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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1973

Page

10

North Hopes Aerial Assault Turns Tide In Star Battle

North seeks to reverse a three year deficit in the Blue Gray game at Cramton Bowl. Quarterback Jesse Freitas and receiver Gerald Tinker lead a strong North air assault against a South squad led by Carl Summerell and Charles Dancer. Crumpler and Smith provide ground support for the Rebels in a nationally televised contest.

North Star Battle Montgomery Ala Rebels Jesse Freitas San Diego State Gerald Tinker Kent State Freitas Tinker U.S Hank Cook New Mexico State Bob Herrick Purdue Henry Childs Kansas State Jack Christiansen Stanford Carl Summerell East Carolina Charles Dancer Baylor Harrison Davis Virginia Tech Carlester Crumpler Ast Carolina Grant Teaff Barry Smith Richmond

Browns Owner Modell Disappointed After 1973 Season

Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell voiced deep disappointment after a 7-5-2 finish and third in the Central Division. He said the team will regroup with offense coaching help while avoiding specifics, promising a stronger push toward returning to the playoffs next season.

Cleveland Cleveland Brown Art Modell Pantheallaloe TouLveal Clue Browns Modell Los Angeles Rams Hiram Prowns Skorich Mike Phipps

Tech Cagers Host Morehead State Wednesday

Louisiana Tech, riding five wins in seven games, prepares for a Wednesday home matchup with rugged Morehead State. Coach Scotty Robertson notes turnovers costly for the young team while aiming to reduce errors and improve concentration.

Ruston Louisiana Tech Canines Morehead State Robertson

Mustangs Claim Pair of Wins Over Sam Crowe Academy

River Oaks junior high boys beat Sam Crowe Academy 72-50 as Beau Godfrey tops River Oaks with 20 points. Rickey McIntyre scores 38 for Sam Crowe. River Oaks boys fall to 2-2. River Oaks girls win 34-21 led by Kay Lofin with 14 and Elizabeth Cookston with 12. Lady Mustangs go 4-0.

Oak Grove River Oaks Mustangs Sam Crowe Academy Beau Godfrey River

Bowling results from Western Lanes and related leagues

Western Lanes in West Monroe hosts Monday and team leagues with multiple high scores. Larry Williams tops singles with 244. Don Furlow 607 series. Team No. 2 leads with 3034 in the Monday Night Ladies League. Ethel Lancaster posts 733 high game and 575 series for Ray's Shell. Minor records noted from Longview Equipment, Bastrop Moose Lodge, and Fellowship Five with hazy scores for some entries.

Western Lanes West Monroe van Fleet Oil & Cae Larry Williams Don Furlow Ray's Shell Ethel Lancaster Delta Ink Diane Banks Longview Equipment Jimmy Gulet John Payne Bastrop Moose Lodge Hazel Collins Fellowship Five

Norton Awarded Chance at Foreman Title

Ken Norton, after a stunning victory over Muhammad Ali, was granted a title shot by promoter Art Rivkin and Telemedia. Norton expects a title fight in March or April, possibly in Jamaica or Japan, with Foreman’s agreement reportedly in place before the Quarry-Shavers bout.

Art Turkin Nipian Mten Rivkin Sioums Bob Biren Manvge Norton Norton Jamaica Japan Uose Foreman Telemedia New York Jerry Quarry Barnie Shavers Ali Los Angeles Joe Frazier Joe Roman Hayward Calif

Giants turn to Robustelli to end losing trend

Andy Robustelli named director of operations for the New York Giants with full authority over head coach selection trades player negotiations and scouting. Mara cited his long Giants ties and winner mentality as the franchise seeks to end a 2 11 1 season and rebuild.

NEW York Andy Robustelli New York Giants National Football League Wellington Mara Giants Robustelli Mara Arnold College Los Angeles Rams Rams Giant NFL Connecticut Alex Webster Webster Alex Andy

Ouachita Juniors Take Two Of Three In Night Of Games

Ouachita swept two of three junior basketball games against Boley Monday night at Ouachita. In the 7th grade contest Ouachita won 39-27 with Mike Bryant and Edward Marshall each scoring 12. The 8th grade featured Boley’s Harris with 12 and Ouachita’s Mark Rutherford adding 10 in a 44-36 win for Boley. The 9th grade game saw Terry Gardner pour in 20 points as Ouachita prevailed 43-28.

Ouachita Boley Cubs Terry Gardner Slack Harris Mark Rutherford Mike Bryant Edward Marshall

Ram Southwood Game Cancelled In Bastrop

Bastrop's game with Southwood scheduled tonight has been cancelled. The Rams will next play Friday night when Grambling visits.

Bastrop Southwood Rams Grambling

Merritt Considered for Wichita State Football Coach Job

Tennessee State University coach John Merritt confirmed Monday he was under consideration for Wichita State University head football coach. He visited Wichita over the weekend and met with the football coach search committee and outlined terms to turn the program around.

Wichita, Kan Tennessee State University John Merritt Wichita State University Merritt Nashville Wichita WSU

Stevens Delivers On Coach’s Plan In Narrow Tech Win

Bobby Stevens scored 14 of his 18 after halftime as Virginia Tech edged Ohio State 68 67, following coach Don Devoe’s instruction to establish himself as a point shooter. Charie Thomas and Craig Lieder aided the rally, while Wardell Jackson defended Stevens late. Providence beat Niagara 78 74 and Cincinnati lost 88 78 to Arizona State. Marvin Barnes and Joh Cooper each scored 20 for Providence.

Associated Press Bobby Stevens Virginia Tech Ohio State Tech Don Devoe Stevens Gobblers Buckeye Wardell Jackson Providence Niagara Cincinnati Arizona State Fred Taylor Buckeyes Charie Thomas Lieder Thomas Gary Repella Marvin Barnes Joh Cooper Barnes Gary Jackson Sun Devils Jesse Jemison Bearcats

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