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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1974

Page

13

Griffin Wins Heisman Trophy Promises Youth Example

Archie Griffin of Ohio State accepted the Heisman Trophy at a New York dinner, describing his motto the three Ds and stressing the trophy as a team award. He thanked his parents and said he aims to be a positive example for America's youth.

Griffin NEW York Archie Griffin Ohio State Downtown Athletic Club United States James and Margaret Griffin Columbus Ohio

Griffin Receives Heisman Tribute From NFL and College Figures

Griffin was praised by President Ford, Tom Harmon, and ex teammate John Hicks as he earned a Big Ten rushing record 4,064 yards in three seasons and 1,620 yards this year. Messages from Cappelletti and others urged him to cherish the honor.

Griffin John Cappelletti Penn State Los Angeles Rams

Ohio Cats face third Big Ten foe in Buckeyes clash

Ohio State and Ohio University meet at St John Arena with OSU aiming to rebound after a 2-1 start and Northwestern and Wisconsin tests. Ohio, led by Bill Andreas and Craig Taylor, seeks its first win over the Big Ten while Bobcats try to contain rebounding and maintain balance on offense. Channel 6 WIVN will carry the game.

Bob Maney Ohio Bobcats Dale Bandy Cats Wisconsin Northwestern Buckeyes Craig Taylor Andy Stiegemeier Bill Andreas Husky Andreas Taylor Stiegemeir Larry Bolden Quick Mark Bayless Ohio State Bandy Bolden Bayless St. John Arena State OSU Davidson Randy George Green Scott Love Tom Hester Walter Luckett Phil Miller Luckett Green Love Channel WIVN Columbus

Final Week Of NFL Season Shapes Pride and Prospects

As the NFL ends its regular season this weekend only pride and future hope drive teams. Minnesota at Kansas City Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Dallas at Oakland Saturday while Sunday offers Giants at St Louis Washington at Chicago Buffalo at Los Angeles Cleveland at Houston New England at Miami Detroit at Philadelphia San Diego at Denver Jets at Baltimore New Orleans at San Francisco Green Bay at Atlanta and Buffalo Los Angeles for possible Super Bowl berths.

Associated Press National Football League Pride Minnesota Kansas City Cincinnati Pittsburgh Dallas Oakland New York Giants St. Louis Chicago Washington Buffalo Los Angeles Cleveland Houston New England Miami Detroit Philadelphia San Diego Denver New York Jets Baltimore New Orleans San Francisco Green Bay Atlanta Chiefs Missouri City Terry Bradshaw Steelers Bengals Dolphins Patriots Jets Joe Namath New Orleans Saints 49Ers

Bobcats Icers Meet Host Bearcats In Cincinnati Tourney

Ohio's hockey team enters the Cincinnati Invitational Holiday Tournament in Cincinnati with a 3-3 record after a three game win streak. Cincinnati hosts Ohio at 6 30 p m in Golden Skates Arena as Purdue and Indiana vie earlier for the other first round game.

Ron Ware Ohio Hockey Bobcats Cincinnati Purdue Indiana Bobcats Bearcats Golden Skates Reed Beckford Brian Schnabel Dayton Scott Hazlett Dan Shepard

WMU Names Elliot Uzelac as New Head Coach

Elliot Uzelac, 33, an WMU alumnus and Michigan assistant, is named head coach replacing Bill Doolittle. Doolittle led a 3 win season and 3 8 overall, with 0 MAC wins. Uzelac has coached at Navy, Bowling Green, Chesterton High, and Logan High before joining Bo Schembechler’s staff.

Kalamazoo Mich University of Michigan Elliot Uzelac Western Michigan University Uzelac Western Michigan Bill Doolittle Broncos Doolittle Michigan Azelac Bo Schembechler Gary Indiana Naval Academy Bowling Green University Chesterton High Logan W. Va

Dedication Drives Bise’s Strong Cage Season

Dan Bise, a 6 5 center for Federal Hocking, leads with a 27 point scoring average and over 50 percent shooting. He also averages 5 assists and 42 rebounds, earning Messenger’s Athlete of the Week for his hard work and leadership as a multi sport athlete.

Federal Hocking Bise Alexander Lancers the Messenger Dan Mark Smith Rise Smith

Waterford defeats Trimble in high school wrestling duel

Waterford wins nine of ten varsity bouts to top Trimble 42 18 in a Thursday dual meet. Trimble’s Dino Cardaras and Don Coey each won their second matches of the week for the Tomcats.

Waterford Trimble Tomcats Dino Cardaras Don Coey Philo

Weekend NFL and college football and basketball schedule

Saturday features Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati and Minnesota at Kansas City in NFL plus Central Michigan versus Delaware in Camellia Bowl. Ohio State visits Ohio University in basketball and Marshall Invitational runs late. Sunday shows Chicago at Washington and Cleveland at Houston in NFL with Los Angeles at Portland NBA action.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Central Michigan Delaware Minnesota Kansas City Dallas Oakland OSU Ohio University Marshall Los Angeles Portland

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