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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1976
Page
5
The Great Land Rush of 1975 produced an all time high 408.9 rushing yards per game in games involving at least one Division I team. 73 of 134 major teams rushed at least 200 yards per game, far more than prior years, boosting explosive passing and overall offense. Also notes Oklahoma State and Oklahoma in Big 8 polling with Nebraska leading.
Mexico head coach Jim Valentik makes his debut as the Bulldogs face Hannibal Pirates in a 7 30 p m non conference kickoff at Hawthorne Heights. The team unveils a new offense defense and helmet stripes while aiming for a strong start after five straight winning seasons. The Pirates led by Jamie Brown and Billy Buckner pose a tough opening test as Valentik prioritizes a versatile defense and improved line play.
In open weather at West Side Tennis Club Bjorn Borg and Guillermo Vilas advanced despite wind and rain as Janet Newberry, a 23 year old from La Jolla, defeated Martina Navratilova 1 6 6 4 6 3 in a drenched first round. Navratilova wept courtside after the setback as other seeds Wade Richey and Reid managed to complete their matches between showers.
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