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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1972

Page

17

Atlanta Is Home For Hawks Maravich Scores 37 In Win

The Hawks defeated the Knicks 121-120 in Atlanta as Pete Maravich poured in 37 points including the winning field goal with two seconds left. Other NBA results included Lakers over 76ers 128-90 and Warriors over Pistons 110-107.

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Cincinnati names Dan Radakovich as head football coach

The University of Cincinnati named Dan Radakovich 37 as head coach succeeding Ray Callahan. Radakovich, from Duquesne Pennsylvania and a Penn State graduate, is a noted defensive coach with prior roles at Penn State Colorado the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati in 1970.

Cincinnati Ohio University of Cincinnati Dan Radakovich University of Colorado Radakovich Duquesne Penn State Ray Callahan Colorado Pittsburgh Steelers

Blanda Becomes Oldest Modern Pro Football Player

Pro Football Hall of Fame confirms George Blanda, nearly 45, is the oldest active major league player as he prepares to start for the Oakland Raiders against the Chicago Bears. Blanda says he feels privileged and has long been the oldest on each team he played for since 1958. The article also notes Meigs High School wrestling opens Thursday at Nelsonville York with head coach John Bentley and assistant Sam Crow.

Oakland George Blanda Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Ohio Blanda Oakland Raiders Chicago Bears Ben Agajanian Chicago Houston Rock Springs Meigs High Nelsonville York John Bentley Sam Crow Palm Beach Florida Quebec City Canada Caracas Venezuela Honolulu Hawaii Costa del Sol Spain Rome Italy Columbus Comer

Area Bowlers Raise Over 252 Dollars For Heart Fund

Athens bowlers contribute 252.10 from Rollerbowl Lakeview Center and Baker Center with bantam and junior donors. Roll-off qualifiers from adult divisions advance to Rainbow Lanes Columbus on March 18. top finishers listed across Rollerbowl Baker Center and Lakeview Center divisions with names of winners.

Athens Columbus Heart Fund Lakeview Center Baker Center Bantam Rainbow Lanes S. High St Ken Woodburn Ron Congdon Walter Tucker Richard Gardner Ronald Bailey Francis Pontious Preston Hamnon Vic Weekley Vincent Scarmack Larry Russell Harold Hayhurst Gary Gould

Kelley 4th All Time Running Back Milestone Reached

Cleveland Browns running back Leroy Kelly, a Morgan State alum, moved to fourth on the NFL all time rushing list with an 11 yard gain against the Cincinnati Bengals. He stands fourth in total yardage with 11 675 behind Matson Brown and Mitchell. He aims to top 850 rushing yards this season.

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Meigs Matmen Open Schedule Highlights Wrestlers and Dates

Meigs wrestling team lists roster and student manager Scott Reuter. Schedule covers December through February with meets at Nelsonville York Lewis County Chesapeake Wahama Ironton Point Pleasant and Athens plus tournament dates and game slots.

McClure Doug Rosenbaum Jeff Musser Bob Musser Steve Pickens Dan Walker Joe Rosenbaum Ed Sisson Ken Moore Roger Pearch Mark Morris Roger Hysell Mike Hoffman Mick Ash Harold Sisson Rick Gilmore Alan McLaughlin Charles ‘Neece Tom Lowery Steve Brickles Tony Manley John Lehew Bill Slack George Carper Don Folmer Terry Pickens Mike Haley Scott Reuter MEI Wahama Ironton Thurs Point Pleasant Athens

NBA Scores and Close Contests Across Night

Seattle fans saw the SuperSonics lose 104 103 in overtime while other NBA results included Memphis 104 New York 98 and Kentucky 119 Carolina 112. Knicks lead changes, Maravich buzzer shot attempt, Goodrich 31 West 24 in Lakers win. Havlicek helps Celtics win sixth straight. Bucks edge Pistons after Dandridge free throw in OT. Premier runner totals 733 yards this season.

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