Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 63

First 'Retirement Party9 a Success 22-12 MSU Stuns Pa rdue, two touchdowns, but had an-other outstanding performance. The Boilermakers gained only 101 yards on the ground -and controlled Purdue's Otis IT WAS a two-way victory for the Spartans. Both the offense and defense were sharp. State's defense, possibly the best in the conference, allowed The loss was Purdue's first in five conference starts. The Boilermakers are 4-4 for the season.

mained in fourth place in the Big Ten race with a 3-1-1 record. Ohio State and Michigan are tied for the lead with 5-9 marks f4 i II 1 jT 6 A Great Coach' Says Woody Hayes Praise Heaped on Duffy, Armstrong, who entered the game as the leading rusher in flie Big Ten. Armstrong lugged the ball 20 times and netted 74 yards, well below his season average. LED BY tackle John Shin-sky, who sacked Purdue quarterback Gary Danielson three times -attempting topass. State's defense threw the Boilermakers for losses nine times; Shinsky played well the entire game, but was super in the first series after State had stretched its lead to 22-8.

After the- kickoff on the first play, the big junior tackle; batted down a Danielson pass at the line of scrimmage. On the next play, Danielson tried another pass. This time Shinsky floored him for a seven-yard loss before he could throw the ban. ON THE next play, Armstrong carried and Shinsky tackled him so hard he couMnt hold onto the football. VanPelt recovered the fumble on Purdue's 17-yard line State's defenders were on their toes all afternoon.

Linebacker Gail Clark led the tack-lers with 12, but Shinsky had 11, Chris King had 11, and VanPelt, Brian McConnell and Bay Nester each had 10. Sparked by some fine run-See MSU, E-4, CoL 1 Bjr BOB HOEKNEB State Journal Sports Editor Michigan State's first "retirement party" for Duffy Daugherty was a touchdown-pJus success Saturday afternoon. Playing inspired football in file wake of Daugherty's Friday night announcement that he was quitting at the end of the season, the Spartans completely dominated Purdue, 22 to 12, in a Big Ten game at Spartan Stadium before a crowd of 58,649 fans. "I CANT remember when I've had so much fun on a Saturday afternoon," a com-pletely relaxed Daugherty said after the victory. "I told our team to go out and have osme fun of the next four weeks he continued.

"And they had fun today, too." After Duffy had told the squad his retirement plans just prior to Thursday's practice session, it held a team metting. "THERE WASN'T a lot of talk at the seniors Brad VanPelt, co-captain of the team, said after the game. "But, you could see it in all of the players' eyes there was only one mission. That was to send Duffy out in glory. "Duffy has done so much for Michigan State over the last 25 years, we thought the least we could do was send him out a winner.

"Today's victory is the first of four straight super games we intend to play for him," VanPelt said. FUTURE "RETIREMENT parties" are planned against Ohio State, Minnesota and Northwestern. The victory was State's third of the year against four losses and a fie. The Spartans re coach of arch-rival Michigan, said, "Duffy's been a credit to the game, I hate to see him go." ALWAYS KNOWN for his sparkling wit, his brilliant one-liners called "Duffyisms," Purdue Athletic Director George King made reference to Daugherty's humor, saying, "Duffy always adds a little sparkle and enjoyment to a serious sport like foot-ban." The "end of an era" was the common theme of many interviewed in the pressbox Saturday at Spartan Stadium where the inspired Spartans rolled by Purdue, 22-12. "It just won't seen like Michigan State football anymore without Duffy Daugherty as coach," Billy Joe Dupree, MSU co-captain, said.

DAUGHERTY HAS been at Michigan State for 25 years, coming in 1947 as an assistant coach to Biggie Munn. He took the head job in 1954. By FRED STAB LEY JR. State Joeraal Sports Writer College football, not Just Michigan State, will lose a great coach, salesman and friend when the 1972 season draws to a close. That was file reaction to MSU coach Duffy Daugherty's announced retirement by fellow coaches, associates and players after receiving the word the jovial Irishman was retiring after the current season.

