Lincoln Journal Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • Page 13

KNOW THE FOE James Harrison Missouri Mike Farmer Good RunningGame Boost Tigers By DON FORSYTHE As Nebraska discovered last year. Big Eight sprint champion Mel Gray adds something extra to football attack. But when you get right down to it, Gray is just window dressing. The real backbone of the Tigers is Just what always been under Dan Devine sound defense and a powerful ground game. Devine has been the Missouri coach for a dozen years.

Six times his clubs have ranked in the top ten in defense against scoring. Five times his teams have ranked among the top 15 clubs in the nation in rushing offense. These are the keys to nine top 20 finishes in 12 years at the helm. The fact that the Tigers rolled for 437 yards on the Links, NE Eight Puts K-Statc, Kansas on Probation Meeting 30th Time By VIRGIL PARKER Prep Sports Writer The stage is set for the 30th annual clash between Lincoln High and Northeast at Seacrest Field Friday night. the Capital oldest intra-city high school football rivalry.

Lincoln High has captured 19 of the previous 29 games with Northeast winning nine, while one ended in a tie. But the series is spiked by a definite before and after 1960 flavor. Prior to that date the Links claimed 17 victories to just a pair for Northeast. The tie game was included during that string. Since 1960 Lincoln High has managed just two wins, while the Rockets have been triumphant on seven occasions, including a 33-0 blanking of the Links last fall.

That game gave Northeast its biggest point spread of the dating back to 1941. Though Lincoln High trounced the Fiockets, 60-0, in 1954, only five of the 29 games played to date have been separated by 30 points or more. In addition to last year's spread in favor of Northeast and the lopsided score in Lincoln High recorded victories bv the count of 33-0 (1952), 51-12 (1956), and 37-3 (1967). The battle looms as a tossup. Though the Links are 3-1 on the season while Northeast has managed a reversed 1-3 record, the last two foes for each have been the same crosstown rivals.

East and Pius X. In each case the Rockets hold a slight edge when comparing the Northeast topped East 12-7 while Lincoln High squeezed out a last-second 6-0 win, and though both were Pius victims, the Rockets lost by a single point, 7-6, while the Links were downed 13-0. Pius also plays a home game Friday night, hosting Omaha Holy Name on the Field. It marks the first Class opponent for coach Vince crew after besting three straight Class A clubs. East, hoping to iMiunce back from defeats in its last two outings and improve on a 1-3 record, travels to Beatrice for another Friday night encounter.

A third game for local prep fans takes place at Seacrest Field Saturday night when Grand Island comes to Lincoln to take Southeast, unbeaten but tied last week by Fremont. The vastly improved Islanders, winner last week over top ten rated Columbus, was beaten by Fremont and also edged by North Platte (1314), a team which Southeast downed by a 25-19 margin in its season opener. Kansas City (ilV-The Big Eight Conference placed Kansas Slate football program and all sports programs at the University of Kansas on probation Wednesday. The K-State football team also is prohibited from appearing in postseason games or on television programs controlled by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. probation and the additional sanctions extends through the 1972 football season.

It does not affect the eligibility for the conference football championship. probation is for two years. Commissioner Wayne Duke said the action was taken by faculty representatives, the legislative body. Coach Vince Gibson of Kansas State was repi'imanded for to administer, supervise and apply the rules of the Big Eight Conference and the NCAA in the conduct of the sport of football Duke said the action against K-State resulted from violations in four categories, financial aid, unethical conduct, scholastic eligibility and recruiting Duke said a former assistant football coach at Kansas State, Dick Steinberg, arranged for cost-free transportation LINCOLN, OCT. 8, PAGE 13 and excessive entertainment for prospective athletes in violation of conference rules.

Steinberg was fired in January after an investigation was opened into the alleged violations and is now an assistant coach at Southern Mississippi. Officials at K-State said they were disappointed in the severity of the action. Athletic Council Chairman C. Clyde Jones said it was conference would have taken lenient in view of remedial action taken earlier by hoped the the school. In addition to placing KU programs on probation, the faculty representatives ordered that assistant coach Dick Tomey be denied participation in (he recruiting program until May 31, 1972 and reprimanded John Novotny, assistant director of athletics.

The Kansas probation stemmed from the use of fraudulant high school ranks to qualify two athletes, Curtis Thompson and Michael Nathan Bossard, with scholarships and subsequently to allow them to practice with freshman teams and, in the case of Bossard to play in freshmen basketball games. The conference ordered all games in which Bossard played to be forfeited. Thompson, a football player, did not compete in freshman games because of a knee injury. Thompson and Bossard both attended McKinley High School in Washington, D.C. Neither is now enrolled at Kansas.

