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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1963

Page

8

MAC All Star Football Team Shines in 1963

Ohio University and Miami of Ohio dominate the 1963 MAC football picks with four Bobcats named to the first and second teams. Key selections include Ron Fowlkes and Don Hoovler from Columbus and Pataskala with Jim Albert from Canfield and Jay Cunningham of Bowling Green. Honors also go to Miami figures Ernie Kellermann and Tom Longworth, plus selections from Marshall, Western Michigan, Toledo and others.

Columbus Gridiron Stars Ohio University Miami Ohio Ron Fowlkes Don Hoovler Pataskala Jim Albert Canfield Dave Mallory Hillsboro Ernie Kellermann Maple Heights Tom Longworth Brecksville Albert Kellermann Hoovler Jim Cure Marshall Jay Cunningham Bowling Green Associated Press Mike Hicks Wynn Lembright Toledo Charles Liedtke Western Michigan MAC James Cure Gary Hon Fowlkes Charleston W. Va Stonewall Jackson Wynn Jembright Dover W Mich Lagrange Ill Bedford Chanel James Albert Youngstown South Tom Longesworth St. Brecksville Bob Harrison Kent State Cleveland Tom Sims Ron Stepsis Bob Wozniak Guardsbill Winter Nitro Bill Violet Mechanicsburg Cienter — Tomroad Sissonville Troy Allen Detroit Halebacks Jack Mahone

Steelers, Giants Fight For East Title In Week Showdown

The Steelers face the Giants in a winner take all match after Pittsburgh stunned Dallas with a late drive led by Ed Brown and Theron Sapp. A Giants win or tie clinches the Eastern crown for New York while Pittsburgh must win to claim the division. Bears and Packers contest the Western title with several scenarios remaining.

Pittsburg Steelers New York Dallas Giants Washington Pittsburgh Ed Brown Red Mack Theron Sapp Chicago Bears San Francisco Green Bay Los Angeles Packers Chicago Bears Detroit

Chauncey Falters In OT After 12-Point Rally

Rutland outlasts Chauncey 62 60 in overtime as SEC Buckeye League opener. Jackson Eastmoor defeats Jackson 66 55 with Steve Howell 21 and Dan Crothers 20 leading the Ironmen.

Rutland Chauncey Buckeye Jackson Columbus Eastmoor Steve Howell Victors Dan Crothers Ironmen

Browns Eliminated From Race by 38 10 Loss to Lions

In Detroit the Lions overwhelmed the Cleveland Browns 38 10 to end their title chase. Detroit sped to a 75 yard opening scoring play and led 14 0 after the first 15 minutes. Browns managed all scoring in the second period with a field goal by Lou Groza and a Gary Collins TD pass from Frank Ryan. Danny Lewis led Detroit rushers with 97 yards. Cincinnati and Philadelphia remained in the hunt elsewhere.

Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Browns New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Detroit Lions Danny Lewis Cleveland Lou Groza Frank Ryan Gary Collins Detoit Groza Vince Costello Ernie Green Jimmy Brown

Navy Hopes To Prove Its No. 1

Navy still claims the No. 1 college football ranking after beating Army 21-15 at Philadelphia Stadium. Coach Wayne Hardin praised his players, led by Roger Staubach, while Army mentor Paul Dietzel disputed the result and questioned the performance that decided the rivalry.

Navy Philadelphia Dallas West Point Pittsburgh Paul Dietzel Army Black Knights Philadelphia Stadium Midshipmen Texas Wayne Hardin Roger Staubach Company Hardin Dietzel John F. Kennedy Stichweh Pat Donnelly Staubach

Bowl lineups list key college contests across bowl games

The schedule lists teams and records for major bowls including Rose Illinois vs Washington, Orange Nebraska vs Auburn, Cotton Texas vs Navy, Sugar Mississippi vs Alabama, plus Sugar Dec 3 Sun Methodist vs Oregon, Gator North Carolina vs Air Force, Bluebonnet LSU vs Baylor, Liberty North Carolina State vs Mississippi State with December dates.

Illinois Washington Orange Nebraska Auburn Cotton Texas Navy Sugar—Mississippi Alabama Southern Methodist Oregon Gator North Carolina Air Force Bluebonnet LSU Baylor Liberty North Carolina State Mississippi State

Local high school basketball scores and totals from area teams

Gallipolis Oak Hill York Wilton Kyger Creek Shock Waterloo Kincade Slone and Albany McArthur posted scores with per quarter breakdowns, totals, and reserves. Notable totals include Gallipolis 46 Oak Hill 68, York 71 and Wilton 41, Albany 78 and McArthur 75, with players and point tallies listed.

Drisker Spurlock Davis Elcess Reese James Gallipolis Oak Hill

Ohio Hosts So Illinois Tonight

Ohio University 3-0, leaders after beating Wisconsin, hosts Southern Illinois 0-3 at Grover Center. Salukis, coming off losses to Toledo Indiana and Oklahoma State, face probable Ohio lineup changes, with Gill earning a start and Storey at guard. Ohio freshmen meet Morris Harvey jayvees in 6 p.m. prelim.

Grover Center Ohio University Wisconsin Southern Ilinois Salukis Toledo Indiana Oklahoma State Jim Snyder Ohio Don Hill Jerry Jackson Mike Haley Charlie Gill Jackson Paul Store Bobcats Haley Hill Storey Gill Southern Illinois Ed Searcy Joe Ramsey Duane Danning David Lee Paul Henry Dale Bandy Rockets Snyder Corning Badgers Tom Weirich Morris Harvey Jayvees

Albany Stars Stay Undefeated In Narrow Win Over McArthur

The Albany Red Devils defeated the McArthur Generals 78 to 75 to extend their winning streak to six. Albany hit 28 of 39 free throws for 72 percent while McArthur made 17 of 35 for 49 percent. The Generals led 9-4 early before Albany tied it at 10-10 and took a 15-10 edge late in the first period with Barry West scoring consecutive points.

McArthur Albany Red Devils McArthur Generals Albany Red Devils Bill Whaley Jerry Turner Devil Barry West

Giardello Captures Tiger for Middleweight Title

Atlantic City reports Joey Giardello won the middleweight championship by defeating Dick Tiger. The win crowns a veteran comeback after past legal issues and a suspended license, with Giardello dedicating the victory to his family and hinting at future defenses.

Atlantic City N. J Joey Giardello Cherry Hill Dick Tiger Nigeria Giardello Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Gene Fullmer Tiger

Upsets Rock Ohio College Basketball Slate

Kansas stunned Cincinnati 51-47 ending a 72 game home streak in Cincinnati Gardens. Wooster toppled Wittenberg 57-54 ending the Tigers’ 23 game Ohio Conference run. Ohio State lost 76-75 to Duke while St Johns fell to the Buckeyes 66-64 on a buzzer jumper by Dick Ricketts. Toledo, Dayton, Michigan State, Miami, Bowling Green and Akron also won.

Buckeye Cincinnati Kansas Bearcats Ed Jucker Cincinnati Gardens Queen City Wooster Wittenberg Tigers Ohio State Duke Buckeyes Dick Ricketts St. Johns Brooklyn Ohio Toledo Southern Illinois Larry Jones Dayton Henry Finkel Eastern Kentucky Howard Komives Bowling Green Michigan State

College Results Showcase Big 10 State and Midwest Showdowns

College results from ATULADAY at Tavior University Upland Indiana show Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky teams competing. Notable scores include Ohio State, Western Michigan, Northwestern, Purdue, DePaul, and Ohio Northern with various wins and losses across conferences. The list includes numerous regional matchups and final tallies across the Midwest and Southwest.

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