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"FT roved UCLA Hoping to End NU Title Mopes Early; Sports Lincoln, Neb. Friday, Sept. 8, 1972 23 one-year probation imposed by the NCAA, and Kermit Johnson, give UCLA two of the best running backs in the country. Rodgers has installed the potent wishbone offense and has junior college transfer Mark Harmon, son of Michigan ail-American Tom Harmon, as his signal caller. The Cornhuskers will meet the challenge of the wishbone with a solid defense led by ail-Americans Rich Glover at middle guard and Willie Harper at right end.

The Big Red front five also includes three strong rotating defensive tackles in Bill Janssen, John Dutton and Monte Johnson, plus rugged Steve Manstedt at the other flank. But the pass threat, with untested sophomore George Kyros at safety and seldom used Randy Borg at one defensive halfback post, poses one question mark for the Huskers. The other comes on offense where Devaney must choose between redshirted sophomore David Humm and Steve Runty, a walkon from Ogallala, as his quarterback to replace first-round pro draft choice Jerry Tagge. By VIRGIL PARKER Los Angeles Coach Bob Devaney's Nebraska football team opens its bid for a third straight national championship against an improved and fired-up band of Bruins from UCLA here Saturday night. The kickoff for the season-opening clash, before an expected crowd of 70,000 in Memorial Coliseum, is set for 10:05 p.m.

Lincoln time. The invading Cornhuskers will be after their 24th consecutive victory and 33rd in a row without a defeat. The only game marring that streak a 21-21 tie against USC in 1970 came on this same field. UCLA holds a 2-0 edge in games played between flie two schools, but that pair of contests were held before any of the present Big Red performers were born. The Bruins blanked the Huskers, 18-0, here in Los Angeles in 1946, then dumped Nebraska, 27-15, two years later in Lincoln.

But the battle between the two opposing coaches which stands even at two games apiece goes back just five years. Second-year UCLA grid boss Pepper Rodgers directed Big Eight Conference foe Kansas to a 10-0 triumph over a Devaney-coached Nebraska team in 1967, then went two-op with a 23-13 victory the following year. Devaney claimed a narrow 21-17 win in 1969, then romped to a 41-20 victory in '70 to even his personal series with Rodgers. The Nebraska triumph over Rodgers and Kansas in '69 was the start of the Cornhuskers current unbeaten string. The Big Red had dropped two of its first four games that fall.

Then a come-from-behind victory over Kansas in the closing moments propelled Nebraska to a 9-2 finish. Though UCLA was 2-7-1 last fall in its first season under Rodgers, and finished a disappointing seventh in the Pac-a Conference, the Bruins are expected to be much improved this year. James McAlister, set to start his varsity career after sitting out a 1 14 Doug Dumler Offensive Captain Bill Janssen Defensive Captain THE LINEUPS Ryun Falls Down, Fails to Qualify Offense UCLA NEBRASKA No. Name Ht. Wt.

CI. Pos. CI. Wt Ht. Name No.

86Lassner 6-3 220 Sr. TE Sr. 218 6-1 List 85 76 Kezirian 6-4 235 Jr. LT Jr. 196 6-0 White 72 67 Leal 6-2 223 Sr.

LG Jr. 242 6-5 Wolfe 76 65 Gaschler 5-11 220 Sr. Sr. 230 6-3 Dumler 54 62Klosterman 6-2 225 Jr. RG Sr.

225 5-11 Beran 62 74 Walton 6-5 265 Sr. RT So. 223 6-5 Crenshaw 70 82 Lyman 6-1 195 Sr. SE Jr. 176 6-1 Anderson 89 7 Harmon 6-0 185 Jr.

QB So. 186 6-2 Humm 12 32 McAlister 6-1 195 Jr. HB Sr. 188 5-8 Dixon 22 37 Johnson 6-1 185 Jr. HB Sr.

173 5-9 Rodgers 20 33 Tyler 6-0 210 Sr. FB Sr. 224 6-1 Olds 44 Defense 90 Peterson 64 200 Jr. LE Jr. 210 6-2 Manstedt 82 73 Gunther 64 212 So.

