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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1975

Page

12

Bulldogs Open Wrestling Season With Returning Champions

Athens Bulldogs bring back nine lettermen including defending champs Steve Ellis at 115 pounds and Larry Hawk at 122 pounds. Team opens with a dual meet at Cambridge and lists a full schedule through February including meets at Meigs Nelsonville York and a Chillicothe tournament.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Bulldogs Steve Ellis Larry Hawk Gary Noel Phil Taylor Gary Keller Ted Linscott Jeff Griffin Lorant Spacs Dale Pierce Bulldogs Campbridge Cambridge Marietta Parkersburg Circleville Dover Logan Lancaster Chillicothe Meigs Nelsonville York Seoul Ironton

Ironton Tigers Honored At Southeast Ohio Football Banquet

The Southeastern Ohio Athletic League champion Ironton Tigers were center stage at the league football banquet in Ironton. Awards for all league team and co MVPs Ken Fritz and David P Davis highlighted the event with remarks from Fran Curci and local dignitaries including Coach of the Year Bob Lutz and presenting officials.

Tom Metters Ironton Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Ironton Tigers A.D. Markin Ironton School Board Tigers Fran Curci University of Kentucky James Davis Gallia Academy High School Jim Mains Ironton City Schools Ken Fritz Ron Crump Ironton Tribune David P. Davis Jackson Pete Wilson Jackson Sun-Journal Bob Lutz Meigs Charles Chauncey Lutz Frank Houston Wiro Radio Bill Thomas John Dole Darrell Jones Houston Mike Burcham Curt Boggs Ironton High Myron Williams Central Christmas Christian Church

Athens seventh and eighth graders win season openers

Athens seventh graders defeated Shade 67 to 24 with Lavery scoring 18 and Scheuer 11 as they built a 33-14 halftime lead. Seventh graders move to 2-0. Eighth graders open with a 56-33 win over Jackson at the middle school gym, Brunning 14 Sabo 12 Burson 12 for Athens. Both teams host Federal Hocking next Thursday.

Athens Brian Lavery Chris Scheuer John Hasley Shade Jackson Mike Brunning Randy Sabo Scott Burson Mark Jenkins

Athens freshmen Open SECAL Play With 55-27 Win

Athens freshmen beat Jackson 55-27 on the road to move to 1-1. Rusty Tinkham scored 13 and Gary Bentley 10 for Athens as they led 25-12 at halftime and pulled away with a 23-4 third quarter. Other SECAL games saw Logan 42 Waverly 28 and Gallipolis 41 Meigs 27. Wellston idle due to Ironton lacking a freshman team.

Jackson Athens Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Frosh Rusty Tinkham Gary Bentley Dave Evans Logan Waverly Gallipolis Meigs Wellston Ironton

Trimble Tops Albany in Junior High Basketball Doublebill

Trimble junior high opened its season with two wins over Albany. The seventh grade team won 42 to 35 led by Mike Roback with 27 points. The eighth grade team earned a 23 to 19 victory.

Albany Trimble Tomcats Mike Roback

Bobcat Icers Set For Tourney Play

Bobcat hockey under John McComb heads to the Ohio College Hockey Tournament at Ice Chalet Westerville. Ohio faces Denison while Miami meets Kent State in first-round games. Greg Griffin sits for one game after a suspension. Kent State eyes tourney title despite a 24 game win streak.

John McComb Bobcat Ohio Denison Miami Kent State Ice Chalet Columbus Westerville McComb Cats Greg Griffin Athens Griffin Clippers

Ironton Favored In SECAL Basketball Race

Ironton Tigers are the preseason SECAL basketball favorites over Waverly and Gallipolis after strong football success. Polls by Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association and league coaches largely agree on Ironton leading, with minor shifts among Waverly Athens and Gallipolis.

Tigers Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Ironton Tigers Waverly Tigers Ironton Athens League Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association The Loop Coaches Waverly Gallipolis

NHL Thursday and Friday results and schedules

NHL results show the Rangers and Sabres tied 6 6 while the Islanders routed the Penguins 6 1 and the Flyers beat Chicago 5 2. Other scores include Montreal 4 St Louis 4 and Boston 3 Washington 2. Friday schedule lists Rangers at Kansas City and several interleague games plus WHA matchups Phoenix New England Winnipeg San Diego Indianapolis Cincinnati Denver at Minnesota Winnipeg at Houston Edmonton Calgary and Quebec Toronto.

Phoenix New England Winnipeg San Diego Indianapolis Cincinnati Denver Minnesota Houston Edmonton Calgary Quebec Toronto

College Scores Roundup From Thursday

Updated scores show East Carolina 75 over Seton Hall 63. Rutgers 81 over Purdue 73. Rhode Island 73 over Brown 57. George Washington 76 over William and Mary 69. Penn State 66 over Delaware 61. South Austin Peay 101 over Armstrong St. 63. West Virginia State 88 over Wilberforce 57. Midwest Illinois 67 over Missouri Rolla 65. North Dakota 86 over Wisconsin Milwaukee 75. Loyola Chicago 88 over Loras 48. Southwest Texas 77 over Southwestern Texas 63.

N. Carolina Seton Hall Rutgers Purdue Rhode Island Brown Geo. Washington Wm. & Mary Penn State Delaware SOUTH Austin Peay Armstrong St W. Va. St Wilberforce Ohio Midwest Illinois Rolla N. Dakota Wis Milwaukee Chicago Loyola Loras Southwest W. Texas Southwestern Tex

Pro basketball scores and upcoming NBA games listed

NBA results show Atlanta 94 over Portland 87 and Kansas City 105 to Cleveland 101. Other matchups include New Orleans at Boston, Cleveland at Buffalo, New York at Philadelphia, Houston at Detroit, Kansas City at Milwaukee, Washington at Phoenix. ABA games include no schedule on Thursday and St. Louis at Indiana and Kentucky versus Virginia at Norfolk with Indiana at Denver and St. Louis at San Antonio.

Atlanta Portland Kansas City Cleveland New Orleans Boston Buffalo New York Philadelphia Houston Detroit Milwaukee Washington Phoenix Chicago Seattle Golden State St. Louis Indiana Kentucky Virginia Norfolk Denver San Antonio

Runyon Among Class A All State Selections In Ohio

Ohio Class A football honors hail Williamstown star Back of the Year Chuck Hauck for his 1805 total yards in 10 games. New Washington Buckeye Central's Dave Riedel is Lineman of the Year and Newark Catholic’s J D Graham is state coach.

Columbus Ohio Chuck Hauck Williamsburg Dave Riedel New Washington Buckeye Central J.D. Graham Newark Catholic Riedel Graham Ridgeway Ridgemont Whetsel Marty

Lost watch inscription seeks owner at tennis court

A watch found at the tennis court bears the inscription To George with love. The finder asks George to call 592 6612 to reclaim it and offers a free 16 word Lost and Found ad for 3 days. Call now.

George Quick

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