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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1969

Page

16

Georgetown forfeit over Jacksonville after brawl at home

Georgetown completed a 41-26 forfeit win over Jacksonville after a fight in the first half as Jacksonville players and students joined the melee. Rex Morgan suffered a minor facial injury, and Artis Gilmore added 21 rebounds for the Dolphins. Pete Maravich scored 50 for LSU in a separate top game, while Southern California edged LSU 101-98.

P.S. Artis Gilmore Dolphins Southern Cal Maravich Tigers

Rockets Captain Can't Crack Starting Lineup

Toledo's young Rockets team develops fast as captain Larry Smith struggles to secure a starting role. Coach Bob Hitchens praises the squad of 30 and notes they may not yet be at peak readiness.

Rockets George Strode Associated Press Toledo Larry Bob Svihus Harry Schuh Gene Upshaw Jim Harvey Jim Otto Lamonica Joe Namath Oakland Lamonca

Bowling Green and Western Ontario to meet in Cleveland title clash

Defending champion Bowling Green edged Ohio University 3 1 at the Cleveland Arena to reach the final of the second annual International Cleveland Camp College Hockey Tournament. Western Ontario defeated Dartmouth 8 5 in the other semi final as BG's Glen Shirton scored twice in the first period.

Cleveland Bowling Green Western Ontario Ohio University Cleveland Arena Dartmouth Ohio Bobcats Glen Shirton Haworth Richard Badone McGill University of Montreal Bowdoin College McGill

College Scores From Thursday Across Multiple Matches

Ohio University beat Cincinnati 114 to 105 while Iowa defeated Tulane 59 to 57. Purdue topped Kent State 65 to 64 as Denison lost 81 to 63 to Washington and Jefferson. Findlay posted 79 to 64 over New England, Buffalo won 100 to 85 against Ohio Northern, Hampden Sydney won 9 to 8. Ohio Dominican beat East 75. South Carolina led 8 to 0 at 8% vs LSU 52 while Niagara 73 defeated Rutgers 6 and Brown 68 edged Providence 66. Buffalo State 58 lost to Fredonia State 41. Southern California 101 beat LSU 9 while Jacksonville U. 41 faced Georgetown DC 26 after forfeit with 1:23 left in half. Lamar Tech 87 defeated McNeese 70 as Roanoke 107 beat Citadel 47 and Southern Mississippi 84 lost to Louisiana Tech 8. Midwest lines show Detroit 65 over Hlineis 81, Southwest includes Brigham Young 68 over Texas Tech 8 and North Texas State 98 over Arizona 83. Illinois Loyola Classic and Wichita State 9%, Chicago Loyola 9.

Jack Jack Magee Georgetown Jacksonville Dolphins Pete Maravich Louisiana State University Pistol Pete LSU Southern California Cincinnati Iowa Tulane Miami Purdue Kent State Denison Washington & Jefferson Findlay New England Buffalo Ohio Northern Hampden-Sydney Ohio Dominican South Carolina Niagara Rutgers Brown Providence Buffalo State Fredonia State Jacksonville U D.C Lamar Tech McNeese Roanoke Citadel Southern Mississippi Louisiana Tech

Belpre Game Moved Up A Week In Weekend Schedule

Athens travels to Wellston for a SECAL clash Friday and to Belpre for a nonleague contest Saturday. Athens, 5-0, led by Don Winefordner 20.0 ppg, seeks its sixth straight win while Wellston, 2-1, features Andy Zimmerman 22.0 ppg and Steve Fout 89.5% at the line. Belpre, 2-3, has won two straight under coach Chuck Eddy with Pat Copen and Mike Stevens pacing the lineup.

Athens High School Bulldogs Wellston Belpre Athens Don Winefordner SECAL Mark Swart Andy Zimmerman Steve Fout Rocket Jeff Howell Winefordner Jeff Jordan Gary Martin Rockets Doug Case Eagles Chuck Eddy St. Mary’s W. Va Alexander Marietta Federal Hocking Fort Frye Parkersburg Catholic Pat Copen Mike Stevens Mike McClure

Lamonica fuels Raiders using bombs away attack

New York AP reports the Raiders rely on a deep pass game led by Daryle Lamonica to outpace opponents. Wells and Biletnikoff pace the aerial attack before Wells injuries threaten playoff plans.

New York Oakland Raiders Daryle Lamonica Raiders Lamonica Oakland Warren Wells Fred Biletnikoff Lanwnica Wells Kansas City Rod Sherman Drew Buie Catawba Houston

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