LT Sr. 230 6-3 Janssen 55 63Norfleet 5-11210 So. LG MG Sr. 233 6-1 Glover 79 64Baska 6-2 215 Jr. RG 72Wadell 6-3 215 RT Jr.

248 6-7 Dutton 90 92 McNeill 6-3 198 Jr. Sr. 208 6-2 Harper 81 56 Hookano 6-1 218 Jr. Sr. 203 5-9 Branch 51 53 Ramsey 5-11 200 So.

LB Sr. 196 6-1 Pitts 56 LB Sr. 199 6-0 Mason 25 29 Ellis 5-11 185 Sr. CB Sr. 179 5-9 Blahak 27 20 Allen 6-2 191 Jr.

CB Jr. 189 6-0 Borg 19 38 Bright 6-2 190 Jr. SS So. 155 5-9 Kyros 18 I I 1 KY 1 JSSt2k Pro Cage Merger Wearing? WASHINGTON (UPI) The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to consider within the next two weeks a bill that would allow the American and National Basketball Associations to merge. The legislation, which included several amendments, was given unanimous approval Thursday by the Antitrust and Monopoly subcommittee during a closed executive session.

A key amendment to the bill would abolish the reserve clauses in present and future player contracts. The amendment was proposed by Sen. Sam J. Ervin, who has long supported any legislation that would protect players' rights. It would allow players selected in the drafts to sign a two-year contract with the second year optional.

Other amendments called for: Elimination of a proposed $1.25 million indemnity payment that each ABA team would pay to. the NBA if the two leagues merged. Each visiting team to receive no less than 30 per cent of the home team's gate receipts. Blacking out of all telecasts of professional basketball games on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday within a 75-mile radius of high school, junior college or collegiate games. An end to blackouts of all bowl and playoff games if they are sold out.

Besides Ervin, those included in the preparation of the bill were Sens. Roman Hruska, Edward Gurney, John V. Tunney, and Phillip A. Hart, D-Mich. Kickoff 10:05 p.m.

(CDT), LA Memorial Coliseum. Broadcasts-KFOR (1240), KLIN (1400), KFAB (1110), WOW (590) Parker's DeMont, Thinclads Penalized Munich WV-The United States received two jolts from the International Olympics Committee Friday and a shock in competition when Jim Ryun failed to qualify for the prestigious 1,500 meter run at the Summer Olympic Games. Two other Americans, Bob Wheeler and Dave Wottle, the winner of the gold medal in the 800-meters, qualified for Saturday's mile run in the other heat. The IOC, in executive session, ruled that American quarter-milers Vince Matthews of New York and Wayne Collett of Los Angeles, would be barred from future participation at these Games because of their behavior on the victory stand following a 1-2 United States finish in the 400-meter race Thursday. Several hours after the IOC banned Matthews and Collett, Ryun, the world record holder in the mile, failed to qualify when he fell in a heat won by Kip Keino of Kenya, who beat Ryun in Mexico City four years ago.

Ryun got his legs tangled with those of Billy Fordjour of Ghana, while running next to last with 500 meters to go, and both fell. Ryun got up and finished in 3 minutes, 51.2 seconds 3:40.0 for Keino. Ryun finished ninth. The IOC ruled that because of their behavior on the victory stand following Thursday's 400-meter race, Matthews and Collett would not be allowed to compete again. They had been scheduled to go in Sunday's relay race.

Then the Olympic ruling body confirmed its earlier decision to strip DeMont of his swimming gold because of positive results of a post-drug test. U.S. officials had argued that DeMont's use of the drug for an asthma condition should not have eliminated him, but the IOC disagreed. Clifford Buck, head of the UPI TELEPHOTO American thinclads Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett (holding shoes) refuse to stand at attention during playing of the Star Spangled Banner after they had finished 1-2 in the 400 meters. Time Out Ryun 'Senseless' After Taking Fall Sports Briefs Big Eight Nebraska 21, UCLA 7-The young Conihusker offense gets untracked enough to get Nebraska on its way toward a third national championship, extending to 33 the number of consecutive games without a loss.

