Griffin Wins Heisman Trophy In Historic Junior Victory
Archie Griffin of Ohio State was named the Heisman winner with 483 first place votes and 1 920 points, the first junior to win since 1963, defeating USC’s Anthony Davis and Oklahoma’s Joe Washington as the top finalists. Griffin set an NCAA record with 22 straight 100-yard rushing games and led Ohio State to the Big Ten title and Rose Bowl berth. Davis, a senior from USC, was runner up after a standout season including 234 rushing yards in a single game against Notre Dame.
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Braves open season hosting St. Joseph Knights at 7:30
Lompoc Braves battle St. Joseph Knights in their season opener at home at 7 30 with high hopes after last year 5 19 record. Ed Taylor Ken Humbert and Calvin Shelby return as key forwards and center while Chuck Van Allen and Calvin Boler stay with the football team. Hancock Bulldogs host UCSB JV at Cabrillo High in a 7 30 fundraiser game after beating UCSB JVs last Friday and losing to Pasadena City College Saturday. Rick Fridrich, a former Lompoc High star, plays for the Bulldogs.
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Lompoc San Marino CIF playoff tickets on sale
Tickets for Friday's Lompoc vs San Marino CIF playoff game are available at Lompoc High Activities Office. The 8 p.m. kickoff is at San Marino High campus stadium on Huntington Drive. Pre sale ends Friday at 1 p.m. Prices vary by group.
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Crum's Cards open season with win over Houston
Louisville coach Denny Crum's fourth ranked Cardinals edged the Houston Cougars 91-87 at Hofheinz Pavilion to start the 1974-75 campaign. Junior Bridgeman scored the go-ahead points with 21 seconds left after a late lead change, then sank the final free throw following a foul. Bill Bunton hit two clutch free throws for the final margin.
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Grijalva Earns Player of the Week for Braves
Lompoc Braves' Joey Grijalva, a 155-pound senior in kickoff and punt return duties, earned Player of the Week after rushing 16 times for 69 yards and a four yard TD in CIF playoff action replacing injured Donnie Scruggs. Alan Ringer, Dwight Kirkland, and Dan Townsend were also honored for their roles.
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Dolphins Triumph over Bengals Tightens AFC East Race
The Miami Dolphins defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24 to 3 to stay tied with Buffalo for the AFC East lead at 9-3. Bob Griese threw two touchdowns as Miami controlled the game with strong defense and efficient offense led by Larry Csonka and Jim Mandich. Curtis Johnson earned the game ball for a pivotal defender's performance. The win boosts Cincinnati to 7-5 and slots them 1 times behind Pittsburgh. Buffalo clinches a playoff berth for the first time since 1966 with the result.
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Cong squad debuts with lopsided win
Cabrillo Conquistadores opened the season with a 59 37 victory over St Bonaventure in the Cabrillo gym. Ed Martin scored 23 in the fourth quarter and 20 overall as Cabrillo improved to 1 0. Coach Harry Santos praised the提升 squad while Jim Clesson of the Seraphs predicted a strong season.
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Rufus Ferguson Named Player of the Year for Portland Storm
Rufus Ferguson the 5 foot 4 Wisconsin alumnus earned Player of the Year honors for the Portland Storm of the World Football League. He led the team with 1,086 rushing and receiving yards, 9 total touchdowns, 49 receptions for 372 yards and 65 points, plus a 22.6 yard kickoff return average, and received a $1,000 plaque and check from Heidelberg Brewerys Division of Carling Brewing Co.
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49ers Battle Cold in Cleveland Frostbite Reports
In Cleveland on a frigid Sunday ten San Francisco 49ers players showed frostbite symptoms, with trainer Chuck Krpata calling the cases mostly minor after tending to the survivors of the bitter day dating back to 1969.
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Birmingham Americans face decision on World Bowl participation
Birmingham Americans players staged a surprise walkout and refused to practice until paid for five games. Team owners awaited a decision on whether the squad would play the World Football League World Bowl against the Florida Blazers on December 5 after late Monday talks.
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Portland Sues Storm over Civic Stadium Fees
The City of Portland sues Oregon Professional Football, Inc. for 11275 claiming the Storm owed costs for two World Football League games at Civic Stadium. The filing seeks 4583.40 for the Oct 16 Hawaii game 4913.31 for the Oct 24 Memphis game and 1778.70 for bleacher installation. The club reportedly owes over 800000 in other debts including IRS and players.
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Trojans Dominate Pac Eight Stats At Season End
USC led rushing, total defense, rushing defense, scoring offense and scoring defense with strong marks as California topped passing and total offense. Oregon State led pass defense, while USC failed to top interceptions except with 24 picks, far ahead of rivals.
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Snow expected to intensify in Sierra mountains
Snow began falling lightly over most mountain areas around South Lake Tahoe and nearby regions as the forecast warned of much heavier accumulations through today. The storm movement prompted closures and travel advisories for several routes and resorts in the area.
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