Batsch Seeks Rose Bowl Entry Amid USC Challenge
Ben Batsch, 85, Michigan law alumnus, expects to attend the 1976 Rose Bowl as his Wolverines face Southern California. History shows Michigan has defeated USC 49-0 each time Batsch has attended, with prior routs in 1902 and 1948, prompting caution for the Trojans.
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Pasadena
Calif
Southern California
Ben Batsch
Michigan
Wolverines
Southern Cal
Stanford
Batsch
Michigan Law School
Trojans
Henry
Toledo
Ohio
Mary
Ann Walker
Toledo Trust Co
Palm Beach, Fla
Benny Oosterbaan
U M
White Swan girl wrestler joins all boys team
Susanna Bobb a 16 year old 101 pound wrestler defies earlier school rules and earns a spot on White Swan high school wrestling team. Coach Lon Henry supports her push while noting gender concerns and the boys’ rough initiation but she earns their respect with hard work and early matches.
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White Swan
Wash
Susanna Bobb
Miss Bobb
Toppenish
Jerold Tilton
Lon Henry
Henry
Kittitas High
Susanna
Kittitas
Michigan's Wood Master Of One Trade
Michigan's Bob Wood shines as a football kicker but plays multiple drills at receiver running back quarterback and safety. The walk on from London Ohio is the Wolverines second all time leading kicker with 18 of 26 field goals and 87 of 91 extra points.
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Pasadena
Calif
Bob Wood
Wood
Michigan
Wolverines
Southern California
London
Ohio
Mike Lantry
Trojans
Lantry
Stanford
Navy
Purdue
Dorsett Praises Superdome Ahead of Sugar Bowl Clash
Tony Dor sett says the Louisiana Superdome is otherworldly as Pitt prepares for the Sugar Bowl against Georgia. He notes the dome’s massive scale and budget while teammates discuss slowing Dor sett and the spectacle of 76 000 fans.
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Tony Dorsett
Gulfsport
Miss
Pitt
Georgia
New Orleans
Louisiana Superdome
Dorsett
University of Pittsburgh
New Roads At Coralville Public Access Road Completed
From the 1976 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report the Coralville dam project included an all weather surface public access road across the dam completed in June. A sidewalk along the crest and a guardrail were added, with a maintenance building due in May. A shower building at Sugar Bottom recreation area was finished in April.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Coralville Reserve
Coralville Dam
Sugar Bottom
Bob Lanier Seeks Break From Pro Basketball
Detroit Pistons star Bob Lanier, the No 4 scorer in the NBA, says he may need a rest from pro basketball. He cites fellow big man Dave Cowens and fears a nervous breakdown if he keeps playing without pause. Lanier emphasizes trying to keep peace of mind.
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Detroit Pistons
Bob Lanier
National Basketball Association
Dave Cowens
Lanier
Boston Celtics
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