Late Byrd Quits Then Returns To Spur Troy State
Troy State University star Sim Byrd, after quitting Georgia redshirt year, returns to Troy State with plans to win a pro career. In three years he has 536 of 860 passes for 7,092 yards and 68 TDs, guiding a 9-1 season and earning praise from Coach Billy Atkins. Byrd remains versatile, adding seven rushing touchdowns.
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Riders Look For Little Extra In Nonconference Opener
Wakeman The Roughriders meet Wellington in a season opener at Wakeman school. Coach Jim Irons notes last year’s close losses and aims for an improved offense with Jim Kern Bill Mesenburg and Henry Dalton guiding the attack while Terry Patrick anchors the pivot and sophomores provide depth.
Eagles Seek Faster Start in Firelands Campaign
Monroeville coach Jerry Everhart aims to build on last season’s finish as the Eagles return two steady scorers and a crowded, youthful lineup. Led by 6-foot-7 center Mike Carter and 6-foot-1 forward Ron Schneider, nine other players compete for starting roles while guards include Chet Roberts and Steve Moore. Week-one road opener at Green Springs precedes a home conference opener versus Black River, with a schedule featuring Margaretta, New London, Lakeside and Hillsdale among others.
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Buckeyes Favored In Big Ten Title Clash At Ohio Stadium
UPI surveys four rival coaches and leans toward Ohio State in the Big Ten championship. Northwestern's Agase calls OSU slightly ahead on depth, while Illinois' Valek notes OSU's diversified offense and Michigan's Johnson Brown punch. Michigan State's Daugherty cites OSU speed, and Wisconsin's Coatta sees a toss-up with strong defenses.
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Bench Wins NL Rookie of the Year by Narrow Margin
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench voted NL Rookie of the Year for 1968 edging Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman by a single vote. Bench 102 votes to Koosman 94. Koosman posted 19 wins seven shutouts and a 2.08 ERA over 263.2 innings while Bench had a 16 game high school winning streak noted in backstory and 86 official at bats in 1967.
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