Nebraska Coach backs Johnny Heisman chances amid past legal issues
Kansas City AP report says Nebraska coach Bob Devaney defended Johnny Rodgers for Heisman Trophy consideration. Devaney dismissed old legal troubles from 1970s incidents as irrelevant to the award. Rodgers faced a 1970s felony plea and later marijuana and license-related matters, but Devaney urged the trophy be based on character if labeled so.
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Bowling Highlights and Football Talk Dominate Local News
Mike Staub rolled a 264 game and 609 series at Trubilee as Torchlighters and junior league results surfaced amid snow disruptions. The piece cites multiple bowing leagues, high scores, and names, then shifts to college football talk praising Johnny Rodgers and Amundson while noting coaches’ views on the Heisman Trophy.
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Rams and Scots Tie In Defense
Undefeated Monmouth and Cornell clash for top defensive honors in the Midwest conference as both teams surrender around 194 yards per game. Coe sits third at 233, with a tight race among Ripon Lawrence and Coc for second in pass defense.
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Colorado Heads Sun Bowl List
El Paso report lists 11 teams in consideration for the Sun Bowl inviting Colorado as the probable first choice given a 7-3 record 3-0 in the Big Eight. Auburn Texas Christian and others are considered second options with multiple contenders including town state Georgia North Carolina Texas Tech Baylor LSU Missouri and Georgia Tech.
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Missouri Game on Tube Televise Five Regional Saturday
AP reports ABC announced it will televise five college football games regionally on Saturday as part of a doubleheader. The move marks a notable TV package for Missouri affecting regional fans and broadcast schedules.
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Celtics Win Hall of Fame Test 119 117
Celtics beat Pistons 119 117 in a Memorial Hall of Fame benefit game in Springfield. Dave Cowens led Boston with 27 points and 11 rebounds while Jo Jo White added 20. Detroit's Dave Bing suffered a gash and Willie Norwood and Paul Silas traded punches in the third quarter.
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Denver Out of 1976 Olympic Bid Fight
Denver voters rejected state funds for the 1976 Games, prompting the U S Olympic Committee to halt formal bids while IOC decisions lag. Colorado citizens and officials criticized the ballot wording and warned Denver may be out of contention as other cities file bids.
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Tribe Hires Lucchesi To Manage AAA Team
Cleveland AP report says Frank Lucchesi, fired by Philadelphia last August, will join the Cleveland Indians as a minor league manager. He will helm the Triple-A Oklahoma City club in the American Association for the 1973 season.
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Rodgers Picked Top Back Again
Kansas City AP reports Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska was named Big Eight offensive player of the week for the third time this football season. Rodgers starred with his elusive rushing and return plays, boosting the Cornhuskers in a key conference matchup.
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