Big 8 teams begin 1972 season with high hopes
Nebraska's stunning 20-17 loss to UCLA ends a 32 game unbeaten streak as UCLA snaps Nebraska's run. Colorado, Missouri, Kansas State and Kansas also win or hover in contention. Oklahoma, Iowa State and Oklahoma State start campaigns with anticipated debuts while Charlie Davis leads Colorado in a strong rushing effort.
Packers Size Impresses Len Dawson in Exhibition
Green Bay defeated Kansas City 20-0 in a late preseason game as the Packers showed a bigger, more physical squad than in earlier clashes. Len Dawson noted Green Bay’s improved size, while the Chiefs, focused on their upcoming regular season opener, struggled offensively and were held without a first down for much of the game. Isaac Thomas intercepted a Dawson pass, Chester Marcol kicked two field goals, and Leland Glass’s 51-yard TD reception helped cement the Packers’ shutout. Green Bay closes preseason 4-2 and opens at Cleveland.
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Milwaukee
Green Bay
Kansas City
Packers
Len Dawson
Dawson
St. Louis
Hank Stram
Chiefs
Miami
Cleveland
Stram
Dallas Cowboys
Packer
Isaac Thomas
Mike Livingston
Chester Marcel
Leland Glass
Emmitt Thomas
Scott Hunter
John Breckinton
Willis Buchanan
Ken Ellis
Jan Stenerud
Braves Show Off Offense In OU Black Gold Scrimmage
Ottawa University’s Black team toppled the Gold squad 47-6 in a high scoring intra-squad scrimmage. QB Dick Diminico connected on three TD passes with receivers Ted Sandberg Larry Morris and Chris Chaney. John Mitchell and Tom Trigg scored twice each. Defenders Bob Leone Fred Collins and Tom Tierney pressured the Gold signal caller, while DBs Bob Lusk and Bob Winn made key interceptions. The event previews OU’s 1972 opener with Southwestern College at Cook Field.
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Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa University
Dick Diminico
John Mitchell
Diminico
Ted Sandberg
Larry Morris
Chris Chaney
Mitchell
Tom Trigg
Bob Leone
Fred Collins
Tom Tierney
Mike Masterson
Bob Lusk
Bob Winn
Ron Abernathy
Morris
Trigg
Paydirt
Sandberg
Leone
Masterson
Lusk
Bowling Scores From Night Hawk and Friday Night Ladies Leagues
Detailed bowling scores feature players from multiple teams such as Harry Smith Auto three high, Montgomery Ward, Franklin Savings, Sky Hooks, Heathman Oil, Don's Cleaners, Ravens Oil, and Friday Night Ladies. Notable high games include M Burns 200, H Wolgast 185, L Liemers 192, and S Wolgast 502, with totals listed for each bowler and team standings.
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Harry Smith Auto
J. Moody Jr
BOB Luce
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Wilson Truck & Auto
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Montgomery Ward
F. Simmons
Franklin Savings
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SKY Hooks
M. Burns
Wassmer
E. McCurdy
Ravens Oil—O
L. Wickman
Baldwin Ward
S. Troutman
Everhart
Helen & Bill
D. Lucas
Royal Tlanes
S. Wolgast
H. Guyett
Boise Cascade
G. Winters
Lister
H. Liegerot
S. Coffman
Independents
Melvern Falls 6-0 to Madison in opener
Melvern opened football season with a 6-0 loss at home to Madison. The lone score came in the third quarter, as coach Jerry Worthington called the game typical for an opener. Melvern travels to Pomona next Friday, a team that also lost 6-0 to Lebo.
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Madison
Jerry Worthington
Pomona
Lebo
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