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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1975
Page
11
Houston Oilers stunned the Washington Redskins as Billy White Shoes Johnson dazzled with kickoff returns. The AP report notes Johnson’s speed and elusiveness helped tilt the game in Houston’s favor.
Ara Parseghian, enjoying a sabbatical from college football, says a public statement on whether he will return to coaching will come by year end or early 1976. He dismisses rumors of taking over at Cincinnati or Notre Dame, stressing no commitments for next season.
Jimmy Dan Conner of the Kentucky Colonels defeated the Washington Bullets 121 to 111 in an exhibition. Kevin Grevey of the Bullets praised the homecoming and noted Conner’s solid play as both teams drew 5 626 fans in cold, drizzly Lexington.
Don Wilburn of Springboro finished 14th at the Dayton Class AA sectional meet to qualify for the district meet at Wright State University. Springboro placed 10th as a team.
The U S swimming team led a strong day with 10 of 18 golds and multiple Games records including Rocca in the 100 back and the women 400 medley relay. Bruce Jenner set a decathlon mark while Jan Merrill and Kathy Heddy posted records in their events. The U S volleyball beat Mexico 3 2 with sportsmanship praised as fans cheered the American women. Three U S water polo players were injured in a 6 5 win over Canada.
Miami 43 New York Jets 0. Pittsburgh 34 Chicago 3. Green Bay 19 Dallas 17. Houston 13 Washington 10. St. Louis 31 Philadelphia 20. Cincinnati 14 Oakland 10. Denver 16 Cleveland 15. Los Angeles 22 Atlanta 7. Minnesota 25 Detroit 19. Kansas City 12 San Diego 10. San Francisco 35 New Orleans 21. Monday’s game New York Giants at Buffalo.
Stan Smith defeats Bob Lutz 7 6 6 2 to take the Australian Indoor title. Bjorn Borg over Adriano Panatta 1 6 7 6 3 2 wins Count of Godo final. Chris Evert wins Orlando first prize by default as Martina Navratilova withdraws.
Don January, 45, Dallas pro, beat Larry Hinson in a playoff at Woodlake Golf Club after a 66 final round to claim the Texas Open title and $25,000. It was January’s first PGA victory since 1970, his first year back on tour after retirement.
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