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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1972

Page

14

Bobcats Hope for Better Track Depth After Penn State Relays

Ohio University track coach Meade Burnett says the season is disastrous yet productive. Dowswell won the Knoxville javelin title while Rose led in 440 hurdles. Dowswell and Haviland posted top marks as Ohio shows depth and sprinters developing amid rough weather and tough tests at Penn State and ahead of Ohio State Relays.

Green and White Baker Center Ohio University Meade Burnett University of Michigan Ann Arbor Penn State Bobcats U. S Knoxville Tenn Ohio Stan Huntsman University of Tennessee Rick Dowswell Dowswell Florida Rich Kavanaugh Bob Allen Dave Rose Allen Greg Goss Burnett Athens Ohio State Columbus Midwest Michigan State Purdue Bowling Green Eastern Michigan Notre Dame Indiana Miami Bill Haviland MAC Marshall Dill Herb Washington

Ohio University ROTC Orienteering Meet at Utah Ridge

The Ohio University ROTC with Col John Nolan sponsors the First Annual Orienteering Meet at Utah Ridge this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Capt Jack G Dyess says over 60 competitors from five states will participate. The event runs about three hours and involves the First U S Army Ohio National Guard and West Virginia National Guard.

Ohio University Military Science Department John Nolan Ohio University Utah Ridge Jack G. Dyess Midwest U.S. Army Ohio National Guard West Virginia National Guard

Buckeyes Miss Win in Triangular Track Meet

Nelsonville York finishes second with 62 points behind Warren Local’s 85. Eastern trails at 12. Event highlights include Knick and Woodson in field events and multiple sprinters from WL, NY, and E. Notable times include :18.05 for 120-yard high hurdles and :10.95 in the 100-yard dash.

Buchtel Nelsonville- York Eastern Warren Warriors The Bucks Warren Local Nelsonville-York Lipps White Pritchard McGuire Adkins Kirkman Bookman N-Y Johnson Knost Tye Reynolds McCoy McCelland Knick Godenschwager Smith Roberts Gillespie Bateman McDonald Hartman Hall Atherton Parnell Nixon Vaughan Cox Edgell

Giusti Palm Ball Saves Pirates In 7 5 Win Over Cubs

Pirates need ninth inning help but Dave Giusti delivers with a palm ball to seal a 7-5 victory after Chicago likely threatened. Manny Sanguillen drives in two early, Willie Stargell hits his first homer, while Ron Santo homers for the Cubs. Dodgers shell Braves 11 1 as Giants edge Padres 2 1. Orioles beat Tigers 1 0 in other MLB games.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Dave Giusti Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Giusti Cubs Art Shamsky Rick Monday Bill North North Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves San Francisco Giants San Diego Padres Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Milwaukee New York Manny Sanguillen Willie Stargell Ron Santo Chicago Dodgers Atlanta Atlanta Stadium Braves Bobby Bonds San Francisco Giants San Diego Sam McDowell Jim Barr

Dobson’s strong start sinks Tigers. Blair homer keys win

In Baltimore, Pat Dobson shut out Detroit with 63 strikes and 29 balls as Chris Speier’s fifth inning infield hit sparked a two run rally for the Giants. Paul Blair’s fourth inning homer provided the decisive run in a 2 to 0 Orioles victory.

Jerry Johnson Steve Arlin Chris Speier Giants Paul Blair Homer Baltimore Pat Dobson Orioles Detroit Dobson

Green and Dickinson Lead After First Round at Tournament of Champions

Hubert Green and Gardner Dickinson shot four-under 68 to share the first-round lead at Rancho La Costa. Jack Nicklaus, Bruce Crampton and Jerry Heard sit two back, while Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino struggle in the demanding course conditions. Green, 25, praises his unorthodox putting as he contends for the $165,000 event.

Alabama Green Gardner Dickinson Dickinson Trevino Palmer

Marshall Invades Trautwein Field

The Ohio University Bobcats host Marshall University at Trautwein Field after a rainout in Dayton. Marshall enters with a 7-6-1 record while Ohio is 10-3-1, with starter options including Dave Campbell or Jim Willis for today and Peppers or Deems for tomorrow. Karlett and Ramella pace Marshall, while Sparks and Swisher lead Ohio's offense.

Ohio University Bobcats Dayton Marshall University Herd Miami Oxford Cats Cincinnati Steve Bihl Steve Swisher Trautwein Bobcats Redskins Marshall Mike Peppers Bill Deems Dave Campbell Peppers Deems Baltimore Ohio Herb Karlett Reno Ramella Dave Sparks Swisher

Nissalke Named Seattle Coach Promises Three-Step Plan

Tom Nissalke, named Seattle SuperSonics coach, outlines a three step theory: physical fitness, strong defense, and winning. He signs a multi year contract for Seattle and cites past success with the Dallas Chaparrals. He predicts a possible NBA ABA merger within a year or two.

Seattle Tom Nissalke Seattle SuperSonics National Basketball Association Nissalke American Basketball Association Dallas Chaparrals Dallas Chaps Larry Costello Milwaukee Bucks NBA ABA

Baseball Schedule and Scores Include Friday Night Games

Friday matchups list Chicago at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with several night games. San Diego visits Los Angeles while Houston goes to San Francisco and Cincinnati plays Atlanta. Dennis Brutus lectures, delayed due to travel complications and canceled for today.

San Francisco San Diego Los Angeles Atlanta Pittsburgh Chicago Hooton New York Seaver Moose Philadelphia St. Louis Wise Montreal Stoneman Cincinnati Nolan Reed Grief Downing Houston Wilson Cumberland Los Ageles Dennis Brutus South Africa Cricabo

Bobcats Sweep Denison In Dual Golf Meet

Ohio University Bobcats defeated Denison University 13 ½ to 6 ½ in Granville led by Tom Daniels 37 38 75 over Jeff Rankin. Scott Love and Mike Daly added key wins as Ohio secures best team score and improves to 1 2 in dual meets.

Granville Ohio University Bobcats Denison University Bobcats Tom Daniels Cats Jeff Rankin Daniels Rankin Blake Watt Ohio Mark Dennis Jerry Impellittiere Bob Sarvis Mike Daly Bill Whitmore Scott Love Ernie Tatham Denison Steve Becker Doug Keenan Becker Keenan

Bulldogs Second In Triangular Meet At Marietta Athens Second

Marietta hosts a triangular meet with Marietta 81, Athens 55, Williamstown 21. Paul Scarmack and Allen Ackerman led Athens with wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, discus and shot put, as the Bulldogs claimed runner up behind the Tigers and ahead of Williamstown.

Marietta Athens High School Williamstown Tigers Athens Paul Scarmack Allen Ackerman Scarmack Ackerman Burke Brown Yeats Casto Cernus Topping Ansley Horn Carr Sympson Rowland Smith Donter Wilkinson Stewart Cline Wallwork Secoy Sheppard Mansfield Lane Lavery Kiger Fuller Leffler Strekal Mayfield

Knicks Must Slow It Down in Semifinal Debacle

New York failed to control tempo against Boston as the Knicks lost Game 3 and risk a 3-0 series hole. Bil Bradley notes the Celtics exploited speed, while Milwaukee and ABA results point to pivotal conference matchups ahead.

NEW York Boston Knicks Bil Bradley National Basketball Association Celtics Bradley Milwaukee Bucks Los Angeles Utah Stars Bloomington Ind Pacers State Fairgrounds Coliseum Indianapolis Virginia Squires New York Nets Uniondale N.Y Nets Nassau Coliseum

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