Colorado 31, California 13 The Buffaloes liked being ranked among the nations leaders. Quarterback Ken Johnson shows his wrist is healed enough to keep them there. Oregon 35, Missouri 21 Dan Fcuts passing is too much for the Tigers, who are once again destined for the Big Eight cellar. smart race from the standpoint of not getting in traffic and the next thing I knew Iws on the ground tryingto recover my senses and get back up." Ryun, although hopelessly out of it after lying on the ground for about eightseconds, struggled to his feet and completed the final lap to a wild ovation. "For a couple of minutes I didn't know what happtned and then as soon as I was able to collect my thoughts.

I got up and took off as fast MUNICH (UPI)-Jim Ryun, his four-year dream of revenge apparently wiped out by one misstep, said Friday he lost his senses during his collision with Ghana Billy Fordjour and culdn't remember what had happened. "I think I got trippedbut I can't guarantee anybody what happened," said Ryun who had composed himself somewhat after receiving medical treatment for wounds on his right heel and right knee, a contusion of his troat and a possible ankle sprain. "All I know is everything Tennis Arthur Ashe has defeated Stan Smith 6-4, 7-5 in the U.S. Open. Golf DeWitt Weaver has taken the first round lead In the Southern Open in Columbus, with an eight-under-par 64.

Basketball New York Knickerbocker center Willis Reed has been exonerated of charges of threatening an off-duty policeman. Columbus Entries Kansas 21, Washington State 14 An aerial circus, with the Big Eight coming out on top. Kansas State 42, Tulsa 14 Dennis Morrison fills the air with passes. Until he runs into a strong defense, the Wildcats will pile up the points. East Syracuse over Temple, West Virigina over Villanova, Florida State over Pittsburgh.

Midwest Texas over Wichita State, Kent State over Akron. South Alabama over Duke, Clemson over The Citadel. Georgia Tech over Tennessee, Auburn over Mississippi State, North Carolina over Richmond, William Mary over Furman, Wake Forest over Davidson, VMI over East Carolina, Vanderbilt over Chattanooga, Tampa over Toledo, Southern Mississippi over South Carolina over Virginia. Southwest Houston over Rice, Southern California over Arkansas. West Washington over Pacific, Oregon State, over San Diego State, Arizona over Colorado' State, Wyoming over Idaho State, Sail Jose State over Santa Clara, Utah State over New Mexico State.

First race. purst 11,000, 3-vear-oldi and upward, claiming $1,500, 1 M6 miles. claiming SI, 500, Mi no upward, miles. Amie's Chief Al's Baby Burrito Girl Selad Niqhts Major Roberts Tmy Ruler Distant Sunrise Armed FMCV Authors Gem Precious Doe Brook's Mi rag Tuffy Moud Cincinnati Kid Dorenes Kitten Five TW Dawn County Fleet Orleans Duchess Goldarian Stormy Wan Pass Up Also Wmer's "Are you sure these matches were partly arranged to bring our peoples closer together?" Also Gallant Ribot; Lilly Macree; could, trying to maKe Vlmvi) iiJULA 11 T-li. AO Boy; Test Orbit; jert Ducness.

Goldavn; Kav Toes. was going weu ana i icu gow as fast as I coud, but and fte next thing I knew I n0o a at once at was trying to figure out what nad a chanc Ryun U.S. mission, urged Interna- liLPii Sm ll 1 1 American Association All evert I tree urmi followed by Playoffs Sixth race, purse $2,000, l-year-olds, allowance, milt and 70 yards. Sunrise Road Sugar Tune Swingin Axe Return Engagement Arian Ray Norami Seventh race, purse U.OOO-Added, 2-year-olds, allowance stakes, i furlongs. Apart Ahamo Shouldt Beam a-Davids Charger Artist Chance Amies Supreme Native Record a-Ruling Spirit a Barton H.

