Ohio State center Luke Witte still haunted by Minnesota melee
Columbus reports recount the 1972 incident in which Witte suffered head injuries as Ohio State moved on from the melee. Witte describes memory gaps from the game, shows reduced scoring pace, and faces a season under coach Fred Taylor’s benching. He vows to rebound.
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Redskins Not Fired Up Ahead of Pro Bowl clash
Washington coach Tom Landry noted the Redskins appeared flat against Miami as Pro Bowl week began in Dallas. Miami’s 14 7 Super Bowl win dominated discussions, with NFC AFC stars preparing for kickoff at Texas Stadium and comments from Chuck Noll and Tommy Nobis.
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Wottle Reflects On Bowerman Criticism And Munich Fame
Dave Wottle, American 800 meter standout, recalls Bowerman's Munich criticisms and defends his focus. He discusses the hat moment, marriage’s impact, and plans for indoor racing as he targets a 3:54 mile and 1:45 half mile while noting Olympic patience.
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Monroeville Star Leads Ashland Defense Star Dick Miller
Ashland College coach Fred Martinelli praises sophomore linebacker Dick Miller of Monroeville High School for an 11-0 season with 144 tackles and four interceptions. Miller anchors a defense that allowed 5.6 points per game and maintains a 3.0 grade average. Comparisons link him to former Ashland standouts Pettigrew and Overmyer now with the Eagles.
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Bankers Edge Mac's 54 53 in City Basketball League
The Huron County Bank edged Mac's Sons 54 53 as Dale Perkins missed two late free throws. Phil Daniels led the Bank with 24 points while Sam Reamer and Calvin Adcock added 10 each. Mac's Scott Hite led Mac's with 17 points and Don Nardecchia 15 in a close finish.
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Norwalk freshmen defeat Perkins 30 22 for fifth win
The Norwalk freshmen beat Perkins 30 to 22 as Coach John Kompa praised defense and rebounding. Dave Scherz led with 10 points while Robin Hite added eight and Steve Horner Brad Mason and Mike Childs each scored four. Freshmen record improves to 5-1 with a Bellevue game set for January 22.
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Flyers Frosh Rout Black River 49 29 in eighth straight win
St. Paul freshmen beat Black River 49 to 29 as Duane Traves and Mike Grell scored 12 points each. Flyers shot 50 percent and dominated on the boards 36 to 15. They face Fremont St. Joe next on the home court at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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Buckeyes Top Tech 85 79 in Nonconference Finale
Ohio State closed its nonconference slate with an 85 79 win over Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Allan Hornyak led OSU with 24 points including a late scoring surge that sealed the game after Tech trimmed a 9 0 start to a 35 31 halftime deficit.
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Eagles' Didion scores 36 as Monroeville top Lakeside
In Danbury 5 11 senior Dennis Didion poured in a career high 36 points to lift Monroeville to a 73 62 victory over Lakeside. He made 17 of 21 from the floor and added two free throws as the Eagles opened 23 8 in the first period and coasted to win. Don Long added 10 for Monroeville while Jeff Sauvey led Lakeside with 17 points.
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Hayes Pleads Innocent in Los Angeles Photographer Case
Woody Hayes's attorney entered an innocent plea to a misden and battery charge filed by photographer Art Rogers. Hayes did not attend the arraignment. Judge Laidig set February 22 for a pretrial conference after Rogers alleged Hayes pushed the camera at him near the Rose Bowl kickoff.
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Norwalk High Hosts Bellevue in Junior High Dual Meet
Norwalk High School wrestles Bellevue Redmen at 7 tonight on two mats at the junior high. Last meeting in 1972 Norwalk won 32 25. Bellevue undefeated in five matches this season while Norwalk stands 2 1. Coach Dennis Corrigan says Bellevue is loaded.
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Dana College lineman Dan Smith earns honorable mention on All Lutheran squad
All Lutheran Dan Smith, son of James and Mrs. Smith of 21 Southgate Drive, Dana College Blair Nebraska, named to 1972 All Lutheran College football team. Senior cornerback earns honorable mention for second year.
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JV's Clipped By Bellevue
Bellevue defeated Norwalk 52 to 42 as the JV teams played Saturday night. Norwalk trailed 25 to 10 at halftime before outscoring Bellevue in the final two quarters. Murray Bondman led Norwalk with 16 points while Doug Elmer added 12. Bellevue’s Dave Garman and Don Fritz led with 16 and 10 points.
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