers WHA

Athens Tennis Association Ends Season With Titles

The Athens Tennis Association wrapped up its End-of-Season Tourney Sunday with finals in men’s and mixed doubles. Jerry Adams and Bob Young won the men’s doubles 6-3 6-2 over Roger Ginn and Rich Danner, while Danner and Carolyn Sturgeon captured the mixed doubles 6-3 6-3 against Bob Trevas and Pat Light.

Athens’ Tennis Association Jerry Adams Bob Young Roger Ginn Rich Danner Danner Carolyn Sturgeon Bob Trevas Pat Light Gary Pfeiffer Dick Butrick Charlie White Bujan Sapawi Earle Hunt Siegfried Hausladen Charles McKenna Roger Finlay Jim Dilley Bill Day Joe Tucker Rich Flint Dave Snyder Jose Torres Marty Rubin Ningham Jim Madachy Paul Yuckman Kerry Ahearn Darrel Cunningham Lou Grubb Barry Mary Thomas Ben Douglas Roger Dianna Ginn Jim Tyrrell Sue Abt

Major League Monday Results and Tuesday Schedule

In The Majors Monday's Result Baltimore 5 Boston 2. Tuesday's games include Detroit at Cleveland with Lolich and Dunning. Baltimore at Boston. New York at Milwaukee. Texas at Minnesota. Kansas City at California. Detroit at Oakland. more matchups listed across the circuit.

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Smallest pro football star Buddy Young 5 4 in league history

The article notes no NFL team has gone undefeated and untied. Buddy Young, a star runner from the 1940s and 1950s, is described as the smallest player at 5 4, with six pro seasons. Also mentions radial tires and MoTyre Inc advertising.

National Football League Bears Buddy Young Buddy

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