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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1970
Page
16
A playoff muddle hangs over the NFL as Rozelle’s coin toss could decide berths. Nine games Sunday shape the field with multiple two-way ties possible, including Giants, Cowboys, 49ers, Dolphins, and Bengals. The coin ultimately decides ties after intradivision and intraconference records.
Former Middletown fullback Dave Ortman of the 1964 Middies is set to receive his wings December 19 at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock Texas. He ranks eighth in his class among 52 pilots. He earlier played at Michigan State and later excelled in intramural and base-level competitions. Steve McCluskey leads Northwest Missouri State as a junior with a varsity football letter and scoring leadership.
Former Jets defensive back John Sample testifies before a federal grand jury probing NFL antitrust issues. He accuses commissioner Pete Rozelle of pressuring Namath and describes blackballing, racial discrimination, and a quota system restricting black players. Sample says the probe targets league control over players and constitutional rights.
Los Angeles coach George Allen said the Rams must ready for the New York Giants after a 28-23 Monday night loss to Detroit. Detroit remained tied for the conference lead with a late rally, while a big Memorial Coliseum crowd watched. Roman Gabriel sparked a late Ram surge but a Lucci interception sealed the defeat.
Cincinnati quarterback Virgil Carter, who had his tongue cut in Sunday's 30-20 win over the Oilers, plans to minimize talking as the Bengals prepare for their final game with Boston. Carter, later hit by Ron Prichard, says he will see how swelling allows speaking and will rely on hand signals and the coach in the huddle.
Philadelphia police say they follow firm leads in the shooting of Nate Ramsey, star defensive back and team captain for the Eagles. Ramsey, 29, was shot while walking toward a West Philadelphia tavern to meet a friend. doctors say the bullet grazed a rib but causes are not serious. Ramsey’s wife Desirée Ramsey tearfully described the assailant as an acquaintance. Police noted Ramsey may have known the shooter. witnesses exist but not all have been interviewed. The incident is not linked to football, and Ramsey is expected to recover.
MINNEAPOLIS AP Gary Cuozzo of the Minnesota Vikings fills two roles this season as quarterback replacing Joe Kapp who joined Boston's Patriots. Dr Cuozzo, who earned a dentistry degree last spring, is studying orthodontics at Loyola University in Chicago and recently filled a tooth for his first patient.
A heavyweight bout in Caracas between Jose Garcia of Venezuela and Roberto Davila of Peru was ruled no decision by the Venezuelan Boxing Commission. The event highlights tense action but no victor was declared.
Town 89 Bowling Green 78 and Baldwin Wallace 87 Rose Poly 76 highlight a slate. Wright State 91 Grand Valley 84 Cumberland 75 Rio Grande 73, Villanova 84 Xavier 62. Ohio Wesleyan 81 Geneva 63. LSU 62 Ole Miss 58. Colgate 86 Cornell 75. Princeton 78 NYU 68. Ky Wes 86 Alcorn A&M 78. Tulane 109 Indiana St 96 OT. Auburn 73 Miss State 70. Michigan St 99 Butler 75. Illinois 82 No Michigan 70. St Louis U 65 Harvard 64. Creighton 61 St Francis Pa. Nebraska 116 Nevada Reno 71. Iowa State 86 Arkansas 77. Kansas St 81 Vanderbilt 74. Texas 72 Oklahoma State 71. New Mex 73 Tex Tech 72 ot Tex A&M 91 Abilene Christian 74. Oklahoma 79 Alabama 70. Pacific 72 Portland 60. Seattle 99 Brigham Young 80.
Memphis State announces a season plan featuring five night games out of ten total this year. The schedule emphasizes evening contests at home, highlighting broader fan engagement and televised coverage potential.
Miami area legal fight over Super Bowl TV blackout ends with Judge Ted Cabot dismissing Ellis Rubin’s Sherman Act suit. NFL and City of Miami succeed arguing viewers’ rights fall outside constitutional guarantees. Rubin vows state court action to halt taxpayer spending promoting the game and a broader South Florida boycott if Rozelle ignores a petition.
New York AP reports Lee Trevino topped the PGA money list for 1970 with earnings of 157,037 and led in points at 1,533.1. Billy Casper was runner up with 147,372 while Larry Hinson finished second in points with 1,424.6. The PGA will use tournament points to set 1971 exemptions.
Doug Dodson, once a jockey, has transitioned to training and is now linked to the racing world as the son-in-law of longtime trainer Bryant Ott in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
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