Duke said Tomey participated in the development of the fraudulent rank for Thompson. Novotny was academic counselor at the time of the violations and had information should have placed him on notice that fraudulent ranks were being provided the The Kansas probation ends Oct. 7, 1972. Umpire Strike Averted Frosh To In Preview of Big Show Saturday at World Series Baltimore Cincinnati, Noon Pro Grid Highlights 10:30 a.m. (3).

Wide World oi Sports Figure Skating, 1:30 p.m (7). College Football Oklahoma v. Texas, 3:15 p.m. (7). NBA Philadelphia 119, Boston 115 ABA Kentucky 115, Pittsburgh 113 Indiana 115, Denver 115 Carolina 110, New York 107 131, Utah 119 New York i.4V-Play ball.

Two little words sum up a long day of hard-noWff bargaining Wednesday that gave major league umpires a new, four- year contract and paved the way for a trouble-free World Series. glad we can get back to bats and balls said smiling Joe Cronin, the American League president, after the settlement providing umpires with $4,000 per man for playoff work and $7,500 for the series the first two years and $4,000 and 8,000 the last two. Baseball management also threw in a $500 raise to $1,000 for working an All-Star game and some improvements in medical care. The contract is retioactive to the 1970 season and covers 1973. The contract, whacked out after almost eight hours of closed-door meeting in the offices of Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, eliminated the possibility of a series strike by the Major League Umpires Association.

The umpires and their lawyer, Jack Reynolds, were asking for $5,000 and $10,000 for the playoffs and World Series. They were paid $2,500 and $6,500 under the old agreement. Meeting with the umpires were Kuhn, Cronin and National League President Charles (Chub) Feeney, and their lawyer. Umpires present were John Flaherty, Harry Wendelstedi, Ron Luciano, Marty Springstead, Augie Donatelli, Bill Haller and Shag Crawford. The association had been negotiating with management since August and when they able to agree on a contract, the umpires struck the opening games of the playoffs Saturday in Pittsburgh and Minneapolis-St.

Paul. Retired and part-time umpires and minor leaguers were hastily called in during the emergency to plug the gap. But major league umpires gained support of local unions, who refused to cross their picket lines the second day, and secured a temporary working agreement Sunday. Baseball agreed to fork out $3,000 and $7,000 and set Wednesday as a date for further talks. Flaherty, who will work at first base, was one of the umpires announced Wednesday for the World Series, which starts this Saturday in Cincinnati.

Would you believe that there are still plenty of tickets available for the Nebraska-Missouri game? Not for the big show Saturday, certainly, but there is absolutely no ticket problem for Nebraska-Missouri freshman game. The 2:30 p.m. contest is season opener for each team and coaches Jim Ross of Nebraska and Bob Frala of Missouri are cautiously optimistic. One thing Ross counting on this year, however, is the generosity shown by the Tigers a year ago. The Cornhusker yearlings turned three Missouri fumbles into touchdowns for a 21-0 lead in the first 12 minutes of play and coasted to a 42-19 win.

Frala, who sent his current club against Tiger varsity redshirts in a 14-14 standoff last week, says his team better than last squad. Our clefense really looked good. They gave up only one long gainer and showed they were ready for A- Dennis Henrichs Beatrice Lineman Ross claims he doesn't have a running back as nifty as Johnny Rodgers, who scored twice against the Missouri frosh last year. He does see quality at quarterback, however, with David Humm and Jerry Davis. Again, Ross will play the freshmen on both offense and defense.

Damkroger Fullback Starter know exactly how substitute, but we may do it by he says. now we have two fairly equal groups. We tried to put all our best offensive or defensive players on one he say. Humm, the highly-sought Las Vegas, product, will get the call with the first offensive unit. be joined in the backfield by Lincoln Maury Damkroger at fullback, Don Westbrook of Cheyenne, at 1-back and Glen Garson of Fullerton, at wingback.

Davis will be joined by oradoan Rich Sanger at fullback, Mike at I-back and either Randy Borg of Alliance or Mike Shea of Lincoln High at wingback. Probable Starters OFFENSE Missouri Kelsey (222) Hrodey (225) Levick (200) Soe (214) Cartwright (210) Stephens (245) Muse (195) OB Johndrow (180) HB Berry (175) HB Carruthers (170) FB Mulkey (205) Nebraska Doak (220) Hegener (210) Henrichs (215) Zanrosso (225) Class (215) Crenshaw (215) Hill (190) Humm (180) Westbrook (170) Garson (180) Damkroger (210) DEFENSE Duda (215) McKinley (240) Tremain (215) Lynch (250) Sorensen (210) Ozanne (210) Sanger (195) Pate (190) Starkebaum (185) H3 Borg (180) HB DeNell (185) LB LB Miller (207) Vanarsdall (223) Orsi (200) Theiss (210) Henry (210) Schreiber (205) Pickens 200 Keeney (195) Rogers (175) Jones (178) Gregory (190) Huskers Remain Enthused Wet, chilly a he Wednesday failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the Nebraska football team. had a good said coach Bob Devaney. The squad was split and portions of the workout were held both indoors and outdoors. had a full length practice.

