The Delta Democrat-Times from Greenville, Mississippi • Page 21

Minnesota rocks Packers GREEN BAY, Wis. I --The playoff-bound Minnesota-Vikings, led by a a passcs-and the running of roukie-Chuck a a i a Saturday, crushing-ihe Packers 111-7. The Vikings, rebounding from-lhe first shutout loss in 11 years-a week earlier, scored touchdowns following a an interception, u-shorl punt and a blocked field-goal and then added a field-goal after a i i Brockington provided-the only real cause for joy-among the Packers by rushing-for 124 yards in 27 carries to-climb over the mark-tor the third time in as many-years as a For prepsters pro--a feat never-bcfore accomplished in tlie-Nationiil Football League. Brockington, who received a-standing ovation when il wan-announced, has 1,002 yards witli-one game to go. But the hero of the game as-far us the i i a a a interccpted-three Jerry Tagge passes and-retunred one of them 40 yards-for a touchdown.

Bryant's runback came in the-first quarter less than a minute-after the Vikes took a 7-0 lead-on a 21-yard TD pass from-Tarkenton to Stu Voigt. a a a Brockington-fumblcd the ball on his first-cary of the game and Jeff-Siemon recovered on the-Packer 46 midway through thc-first period. The Vikings mude it 21-0 gone in the second pcriod-whcn Foreman bolted 50 yards-for a TD on the first play-following a 23-yard Greun a a a leading-candidate for rookie of the year-honors, finished the day wilh-100 yards in 19 carries to give-him 785 for the season. Minnesota increased its margin to 20-0 when with John Gilliam on-a 20-yard scoring strike i 28-seconds in the a The-scorc capped a 59-yard drive-after Alan Page blocked a 42yard field goal attempt by-Chester Marcol. The Vikings finished their-scoing midway through the-third period when Fred Cox-booted a 15-yard field the Packers finally got on-thc Scoreboard when Jim Dcl-Gaizo, replacing Tagge, passcd-17 yards to rookie Barry Smilh-with less than two minutes lefl-in the game.

Tarkenton, who didn't play-the second half, completed II of-! 2 passes for 79 yards. MlNN-GB stats GREEN BAY, WIs. of the Green Bay-Minnesota football game: State colleges vie By United Press International Mississippi Coach John Vaught signed two of the state's top prep prospects from Vicksburg High School Saturday as the annual football recruiting drive began. Vaught flew to Vicksburg to sign Michael Sweet, a 176-pound wingback, and i a 235-pound defensive tackle. Both were members of the All-Big Eight team and Sweet led the conference in scoring with 100 points.

Southern Mississippi also signed a pair a big eight stars to scholarships. The Eagles got Ben Gary, a 183-pound back from Pascagoula who was selected by sportswriters as the top back in the Big Eight, and All-Conference tackle Bishop Knox, a 220-pounder from Greenville. During the first few hours of the recruiting, Ole Miss signed 20players to scholarships, Mississippi State 16 and Southern Mississippi 15. The recruits: OLE MISS A A a Miller, 6-1, 175, llavramba AHS, Fullon; Tlir. Ellis, 4-3, 188, Louisville High; RUNNING BACKS--Johnny Hatch, 6-1 180, Falkner; L.Q.

Smllh, 6-1, 205, Oxford: Michael Sweet, 5-10, 176, Vicksburg; Ron Mullln, 5-10, 185, Greenville; James Storey, Rlpley; TIGHT ENDS RECEIVERS-- Curtis Weathers, 6-5, 205, Memphis Bishop Byrne; Larry Dantzler, 6-3, 200, McCloln; Andy Ayers, 5-9, 165, Corinth; Willie Hux, 6-1, 180, Jackson Manhattan Academy; John Dottley 6-1, 185, Vicksburg; Tony Robinson, 6-1, 185, Hamilton; David Campbell, Jackson Prep: LINEMEN--Wade Dowell, 6-1, 205, Indlanola Academy; Bobby Storks, 6-3, 205, Whltehaven, Wayne Anglada, 6-3, 215, BIloxl St. Martin; Lonler; Talby Bevlll, 6-1, 217, Jackson Prep. MISSISSIPPI STATE RUNNING BACKS--Dennis Johnson, 6-4, 215, Weir; Duncan McKenzle, 6-3, 185, Starkvllle Academy; Carl Smith, 6-0, 190, East Cleveland High; Terry Dltrano, 6-1, 195, Riverside Academy, Norco, Ray HIsaw, Louisville. RECEIVERS--Darryl McGlasker, B.C. Rain High, Mobile, Steve White, 6-3, 160, Winston Academy, Norco, Ray HIsaw, 6-0, 205, Louisville; Steve White, 6-3, 180, Winston Academy, Louisville; LINEMEN--Richard Blackmore, 5-11, P65, Vicksburg; Larry Glliard, 6-5, 235, Falkner; Perry Panksley, 6-0, 210, Clinton; Don Carter, 6-4, 230, Butler High, Huntsvllle, Paul Morion, 6-4, 245, Butler High, Huntsvllle, Ala; Lamar "Bo" Joseph, 205, Vlcksburgh; Dole Campbell, 6-3, 235, Fyfle.Ala; LINEBACKERS-DEFENSIVE BACKS--Fred Pepper, 6-2, 195, Benton Academy; David Arant, Indlanola Academy.

SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI BACKS--Mike Crenshow, 6-1, 1BO, Mobile, Terry Daniels, 6-2, 190, Satsuma, Phil Ewlng, 6-2, 180, Fulton; Guy Pylant, 6-2, 190. Purvis; Ben Gary, Pascagoula; ENDS--Rlcky Allen, 6-2, 215, Houston; Joel Fleming, Kosculsko; LINEMEN--Bill Bailey, 6-3, 215, Meridian; Bishop Knox, Greenville; Jimmy Llppard, 6-3, 235, Brookhoven; Alan WtcCullough, 6-2, 230, Austell, Bobby Smlthart, Vicksburg; LINEBACKERS--Clemon Ector, 6-3, 200, Griffin, George Flowers, 6-2, 196, Wlnona; Ricky Northan, Meridian. Oakland routs Kansas City OAKLAND, Calif. Marv Hubbard and Charlie Smith ran for 200 yards between them, including a touchdown apiece, in leading the Oakland Raiders to a 37-7 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday and a step closer to the AFC West title. The victory gave the Raiders an 8-4-1 record and put them a game ahead of the Denver Broncos, who meet the San Diego Chargers Sunday and then play Oakland next week.

The Chiefs suffered their fifth loss compared to six victories and two ties and thus were eliminated from any chance for post-season play. Staff Knox signs pact as his mother, Mrs. Lucy Knox, and coaches back row, from left) Demsey and Fred Washington look on. Knox signs pact with Southern By HAL C. DKCELL III DD-T Assl.

Sports Kditor Bishop Knox i out for the Greenville High Hornets football team earlier in the season just to sec if he "could make the team." And if the 111-year-old senior had any doubts in his mind about his ability, they were dispelled Saturday as he signed aA A granl-in-aid football scholarship i the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Kagles. The 215-pound defensive tackle said after inking the pact Saturday, "1 just wanted to see if I could make the team. I knew they (Greenville High) had a good loam and wanted to be a part of it." Knox was very much 11 part of the loam as he Humored 52 individual tackles, assists and added sacks of opposing quarterbacks. The Hornets ended the with an 11-3 overall record and Iho Norlh Big Klght title. I load coach Gary Pompsoy had a great deal to say about Kimx's effort for tho HornoU.

"Bishop plnyod only one year of football, but it was some year! lie progressed from an Inexperienced, self-conscience type player to a tremendous player who was gaining confidence every time out It was just amazing to watch his improvement," said Dempsey. Asked why he chose Southern over the number of other offers, Knox said, "It seemed like a fine school and a good coaching staff. I think 1 can gel a good education at Southern." The Greenville lad cupped off his short-lived high school carrecr by being chosen a member of the All-Big Eight i string defensive unil chosen recently. And Knox's efforts are not confined to the football field, according to Demsey. "Bishop is also a fine student with good study habits and good personal habits who i a a a a of this educational opportunity," said the Hornet coach.

When asked If he had any regrets about going out for the llorncls learn, Knox said, "I only regret that I hadn't tried to make the loam earlier. "We at Greenville High School wish him all Iho success In his future as a sludenl-nlhlele at Mississippi Southern," concluded Dompsey. First downs Rushes-yards Passing yards Return yards Posses Punts Fumbles-lost Penalties-yards Minn 1.1 37-138 83 112 10-19-0 0-0 2-10 GB 15 36-152 148 2 M-32-4 1-1 4-37 Hubbard, who usually plays his best against the Chiefs, ran for more than 100 yards and scored on a 31-yard dash up the middle in the first half when the Raiders opened a 20-0 lead. Smith tallied on a 10-yard run in the fourth quarter when the Raiders converted two pass interceptions into 14 points to make it a rout. The other Oakland scores came on a pair of passes by Ken Stabler--a nine-yarder to Fred Biletnikoff and a three-yarder to Cliff Branch--and George Blanda added field goals of 20, 28 and 27 yards.

