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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1964

Page

8

Jerry Jackson Returns to Southeast Ohio for Local Basketball

Jerry Jackson, Ohio University’s all time leading scorer, returns to Zanesville area to play for Edwards Insurance in the Zanesville City League after a Pistons tryout and a planned stint in Grand Rapids semi pro basketball. The 6-3 guard previously led the Bobcats to the NCAA mid East Regional final in Minneapolis.

Ohio University Jerry Jackson Bobcats Minneapolis Minn Southeastern Ohio Jackson Corning Zanesville The Edwards Insurance Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Grand Rapids Mich

Boy sues to be reinstated on Cleveland Heights basketball team

A 17 year old student from Cleveland Heights sues school authorities and the Ohio High School Athletic Association to return him to the basketball squad. Christopher Wood was ruled ineligible after playing in a summer camp in New Hampshire. His father joins the suit, and coach Sil Cornachione notes the rule is clearly posted.

Cleveland State Atheltic Association Common Pleas Court Christopher Wood Cleveland Heights High School Wood Ohio High School Athletic Association New Hampshire OHSAA Cleveland Heights Sil Cornachione Jsaper Wood

Hoop-La Opens On Campuses With Top Men In Season Debut

AP notes hoop fever on Michigan, Oregon State, Duke, and Davidson openers. Michigan led by Buntin and Russell faces Ball State then Duke while Oregon State under Paul Valenti meets San Francisco. Davidson meets Wake Forest and Duke faces Virginia Tech as 50 plus games launch the 1964 65 season.

Michigan Oregon State Wolverines UCLA Little Ball State Beavers Paul Valenti San Francisco Pasadena Calif Duke Davidson Bill Buntin Cazzie Russell Blue Devils Mel Counts Valenti Slats Gill Bea Wake Forest Virginia Tech Minnesota South Dakota State North Carolina Clemson Bradley Northern Michigan Kansas North Dakota Notre Dame Lewis

WBA undecided on next world heavyweight champ

World Boxing Association president Merve McKenzie said the organization has not decided the next path to crown a heavyweight champion. A Williams Terrell title bout was canceled after Williams was shot in Houston, and the crown had been left open after Cassius Clay was stripped earlier this month.

Sarnia Ont Merve McKenzie Toronto World Boxing Association WBA Cleveland Williams Ernie Terrell Williams Houston Tex Cassius Clay

Crimson Tide Crowned National Collegate Football Champion

Alabama the national collegiate champion by a narrow margin in a ballot of sports writers and broadcasters. The Crimson Tide led with 3414 first place votes and 51514 points, while Arkansas earned 11 percent of first place votes and 48644 points. Notre Dame finished third with 442 points and six first place votes.

Alabama Crimson Tide Arkansas Mighty "Bama Notre Dame Southern California Nora Notre Dame i OE Michigan Torra Bek Seis Asivecaven Pug Tees Ook State Ieee Ooe Ohio State Eae Ae Southern Calif

Rose Bowl berth awarded after USC upset over Notre Dame

The Oregon State Beavers were chosen as West Coast representatives in the Rose Bowl over USC despite a 3-1 conference record for both teams. USC, after a 20-17 comeback victory over No. 1 Notre Dame, called the selection an injustice while Oregon State coach and USC staff commented on the outcome.

Associated Press Oregon State Beavers Beavers Southern California West Coast Trojans Notre Dame Jess Hill Oregon State Southern Cal John McKay

Ohio deer season set for two days with strict rules

Ohio hunters face a two day deer season from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one deer bag limit. Gun hunters may use rifled slug guns only. bows allowed. Deer must be checked by 8 p.m. Dec 4 for gun harvested deer. bow killed deer within 24 hours. Goose hunting allowed during these days. other game closed. Regional herd outlook varies. caps and a note on 1964 Central Press All American captains.

Columbus Ohio Division of Wildlife Dale E. Whitesell Wildlife Division

Ohio Wesleyan names Phil Flanagan MVP at fall banquet

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University honored its football squad at the fall sports banquet naming Phil Flanagan of Brecksville as the most valuable player for the previous season.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Phil Flanagan Brecksville

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