WITH FOOTBALL fortunes at Michigan State sagging in the past few years, many felt a change was inevitable. But, the way the bombshell was dropped Friday on the eve of the Spartans' Big Ten clash with Purdue caught everyone off guard. "I'm sorry to see him retire because he meant a tremendous lot to America college football," said veteran Ohio State coach Woody Hayes. "He's a great coach who has coached some great teams and great players." Big Ten Commissioner Wayne Duke called Daugherty a "tremendous salesman for college football," while Bo Schembechler, End of the Line Michigan State sophomore Dave Brown (26) finds his path to the goal line stopped after a 13-yard run when Joe Monago (27) and Mark Gefert (65) catch the hard-running Spartan at the Boilermaker 15 and wrestle him to the artificial turf. MSU won the Big Ten game, 22-12, Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

See PRAISEPage E-4, Col. 1 Fan SECTION BUSINESS NEWS STOCK LISTINGS Their Say Pros and Cons of Duffy's Resignation The Stat Journal, Sunday, November 5, 1972 BOB HOERNER Duffy's Smiles On Outside By CHARLIE BASS State Journal Writer "We wish him weu, but That seemed to be the attitude of many Spartan Stadium spectators Saturday over Duffy Daughterty's announcement that he planned to retire as MSU football coach at the end of the season. "Many years ago, Duffy was THE man for MSU, but it's time for a change I wish the Spartans could get another Ara Parseghian," said Al Scott of Detroit "He's a hellofa nice guy, but they need a new coach no doubt about that," said Deke Fuller of Lansing. His companion, Gale Adams, also of Lansing, wasn't quite as gracious: "It's about time Duffy quit," he said. "He should have quit 18 years ago.

He's a good recruiter, but that's all. I hope MSU hires Earl Morrall to take his place. "Duffy should have quit before it became so embarrassing for him and the team I feel sorry for him," offered Alex Boyko of Lansing, a season ticket buyer for 28 years. Boyko's brother, John, had nothing but praise for Daugherty "He's been a real great coach; MSU wul miss him." "It's about the only thing he could do," noted Floyd Nimphie of Okemos. His wife said she felt sorry for Duffy "He's been here so long and he's so much fun maybe they can replace him with Alex Earras." Other possible replacements listed by the fans included Chuck Fairbanks of Oklahoma, Bob Devaney of Nebraska, Denny Soltz and Ed Rutherford of the MSU staff, former MSU assistant Lou Agase and Darold Briggs, the Holt High School coach whose team just completed an unbeaten, un-scored-upon season.

"I hope they get somebody from Ohio, and some players, too," said Mrs. William Nieden-thai of Massillon, Ohio. "We have a daughter at" MSU, and everyone knows Ohio is a great football state," she said. See FANS, Page E-4, CoL 1 llLi i i J) IS Duffy Daugherty has quit the job he loved so much, but he hasn't lost his happy smile. The last few days as he weighed bis own future and the future of Michigan State football over and over again and then finally decided it was time to step aside had to be the toughest days of his lif.e For the last 26 years, Michigan State football has been a major part of his life.

He appeared relaxed, even happy, in his usual chat with reporters in State's lockerroom after Saturday's victory over Purdue. Relaxed happy smiling, yes, but anyone who has known Duffy and his tremendous feeling about Michigan State football well, you had to know that was only on the outside. Inside, it must have been helL Michig un Sputters, Still Wins, 21 to 7 Still Has Quip aw- ball over on an option two plays later. THE SECOND Wolverine score came with 9:35 left in the game and broke a 7-7 tie as sophomore Dave Brown recovered a fumble by another Indiana sophomore quarterback, Bud Hornbeck. This time Michigan moved the ball for a score from the Indiana 23 in three plays.

