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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1972
Page
12
The new prep and college rules loosen fouls before the fifth personal foul. Free throws stay two shots for shooting fouls and non shooting fouls. If no free throws, the fouled team gets out of bounds possession, changing how high school and college games unfold.
Officials will enforce stricter conduct this season to curb rough play. A defender must keep hands off offensive players and a fouling player must raise hands in a sportsmanlike gesture without extraneous motion. Offensive players should not reach behind to gauge guard proximity.
The rules address faking fouls to draw charging calls, issuing warnings to players and coaches for a first offense and fouls on a second. Other changes include a modified three second rule, backcourt restrictions on jump ball receivers, and clear guidance on ball handling after catching in the forecourt or backcourt.
The MAC announced a 48 player all conference football squad the largest in history with 11 unanimous selections and 14 repeaters. Miami of Ohio star Bob Hitchens led the list as a unanimous pick and national rushing leader.
Lebanon senior Gary Hornsby was named the teams most valuable player after an fall sports banquet honoring the Warriors. The 82 record made them the school's winningest grid team. Steve Pickworth was named most valuable back and most efficient by staff. Wayne Keen was most valuable lineman with Tim York as most efficient lineman.
Albert Chic Smith who led the Ohio Athletic Conference for 12 years announced at the fall meeting at Ohio Northern University that he will retire June 1. The 70 year old cited age and health as reasons and said a special meeting will be held early next year to name his successor.
Franklin High coach Tom Wessely, a 1966 Hamilton Garfield graduate, makes his coaching debut against Middletown as his team faces a rival he once played for. Middletown's Paul Walker begins his 27th season after an 18-3 finish, while Edgewood’s Gobel Salyers returns to coaching for a game at Lewisburg. Other Friday action includes Mason at Lakota, Ingboro at Carlisle, and Lebanon hosting Waynesville. Saturday features Madison at Carlisle and Kings at Springboro. Miami Branch, 0-2, travels to Indiana East Branch at 8 p.m., while Miami Branch opens at home next Wednesday against Lima OSU.
Xavier Musketeers face the Quantico Marines at Corcoran Field in a finale both teams seek to cap strong seasons. The Leathernecks retire after 54 years of play, ending a 26 game series in which Xavier leads 13 to 12.
The Kodak All America Football Team selected by the American Football Coaches Association lists 24 players. Bruce Bannon and Cullen Bryant appear on defense, with stars like Sam Cunningham and Bert Jones among offensive selections.
The University of Tampa accepted a Tangerine Bowl bid to play Kent State in Orlando on December 29. Kent State finished its season with a win over a MAC foe, while Tampa has one SEC game left against Vanderbilt.
Wes Park er of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a nine year NL veteran, announced his retirement from baseball ending a long career with the Dodgers.
Michigan and Ohio State prepare for a pivotal Big Ten clash that could decide the Rose Bowl bid. Duffy Daugherty and Alex Agase weigh strengths while players and coaches note home field and crowd factors as Denis Franklin drives Michigan’s chances.
Big Ten Commissioner Wayne Duke will poll athletic directors by telephone right after the Michigan versus Ohio State clash in Columbus to select the Rose Bowl representative. The winner is expected to be the automatic pick for Pasadena for New Year’s Day, with Duke announcing the choice from the conference office in Chicago.
The Utah Stars traded center Ira Harge to the Carolina Cougars in exchange for future draft considerations in an American Basketball Association deal.
Bloomington Indiana AP reports former Middletown High lineman Greg McGuire will miss tomorrow's Old Oaken Bucket clash with Purdue due to a knee injury. The Indiana Hoosiers offensive tackle cannot participate, denying a repeat opportunity to defeat their rival.
SACRAMENTO Calif AP two top ranked small college teams Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and North Dakota University were chosen to play in the Camellia Bowl on December 9 after a directors meeting Cal Poly 8 0 1 overall and California Collegiate Athletic Conference champions while North Dakota 9 1 1 and North Central Conference co champions.
Cincinnati quarterback Virgil Carter recalls the Bears as verbal and physical and notes only 10 or 11 Bears from 1968-69 remain on the current roster. Carter praises linebacker Dick Butkus while reflecting on injuries and Chicago’s rushing focus under Bobby Douglas.
In Stateline Nevada former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali again says only Joe Frazier can wear the crown. Bob Foster, who knocked out Ali eight rounds ago, criticizes Ali’s punching while Ali pins hopes on a Frazier Foreman bout in Jamaica on Jan. 22. Foster notes Ali’s quick lefts and weight gap affected the fight.
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