Walker Sure To Be Winningest Coach Ever In Ohio
Middletown High School coach Paul Walker nears the 600 win milestone as his Middies seek a fourth victory to reach 600. The feature notes his 25 year career across three high schools, a 97 percent win rate, and a history including state titles in 1952, 1957, 1958, 1983, and 1986 with various prep squads. It discusses potential hurdles and future goals, including 700 wins and possible retirement timing.
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Hardensburg
Hayes Calls Ref Call Worst In History After Loss
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says he was very sorry for his on field outburst after Michigans late interception in the 107 win. He calls the call the worst in college football and recounts a heated exchange with referee Jerry Markbreit. Big Ten officials and Buckeye staff will discuss the incident as athletic directors meet. Hayes notes discipline and officiating will be discussed internally. Buckeyes captaincy honors are announced with Tom DeLeone named MVP and Vic Koegel Randy Gradishar top sophomores. Gradishar also shines in the homecoming game.
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Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Michigan
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Big Ten
Wayne Duke
Ohio State Athletic Staff
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Buckeye
Ed Weaver
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Tom DeLeone
Kent
Vic Koegel
Cincinnati
Randy Gradishar
Warren
Gardishar
Middletown coach backs several Greater Miami contenders
Coach Paul Walker of the Middies says Fairfield and Hamilton Taft look strong in the Greater Miami Conference race. He notes Fairfield Indians’ size with Hemnbaugh Flint Alt and 6-6 sophomore Clousson, Taft returns four starters, Princeton has one, and Middletown could field many of last year’s second-string players who stayed due to the Princeton Lincoln Heights merger.
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Fairfield
Hamilton Taft
Princeton
Hamilton Garfield
Indians
Larry Hemnbaugh
Steve Flint
Dave Altman
Bob Clousson
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Taft Tigers Favored In GMC Race Says Coaches Poll
Coach quotes suggest Taft and Garfield are in the mix for GMC glory as Taft tops the coaches poll. Walker notes size gaps for his Middies but hopes for a big upset. Dave Plunkett’s move to Georgia heightens questions about big front lines with 6-9 potential. John Hillard adds 6-7 to Garfield’s lineup alongside Greg Minnifield and Del Sutton.
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Nixon Honors Rockets at Toledo Team Banquet
President Nixon addressed the University of Toledo Rockets at their annual banquet after a 1971 season ending with a long winning streak since 1968. Ealey from Portsmouth was named MVP and top offensive back, Don Fair the top offensive lineman, and Mel Long from Toledo the top defensive lineman.
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Purdue names Luken 1971 football MVP and Mackey nominee
Purdue's 1971 football MVP is Tom Luken, a senior offensive tackle guard from Cincinnati. He is named co captain with Jim Teal as the Boilermakers vote on Mackey award nominees. Steve Murphy wins Noble Kaiser Award. Tim Huxhold earns second Mackey football nomination.
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Noble E. Kaiser
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Indianapolis
Gillman resigns as Chargers coach in contract dispute
Sid Gillman said he quit as head coach and executive vice president after a standoff with majority owner Eugene Klein over a new contract. Harland Svare will coach the final four games, then return to GM duties as a new coach is hired. Gillman claimed Klein pressed him to bench players led by veteran quarterback John Had, which he refused.
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Sid Gillman
San Diego Chargers
Eugene V. Klein
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Chargers
Harland Svare
Los Angeles Rams
Gillman
Svare
Dec. Jr
Klein
Oakland
John Had
Gilman
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Xiem
Title Bout Super Eve Frazier Faces Daniels in New Orleans
New Orleans hosts a one round title bout on January 15 with heavyweight champion Joe Frazier meeting rising challenger Terry Daniels in a clash linked to Super Bowl Eve. Frazier, fresh from beating Muhammad Ali, says he won’t take Daniels lightly as Daniels, from Willoughby Ohio and SMU student, defends his odds against the champion.
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Joe Frazier
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Muhammed Ali
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Ohio
Southern Methodist University
Middie Hoop Minus Super Star Cast Paul Walker’s Middies
Paul Walker plans a two platoon system for Middletown Middies facing Franklin at the local gym. Eleven players from last year’s Oxford Class AAA district finals era are in contention, led by guards Martin and Macknold. Ted Stewart moves to Jayvee duties as Dick Havcke returns to Cincinnati.
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Paul Walker
Jerry Lucas
John Fraley
Shelby Linville
Franklin
Oxford
Archie Aldridge
Kim McMonigle
Dave Rogers
Guy Mack
Rickey Martin Walker
Tom Tucker
Reggie Cain
Howard Griffin
Tom Gates
Jim
Russell
Middies Show Shooting, Work On Rebounding In Preseason
In preseason scrimmages the Middies have shot well but must fix rebounding and mental mistakes before regular games. Aldridge at 64 will post, Rogers at 65 will play forward, and McMonigle, a 61 senior, is praised for making things happen after a strong district tournament.
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Aldridge
Rogers
McMonigle
Auto Insurance Premiums Rise After Accidents
Bob Gordon, never in an accident, sees his premium rise after a crash. The piece explains merit plans and Safe Driver concepts where insurers balance overall premiums versus individual accident histories. It contrasts two typical plans showing how one keeps rates constant after accidents while the other increases long term costs for the policyholder.
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