cran be thankful for the artificial turf. If we have it we may have had some said Devaney. spirits were lifted by the presence of all hands at practice. Jerry who had missed drill, was back at his quarterback spot Wednesday. Feature Races At Rockingham Park Football The Philadelphia Eagles have waived former Nebraska running back Harry Wilson.

Arkansas State continues to be ranked first in the Associated Press small college football poll. However, Montana has now moved within two votes of first. Claude Gibson, interim coach at Tulsa, has been given a five- year contract after his team had posted a 3-1 record so far this season. Jack Baldwin chairman of the Orange Bowl selection committee, has labeled a report that Notre Dame has already been landed for the Jan. 1 game, as unadulterated Oilier J.

Edward Weaver has succeeded Richard C. Lai kins as athletic director at Ohio State. Larkins, who became the athletic director in 1947, is retiring. Jack Langer, a 6-8 eager who caused Yale to get a two-year suspension when he played in the Games this summer despite protests by the NCAA, has decided to give up basketball because of of Pauli Nevala, 1964 Olympic javelin champion, has denied a report that he accepted performance money and tried to defy IOC president Avery Brundage. The ABA board of trustees have voited to let Ralph Simpson, former Michigan State eager signed as a sophomore, fulfill his contract.

Also the ABA has signed a near-million dollar television contract with CBS. Tie System Changed In NHL New York OP The National Hockey League will try a new way of breaking end-of-season ties this year, eliminating last controversial goal-scoring system. The NHL board of governors ruled Wednesday that ties in the standings at the end of the regulation schedule would be settled by giving the advantage to the team with the greatest number of victories. Northern Jove 3 40 2.602.40 Grey Guard ...........4.40 3.00 Winder Bowl 3.00 At Santa Anita Montana Winds 7.40 5.002.20 Woodie Can 5.00 2.40 War Heim 2.10 At Bay Meadows Hydropower 5.00 3.20 2.80 Dody Boy 5.20 4.00 Court Clown 3.80 At Belmont Park Shelter Bay 15.00 8.404.60 Loud 6.80 4.20 Cougar 2nd 3.60 At Tropical Park Annulment 15.60 7.00 3.40 Hyacinth 3.40 2.40 SPORTS, SLATE All events free unless followed by all tunes a.m. unless boldfaced for p.m.

If clubs have won the same number of games, the board ruled, the tie will be broken by the highest number of points earned among the competing teams in their own games over the season. Should the tie still exist, it then would be broken by the team with the best record in its own division. Friday Local Prep Holy Name at Pius With and Northeast v. Lincoln High at Seacrest Field, 70th and (KLIN-KFOR). College Frosh v.

Nebraska Frosh at Memorial Stadium, (KRNU). State Prep Football East at Beatrice. Horse Some criticism arose last year of system which broke ties with the team that had the most goals over the season. The New York Rangers squeezed into a playoff berth on the last day by scoring nine goals against a Detroit team that had a playoff berth cinched. Game Changes Proposed By BOB MUNGER A sweeping reorganization at the top administrative level of the Nebraska Game and Commission was proposed Thursday on the first day of a scheduled two-day meeting of the board of directors of the group, the seven commissioners, at the Statehouse in Lincoln.

The proposed reorganization would take place gradually, probably not being fully implemented until well into the next biennium, which begins July 1, 1971, according to commission director Willard Barbee. Dick Spady, assistant director, set the tone of the feelings on the 0 rganization when he stated: we are trying to do here is to build a house, a house in which we can live administrative in the future, and we must have a total team approach to building it or out of business before we Spady pointed out that at present the commission administration was composed of a director, two assistant directors and II separate divisio-n heads that report to the director. He noted that this setup had worked for many years, but that it caused problems in communication or communication between divisions. Under the proposed reorganization one assistant director would be responsible for service functions. Under him would be divisions of wildlife services and field services.

Wildlife services would include aquatic, ter- restial and research. Field services would include fish production, enforcement and resource management. Parks would report to the director only. The second assistant director would be responsible for administrative services including federal aid, comprehensive planning, engineering, budget, personnel and the division of information, education and tourism. The proposed reorganization comes as a package with the 1971-72 budget request to the governor, and is tailored to fit into that proposed budget.

