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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1969

Page

29

Ohio University Students Rally to Fund WOUB Broadcasts

Ohio University groups and Athens fraternities raised funds to support away game broadcasts on WOUB after SAB balked at a $500 subsidy. Phi Delta Theta contributed $200 and Phi Gamma Delta added $150, totaling $350 to back up the broadcasting effort and educational value of the coverage.

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Texas Tops Arkansas for SWC Title Thriller

Texas rallied from a 15 point fourth quarter deficit to beat Arkansas 15 to 14 in Razorback Stadium. Gudly James Street engineered a 32 yard TD run and a key fourth down play to set up Randy Peschel’s late catch. Texas remains undefeated in 18 games and earns a Sugar Bowl berth with Mississippi.

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Crowd packs Athens for Ohio upset over Purdue in record basketball crowd

Ohio earned a 77 71 upset of third ranked Purdue before the largest crowd ever at Athens Convocation Center, topping 43 080 seating capacity. All American Rick Maunr scored 27 points as Ohio matched Purdue’s precision on the boards and offense. Coaches praised team effort and late hustle by Chid Groff Love, while Purdue noted King Wis impressed with inside play and rebounding.

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Sundown Messenger Sports: Hulett Leads Tight Ohio Tilt

The game features Lee Hulett and a high scoring rally as Sundown Messenger reports a 60 to 50 edge in a tight contest. Ohio teams exchange leads with fast breaks and rebounding plays described amid a chaotic frame.

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Minnesota Vikings vs Rams Set for Unbeaten Interstate Showdown

New York AP reports a high stakes NFL clash as the Los Angeles Rams face the Minnesota Vikings in a marquee showdown. Both teams enter with strong win streaks and title implications, positioning for the Eastern Conference crown and a possible path to the league title. The article notes two Saturday games, one in the NFL and one in the AFL, shaping a Christmas weekend slate.

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Pro Football Week 2 Picks Mix Counter Moves and Injuries

A jumble of game forecasts notes Purple Gang versus Fegrsonye Foursome and Vikings, Browns, Packers, and Lions. Mentions injuries like Len Dawson and Greg Landers, with expectations of field goals by Cox and Gossen and forecasts of upsets as teams dash to improve standings.

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Laterbur Caps Perfect Toledo Season Top College Coach

Frank Lauterbur, Toledo’s mentor, headlines the 1989 Ohio College Coach of the Year after guiding a 9-1 Toledo team to the MAC title and Tangerine Bowl. The Sidney native earned 20 first place votes and 49 points, lauded for building a defense allowing 209 yards per game as the Rockets claimed another strong season.

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Jets Cinch Division With Chub Record

Jets clinch division by routing Oilers as quarterback Sumath throws four TD passes and New York defense limits Houston. Oilers briefly rally behind Davis but fall 25 points short in final seconds. Jets secure AFL Eastern Division title.

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