Pepper's Next Stop: Rodgers Named Tech Coach
Jee Ough Franklin Rodgers, a 1954 Georgia Tech graduate who quarterbacked the Yellow Jackets to three bowl victories, is named head football coach at Tech. Rodgers, 42, replaces Bill Fulcher after Fulcher resigned amid a 5-6 season. Rodgers led UCLA to a 9-2 record and top rushing 400.3 yards per game, with losses to Nebraska and USC.
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Rodgers Named Tech Football Coach From UCLA Far North
Rodgers, an Atlanta native who played for Tech in 1951 53 and quarterbacked squads that went 3 1, was an assistant at Tech in 1954 and later at the Air Force Academy Florida and UCLA He later had his first head coaching job at Kansas in 1967 posting 20 22 including a 15 14 Orange Bowl loss to Penn State He succeeded Tommy Prochino at UCLA and endured a 2 7 1 season in 1971 turning it into 6 3 and 9 2 records the past two seasons UCLA Athletic Director J D Morgan said he hates to lose him but wishes him well
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Hoosiers Down Kansas in home win behind Green
Indiana, ranked third, defeated Kansas 72 59 at Bloomington as Steve Green scored a career high 22 points. May and Avernethy contributed 14 and 33, helping Indiana open a 37 22 halftime lead and extend it in the second half. Kansas was held under 50 percent shooting for much of the game.
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Busy Basketball State Tomorrow Heavy schedule across High Plains
High school basketball action resumes Friday with multiple games across the state. Garden City, Holcomb, Sublette, Lakin, and others prepare for Friday contests while Santa Fe Trail League matchups feature Montezuma at Copeland, Deemfield at Roila, Moscow at Engigu, and Scott City at Scots. Ulysses rests. Hugoton plays a pond league game at Walsh. Dighton visits LaCrosse, Mesdall hosts Healy then Vilas Saturday.
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Moscow Wildcats roll past Copeland 73 to 31 in SFTL clash
Moscow High dominates Copeland with 51 percent shooting and four players in double figures led by Troy Brewer 18 points and Randy Owens 10. Unruh paced the Vikings with 11 points as Moscow improves to 2-0 under new coach Randy Clark. Preliminary B team win 62-28. next games Copeland at Montezuma, Moscow at Ensign.
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Jaynes to Play In Hula Bowl
HONOLULU AP David Jaynes of Kansas will play with the East All Stars in the 28th Hula Bowl game on January 5. Jaynes was announced by Mackey Yanagisawa, with rival Danny White of Arizona State. Heisman winner John Cappelletti of Penn State also joins the East backfield.
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Winter baseball meetings spark dramatic trade talks
At the Winter meetings on Wednesday the Expos plan to trade Mike Marshall to the Dodgers for Willie Davis as Oakland owner Finley pushes for compensation before freeing Dick Williams. The Dodgers also acquire Tommie Agee, while the Tigers buy Luke Walker. Feeney notes no sale agreement on San Diego yet.
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Hooker Bulldogs Rout Satanta In Non Conference Clash
Hooker High School overpowered Satanta 53 to 33 in a non conference boys basketball battle. Hooker improved to 2-0 supported by Rodney Roberts scoring 27 and Jenny Brown adding 8. Satanta listed multiple players with limited scoring and the game featured Bteam and freshman results alongside varsity action.
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Six Huskers Named to All Academic Grid Team
Kansas City AP reports six Nebraska players named to the Big Eight All Academic football team announced by the Big Eight Service Bureau. Colorado led with five selections. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State had four each. The team honors on field and in classroom with Doug Tannant of Oklahoma State noted as honorary captain for a 4.00 GPA.
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Jayhawks surprise, Buffs flop in Big Eight voting
Kansas Jayhawks were the most surprising in the 1973 Big Eight football awards while Colorado Buffaloes were the biggest disappointment. The Jayhawks edged unbeaten Oklahoma for their honor in a 20 member conference panel. Colorado finished 5-6 and was rated low by voters.
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National Football League playoff chase outlined
12 games played 2 left 10 teams contending for 5 berths. Chiefs Raiders Bengals Browns Washington Cowboys clash looms. Week predictions feature Vikings Packers Bengals Browns Falcons Cardinals Redskins Cowboys Steelers Bills Broncos Dolphins Jets Eagles Saints Lions Rams.
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Busters Lose Dual in Opening Garden City Juco Meet
Garden City Junior College opened its 1973 74 wrestling season with a 41 5 dual meet defeat to Colby Juco at the Jacco physical education building Colby won four falls and three decisions Garden City forfeited the167 pound match due to mio entry Scott Newton Anthony freshman 118 pounds was the Busters lone winner 75 decision Darth Muncy 158 pounds managed a 14 14 draw Garden City matmen proceed on a three meet swing into Oklahoma with clashes at Claremore Oscar Rose Juco and Northern Oklahoma Juco
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Pitcher Scores Ace Eagle Still 5 Over
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dave McNally scored a hole in one on the 210-yard 14th hole at Towson Golf and Country Club. He also made an eagle on the par 5 ninth but finished five over par with a 74, aided by a three over-par seven at hole 5.
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Archbold Stadium Opens for Syracuse Football 1907
Archbold Stadium, the home venue for Syracuse University football, opened in 1907 marking a milestone in early 20th century college athletics. The facility provided a new home for SU football, shaping its program and campus life in that era.
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