The Oakland defense, which had allowed only three touchdowns in five previous games, shut out the Chiefs for 38 minutes and 43 seconds before Mike Livingston ran 17 yards on a broken play for Kansas City's only score. The Raiders got their first break in the third minute of the game when Ed Podolak fumbled on a punt return and Pete Banaszak fell on the ball at the Kansas City 46. Hubbard churned out 25 yards in four carries and Biletnikoff grabbed a 1 2 a a a i a nine-yarder from Stabler for a 7-0 lead. Hubbard then ran for his touchdown and Blanda added two field goals for the 20-0 halftime edge. The Raiders took the opening kickoff of the second half 70 yards with Blanda adding his 23rd field goal of the season to make it 23-0.

Bivens wins heavy title CLEVELAND-Jim Bivens, Delta State College linebacker, fought two i i heavyweight title in the Cleveland Lions i i i Tournament here Friday. Bivens scored a third round knockout on one opponent and a unanimous decision over another to take the title. The freshman knocked out A Trotter i 220-pound Bivens by 20 pounds, just over a minute in the final round of their early-night match. In the night's last fight, 260-pound Dennis Raines of Cleveland, coming from a Thursday night win lost to Bivens on a unanimous decision. Greenville's Larry Alexander, the State Novice Heavyweight champ, lost split decision in open competition to i I a i Alexander weighed in at 228 and Smith at 195.

Smith is expected to be a top contender in (he -slate Golden Cloves tournament here in early February. The tournament was cut short after. Fridny night because (here were not enough fighters entered to stretch the tourney though Saturday, which was to hnvc been the lust day. Sec rrlnlcil slory nn page C2. N.

Dame 94, St. Louis 65 SOUTH HKNI), Ind. I Notre Dame's pressure defense-form! SI. Louis University into-21 first, half a a eighth-ranked Fighting-Irish surged to O-l-flfi a i triumph. College football W.

Ken. 28, G'bling20 A a I --Quarterback Dennis Tomek passed ifor 235 yards and two touchdowns to lead undefeated Western Kentucky to a 28-20 Grantland Rice Bowl victory over Grambling Saturday and put the Hilltoppers in the NCAA Division 2 championship game. Western Kentucky, now 11-0 for the season and second-ranked nationally, will play Louisiana Tech in the Camelia Bowl in Sacramento, next Saturday to decide the Division 2 national championship. Tomek, a 5-11, 175-pound junior, hit speedy tailback Clarence Jackson with a 16-yard scoring pass in the second quarter and fired a 22-yarder to David Maley in the fourth period to clinch the win. The Hilltoppers' other score was on a 46-yard run by tailback John Embree in the first period.

The error-prone Tigers turned the ball over on and i interceptions. The Tigers, ranked seventh in the nation among small college teams and finishing the season with a 9-3 record, scored first on a 15-yard pass from quarterback Joe Comeaux to Sammie White, but the rest of the game belonged to Kentucky. La. Tech 38, Boise St. 34 WICHITA FALLS, Tex.

I --Quarterback Denny Duron threw 21 yards to Roger Carr for a Louisiana Tech touchdown with only 12 seconds left in the game Saturday to give the Bulldogs a 38-34 Pioneer Bowl triumph over Boise State. Louisiana Tech's victory sends the Bulldogs to the NCAA College Division playoffs against Western Kentucky next Saturday in Sacramento, Calif. Duron's pass capped a 55-yard drive and overcame a 3431 Boise lead the Broncos had captured with less than four minutes left in the contest. Boise State moved to a 14-0 lead on touchdown runs of seven and eight yards by quarterback Jim McMillan, but trailed 17-14 at the half. Bulldog running back Charles McDaniel dashed 49 yards for one score and dived across from two yards out for another in the second quarter.

Wittenberg 41, Juniata 0 I I A a (UPI)--Quarterback Lloyd Ball scored four touchdowns on sneaker plays Saturday to lead Wittenberg University to a 41-0 win over Juniata College in the AMOS Alonzo Stagg Bowl and clinch the NCAA College Division Three National Championship. Wittenberg, champions of the Ohio Athletic Conference, scored on its first three possessions with drives of 78, 49, and 33 yards. UPI ACC's Montgomery (28) breaks for another long run during NAIA Champion Bowl. The Greenville native gained 159 yards rushing and 79 yards in the air. Trying to catch the freshman tailback are defenders Brent Sexton (44) and Scott Rush.

