Rodgers top player wins Heisman Trophy
New York United Press International reports Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska won the 1972 Heisman Trophy as the nation’s outstanding college football player. The 5-foot-9, 113-pound senior starred as a versatile back, rusher, receiver and returner, averaging 182.8 all purpose yards per game and totaling 45 touchdowns over three years while overcoming off field controversy.
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Tough Bulldogs crush Foxes 75 46 in Marble Valley opener
Burr and Burton overwhelmed Wallingford 75 to 46 at Rutland Armory as Greg Fleming led with 21 points and 15 rebounds while Art Kilborn and T J Carmody controlled tempo and the boards. Cadorette led Wallingford with 24 points. Kilburn-Burton spoke of a long season ahead.
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Patriots fire Bell over power grab details
New England Patriots executive shift as Upton Bell is dismissed after clashing with the board over coaching control. Bell voiced desire to hire and fire coaches, a right the directors did not grant, naming a search committee to hire a new head coach.
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Nebraska gets three on UPI All-America team
The University of Nebraska, despite a disappointing 9-2-1 season, places Johnny Rodgers Rich Glover and Willie Harper on the UPI All-America squad chosen by 230 writers and sportscasters. Rodgers earns All-America at wide receiver after votes at two positions. Other teams named include Oklahoma, Southern California, Purdue and Tennessee with multiple selections.
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Generals Meet at Moose Club for 1972 Year End
The Bennington Generals plan their final 1972 gathering at the Moose Club tomorrow at 7 30 PM. President Bob Long urges local baseball fans to attend the benefit on December 20 at B B Restaurant featuring a buffet and band for $1 50 with all proceeds going to the team.
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Ed Flynn the Mt Anthony sports statistician on the rise
Eddie Flynn keeps meticulous football basketball and baseball stats at Mt Anthony High School using a slide rule He tracks plays and yards rebounds assists turnovers and scores He also aids fundraising writes program inserts and helps coaches with player workload He awaits Vermont admission news
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Hoosick Falls top Van Rensselaer in tight 40 36 victory
Hoosick Falls varsity edged Van Rensselaer 40 36 as defense stifled scoring. Hall led Hoosick with 14 points while Folgert and Harrison controlled rebounds. Kaukas and Wright restricted opposing guards. Rams’ Bubniak led with 10 points as JV beat Rams 329 in a separate contest.
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