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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1969

Page

27

Ohio U Bobcats Spark Local Fans and Club Support

The Green and White Club, with over 440 members and two Ohio University fraternities, funded broadcasts of away Bobcat basketball games for 1969-70 except two events. Ohio U basketball gains praise from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and local papers as a rising mid-America Conference team shaping state interest and national attention.

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Irish Squeak By Indiana In Tight Victory

Notre Dame defeats Indiana 97 with Collis Jones scoring 39 points and hitting game winning shot with 21 seconds left. Tadlana 4 led early but Jones surged to eight points smoothing Notre Dame to a 6 1 lead at 18 midway first half. Irish drop Indiana after halftime.

Bloomington Thad Collis Jones Sith Notre Dame Indiana Tadlana Jones Slendl

19-Yard Pass Lifts Chiefs Over Jets to Reach AFL Final

Len Dawson threw a 19-yard fourth quarter touchdown to Gale Richards on a windy day as Kansas City beat the New York Jets 13-6 to advance to the AFL final. Rookie Jim Marsalis intercepted Joe Namath late to kill New York’s last threat after a Jets’ first down on the Chiefs 14. The Chiefs’ Jan Stenerud and Jim Turner traded field goals in a tight game before Dawson connected with Richardson for the decisive score. Jets had one last drive but stalled.

NEW York Len Dawson Tmichdown Gober Rivchaedsog Kansas City New York Jets Jim Marsal Joe Namath Jets Jim Kearney Chiefs Ela Gos Alémoon Jan Stenerail Jim Turner We Dets Grarghthean Dawson DomSta Olis Taylor Taylor Bain Baird Dawson Richardson Tre Jets Sill Marsalls Fia Mike Battle Wile Oakland AFL Galland Houston Muanchips Namath Janeary Jim Lynch Nim York Barhs Vikings Colts Betratt Lions Chivage Deltas Washington Cleveland Dallas Coveboys Sonnny Jurgensen Cowboys Redskins Fran Trerkeatan New York Giants Yankee Stadium Browns Giants Pittsburgh Roy Jefferson New Orleans Dan Abramowiz Charley Taylor Heelers Detroit Chicago Gale Severs Ise Ady Taving St. Laws Packers

Nebraska Defense Dominates Georgia in Sun Bowl 45-6

Nebraska suspends Georgia with a stifling defense allowing just three cross midfield attempts. Pawl Rogers nails four field goals in the first half as Jeff Hinney scores on a seven yard run. Second half shows Nebraska widening the gap with short runs by Varr Brownson and Dan Schinbig, plus Tage from two yards. Jetsmokie Mike Battle fumbles to end.

Tex Nebraska Pawl Rogers Georgia Cornhusker Bulldog Rogers Jeff Hinney Nebracka Varr Brownaon Dan Schinbigs Jers Tage

Best Start Since 63 64 Bobcats Win 6th Straight

Ohio University Goodls, with marked in no nation, downed Ball State 92-86 at the Convocation Center. The win gives Ohio its sixth in a row this season, as Bobcat coach Jim Slyter praised steady play and credited Ball State for keeping the game close. Craig Fove led with 13 points and Greg McDivitt added 11, while Damon Corde and Boo Howa each reached double figures for Ball State. Joan Canite led the Bobcats with 10 of 16 shooting.

Ken Stefan Tiott Ohio University Greg McDivitt Convocation Center Rowland Messenger Obio University Goodls Wth Southbuen Vardven Bobcat Jim Siysier Ike Cirug Ball State Shyder Trey Ted Dilig Crag Fove Snyler Gard ‘Lem Corde Boo Howa Joan Canite

Ohio Bobcats Fall After Rugged Visit from Visitors

The Sunday Messenger reports a hard fought game where Ohio fell behind early and could not close the gap as visitors dominated field goal and free throw percentages. S40 junior scorer Roger Law led the visitors with 22 points, followed by Tim Megekis with 18. The Bobcats committed 17 turnovers to 16 for the visitors, with Ohio never mounting a sustained comeback after an early four minute spurt by the opponents. Coach Snyder blamed defensive effort and said the team was due for a Christmas break before preparing for Fresno State.

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Oilers Highlight of AFL System Seeding Sets Shot at Title

The Houston Oilers, unable to beat top AFL teams in the regular season, gain a playoff path through league rules. The system ensures division winners and challengers advance, giving Houston a shot at Oakland this Sunday and potentially the title game against Dallas on January 4.

Mike Rathet Associated Press NEW York (Ap Houston Oilers Oilers Te Amerian Football League Oilers Grable Widner Oakland Kansas City New York Giters Falisas City

Vikings Aim For Record Win In Final NFL Week

NFL notes Minnesota hosts Atlanta in a bid to tie the 13 straight win mark set in 1994, with coach Norm Van Brocklin seeking a safe playoff lead. Los Angeles targets late-season move, while Detroit, Dallas, Cleveland and New York battles shape the divisional races.

Jack Hand Associated Press Minnesota Atelanta Norm van Brocklin Vikings Bud Gran NFL Atlin Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Wil Spain

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