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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1972

Page

9

Pack Is Back In Playoffs In NFL Chase

Green Bay clinched the National Conference Central Division title after a 23 7 win over Minnesota as John Brockington and MacArthur Lane led the ground attack. Willie Buchanan sparked defense with an interception return and a key stop. San Francisco held off Atlanta while Pittsburgh earned a playoff berth with Roy Gerela kicking three field goals.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press San Francisco Pittsburgh Cleveland Miami Dolphins Green Bay Dan Devine Packers Vince Lombardi Minnesota Vikings Ning John Brockington MacArthur Lane Willie Buchanan Brockington Vikes Lane Chester Marcos Buchanan Fran Tarkenton Bruce Gossett Atlanta Ken Willard Falcons Dick Nolan 49Ers Roy Gerela Steelers Oilers Ww. L. F. Fes Pes x-Miami Baok NY Jets Baltimore Buffalo New England Pet x-Wash Dallas NY Giants St. Louis Philadelphia Central x-Green Bay Detroit Chicago West Los Ales New Orleans Cincinnati Dallas Kansas City Jag & Stimore Denver San San Francisco Roe Ek Ghents New Ee Aeon New York Jets Oakland

Miami Beats Cincinnati To Stay Unbeaten In MAC Battle

Miami of Ohio outlasted Cincinnati 63 61 to stay undefeated at 3 0 as Cincinnati slipped to 1 1 in a MAC action. Ohio University topped Northwestern 74 69 and Toledo rallied to defeat Cleveland State 90 78. Kent State downed Columbia 64 53 while Tennessee Tech beat Western Michigan 87 68 in other regional results.

Columbus Ohio Miami University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Cleveland State Ohio University Northwestern Toledo Behind Clevland State Kent State Columbia Tennessee Tech Western Michigan Niagara

Bowling Green and Ferris State Swing By Rivals in Close Wins

In a pair of games, Bowling Green beat a foe 100-77 while Ferris State edged Central Michigan 77-74. Miami reserve Gary Dees poured 20 of his 24 points in the second half and hit 10 of 16 shots, noting the defense gambled and praising his teammates for key passes.

Bowling Green Ferris Central Michigan Gary Dees Miami Til Barry Warriors Barry Clemens Cleveland Los Angeles

Steelers rookie Gilliam leads comeback after Bradshaw injury

Gilliam took over for dislocated Terry Bradshaw and steered Pittsburgh within Gerela’s range twice in the second period. Greene's defense forced four sacks as the Steelers rallied, while Miami and others posted big plays in a day of NFL action.

Terry Bradshaw Joe Gilliam Bradshaw Pittsburgh Gerela Joe Greene Dan Pastorini Dolphins NFL Chicago Bears Mercury Morris Giants Paul Warfield Earl Morrall Ron Johnson Garo Yepremian Miami New Lions Bills Len Dawson Wendell Hayes Otis Taylor Jr Chiefs Colts San Diego Broncos Charley Johnson

Ohio U Wrestler Faces Kent Foe as Two Stay Unbeaten

Ohio area boys basketball note records show two unbeaten teams, Alexander and Waverly, each 3-0 after wins over Vinton County and Columbus Hartley. Federal Hocking, Meigs, and Warren Local also won, while Symmes Valley Rock Hill game postponed to Jan 23 due to high water.

Alexander Vinton County Waverly Columbus Hartley Federal Hocking Eastern Meigs Wahama Warren Fort Frye Symmes Valley Rock Hill

Wildcats Roll Past North Gallia in SVAC Clash

Hannan Trace defeats North Gallia 64 to 39 in a Southern Valley Athletic Conference game postponed from Friday night. Rodney Dunfee scores 18 and Mike Caldwell 15 as the win lifts Hannan Trace to 3-1 in league play and overall. Dave Robinette leads North Gallia with 14 points.

Mercerville Rodney Dunfee Mike Caldwell Hannan- Trace North Gallia Southern Valley Athletic Conference Dave Robinette Hannan-Trace Caldwell Lusher Wells Dunfee Swain Shaffer

Archibald, Barry star in late NBA action

Nate Archibald scored 41 to lead the Kansas City-Omaha Kings past the Atlanta Hawks 130-115 as Barry was kept scoreless in a slow start then finished with 36. Golden State edged Cleveland 103-100 behind Barry’s late free throws.

Associated Press Kansas City Cleveland Nate Archibald Rick Barry Archibald Kansas City-Omaha Kings National Basketball Association Atlanta Hawks Golden State Barry Warriors Cleveland Cavaliers KC Omaha Atlanta Hawks Kings Lou Hudson Boston New York Buffalo Baltimore Houston Chicago Milwaukee K.c.omaha Detroit Los Angeles Golden Gate Phoenix Seattle Portland Philadelia Kansas Milwaukee Chicago K. C.-Omaha Pet GB Seevee Carolina Kentuck Virginia West Indiana Uta Denver San Dallas Apes Indiana Memphis

BG Coaching Rumor Denied

Bowling Green State football leaders denied rumor of a call for head coach Don Nehlen to resign. A players and coaches meeting produced a team statement saying there was no talk of resignation and that the session aimed to improve communications. Nehlen said the meeting would help him grow as a coach and unite the squad.

Bowling Green, Ohio Bowling Green State University Don Nehlen Nehlen Bowling Green

Grapplers and Icers Lose On Saturday Night

Ohio University teams fell 19-13 to Michigan in wrestling as Panella Oswald Hurcyk and Blank won decisions. Catchers suffered 18-4 to St Louis, riding a 13 unanswered points stretch. Sykes Mundy led visiting team with five goals. McMillian Goodrich led scoring for the Lakers in separate games. Stallworth and Haywood starred in NBA action for Seattle. Rams snapped a 10-game road skid.

Ohio University Harry Houska Michigan Rich Panella Brian Oswald Bruce Hurcyk Kurt Blank Bobcats Bob Tscholll St. Louis Ohio Billikens George Sykes Ed Mundy Jim McMillian Gail Goodrich McMillian Goodrich Spencer Haywood Bud Stallworth Sonics Suns Stallworth Seattle Dick van Arsdale Memphis New York Warren Davis John Roche Rams

Green White Club Luncheon Features Jim Snyder

The Ohio University Green and White Club hosts a Tuesday noon luncheon in Baker Center Ballroom with Bobcat coach Jim Snyder as speaker. He discusses Saturday’s game versus Northwestern and the upcoming contest at Indiana.

Ohio University Green and White Baker Center Bobcat Jim Snyder Northwestern Indiana

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