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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1977

Page

10

Adolph Rupp Remembered As Legend Of Kentucky Basketball

The Baron's death ends a 874 win 190 loss coaching career at Kentucky spanning 42 years. He spoke at an Athens banquet in 1967 urging strong education and sports programs. Ohio University defeated Rupp's Wildcats 85 69 in the 1964 NCAA regional semifinal with Jerry Jackson leading Bobcats.

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Athens and Tigers Face Necessary Win in Thursday Tilt

Athens coach Fred Gibson says both the Bulldogs and the Ironton Tigers carry one win and must turn their seasons around with a victory. He notes the Tigers are physical, rely on boards, and favor a quick transition game, while Athens will mix fast breaks with zone and man defenses. Other area games include Gallipolis at Wellston and Jackson at Logan.

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Free admission for Athens students with paying adult

Athens students may enter with a paying adult using a school distributed slip for admission. Other districts Gallipolis at Wellston Jackson at Logan Waverly at Meigs participate.

Athens Gallipolis Wellston Jackson Logan Waverly Meigs

Buckeye Coach Sees Bright Future in WVU Series

Ohio State edged West Virginia 89-80 as Eldon Miller praised a developing Mountaineer rivalry. Lowes Moore scored 34 for WVU, while Herb Williams and Kelvin Ransey led OSU with 16 points each. Gardner hailed Moore, but OSU pulled away after halftime to stay unbeaten at 6-1.

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Indiana Routs Alabama As Knight Rebuilds Ivy

Indiana defeats Alabama 66-57 marking its second straight win over a top twenty foe after beating Notre Dame 67-66. Wayne Radford scores 24, Greg Kelser 36 points, Earvin Johnson 13 assists 10 rebounds 11 points as Michigan State also tops Detroit 103-74.

Associated Press Indiana Hoosiers Alabama Bobby Knight Crimson Tide Knight Alabamans Michigan State Nevada Las Vegas Iowa Cincinnati Bearcats Austin Peay Maryland Army Radford Greg Kelser Earvin Johnson Detroit

76ers Rally Past Suns With Fans Lifting Night

The Philadelphia 76ers erased a 14 point Phoenix lead at The Spectrum to win 125-119 as Joe Bryant and Doug Collins powered a late rally. Bryant scored 14 of his 24 in the fourth quarter and praised the energized home crowd. The Suns turned over the ball in the final minute sealing the win. Other NBA results: Warriors over Celtics 111-106, Bucks over Spurs 116-92, Pacers over Hawks 109-98, Rockets over Nets 103-93.

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Athens wrestlers win season opener as Bulldogs fall 38-19

Chillicothe hosts a dual meet where Athens claims five varsity wins and takes other wins from reserves and freshmen. Key victors include Jeff Brooks, Mike Chaney, Tony Abdella, Jim Chaney, and Ted Linscott, while George Karageorge misses due to injury.

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