Michigan wasnt much better handling the ball on the cold, blustery day, fumbling the ball to the Hoosiers three times. best scoring opportunity of the afternoon and sophomore fullback Dennis Cremeens carried for three yards, then broke through to score from the 1L The Hoosier score came with 11:53 left in the game. MICHIGAN SCORED its final touchdown after gaining the ball at the Indiana 31 on a bad center snap on a Hoosier punt attempt. Sticking to the ground, the Wolves scored in seven plays with the aid of an Indiana penalty. The Woverines opened as if they were going to blowlndi- When in Doubt Fly With a critical third down and one yard to go at the Purdue five, Junior halfback Mike Holt took to die air to pick up a yard and the first down for Michigan State Saturday in a Big Ten game at Spartan Stadium.

On the very next play, Arnold Morgado blasted in for the TD from the four. On the ground blocking for Holt are Marv Roberts (63), minus his helmet, and Billy Joe Dupree (89). BLOOMDJGTON, Ind. (AP) Fourth-ranked Michigan sputtered and stuttered but took advantage of three Indiana gifts to take a 21-7 Big Ten football victory here Saturday afternoon. The Wolverines raised their conference record to 5-0 and their overall mark to 8-0 with a touchdown in the second period and two more in the fourth period, all coming after Indiana turnovers.

SOPHOMORE QUARTERBACK Dennis Franklin scored the first two touchdowns for the Wolves on runs of 9 and 12 yards, and sophomore tailback Chuck Heater added a 10-yard scoring sprint with 1:43 left in the game. Indiana, now 2-3 in the Big Ten and 44 overall, lost four fumbles in the first half and two more in the final two periods. Michigan Jumped to a 7-0 lead after Indiana sophomore quarterback Rod Harris fumbled at his own 13-yard line and Michigan's Fred Grambau recovered. Franklin ran the rTanklm's fumble at the Michigan 14 handed Indiana its See Michigan, Page E-2, CoL Stop Montreal But, in typical Daugherty fashion, he still had the bright quip. Asked if he had seen the plane pulling the "We Love Duffy and the Spartans" banner around the stadium during the game, he said: "See it? Who do you think chartered it?" Before the game, Michigan State issued a news release from the Michigan State Spartans Fan Club, whatever that might be.

The release said: "There are many people who think enough of Duffy Daugherty and the Michigan State team to fly a banner to salute them.Watch for that "We love Duffy and the Spartans" streamer flying over the stadium today proudly stating their support." Friday evening was tough on him, too. He came to the usual pre-game press gathering at the MSU University Club not knowing that his secret he planned to make his retirement announcement after the Saturday game had leaked out. He was bombarded by questions about his future. Finally, reluctantly, he told Fred Stabley, MSU's director of sports information, to get all the reporters together and he would talk to them. The quietest place for Duff most important press conference was in the swimming pool snack bar.

Duffy stotd in front of the Coca Cola machine. It was hardly the proper setting for such an important announcement, but that wasn't his fault. He was quiet as the reporters filed into the room, but smiling. By this time, the reporters, most of them long-term veterans olthe Big Ten football wars, realized the importance of the expected announcement. They were quiet, too.

How Top 10 Fared 1. Southern Cal (9-0) defeated Washington State, 44-6. 2. Alabama (8-0) defeated Mississippi State, 58-14. 3.

Nebraska (7-1) defeated Colorado, 33-10. 4. Michigan (8-0) defeated Indiana, 21-7. 5. Ohio State (7-0) defeated Minnesota, 27-19.

6. LSU (7-0) defeated Mississippi, 17-16. 7. Oklahoma (6-1) defeated Iowa State, 20-6. 8.

UCLA (8-1) defeated Stanford, 28-23. 9. Texas (6-1) defeated Southern Methodist, 17-9. 10. Penn State (7-1) defeated Maryland, 46-16.