Scores twice Montgomery helps ACC SHREVEPORT, La. (UPI)-Junior quarterback Clint Longley passed for 341 yards and four touchdowns Saturday to lead Abilene Christian College to a 42-14 victory over previously unbeaten Elon (N.C.) in the 18th annual NAIA Champion Bowl. Longley hit 19 of 33 tosses including touchdown passes of six a a i Montgomery, 68 yards to Richard Williams, 11 to David Henson and 17toGregStirman. Montgomery also scored on a one-yard run and Hubert Pickett's two-yard run. Montgomery's scores raised to 37 his total of touchdowns this season.

The Wildcats, 11-1, put the game away with 28 points in the first half. Montgomery scored once then and set up the other three with dazzling open field running. Elon finally got its offense rolling in the second half after switching to the shotgun formation. The fighting Christians, now 12-1, scored on a 28-yard pass from Joe West to Alex McMillan and a one-yard run by McMillan. ACC gained a total of 605 yards on offense and Elon racked up 346 in the game.

McMullin right) signs with Ole Miss, while his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunter (front left and back left), and his father Maxie McMullin look on. McMullin to Ole Miss By MITCH ARIFF DD-T Sports Editor Prior to eight long years had elapsed since Ole Miss signed a Greenvillian for its Rebel football team. Greenville High's Ron McMullin ended the long drought when Ole Miss recruiters and coaches Jake Gibbs and Junie Hovious inked the 18-year-old a i a a to a grant-in-nid scholarship.

McMullin, a 185-pounder, was one of 20 signed by the Rebels (by 5 a a i a Southeastern Conference institutions were allowed to get the autographs of prep athletes. last i i a before McMullin, to sign football scholarship with Ole Miss was Hornet tackle Murray Williams, now head coach at Solomon Junior High. The time: Late December S9G5. McMullin, who recently mnde the All-Big Eight first team as defensive hack, has picked up three grid letters at Greenville High, lie started on defense as a sophomore, was a regular on defense us a junior, and started both ways during the recent campaign. This past season, McMullin gained yards In 8( cnrrict; for a per try average.

lie scored eight touchdowns and a two-point conversion for total 50 points. On defense, McMullin intercepted two passes and averaged three individual tackles from his cornerback slot. In the seventh game of the season against Bastrop, left the game early with a severely sprained ankle. i i contests--against Columbus Lee and Clarksdale--before returning against Greenwood in the regular season finale. He played briefly against the Bulldogs.

McMullin played on three GHS championship (North Big Eight) teams. In 1971, overall the Hornets went ll-O, in 1972 they registered an 8-1 mark and this past season nn 8-3 record. McMullin also participated in track as junior and will again do so in the spring. He ran on the 440, 880 and mile relay teams. McMullin, nlong with his teammates, share several relay records in the state.

He was under coach Albert Paul in track and coach Gary Dempsey in football. Here's what Dempsey had to say about the signing: "Ron has been an outstanding two-wny performer for Greenville High tor three years. He played mostly on defense his sophomore year, but has split his duties the last two years. He has done as well for us as a defensive back, hut 1 think his future lies In his abllty as a running back. Ron has consistently had 100 yards rushing games and scored well when he was well.

He has also done well as a blocker. "I think Ron feels that at times he has been in the shadow of other players and thinks that maybe this choice of schools will give him a chance to prove himself. He doesn't have to prove things to me. I think he will be a fine running back for Miss and soon. All the people here at GHS will be pulling for him and waiting for a chance to see him in action." MeMullin said he selected Ole Miss because "it's a nice school with nice people.

They have a real good football program too." McMullin had concrete offers from 12 other schools, i i a i a champion A a a a Notre Dame, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Delta State, Mississippi Valley, Jackson State and others. "I want to play next year," said McMullin. "It doesn't matter whether Its defense or offense, I just want to play. I want to play with the varsity some." McMullin Is a plus student. He Is the son of Mrs.

Veru McMullin, Chicago, and Maxlc McMullin, 320 S. Colorado St. Ills legal gunrdlan.s are his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunter, 215.

S. tylghth Greenville. Delta Democrat-Times Greenville, Mississippi Sunday, Dec. 9, 19711.