Former Heisman voters defend on field basis for award
Two former Heisman winners Dick Kazmaier and Angelo Bertelli argue the trophy should reflect football performance only. They express support for Johnny Rodgers if he is the best, while noting Rodgers’ past legal troubles may be considered by some electors.
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Omaha
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Boston
South Links Greencastle tops Greencastle in swimming dual
South Putnam defeats Greencastle 54 41 as Matt Woodings Jim Chervenko Carey Woodings and Mike Granger set a pool record 200 medley relay 1 57 6. Chervenko also sets pool mark 100 breast 1 12 4 Owen Kirby breaks 50 free record 26 1. Braves host Benton Central Thursday at 6 30 p m with home opener.
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Brazil Wrestlers Rout Clinton in High School Meet
Brazil improved to 2-0 with a 33-12 win over Clinton as Clinton dropped to 1-3. The meet featured multiple weight class results and a B Team victory for Brazil 30 to 24.
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Rams Edge 49ers to Tighten NFC West Race
Los Angeles Rams defeated San Francisco 26 16 on Monday night behind Roman Gabriel's third down mastery and Prothro trickery. The win pulled the Rams within one game of the division lead as the 49ers dropped to a tie for second in the West.
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Fage Leads Colonels Win Over Rockets
Richard Bridgewater scored 11 of his team's 12 points but the Colonels defeated the Rockets 18 to 12 in Biddy basketball at the local Boys' Club. Larry Fagg led with 10 points for the winners as Dean and Decker beat Walker's Insurance 30 to 6.
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Jim Grabowski Set to Speak at Wabash Valley Club Dinner
Jim Grabowski former All America back from Illinois and NFL star with the Chicago Bears will headline the Wabash Valley Quarterback Club dinner on December 18. Mike McCormick says social hour starts 6 30 p m at Knights of Columbus 823 Poplar St with dinner an hour later. He mentions invites sent to Purdue players Otis Armstrong and Dave Butz Indiana's Chris Gartner and Glen Scolnick plus any Indiana State players named college division allAmericas.
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Florida State Coach Gets Extension
Florida State University extends head football coach Larry Jones contract for one year to Jan 1 1971 at 32000 a year. Athletic Director Clay Stapleton says Jones has done an outstanding job, with the team posting an 8-3 record and Fiesta Bowl trip after a 7-4 season.
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Eastern Illinois Brings Top Flight Club to Town
Indiana State hosts Eastern Illinois in a home opener at the Arena as ISU aims to rebound from three losses. Eastern Illinois, led by Scott Reeve and Scott Thommen, beat Tennessee State 64 63 and eyes an upset against the Sycamores aided by guard Tommy Wilson's return. With ISU coach Gordon Stauffer seeking his 100th college win, the 8 p.m. tipoff airs on WTHI and features a focal matchup for the young season.
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Lincoln Trail and Vincennes triumph in junior college basketball
Lincoln Trail Junior College beat Henderson Community College 99 93 with 21 points from Kent McConnell and 24 from Mike Kohlmeyer. Vincennes routed Southwestern Michigan 117 79 led by Phil Swence 22 and Ertha Faust 20. The Trailblazers and Vincennes posted key wins as Hinsdale play resumes.
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Brazil and Clinton Clash In WIC Showdown
Brazil hosts unbeaten Clinton in a Western Indiana Conference basketball clash as both teams seek momentum. Clinton led by Hayes Basso Morgan while Brazil relies on Swartz Head, with Friday league games looming for several other unbeaten teams across the schedule.
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Meeting Canceled by Babe Ruth League
The Babe Ruth League meeting scheduled for 7 30 p.m. tomorrow at the Boy's Club 220 North 3rd Street has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
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