MONTREAL (UPI) Four former Canadiens, Leon Rochefort, Mickey Redmond, Bill Collins and Red Berenson, each scored for Detroit Saturday night as the Red Wings broke Montreal's 13-game undefeated string with a 4-2 vic tory. It was the first loss suffered by Montreal since the start of the National Hockey League season, but the Canadiens still remain in sole possession of first place in the East with 22 points. Girls in Sports Michigan Closing Gap in Girls Sports Dauffhertv looked m. still smiling, and said: "I have an announcement I think will i be of inter- est to you." the last few years, that intramural activities simply, aren't enough mat girls' sports should be carried the next logical step into the inter-scholastic arena, as boys' athletics were many decades ago. His Own Style zine and the Tonight show how many prep boys can you think of who've accomplished that? But, that's Iowa; geographically in the same general region of the country as Michigan, but in attitudes toward girls' high school sports several light years removed.

UNTIL NOW, that Michigan is closing the rapidly, due at least in part to unrelenting pressures of the sort mat are altering the tradi- tional roles played by the female gender in every walk of life. The pressure is being applied by females themselves, physical education teachers and prospective athletes. SUBSTANTIAL I NUMBERS of them have come to feel, in By DAVE MATTHEWS State Journal Sports Writer For a long while, organized, competitive sports have been an accepted and popular fact of a young woman's life in many comers of the globe, and even in some states of the good, old U.S. of A. In a few cases if you've ever tuned in Wide World of Sports coverage of the Iowa girls'" basketball finals you know what we mean feminine athletics are just as big a hit with spectators as with participants.

THE GIRLS' tourney in the Hawkeye state has actually been known to outdraw- the boys'. Iowa's standout girl cagers occasionally turn up in unlikely places like Life maga tic girls' schedules in as many as seven sports. There are, of course, some schools that still have no sports, but the number is dmiinishing very rapidly. Consider that the majority of schools offer eight varsity sports for boys, and you can see how rapid progress has been. A VERY reliable indicator of the rate of growth is the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), which conducts all valid state championship competition.

One school year ago, the MHSAA conducted one (its first) true state meet for girls. The sport was gymnastics. In 1972-73, there will be five girls' state finals; tennis (which already has been held), swimming (Nov. U), gymnastics. Olf and track.

AS attitudes towards girls' sports began to change, the clubs grew, both in number and variety. Swim clubs, gymnastics clubs, tennis clubs, track dubs attracted, greater participation. The result was creation of a reservoir of trained athletes, particu-larly in the more affluent areas. It was essentially these athletes who appHed the pressures, and the necessary numbers, to set girls', interscholas-ticsin ifull motion. IT WAS no coincidence, then, that the more affluent schools were the first to swing into in-terscholastics for girls, or that the sports they swung into first were gymnastics, swimming and tennis.

That was only a couple of Already, there are schools that play interscholas- fall Festival competitive athletics were no place for proper young ALWAYS, THERE have been a select few whose athletic ability and interest transcended the normal competitive boundaries of intramurals. Never were there enough, though, to warrant the creation xsi separate teams to accommodate them. Neither were they permitted to compete against prep boys. That left dub sports as their only real alternative. wasnt quite the same thing as competing for God, country and school, but it was competition and, just as importantly, the dubs generally offered qualified coaching.

INDIRECTLY, IN fact, the clubs are partly responsible for -the sudden rise of scnolastic girls' (Mmpethoon cffeatures But, then in typical Daugherty style, a style that has won friends for him, for Michigan State and for college football all over the nation, he quickly added: "First, I heard a good story today that I want to tell you." He then related the story, complete with the necessary dialect. I don't even remember what the story was about. I guess it was funny. Some of the guys chuckled at the puncMine. Duffy laughed top.

There wasn't a man in that room who didn't know his real feelings at that time. But he still had a smile. It takes lots of class to quit the job you have loved so much, and still smile. Duffy Daugherty has class, lots of class. There was really nothing that prevented it from happening before, except the disinterest of prep girls themselves.

Rightly or wrongly, the vast majority of them believed (or were taught by parents and others to believe) that true r- i.