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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1976

Page

14

Edgewood Cougars fall short of Class AA playoffs

Edgewood High School finished the season with a 19-8 win over Lebanon and a 9 game win streak but missed the state Class AA playoffs by a narrow margin in the final computer poll. Coach Dale Robertson praised the program's rapid improvement from past losses and noted the combined fall records of Edgewood teams reached 23-2.

Tom McRoberts Trenton Edgewood High School Cougars Dale Robertson Brookville Robertson Edgewood Lebanon Talawanda MML

Middletown coach predicts visit by Heisman names to recruit Todd Bell

Middletown High coach Jack Gordon says O J Simpson Archie Griffin and others could drop by to chat with Todd Bell about college recruiting. Southern California and Woody Hayes tied to Bell with other stars like Johnny Bench and Pete Rose helping Cincinnati recruit. The piece notes the lure of big names in Texas recruiting and the risk of confusion amid multiple offers.

Middletown High Jack Gordon O. J. Simpson Archie Griffin Middletown Gordon Towne East New Civic Center Todd Bell Southern California Middies Trojans Bell West Coast Simpson Buffalo Bills Griffin Cincinnati Bengals Woody Hayes Ohio State Rufus Mayes

Bruins Fade in AP College Football Rankings Near Pitt

Pitt remains undefeated at 10-0 with a 24-16 win over West Virginia. UCLA slides to 4-5 in a 45-14 victory over Oregon State as USC Michigan and Texas Tech rise to a sixth place tie with Maryland. Rutgers cracks the top twenty for the first time this season.

Herschel Nissenson University of Pitts UCLA Associated Press Southern California Michigan Texas Tech Maryland Oklahoma Rutgers Pitt West Virginia T Panthers Oregon State Southern Cal Washington Purdue Illinois Southern Methodist Texas A&m Pittsburgh Southern Cal Texas Techn Georgia Ohio State Houston Tex Nebraska Notre Dame Iowa State Colorado Ok! State Penn State Alabama Missouri

Ohio State Faces Michigan as Biggest 1976 Hurdle

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says Michigan is the toughest 1976 foe remaining as the Buckeyes chase a Big Ten title and Rose Bowl bid. Michigan sits 9-1-0 with a 6-1 conference mark, while OSU eyes a possible pass game to counter Wolverines' defense. Hayes notes potential lineup tests including Jim Moore's knee return.

George Strode Columbus Ohio Ohio State UCLA Missouri Penn State Buckeyes Woody Hayes Michigan Wolverines Ohio Stadium Hayes Pete Johnson Jeff Logan Jim Moore Jim

Hunter named honorary captain of all-GMC team

Cecil Hunter, who died during the Middletown Middies season, was chosen as honorary captain of the all-Greater Miami Conference team by the coaches. The Middies placed three players on both the defensive and offensive squads, with Todd Bell, Ron Gregory, Joe Merritt on defense and Tom Dorn, Lawrence Mack, Greg Pigg on offense.

Cecil Hunter Middletown Middies Miami Hunter Middies Todd Bell Ron Gregory Joe Merritt Tom Dorn Lawrence Mack Greg Pigg Diane Hawkins Amylas Sheri Miller Ann Tipton Beth Vian

Shimada wins Japan Open in tight golf finish

Kosaku Shimada shot a 69 to win the 220000 Japan Open by one stroke over Takashio Murakami and Toru Nakamura. Ender Berlin-Kornelia announces retirement four months after sweeping Olympic golds and silvers.

Sawara Japan Kosaku Shimada Takashio Murakami Toru Nakamura Berlin Kornelia Ender East Germany New York Curt Blitz Army Wembley England Jimmy Connors Mike Estep Dallas Manila Steve Krulewitz Joel Bailey

Philo High names Barry Parsons coach of the year

Barry Parsons ex Franklinite and Philo High coach of the year for Class AA was chosen by the Associated Press over eastern district teams. Parsons, a Franklin and Muskingum College alumnus, led Philo to eight wins and two losses, the school's best mark since 1969, enjoyed support from Franklin and Carlisle families.

Barry Parsons Franklinite Franklin and Carlisle Philo High Associated Press Parsons Franklin Muskingum College

Indiana Hoosiers Shutouts And Low Scoring Games Of 1975

The Indiana Hoosiers were shut out three times in 1975 and scored under ten points in four other games.

Indiana Hoosiers

Playoff pairings for CLASS AAA AA and A football finals

The schedule lists playoff pairings for CLASS AAA at Rubber Bowl and Welcome Stadium with teams Lakewood St Edward Gahanna Cincinnati Moeller Youngstown Mooney, and for CLASS AA Brookville New Lexington Huron Elyria Catholic, plus CLASS A Newark Catholic West Jefferson Fostoria St Wendelin Ashtabula St Johns, with championship times and venues at Rubber Bowl and other sites.

Lakewood St. Edward Gahanna Akron Cincinnati Moeller Youngstown Mooney Dayton Welcome Stadium Brookville New Lexington Dayton Welcome Stadium Huron Elyria Catholic Baldwin Wallace College Newark Catholic West Jefferson Upper Artington High School Fostoria St. Wendelin Ashtabula St. John’s Lorain Daniel Field Dalton Upper Arlington High School St. John's

Middletsown Middies Host Fete Weeks Ahead of Games

The Middletown Middies athletics schedule kicks off with a 6 15 p m football team annual barbecue in the cafeteria followed by a Boosters Club Meet A Middie supper Thursday where basketball and wrestling squads are introduced. A banquet honors all three girls teams Monday in the school cafeteria at 6 15 p m with golf tennis and volleyball squads named. The Meet A Middie fete is a covered dish affair with the Boosters supplying meat and refreshments and each family asked to bring a salad or dessert.

Middletown Boosters Club

Moeller Leads State Playoff Picture With Top Ranking

Moeller the runaway No 1 in Class AAA and Class AA eyes semifinals this weekend as top seed facing No 2 Youngstown Mooney in Dayton at Welcome Stadium. Gahanna, St Edward, Brookville and Huron also headline two semifinal matchups while Perry County power New Lexington seeks AA bid against Brookville.

Moeller Woodsfield Redskins Monroe County Newark Catholic Gerry Faust Dayton Welcome Stadium Crusaders Youngstown Mooney Gahanna Lakewood St. Edward Akron Jim Rockwell New Lexington Brookville Perry County Power

Poll Leaders and Scores Across Ohio High Schools

A compiled list shows multiple Ohio high schools with point totals and placements. Notable entries include Cincinnati Moeller 259 points in first, Youngstown Mooney 206, and various others such as Miami Trace, Stow Walsh Jesuit, and Columbus Watterson with varying scores.

Cincinnati Moeller Youngstown Mooney Gahanne Jane Miami Trace Stow Walsh Jesuit Cincinnati Princeton Centerville Es St. Eoward Avon Lake North Canton Hoover

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