Ralston lauds Plunkett as top college quarterback
Stanford coach John Ralston credits Heisman winner Jim Plunkett with outstanding play across 31 straight starts. He predicts a bright pro future as Plunkett leads Stanford to an 8-3 season, a Pacific Eight title, and a Rose Bowl berth vs Ohio State. Also notes UPI small college poll and Houston Rice basketball date.
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Parker named to SBCL all league water polo team
Lompoc junior James Parker earned a spot on the SBCL all league water polo team as Cabrillo and Dos Pueblos led selections. Parker contributed versatility on offense and defense for the Braves, who finished 4-3 in league play under coach Al Jaenicke.
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UCLA Faces Pac-8 Strength as Bruins Eye Title Run
UCLA coach John Wooden says the Pacific-8 is the strongest conference and UCLA remains the team to beat after last season’s fourth straight national title. Bob Boyd calls UCLA the team to beat while noting the league’s tough competition as UCLA prepares to play its celebrated freshman squad at Pauley.
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Plunkett Returns to Stanford After Heisman Victory
Heisman winner Jim Plunkett arrives at San Francisco airport to a campus welcome as Stanford officials and fans celebrate. Plunkett credits teammates, notes Rose Bowl pressure is off, and expresses a wish to turn pro but stay in San Francisco options, while family ties and a Mexican American heritage feature in the scene.
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Munson Named AL Rookie of the Year in Near Unanimous BBWAA Vote
Thurman Munson of the New York Yankees wins the American League Rookie of the Year honor in a near unanimous BBWAA balloting. He is the first AL catcher to receive the award, finishing with a .302 average, 52 RBIs in 132 games, and 80 defensive assists.
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Cabrillo names three to SBCL all stars in water polo
Cabrillo varsity water polo players Mike McDougle Paul Olson and Walter Heidmons earned first team SBCL all-league honors while John Edgar and Randy Nogle earned second team. McDougle and Heidmons topped Cabrillo scoring with 46 and 47 percent shooting. Olson was named league shallow goalie with 23 blocks in 24 attempts. Edgar named Outstanding Defensive Player.
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Hayes earns honor for Ohio State big win over Michigan
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes earned UPI Coach of the Week after the 20 9 victory over Michigan. The Buckeyes seized the outright Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl berth by rushing for 242 yards, with Leo Hayden and John Brockington starring. Hayes reshaped the offense to counter injuries and Michigan’s defense.
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Blues Use Old Tactic To Tie Bruins In Late Showdown
Tim Ecclestone scored with 48 seconds left to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 5-5 tie with the Boston Bruins. Al Arbour praised the veteran move as the Blues stay two points behind Chicago for second in the league. Terry Hodges and Rosario Paiment helped Vancouver beat Minnesota 3-2, while Toronto tied Pittsburgh 4-4.
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Buffaloes back in Liberty Bowl after strong finish
The Liberty Bowl committee fills half its card for the December 12 game with Colorado likely to return, following a 49-19 defeat of Air Force. Florida, North Carolina, and LSU are among others under consideration as possible second spot selections in a tense decision after weekend results.
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