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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1961

Page

8

Guards Stand Out For Bobcats In MAC Opener Preview

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder notes guard scoring punch after a 72 59 opening loss to Canisius. Whaley scores 24 with 10 straight free throws while Katz adds 12. Front line misfires as Storey Jackson Bunton total 12. Snyder aims to rely on sophomores against Marshall in Huntington.

Jim Snyder Ohio University Bobcats Huntington Marshall Ohio College Canisius Bill Whaley Dave Katz Snyder Lynching Press Baker Center Katz Paul Storey Jerry Jackson Stacy Bunton Big Green Jim Storey Jackson Bunton Buffalo Morehead St. Francis Wichita Nebraska Chicago Loyola

Alabama Edges Ohio State for 1961 AP Title

New York Alabama captured the 1961 AP national football championship with 452 points to Ohio State's 436. Coach Bryant’s Tide finished 10-0, undefeated and untied, after a 34-0 win over Auburn and a Sugar Bowl berth versus Arkansas.

New York Alabama Associated Press Crimson Tide Paul Bear Bryant Ohio State Bryant Auburn Arkansas Bama Texas Louisiana State Mississippi Minnesota Colorado Michigan State Utah State Don Hutson Maryland Kentucky Texas A&m Tide Harry Gilmer LSU Georgia Tech Bear AWE Sisvalicvassee

Equal Time Offered Fullen By TV Station

Ohio State alumni secretary John B. Fullen is expected to reply on WBNS TV to Woody Hayes remarks he called slanderous. The station offered Fullen an equal ten minutes to respond to the coach's accusations aired on a Friday night program.

Columbus John B Jack) Fullen Ohio State University OSU Woody Hayes Hayes Wbns TV Fullen

Bobcats Open MAC Play Hard Against Marshall Tonight

Ohio University faces Marshall in Huntington as coach Jim Snyder seeks a fastbreak stop on Mickey Sydenstricker and a solid up front for Canisius test. Wren notes Burgess and Clark key Marshall offense while OU aims to tighten defense and build experience.

Jack Gilbert Jim Snyder Bob Wren Ohio University Bobcats Marshall Mickey Sydenstricker Snyder Huntington W. Va Bobcat Canisius Charles Moore Paul Clark Clark Wren Moore Er Rivlin Jerry Morrison Paul Carter Ohio

Ellison Ohio's Top Coach Earns 1961 Honor

Glenn Tiger Ellison of Middletown named Ohio Class AA high school football Coach of the Year for 1961 in the Associated Press poll. Ellison, 50s, with a 117-44-7 career mark, led Middletown to an 8-1-1 season and 10th in state.

Columbus Glenn Tiger) Ellison Middletown Ohio Butler County Associated Press Ellison Pittsboro Miss Denison University Middies Hamilton Garfield Kettering Fairmont Lowell. Shaffer Bellevue Tony Mason Niles Leo Strang Massillon Mason Strang Paul Greene Huron John McVey Canton Central Eddie Wentz Akron St. Vincent Bob Stewart Columbus Eastmoor Tom Osborne Jackson Bob Brugge Parma Bob Wion Martins’ Ferry Rebels

College basketball scores and results roundup

A list of college basketball results by matchups and scores across multiple conferences. Notable games include Morehead State 107 defeating Miami Florida 81 and Tulsa 76 beating Tulsa Western 66. Multiple close finishes feature Colby 76 Colby 74 and Florida 70 Rice 67.

Houston New York Buffalo Inhierkess San Diego Denver Boston Dallas Buffalo Oakland Mississippi State Louisiana Florida Rice Tulane Florida Southern Washington St. Louis New Mexico Toledo South Dakota Morehead Miami Fla Town State Marquette Kansas Wisconsin Florida State Wichita Nebraska Minnesota Memphis State Bowling Green Hillsdale Mich

Baylor tops Nationals as Lakers win 131 120

Elgin Baylor pours in 50 points, a season high, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131 to 120 victory over the Syracuse Nationals in a National Basketball Association game.

Los Angeles Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Syracuse Nationals National Basketball Association

Patterson Liston Knockouts Fuel Possible 10 Million Showdown

Floyd Patterson hammered Tom McNeeley in the fourth round while Sonny Liston blasted Albert Westphal in Philadelphia, stirring talk of a $10 million Patterson Liston title fight. Patterson’s camp favors a future match, Liston pushes for immediate action, and promoters eye big gates. D Amato remains cautious.

Toronto Floyd Patterson Tom McNeeley Jr Sonny Liston Albert Westphal Patterson Liston Tom Bolan Cus D'Amato Westphal Philadelphia

Bulldogs Face Busy Week With Three Contests

Athens hosts Nelsonville in a key SECJ battle, then welcomes Gallipolis and travels to East on Saturday. Wells ton led a 70-61 win, while Nelsonville features Kunzman and Anderson as impact players.

Athens Bulldogs Nelsonville Greyhounds SECJ Gallipolis Columbus Wellston Middleport Hounds McArthur New Lexington St. Aloysius Afee Wayne Poston Dick Duncan Gary Wickham Bob Norris Steve Riggs Larry Stanson Jackson Pomeroy Logan

Browns May Trade Rumor Involving Mitchell Davis Trade Talks

Rumors claim the Cleveland Browns discussed trading Bobby Mitchell to Washington for Ernie Davis, the Syracuse All American and first draft pick. Coach Paul Brown denied the report but acknowledged a Mitchell for Davis possibility. The Browns later picked Gary Collins Leroy Jackson and John Havlicek.

Chicago Cleveland Browns Bobby Mitchell Washington Ernie Davis Syracuse Browns Mitchell Gary Collins Davis Paul Brown Brown Dallas Collins Western Illinois Leroy Jackson Bob Ferguson Ohio State Ferguson San Diego Chargers John Havlicek Ohio

REDSKINS CHOOSE DAVIS Fight On As Top Players Drafted

Washington's winless Redskins won the No. 1 pick and chose Ernie Davis of Syracuse, the Heisman Trophy winner, as NFL and AFL drafts unfold. Rams select Rom an Gabriel and Merlin Olsen as Cleveland picks Gary Collins. Cart of rounds spans nearly 14 hours with teams seeking best deals and potential trades.

Chicago National Football League Washington Redskins Ernie Davis Syracuse AFL Davis Buffalo Canadian Football League U. S Pete Rozelle Los Angeles Rams Roman Gabriel North Carolina State Merlin Olsen Utah State

National Hockey League Monday Results

No games scheduled as the National Hockey League slate sits idle for the day. Teams pause schedules, awaiting next fixtures with no results to report.

National Hockey League

State Miller Chosen In Football Drafting

Tackle Ted State was drafted by Cleveland and guard Al Miller by Washington at the NFL meeting Monday. They were the only Ohio University players selected. Other conference players chosen included Western Michigan tackle John Lomakoski by Detroit and Bowling Green tackle Jerry Croft by Baltimore.

Ted State Cleveland al Miller Washington National Football League Ohio University Western Michigan John Lomakoski Detroit Bowling Green Jerry Croft Baltimore Bill Triplett New York Scott Tyler Miami Karl Anderson Bob Fearnside Los Angeles

Plains Group to Meet at High School Tonight

The Plains Athletic Association will convene at 8 tonight in the high school building and a movie will be shown during the gathering.

Plains The Plains Athletic Association

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