Ford and John McCormack Entry Eighth race, purse $2,000, 3-year-olds nd upward, allowance, milt and seven, ty yards. Mile Silver Dancer Sweet Couo S.nq Shot T. V. Roval Friday Evansville 1, Wichita 0, Evansvlllt wins best-of-five series, 3-0. Second race, purse $1,200, I-year-olds, claiming $2,500, furlongs.

About To Sing Jen's Marble Big Biig John Windy Ain't If Miss Fv Husker Line Apollo Tom Mr. Dale Red Typhoon Tuouse Jr. Also Klrby's Baby, Miss Eddie Bee; Combat Bush; Devils Gift. Third race, purse $1,400, purse $MO0, 3-yeaMlds, claiming $3,500, milt and 70 yards. Kellshera WiKiie Deliver Four Certain Reptoal Director Gloria Sue Mr.

Juntoer Miss Oily Kahn Fourth race, purse 2-year-olds, allowance, furlongs. Whirl A Miss easy Loving Capitol Kid Wally White Eye Groovy Move Kid Phillips Tvde Tim Cuik Dote Hasty Harmony Also Randy's Dan. Fifth race, purst $1,200, l-year-olds said. "With 200 yards to go I knew I was too far behind bua I just went as hard as I could." Asked if he had been in-conscious, Ryun replied, "I got a knee in my jaw and for a couple of minutes I didn't know what was going on." As he crossed the finish line, the tall, dark haired Kansan was embraced by Keino, who had won the race. "I figured with the pace as fast as it was a fewfellows would start to drop out after awhile and it wouldn't be quite so hard to get in the top four," said the 25-ytar-old from Lawrence, Kan.

"I was just fine. I didn't want to get up in font and push the pace. I couldn't see any point in that where I was just trying to qualify for tomorrow. "I felt I was running a very friaav Georgian Gold Sormv's DeMaht Channel in Local High School Football Pius v. Lincoln High, Seacrest Field, 7:30 p.m.

State High School Football Lincoln Southeast at North Platte, 7:30 p.m.; Lincoln East at Grand Island, 7:30 p.m. Ninth race, purse $100, 3-yeaiylds and upward. claiming $3,500, 1 li. Friday to have the iou executive board rescind its action in barring Collett and Matthews from future Olympic competition. Was it a protest? "No way," replied Matthews, the speedster from Brooklyn, N.Y., who had been clocked in 44.66 seconds to the 44.80 by his silver-winning teammate from Santa Monica, Calif.

"The reason Collett came on the stand with me was not a protest," Matthews continued. "We consider ourselves miles. Burgundy Street Poona Miss Admiral Cay BIU'S Gold Beckon CaH French Intrigue Vicky Capri Olympics Track and field, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, 7 p.m. (7). Plainsmen Play Host to Bethel the best quarter-milers in the Wesleyan, Doane Face Initial Grid Tests National American East I Brl ttm Pittsburgh 13 47 .638 Chicago 72 61 .541 12V4 16' ct.

.543 38 J30 .462 .406 SB 1 16' II 21 22 35 East Boston 70 59 Detroit 71 61 Baltimore 70 62 New York 70 63 Cleveland 61 71 Milwaukee 54 79 West Oakland 77 54 Chicaao 74 57 Minnesota 66 63 Kansas City 63 66 California 61 70 Texas so tt Tor 00 ftj St. Louis 63 69 .477 Montreal 61 ,469 Philadelphia 49 $3 .371 West Cincinnati B2 51 617 Houston 74 58 Los Angeles 71 61 Atlanta 62 72 .463 San Francisco 58 75 ,436 San Diego 50 82 .379 Thursday's Results .565 .512 .488 .466 7'i lO'i 20V4 24 31'a 3 10 16 27Va .379 Thursday' Reiuiti world. If we wanted to protest we could do a better job than that. There was no way of trying to be disrespectful." But Collett wasn't as emphatic in his denial. When asked why he hadn't stood at attention during the National Anthem, he said: "I couldn't do it with a clear conscience." Steve Prefohtaine of Oregon was the only American qualifier for the finals of the 5,000 meters, coming in second to Belgium's Emile Puttemans in their heat.

