Preview of 1972 season Nebraska eyeing repeat title
Bud Wilkinson and college experts assess the 1972 college football landscape with Nebraska tipped as the man to beat for a third straight national title. The piece highlights Nebraska’s pride and key players like Rich Glover and Johnny Rodgers, while mapping tough rivals across the Big Ten, Big Eight, SEC, ACC, and Pac-8.
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Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Oklahoma
Penn State
Rich Glover
Colorado
ABC
Glover
Greg Pruitt
Woody Green
Arizona State
Charlie Davis
Johnny Rodgers
U S and Russia Set for Sunday Olympic basketball title
UPI reports Hank Iba warns about Russia fast breaking and second shots as the United States clinched its 63rd straight Olympic victory 68 38 over Italy to reach the gold game. Russia battled back to defeat Cuba 67 61 with a sluggish performance by the Soviet squad but Iba predicts tougher tests ahead.
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Munich
UPI
Italy
Hank Iba
Russia
Cuba
Soviet Union
Iba
Abernathy Ramps Whitewright in 34 6 Victory
Marvin Atterberry starred with Whitewright Tigers as Abernathy rushed 192 yards and scored five touchdowns in a 34 6 win over Farmersville. Abernathy also returned a punt for 36 yards and added a 30 yard reception.
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Farmersville
Marvin Atterberry
Whitewright Tigers
Farmers
Abernathy
Sanders to Address Texoma AFL-CIO Meeting
Barefoot Sanders, Democratic U S Senator nominee, will address the Texoma Area Council AFL-CIO at 7 30 p m on Wednesday September 13. James H Adler reports the event will be at the Labor temple on Highway 75. AFL-CIO endorses Sanders for the November 7 election.
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Barefoot Sanders
U. S
Texoma Area Council
Afl-Cio
Texoma Council
James H. Adler
Labor Temple
Sanders
Red Sox edge Yankees as Tiant bags seventh straight win
Veteran Luis Tiant earns his seventh consecutive victory to help Boston maintain a half game lead in the AL East with a 4-2 win over New York. Yastrzemski adds a two run homer while other AL games see Oakland over Texas 6-3 and KC sweeping Minnesota. In NL action Pittsburgh sweeps Montreal while New York beats St Louis then loses in 13 innings.
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Luis Trant
Carl Yastrzemski
Boston
Red Sox
New York
Yastrzemski
Tiant
Oakland
Texas
Kansas City
Minnesota
Chicago
California
Detroit
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Montreal
St. Lows
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Houston
San Francisco
Yas
Yankees
Woody Fryman
Tigers
Brown
Tiger
Mike
Epstein
Rangers
White Sox
Calfornia
Clyde Wright
Sox
Angels
Dick Allen
RBI
John Mayberry
Kansas Citys
Steve Busby
Twins
Fred Patek
Royals
Porkers Picked To Win Title
A U S T I N Texas U P L A poll of Southwest sports writers forecasts Arkansas to win the 1972 Southwest Conference football crown, with Texas second and Texas A M third. Razorbacks QB Joe Ferguson is named offensive player of the year as the conference race looks to unfold.
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Austin
Tex
UPL
Southwest Sports Writers
Arkansas
Texas Longhorns
Texas
Joe Ferguson
Razorbacks
Texas A&m
Texas Christian
Southern Methodist
Texas Tech
Rice
Baylor
Wolves Stop Princeton In 12 0 Victory
Wolfe City Wolves shut out Princeton 12 0 as Roger Herron returned a punt 68 yards for the opening score. Goggs added a 6 yard TD reception after a Princeton fumble. The rugged defensive game saw Wolfe City gain 116 yards to Princeton’s 84 in the air and suffer 60 yards in penalties.
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Wolfe City
Wolfe City Wolves
Princeton
Roger
Bo) Herron
Wolves
David Goggs
Panthers
Dallas Chaparrals Owner Denies Anti-Black Attitude
Geary says he does not hold anti black views toward Chaparrals players amid reports. He asserts player selection is based on performance and team contribution. A spokesman for black players says the group is satisfied after his statement, while the ABA Players Association and team members criticized his remarks.
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Dallas
APL
Dallas Chapparrals
Joe
Geary
Dallas Chapparral
Gears
UPL
Gene Phillips
Len Chappell
Thes
Gearys
American Basketball Association Players Association
Bonham Quarterback Club to Meet Monday
Bonham football fans invited as the Bonham Quarterback Club plans a Monday meeting. Bonhi coaching staff introductions are on the agenda along with a presentation by Henry Lovelace president and details on the Bonham parts figure.
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Bonhi
Bonham
Henry Lovelace
Cit
Atila
Bonham Parts
Lovelace
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