Top 100 high school football players list split by states
California leads with seven players, Texas and Ohio each have five in the prep coaches top 100 for 1970. Ohio honors include Middletown’s Tim Hunter and Monroe’s Steve Strinko among regional mentions, while Strinko argues for higher status amid selective PR influence in selection. Notre Dame has not contacted Monroe's Strinko or similar top prospects.
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Local Prospects Shine as Two Ex-Athletes Excel in College
The piece notes two former local athletes making marks in college. Ted Gregory earned his class numerals at Columbia University where he played a limited freshman schedule as a flanker and caught 14 passes for 322 yards and three touchdowns. He is viewed as a top Lions prospect for next year. Mike Kovach, Fenwick alumnus, now a Tennessee Tech senior, helped the team to a second win with 14 points and nine rebounds.
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Bruins sign Pepper Rogers to boost UCLA football hopes
UCLA gains Kansas coach Franklin Pepper Rogers as a new era begins with bold goals including Rose Bowl contention. Assistant Don Fambrough named Rogers successor in Kansas while a wave of coaching moves hits the college ranks, touching Dartmouth Florida State Tampa and others.
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Florida
Mohawks Aim To Tie School Mark In Fenwick Clash
Madison hosts Fenwick in a key Mid Miami League game as the Mohawks seek a six game winning streak to tie a school record and move into first in the league while Fenwick aims to extend its defending champion status after a holiday lull. The Mohawks face a layoff since December 23 but hope a strong start and home crowd spark a four quarter effort. Elsewhere, Middletown visits Hamilton Taft, Lebanon hosts Talawanda, and other DSL and FVC matchups dot the schedule.
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Reds Weigh Rose as Tolan Recovery Looms
In Cincinnati Pete Rose could move to center field after Bobby Tolan ruptured an Achilles tendon in a game and will miss play until at least June 1. Sparky Anderson has not decided on a final outfield, with Bernie Carbo Hal McRae or Lee May possible replacements while Tolan recovers.
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Lee May
Senior Bowl showdown pits Dickey Pastorini vs stout South defense
Lynn Dickey and Dan Pastorini headline the North quarterbacks in Mobile, facing a tough South defense anchored by All American Bill Atessis and John Sage. Kickoff is 2 p.m. EST with NBC telecast and about 40,000 in attendance expected.
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Dan Pastorini
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Texas
John Sage
Louisiana State
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NBC
Hula Bowl Talent Dilemma For 1970 Classic
Stanford’s John Ralston and SMU’s Hayden Fry face quarterback choices for the 25th Hula Bowl Classic on Saturday. North squad could start Jim Plunkett Joe Theismann or Rex Kern while the South lineup includes Archie Manning Chuck Hixson and Dennis Dummit. Coin toss likely decides starters. kickoff at 4 45 pm EST.
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SMU
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Jim Plunkett
Joe Theismann
Notre Dame
Rex Kern
Ohio State
Archie Manning
Ole Miss
Chuck Hixson
Dennis Dummit
UCLA
Pres Cleared Of Gambling Involvement
Washington AP report saying three professional football players linked to organized gambling was denied by a Justice Department spokesman. He stated there is no evidence linking players to gambling and no plans to subpoena players in Cleveland before a grand jury. The Cleveland Press did not name the players.
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Cage Results from Thursday Night College Games
Western Reserve beat Oberlin in overtime 76 to 72. Steubenville defeated Indiana State, Pa. 76 to 68. Penn won 81 to 62 against Harvard. Princeton topped Dartmouth 78 to 58. Connecticut beat New Hampshire 82 to 79. Hawaii defeated Rhode Island 92 to 82. Holy Cross beat Colgate 87 to 64. SW Louisiana 92 over McNeese 68. The Citadel 62 over Texas A&M 61. Memphis State 102 over Bradley 87. Drake 78 over Wichita State 74. Arkansas 110 over Hardin-Simmons 101 in overtime. Louisville 90 over Texas State 72. Abilene Christian 85 over East Texas 71. Baylor 9 over LSU 83. Colorado State 90 over Arizona 65. Wyoming 89 over Arizona State 81. New Mexico State 81 over Denver 76. Pacific California 72 over Santa Clara 60. Academy of San Francisco 74 over St. Mary’s California 66.
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College Sports Schedule Featured Across Saturday Events
A Saturday and Sunday slate lists college basketball games including Loyola Chicago versus Detroit at noon and Bradley against Texas State at noon plus Michigan versus Wisconsin at 2 pm. Pro and college football events include the Senior Bowl and Hula Bowl with various times. Golf features Weiskopf Johnson teaming, and the LA Open final round with Campbell.
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Howie Johnson
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Baltimore Boss Sees Colts in Super Bowl Debut
Baltimore Colts coach Don McCafferty, relaxed in a green jacket, expressed happiness about guiding the team to a Super Bowl date after a challenging season. He credited early injuries, turning points, and players like Tom Goode for the playoff run and noted a key comeback against the Bears as the turning point toward their Dallas Cowboys showdown.
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Miami Dolphins
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Dan Curry
Goode
Dolphins
Bears
National Hockey League Scores and Tie Result
Buffalo outscored Detroit 7 to 4 while Los Angeles and Philadelphia tied 5 to 5 and Boston edged Vancouver 6 to 4 in a day with only scheduled games listed. No further action or standings provided.
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Brown Named NFL Coach of the Year for 1970
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown earned AP NFL Coach of the Year honors with 39 of 79 votes, edging Don Shula of the Dolphins. Brown credited his staff and players after guiding the Bengals to their first playoff berth and a division title, capping a storied career from the Browns to the AFL era.
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Dick Nolan
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la Jolla
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Browns Name Nick Skorich New Head Coach
Associated Press report notes Browns hire Nick Skorich as head coach amid NFL coaching changes. Eagles keep Jerry Williams despite 3-10-1 record. Green Bay looks at Frank Kush as potential coach candidate.
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Philadelphia
Jerry Williams
Cowboys executive protests Duane Thomas rookie of year snub
Dallas Cowboys player personnel director Gil Brandt called it unbelievable that Duane Thomas was not chosen NFL offensive rookie of the year, noting his 803 yards in 10 games and impact as a seam burner for a club that reached the Super Bowl. He contrasted Thomas with Buffalo’s Dennis Shaw, who won the award, saying Shaw benefited from a long scoreless stretch by the Bills. Brandt said Thomas, a West Texas State product, could become a pro star, though he cautioned he would never play regularly at guard.
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