In boxing, middleweight Marvin Johnson and welterweight Ray Scales came back from first-round standing eight-counts knockdowns according to Olympic standards to score decisions by victories. of how strong his club really is. Doane tied powerful Yankton last year and then went on to win the Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NIAC). Leading Wesleyan's pro-style offense is senior quarterback Dave McGrane, who led the Plainsmen to a 7-0 record last year before being injured and missing the final two games of the season. With McGrane returning at quarterback, Chaffee will start last year'i back-up quarterback, Ross Stephenson, at a running back position.

"We'll try to keep everything simple for this first game." Chaffee said. "We want to run what we know and run it well, and get some experience for some of our new players." Chaffee had his Plainsmen working hard the first part of the week after a scrimmage with University of Nebraska at Omaha showed some glaring problems. First year head coach Jim Corns of Bethel listed an all-freshman backfield to start against the Plainsmen. Bethel had a 0-9 record last season. Although Doane won the NIAC title last year, the Tigers take a two-game losing streak into Saturday's opener against Yankton.

Doane lost to William It'll be test time Saturday when Nebraska Wesleyan and Doane open their 1972 football seasons. Wesleyan meets Bethel (Kan.) College at O.N. Magee Stadium and Doane plays Yankton (S.D.) College at Doane's Simon Field. Game time for both games is 7:30 p.m. For Wesleyan head coach Harold Chaffee, Saturday's game will be a test to see how well newcomers will fill several offensive and defensive gaps from last year's 7-2 squad.

For Doane head coach Ray Best, Saturday's contest with Yankton will be an indication Penn College and Dana to close out the 1971 season. However, Doane should be ready to start the 1972 season. The Tigers have 18 returning starters off last year's 6-2-1 team. The running of NIAC scoring leader Floyd Guillory and the receiving of John Green, a junior split end, should give Doane a well-balanced attack, according to Best. At quarterback, Best can count on either junior Leonard King or sophomore Emile Sigee.

However, defense should be Doane's strong point with 10 starters returning. Doane held its opponents to 11.4 points per game last season. Houston 5, San Francisco 1, 13 Innings Chicago 4, Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 2, St. Louis 1 Montreal 4, New York Atlanta 4, Los Angeles 2 San Diego 2-5, Cincinnati 0-1 Friday's Games All Times EDT St. Louis (Cleveand 13-12 and Bibby 1-0) at New York (Matlack ll- and Webb 0-0), 2, 5:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Moose 10-8 and Johnson 3-4 or Walker 4-5) at Montreal (Morton 6-12 nd McAnally 3-15), 2, 7 m. Chicago (Jenkins 19-10) at Phiadelphi (Down t-O), p.m. Atlanta (McQueen 0-2) at Los Angeles Singer 6-13), 11 p.m. Houston (Reuss 9-11) at San Francisco (Barr 6-7), 11 p.m. Only games scheduled Baltimore 9, Detroit 0 Milwaukee 7, Cleveland 1 Boston 10, New York 4 Kansas City 6, California 0 OVcaoo 6, Oaklana 0 Minnesota 4.

Texas Friday's Garnet All Timet EDT 'Peterson 14-13) it Boston (Tiant 10-4), 6 o.m California (Ryan 16-12) and Wright 164)1 at Chicago Bannsen 15-15 and Lemonds 3-6), 2 6:30 p.m. Minnesota (Corbln 8-6 and Woodson 12-13) at Kansas City (Murphy 3-2 and Bus. by 0-O), 2. 7 p.m. Detroit (Fryman 4-2) it Baltimore (Dobson 15-14).

7:30 o.m. Milwaukee (Rverson 3-8) it Cleveland (Perry (19-15). 7:30 p.m. Oakland (Hunter 18-7) it Texas (Paul 7-5), 8:30 p.m. -J 1.

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