The budget is to be explained later with references to the organization. The seven members of the commission gave no indication as to whether or not they will approve the reorganizational plans. The public meeting is to continue on Friday beginning at 9 a.m. ground in their Big Eight debut at Oklahoma State last week is the tipoff on their Capabilities. No Devine team had ever run for that much yardage in a single game and the current 277.3 rushing average is well above their previou.s best of 261.1 under Devine (19681.

The big reason is Joe Moore, who pushed his career mark to 2,300 yards with an 186-yard performance at Oklahoma State. Joe averaged 131.2 yards a game last year and ranked as the No. 3 rusher. even better this time around, currently averaging 151 yards a game. His powerful running style leaves lasting impressions on enemy defenses.

He ripped league-leading defense for 134 yards in 38 carries a year ago. He runs hard and often. The Tigers utilize their famed old body left and student body sweeps much anymore. But when 260-p tackle Larron Jackson and 235-pound fullback James Harrison lead interference for Moore like a whole campus in front of him. Devine has now settled on Mike Farmer as his No.

1 quarterback. Like so many Missouri quarterbacks from the past as good or better carrying the ball than throwing it. a matter of fact, he has outrushed Harrison (189161) in the first four games. The Missouri defense been quite as effective this year. Fart of the reason is tliat veteran linebacker Nip Weisenfels was sidelined early with a knee injury.

The Tigers have quite as much size up front as had in the past and their front six averages just 209 pounds. As usual, however, they're very aggressive. So far, the Tigers have been vulnerable to the pass. given up 169.8 yards a game through the air. But statistics arc misleading.

Opponents have connected on only 38 of 104 attempts. That and the 125.0 defense against rushing indicate that they still have an effective pass rush. the whole basis of their pass defense. The Tigers simply chew up passing teams. To beat them you have to match them at their own game running and playing defense.

no easy chore. Friday POST TIME 2:30 P.M. First $900, 4.ve«r-oldi and up, claiming $1,200, i furlongs. Band Raglan Secret Sheik Artistic Mr. R.W.

Cora's Reward Chamo Charming Gal AltaO. Royal Kaoi Also: Sweet Ending; Cha Cha Charlie; Cold Business. Second race, purse $900, and up, claiming $1,200, furlongs. Miss Nasomo Over Motion Tarry Brief Disarco Daries Page Alibhai Dusky Poke Saint Tim's Ernie's Dream Bombino Guerra Also: Singing ll; Rededication; Much, Third purse $900, 4-year-olds and up, claiming $1,200, 4 furlongs. Jeanie Baby Go-Zahbi Go Jeff H.A.

More Play Makin'Good Cherry Irish Rolling Zeke Son O' Jimmer Miss Iowa Also; Kel-O-Land; Kay Toes; Menette. Fourth race, 4-ycar-olds and up, claiming $1,400, furlongs. Ware's Charger Dowd My Clue Luwalt Navanefte Tonys Baby Corlee G. G. Winn Also Roman Mount Ida.

Fifth race, purse $900, and up, claiming 4 furlongs. Crowlee Fair Cred Squad Tactics Caerwych Campeno's Rose Hay Polly Charly Lombard Raymond B. Bright Owl Perfect Scholar Also: Mr. Dipper; Haydns Secret. Sixth race, purse $900, 4-year-olds and up, claiming $1,600, furlongs.

Duke Of Dudley Bradella Capple's King Mr. Slipper Dakota Brownie Navill Shoot High Pari Chick' Also About Right. Seventh race, purse $1,000, 3-year-olds, claiming $3,200, 4' a furlongs. Bill's Gold Rating Orb Mr. Sew Sew Armed Fancy Restless Dawn Windsor Miss Foreign Eagle Cute Hoi'tor Tri-Pan Go Casey Also Powdered Protein.

Eighth race, purse $1,100, and up, claiming $2,500. 1 mile. Traveling Fast Ace We Did Mr. Morn Do Wacky Fire Prince O'Jetd Ninth race, purse $900, up, claiming 4 furlongs. and Bar rd King Twist Judge N' Jury County Fleet Hari's Song Also: Buddy J.

Ever Grand Wili Bushel Stormy Wan Pairagoons Jody Spade Fighu By The Associated Press OSAKA, Japan Shlgeru Haglwarp, 142, Japan, and Lion Fururyama, Japan, drew, 10. LAS VEGAS. Nev. Amado Vasguez, 177, San ego, knocked out Gorilla Lopez, 169, Mexico, 3..