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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1964

Page

10

Lions Fire Five Assistants as Wilson Keeps Post

Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford announced an indefinite extension for head coach George Wilson after firing five assistants Aldo Forte Don Doll Bob Nussbaumer Les Bingaman and Sonny Grandelius. Wilson retains control of hiring a new staff as Ford seeks better performance after a 7-5-2 season.

Detroit George Wilson Detroit Lions William Clay Ford Ford Motor Co Lions Wilson Ford Edwin J. Anderson Aldo Forte Don Doll Bob Nussbaumer Les Bingaman Sonny Forte Bingaman Nussbaumer Grandelius Muskegon Mich Bingaman Forte Buddy Parker

Local Bowling Top Scorers Highlight Seasonal Standouts

Dick Lent posts 214 and Clyde Bronson accelerates to 1068 3028 series as the Owls and Production Re search squads flash strong scores. In pro game recaps Los Angeles edges New York 125 113 while New York faces San Francisco. Philadelphia visits Los Angeles in another listing.

Dick Lent Clyde Bronson Los Angeles New York San Francisco Philadelphia

Kyger Creek Eyes Bigger Post for Height Shortage

Kyger Creek Bobcats struggle with a lack of height as three players stand six feet or taller. Coach John Wickline relies on speed from a starting five led by Don Thomas Phil Duncan and Don Johnson. Remaining roster includes Barnett Collins Daniels Polcyn Hysell Skaggs and several juniors sophomores with a 3-2 start and upcoming schedule.

Cheshire Kyger Creek Bobcats John Wickline Don Thomas Phil Duncan Don Johnson Thomas Larry Tye Chuck Leach Bobcat Roger Barnett Larry Collins John Daniels Bob Polcyn Bill Hysell Earl Skaggs Joe Wills Jerry Hall Mike Spaulding Larry Whobrey Rick Thomas Ryse Creek Hannan Trace Kyper Creek Southwestern Fairland

Return of Unlimited Substitution Favored in AP Poll

AP poll results show 106 voters favor unlimited substitutions and 65 support adopting pro rules at colleges. A notable 43 back the return of the goal posts to the goal line to boost field goal attempts. Montreal winner Joey Durrell outpointed Armand Savoie 10-6.

Associated Press Montreal Joey Durell Canada Armand Savoie

Tops Ladies' PGA Winners Tops Ladies' PGA Winners

Dallas golfer Mic key Wright topped the LPGA money list in 1964 with $31,920, her fourth straight year as leader. She earned $29,800 in official tour events and $2,120 in non sanctioned tournaments, while winning 11 official events.

Cincinnati Mickey Wright Ladies Professional Golf Association Dallas Tex Leonard F. Wirtz LPGA

Michigan Returns To No 1 Spot

Michigan regains the top ranking after an 87 85 win over Wichita and captures 28 of 42 first place ballots for 387 points. Wichita slips to second with 317 points and five first place votes as Minnesota UCLA St Louis rise in the top ten. New entrants Illinois Indiana Davidson join the list while Kentucky tumbles from prior rank.

Associated Press Michigan Wolverines Wichita Weeny Michigan Duke Minnesota UCLA St. Louis San Francisco Illinois Indiana Davidson St. John’s N.Y Kentucky Vanderbilt Wheatshockers Drake Utah Sins PICEA EMEA Ais Ark

Greyhounds Dominate Pomeroy to Seize Second Place

Nelsonville edges Pomeroy 89 to 54 to stay 3-1 in Southeastern Ohio Athletic League play and 4-1 overall. Jamie James leads Nelsonville with 16 points. Bruce Simpson adds 12 and five others reach double figures. Pomeroy struggles from the floor at 26.9 percent. Swindell tops Panthers with 24 points.

Nelsonville Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Greyhounds Athens James Panthers Nelson Logan

Hammond's Key Role In Buckeye Loss To Purdue

Ohio University guards struggled as Purdue rallied from 20 points down to beat the Bobcats 79 to 73 in Lafayette. Mike Hammond, a Columbus East product, drew early fouls and the Purdue defense clamped down as Dave Schellhase led the Boilermakers with 41 points. Don Hill led Ohio with 30 points and 11 rebounds as Purdue shot 55 percent in the second half to overturn a 43-31 halftime deficit.

Lafayette Mike Hammond Ohio University Bobcats Purdue Ohio von Hlana Mike Maley Hammond Columbus Bobcat Dave Schellhase Bob Purkhiser Schellhase Big Ten Boilermakers Don Hill Purkhiser Wake Forest Northwestern Mike Hammonds Mike Haley John Schroeder Hill Haley Schroeder Davis Brown Weirich Totel Trudeau Sehellhase Niemeier Jones Hughes Harber

College Basketball Scores Highlight Trades and Upsets

Result summary: Purdue defeats Ohio University 79 to 73 while Providence beats an unnamed team 81 to 78. Bowling Green posts 65 in a win over Adelphi (N Y) with a high scoring 110 point effort.

Ohio Colle Purdue Ohio University Pome Denver

Butkus Named AP Outstanding Lineman of 1964 season

Dick S Butkus, a 6 foot 4 inch 250 pound Illinois linebacker and two time All American, was chosen as the outstanding lineman in the 1964 college football season by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Dick S Butkus Illinois

Ohio teams fall in Monday holiday card

Cincinnati beats Denver 99 64 as Ken Calloway and Don Rolfes lead a second half burst with 17 points each. Toledo’s Rockets top Gonzaga 86 81 as John Ayling scores 21 and Toledo shoots 55 percent. Bowling Green loses to Providence 78 65 as Bob Dowers nets 33. Baldwin Wallace falls 110 95 to Adelphia with Joe Lynch scoring 32.

Associated Press Ohio University Ohio Cincinnati Denver Bearcats Case Ken Calloway Don Rolfes Toledo Gonzaga Rockets John Ayling Spokane Wash Bowling Green Providence Friars Falcons Bob Dwers R. I Buckeye Baldwin-Wallace Adelphia Garden City N. Y Joe Lynch Yellow Jackets

Gallipolis Hosts Athens in Southeast Ohio League Clash

Gallipolis Blue Devils seek fourth straight home win as they face Athens Bulldogs on a loop night. L. C. Burson debuts as head coach with Pete Anderson and Larry Mitchell guiding the backcourt. Anderson leads Gallipolis with 81 points in four games while Eric Gustavson tops Athens with 76 points in four contests.

Gallipolis Blue Devils Athens Bulldogs Blue Devils L. C. Burson Pete Anderson Larry Mitchell Frank Gibert Richard Hamilton Dee Burson Anderson Gallipolis Eric Gustavson Bulldogs Athens Logan Jackson

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