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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1969

Page

8

Bobcats Upset Buckeyes In Ohio Rivalry Thriller

Ohio University stunned Ohio State 82 to 80 as Doug Parker sank the decisive layup late. Jim Snyder’s Bobcats built an 11 point lead, gained a first win over OSU, while Dave Sorenson led the Buckeyes with 27 points in the setback.

OSU Free Taylor Buckeyes Ohio University Bobcats Ohio State Jim Snyder Wade Indiana Doug Parker Ohio U Taylor John Canine Dave Groff Dave Sorenson Cincinnati Miami Bearcats Dan Andreas Columbus Sorenson Dave Snyder Jim Buckeye Fred Taylor

Snyder Faces New Problem After Win

Snyder must prepare his Ohio University quintet for a tough Big Ten clash at Indiana after an emotional win. Ohio U seeks national ranking following three straight wins while Indiana, coming off a defeat to Kentucky, looks to stop the upset bid in Bloomington.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press Rick Snyder Minnesota Joe Kapp Rick Joe Vikings

Ohio college scores highlight mixed results across leagues

Ohio University defeated Ohio State 82 to 54 while Wittenberg beat Kenyon 96 to 42 and Miami edged Fullerton State 86 to 100. Kent State and Cincinnati posted notable wins, with Bowling Green and Ball State sustaining high scoring outputs alongside several other regional results.

Miami Tates Locke Russ Kaefer Ott Anderson Kaefer Sporting Goods Ball State Kent State Houston Ashland Point Park Pioneers Rio Grande Pikeville Ohio College Capital Otterbein Central State Youngstown Cincinnati Dayton Ohio U Toledo Wilmington Wittenberg John Rinka Tigers Kenyon Denison Hiram Ohio Bluffton Defiance Malone Washington and Jefferson Western Reserve Akron Cleveland State Randolph Macon Muskingum Westminster Marian Waynesburg Walsh Mt. Union John Carroll Wooster Urbana Ohio Dominican Cedarville Waterloo Findlay St. Francis Ind Ohio University Ohio State Fullerton State Bowling Green Deyton Eastern Kentucky Washington & Jefferson

Basketball box scores and scores from multiple games

A compiled list of box scores and game results features teams such as Starr-Washington Gleuster and West, with players like Poling Sinnott Harkless and Vore contributing points. The page includes quarter scores, totals, and a long slate of college and tournament results across conferences and venues.

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Ohio U Matmen Seek Fifth Win of Season at Lock Haven

Ohio University wrestling aims for its fifth victory in six starts as they travel to Lock Haven for a 8 p.m. duel. The Bobcats topped Bloomsburg 28-5 and defeated Massachusetts 32-5 while losing 14-19 to Indiana State. Bruce Trammel extended his dual win streak to 16 with a pin at 158 pounds.

Indiana Snyder Athens Bobcats Ohio State Hoosiers Kentucky Lexington OSU St. John Arena Purdue Lock Haven Ohio University Bloomsburg Ohio Massachusetts Indiana State Ind Bruce Trammel Russ Kaefer Miami

City Recreation Leads Athens Basketball Standings

Unbeaten teams remain in each division as Pizza Hut heads the American Division and Cornwell’s tops the National Division while Webb Page Chevrolet paces the GAP League with 2-0 records. Leading scorers include Bill Whaley and Bob Richards, as Town House and University Shop trade leads in offense and defense. The week’s schedule features Wolfe Furniture, Cornwell’s, and Plains Supermarket matchups across divisions.

Athens Pizza Hut Cornwell Webb Page Chevrolet Town House University Shop Webb-Page Chevrolet Athens Masonry Wilson Oil People’s Bank Plains Supermarket Wolfe Furniture Terry Warden Larry Coon Dick DePugh Jim Ault Jim Mason Towne House Bill Whaley Webb-Page Ladel McFadden Wayne Dixon Rich Gardner Dave Scott Mike Schmidt Mark Smith Schmidt Smith Fred Cluff Wo Pigs Hult Fritz Gulf Tesa Serene Woody's CEA

Athens Girls Team Gains Second Win

The Athens girls basketball team earned its second win in a 43 to 7 victory over Nelsonville York on Saturday. Jo Wood led Athens with 18 points. Nelsonville York, in only its second game, is coached by Mrs Belyek and Miss Sue Groves.

Athens Nelsonville-York Jo Wood Belyek Sue Groves Sheila Moran Associated Press Clive Rush Boston Patriots Houston Oilers Oakland Raiders Oilers Boston Rush Houston Pete Beathard Jim Bierene Oakland Raiders Kansas City New York Jets Miami Dolphins San Diego Buffalo Denver Cincinnati Jets

Browns Halt Card Rally To Gain Win

The Browns beat the St. Louis Cardinals 27 21 after a blocked punt deflection by a Cardinal knee altered the final moments. The play gave Cleveland a first down at its 31 and allowed clocking running out as Cardinals protested. Healy and Reynolds commented on the unusual finish amid a frustrating season for St. Louis.

Browns Associated Press ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinal Chip Healy Cleveland Browns Wayne Mulligan Healy Cleveland Tom Bell Cardinals Bob Reynolds Cardinal

Carew Tops AL Hitting With .332 Average In 1969

Rod Carew of the Minnesota Twins led the American League with a .332 batting average, the highest since 1961. Six hitters finished at .300 or better, led by Carew ahead of Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, and Reggie Smith, as Minnesota dominated league hitting totals.

Associated Press Boston Rod Carew Minnesota Twins Carew Carl Yastrzemski Norm Lash Minnesota Tony Oliva Reggie Smith Oliva Harmon Killebrew Twins Killebrew RBI Reggie Jackson Oakland del Unser Washington Frank Howard Tommy Harper Seattle Ty Cobb Baltimore

Bowling Doctor on Sticky Approaches and Adjustments

The article explains how to handle sticky approaches in bowling. It warns that moisture on shoe soles or sticky floors can cause slipping and fouling. It advises checking shoe soles before each approach and adjusting body speed and armswing to maintain timing.

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