Archie Griffin Wins Heisman Again Defying Jinx
Archie Griffin, Ohio State, was named the Heisman Trophy winner for a second time at Port Columbus after returning from New York. He credited hard work and his faith for overcoming the jinx as he eyes a Rose Bowl win over UCLA to claim a national title for the Buckeyes.
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Selmon Captures Outland Trophy as Top Interior Lineman
Oklahoma defensive tackle Leroy Selmon won the Outland Trophy as the nation’s top interior lineman per the Football Writers Association of America. Niehaus of Notre Dame was runner up. Selmon led a slate of 26 All-America honorees and commented on the surprise and joy of the award.
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Football Writers All America Team 1975 selections announced
UPI reports the Football Writers Association all America team for 1975. Notable picks include Marty Akins at quarterback for Texas and Leroy Selmon who earned both Outland Trophy and defensive honors. Other stars span Ohio State Penn State USC and Alabama with players from UCLA Tennessee and Nebraska.
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Survey Says Beer Drinking Among Area Senior Football Players
Reflector survey of 33 players from five area high schools finds 22 admitted beer consumption during the season and 25 acknowledged breaking training rules. The report follows Marilyn Borgeson’s contention that punishing occasional drinkers could reduce eligible players, linking to her son Chuck’s denied Most Valuable Offensive Back award.
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Controversy Over Student Drinking at St Paul Games
Mrs Borgeson criticizes St Paul officials for handling a drinking incident after a game and notes a post game party. Resignations of a bus driver and assistant coach followed beer on the team bus, while players were still acknowledged for football. Area athletes largely sympathize with Borgeson amid ongoing drinking concerns.
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Flyers Open Mat Season With Coach Praising Quality
St Paul wrestling coach Paul Conry opens the season against Monroeville noting strong returning talent but lamenting a small turnout leaving three weight classes without wrestlers. Eight returning lettermen include Weisenberger Stoll and Mack, named tri captains, with a schedule listing December through February meets and the no-show weights 98 175 and heavyweight.
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Bowling Green State University
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Fitch Likes Cars Bench In Victory
Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Portland Trailblazers 91 80 behind bench contributions of 35 points and 17 rebounds. Center Jim Chones led with 19 points and 16 rebounds as coach Bill Fitch praised Campy Russell and Bobby Smith for strong defense and Nate Thurman for fresh energy.
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Mapleton Mounties Rally Past Crestview for 69 59 Win
Greg Foster and Steve Shepherd led Mapleton with 18 and 21 points as the Mounties topped Crestview 69-59 on Tuesday night. Mapleton led 33-26 at half and iced the win with 24 points in the fourth. Aaron May scored 24 for Crestview. Mapleton evens its record at 1-1 and heads to Western Reserve Friday for a Firelands Conference game.
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