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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1974

Page

7

Parseghian Quits Notre Dame Coaching After 11 Years

Ara Parseghian announces he will step away from coaching for at least a year after 11 seasons at Notre Dame to rest and evaluate his future. He aims to quell speculation of a return to college or NFL coaching as he faces personal stress and team upheavals this season.

South Bend Ind America Notre Dame Ara Parseghian Newsmen Parseghian Alabama

Parseghian to Step Down as Notre Dame Coach

Close friends say Ara Parseghian will resign after 25 years as head coach with a news conference set for Tuesday. He cites physical and emotional exhaustion and prioritizes health and family, remaining at Notre Dame for a year to assist the athletics program.

Parseghian Navy Par Edmund P. Joyce Notre Dame Northwestern Miami Ohio

THS Triumphs over Trimble in close regional basketball clash

Trimble Tomcats led by Stu Patton 30 top Federal Hocking 53 50 in Jacksonville. Trimble held early lead but a late Lancer rally fell short as Dan Eise 17 and Rod King 16 led Split up. Rosecrans beats Vinton County 65 60. Fisher Catholic defeats Alexander 99 74 in Albany non league game.

Trimble Federal Hocking Jacksonville Tomcats Stu Patton Dan Eise The Lancers Rod King Trace Patton Zanesville Rosecrans Vinton County McArthur Vikings Rosecrans Lancaster Fisher Alexander Albany Fisher Catholic Charlie Brown

Buckeyes Defeat Bobcats Behind Fast Guard Play

Ohio State ran to a 96-87 non conference victory over Ohio University as guards Larry Bolden and Mark Bayless led the scoring with 20 each. Ohio State hit 55 percent from the floor while Ohio dipped to 1-3. Clemens, Love and Luckett led the Bobcats.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Fred Taylor Dale Bandy Ohio University Buckeyes Bobcats Larry Bolden Mark Bayless Bandy Taylor Andy Stiegemeier Bolden Bill Andreas Bayless Craig Taylor Scott Love Walter Luckett Phil Miller George Green Bowling Green Ball State Larry Wingate Michigan Dayton Flyers Johnny Davis Cincinnati Tennessee Navy Mickey Hampton Bearcats

Musketeers and rivals shine as scores surge in late basketball night

Xavier beat Thomas More 76-69 with Mike Plunkett posting 24 points and 15 rebounds. Youngstown rolled past New Hampshire 121-46, the largest margin in its history, while Defiance beat Manchester 77-70 and Hanover won at Findlay 88-65. Toledo fell to Marquette 64-61. Western Michigan lost 62-59 at Michigan State. Minnesota topped Northern Illinois 63-57 and Central Michigan edged Detroit 72-69.

Xavier Thomas More Mike Plunkett Musketeers Youngstown Walloping New Hampshire Lakeland College Hoosier-Buckeye Bluffton Findlay Indiana Defiance Bob Martin Manchester Art Larson Western Michigan Michigan State Eldon Miller Broncos Minnesota Northern Illinois Gophers Central Michigan Detroit

Cats Icemen 3rd At Bearcats Meet

Ohio University hockey finishes third at the Cincinnati holiday tournament after a 9-6 win over Purdue. Jack Ryan and Bobby Farrell scored twice. Reed Beckford earned MVP honors with strong goaltending. Purdue led 5-0, Ohio rallied to 9-2 before Purdue narrowed the gap.

Cats Icemen Bearcats Ron Ware Messenger Cincinnati Ohio Hockey Bobcats Purdue Indiana Jack Ryan Bobby Farrell Reed Beckford John McComb Bobcats Boilermakers

Wild Comeback Gives St. Louis 1st NFL Crown

The Cardinals overcome a 14-0 deficit against the New York Giants to win 26-14, claiming their first NFL divisional title in 26 years behind standout plays from Jim Hart and Terry Metcalf. Hart connects with Mel Gray and Ken Willard and Jackie Smith for scores, with Metcalf sealing the game with a one-yard TD. They advance to face the Minnesota Vikings in a first round playoff, while Washington earns a wild-card berth after falling to St. Louis. Eight Long Island athletes feature on Maryland’s football squad.

Cardinals St. Louis Chicago Washington Redskins Miami New England Los Angeles Buffalo Houston Cleveland New York Jets Baltimore San Francisco New Orleans San Diego Denver Philadelphia Detroit Atlanta Green Bay Pittsburgh Cincinnati Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Dallas Roger Wehrli New York Hart Metcalf Mel Gray Ken Willard Jim Tolbert Craig Morton Tolbert Jackie Smith Cards Giants Minnesota Vikings Rams Dolphins Raiders

Hunter To Be Free Agent

The A L's top pitcher Jim Catfish Hunter is expected to become a free agent after an arbitration ruling. The decision was reportedly signed and forwarded to MLB Players Association and Commissioner Kuhn. Hunter may sign with the Yankees or Red Sox, seeking a record bonus and salary.

NEW York Jim “Catfish Hunter Associated Press Jerry Kapstein Springfield Peter Seitz Major League Baseball Players Association Bowie Kuhn Fice Westerly WERI Kapstein New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Oakland A’s A’s North Carolina

Clemens Sparks Portland Comeback in 100 97 Victory

Barry Clemens, a 10 year veteran, scored 15 of his points in the final period helping the Portland Trail Blazers erase a 26 point halftime deficit for a 100 97 win over the Los Angeles. Clemens came off the bench after the break and hit nine of 15 from the floor and all six free throws. Sidney Wicks led Portland with 24 points and Petrie added 23 as 9 852 watched at Memorial Coliseum.

Portland Ore Barry Clemens Portland Trail Blazer Clemens Trail Blazers New Orleans Blazers

Athletes shine as Athens tops in triangular wrestling meet

In a Saturday triangular with Parkersburg South and Marietta, Parkersburg South led with 102 points, Marietta 57, and Athens 44. Athens beat no team but claimed multiple individual wins as five Athens wrestlers earned victories including two two win performances.

Parkersburg South Marietta Athens Bulldogs

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