Penn to Hire Bob Odell as New Head Football Coach
The University of Pennsylvania will announce the hiring of Bob Odell as head football coach on or before Saturday. Odell, 42, a Penn alumnus, is then Bucknell's head coach in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. John Steigman was released after five straight losing seasons.
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Central Davenport Washington Wrestling Meet Rescheduled
Due to a conflict with the state sectional tournament the Central Davenport versus Washington wrestling meet moves from Feb 5 to Tuesday Jan 26 at 6 p.m. at Central.
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Wash, Jeff Wrestlers Meet Friday in City Showdown
Washington and Jefferson renew their Mississippi Valley Conference clash Friday night in the J Hawks gym. Jeff enters 6 1 and 0 in league play and 6 1 overall while Wash sits 4 0 in the Valley and 5 1 overall. Seven wrestlers hold perfect records with Rick Madison leading Jeff at 120 pounds and Rich Michal close behind at 138. Dennis Gunder eyes revenge in his 95 pound match with Ray Giltrap as the intra city rivalry promises a tougher rematch than the first meeting.
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Monti tops Coggon in prep basketball action
Prep basketball results show Monti 83 over Coggon 59 and Carroll Kuve 107 over Jeff 74. Hartley 73 defeated Georeses, with more scores across small-town teams and college matchups listed in a dense wire-style roundup.
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Drag Strip Approved Near Cedar Falls
The North Iowa Timing Assn approves a four mile north of Cedar Falls site on Highway 218 for a new drag strip. Construction has begun and the opening is planned for on or about April 25.
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Lombardi Rules Out Trading Hornung Amid Claims
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi dismissed reports he planned to trade Paul Hornung. He praised Hornung's potential and said no clash occurred, insisting no plan to move the Notre Dame star unless a genuine opportunity to improve arose. Hornung played sparingly in the Pro Bowl loss but did connect on a 40-yard field goal and two conversions.
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Wash JV swimmers extend win streak in rout of Jefferson
Washington's junior varsity swimming team kept its undefeated dual meet run with a 62 to 32 victory over Jefferson at the Warrior pool. The meet featured strong showings in the 200 medley relay and 200 free and solid performances by Switzer, Sandy, Lawther, and Kennedy in various races.
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Ski Report From Midwestern Resorts Note Mixed Conditions
Snow reports show varied conditions across states with Wisconsin and Michigan noting fresh groomed surface snow and bases around 24 inches at Mt. Telemark while Indianhead has 16 inches and Minnesota sites report excellent to good skiing at Sugar Hills with bases ranging 15 to 33 inches and ongoing snowmaking.
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Wagner eyes Coe college transfer to play for Kohawks
Jim Wagner former all American prep halfback at C. R. Regis filed to enter Coe College and may play for Coach Glenn Drahn's Kohawks. Drahn said Wagner came seeking a transfer from Iowa. studies first but football possible with one season of eligibility likely. Drahn sidelined by back strain.
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Dayton Names McVay New Football Coach
The University of Dayton announced on Wednesday night that John McVay aged 34, a former Massillon High School star and Miami University of Ohio standout, is its new head football coach. The appointment is effective immediately.
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Laundry pays homage to Namath with wire guarded windows
In Beaver Falls Pennsylvania residents guard the Fourth Avenue laundry with steel wire a tribute to Joe Namath the local boy who later became a national football star Namath signed a record Jets contract and here townsfolk recall his rough youth and rising fame while the laundry keeps its monument to the former prodigy in place.
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