Buckeyes Count On Pete Johnson To Lead Backfield
Ohio State Coach Woody Hayes starts fall practice with 38 lettermen while Archie Griffin Greene and Baschnagel miss the backfield. Pete Johnson, the lone returning starter, is asked to provide leadership and scoring as the team aims for a fifth straight Big Ten title and a tough schedule including Michigan State UCLA and a Rose Bowl bid. Johnson emphasized leading by example and readiness for the upcoming season.
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Judge Rejects NCAA Coaching Staff Cap for OU
Oklahoma County District Court Judge Charles L. Owens ruled NCAA By-law 12-1 invalid delaying the football coaching limit to one head coach and eight fulltime assistants. The ruling saved two OU assistants from possible termination and sparked reactions from coach Barry Switzer and players.
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NCAA Opposes Ruling On By Law Interference
Judge Owens ruled that NCAA bylaw 12 1 interfered with players Jo merson and Shimek in disposing of their labor and that contracts would be terminated. The association may present more evidence at a hearing or appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Fellers said the NCAA would definitely try to overturn the ruling.
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Celtics Eye Yugoslavian Star Dalipagic at Camp
Drazen Dalipagic, a Yugoslav Olympic forward, is showcased at the Boston Celtics Marshfield tryout camp as coach Tom Heinsohn weighs his potential adjustment to NBA play. Celtics officials note his outside shooting and rebounding, with Cape Cod training camp looming. Dalipagic arrived with his interpreter father and has drawn scout attention from Red Auerbach and others.
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Injuries Deplete Ranks At K State
Kansas State shrinks quarterback depth to two as Bill Swanson and Roy Jones are the only healthy QBs. Injuries include Greg Jackson Tom Merrifield Duane Howard and Wendell Hendrickson. Bud Moore unhappy after Saturday scrimmage as OSU and ISU begin preseason drills with praise for standouts and speed in Ames. Nebraska sees first injury Bob Lingenfelter sprain as players miss practice for classes.
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Phillies edge Braves rally to keep NL East lead
Philadelphia, riding a six wins in seven stretch, beat Atlanta 4 2 to extend its NL East margin. The Phils sit 81 41 as Pittsburgh loses to San Diego, while Bos Pirates chase with 39 games left in NL play.
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City high schools report solid scrimmages and healthy squads
After three scrimmage sessions and the first school day, Lawton High led by Leroy Horn reports 80 percent contact with players Crutcher sidelined three weeks for an ankle issue and starters promoted at several positions. MacArthur and Edmond also describe improving execution with key big plays from Day and Stewart guiding blocking and defense.
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Aggies Cut Back To One Workout
Cameron University’s football team reduced practice to a single drill daily after classes started. Coach Jim Helms said the team will review film from Saturday’s scrimmage and monitor injuries including Allan Barrington’s knee, with Albert Henry joining the roster and depth remaining thin.
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