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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1964

Page

8

Athens Bulldogs trounce Gallipolis 84 39 in league clash

Athens high school dominates Gallipolis 84 to 39 at Galeia Academy. Gustavson and Handley lead with 15 points each, while Athens controls rebounding 43 22 and commits only four turnovers. Gallipolis struggles from the field making 20 percent and trails 66 24 after three periods.

Mike Fisher Gary Smith Bulldogs Larry Coon Gallipolis Athens Blue Devils Coon Rannon Pete Anderson Blue Devil Larry Mitchell Gustavson Handley McAfee Snyder Bannow Wright Eenot Glover Adney Gibert Anderson Mitchell Gilmore Fisher Cotrell Risel Smith Crore i Cedsesyseee Gallipolia

Redskins Coach Sees Browns in Title Game Tip

Washington coach Bill McPeak predicts Cleveland will run at Baltimore in the title game and keep it close. He praises Jim Brown and Ernie Green, notes dangers of passing Baltimore’s front four, and cites key players Sonny Jurgensen Charley Taylor and the Redskins’ defensive gaps.

Associated Press Washington Bill McPeak NFL Baltimore Cleveland Browns Colts Jim Brown McPeak Ernie Green Redskins Sonny Jurgensen Lonnie Saunders Jim Steffen Charley Taylor Taylor Baltimore Red Dogs John Unitas Paul Warfield Gary Collins

Racine Tornadoes Basketball Prospects Lead by Norris and Price

Racine the Tornadoes return four lettermen from a 20 1 squad that reached the district tournament Norman Norris tops the scoring after a 37 point opener Price All State second team despite a broken leg in football practice joins fellow returnees Marvin McKelvey Gordon Fisher and Jack Bostick Also in action Bill Baer Remaining players include Circle Adams Diddle Hill McClintock Cundiff Brown and Owens Upcoming schedule lists games against Painesville Rutland Pomeroy Eastern Wahama Zanesville Rosecrans Albany and Southwestern with a tournament at Albany in late December

Larry Price Norman Norris Southwestern Price Marvin McKelvey Gordon Fisher Jack Bostick Kyger Creek Albany Wahama Zanesville Rosecrans Rutland York

Logan Secures Second SECAL Victory Over Jackson

Logan Chieftains defeated Jackson 60 to 53 in a league game to improve to 2-2 in SECAL play and 2-3 overall. Mike Nixon led Logan with 25 points, followed by Hummel 12 and Auker 10. Jackson’s Shelton 16 and Coburn 10 paced the Ironmen. The game featured 10 lead changes and a 36-36 tie after three quarters before Nixon opened the fourth with a bucket to lift Logan. Logan visits Waverly next Tuesday, then hosts Nelsonville on Jan. 8. Jackson travels to Wellston on Jan. 8 for an SECAL contest.

Jackson Logan Chieftains Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Logan Mike Nixon George Hummel Tom Auker Jack Shelton Larry Coburn Ironmen Dan Crothers Nixon Waverly Nelsonville Wellston Athens

Logan backs to Marshall three Logan backs sign football scholarships

Three Logan Chief backfield members Jim Brandt George Hummel and Dale Brenning signed full football scholarships at Marshall University after their strong 300 point offense and 40 point defense helped Logan finish a high season. Hummel and Brenning earned all state honors with Brandt Brenning and Hummel joining Larry Bainter as Logan graduates invited to Mid Am football programs.

Art Kuhn Logan Logan Chieftains Marshall University Mel Adams Jim Brandt George Hummel Dale Brenning Big Green Ohio University Bobcats Brandt Brenning Hummel Larry Bainter Bainter Bobcats

College Scores Roundup From Ohio to Kentucky

College basketball scores listed with teams including Brigham Young, Vanderbilt, Miami Ohio, Davidson, Florida State, Georgia, Clemson, Kentucky, Nebraska, California, Oklahoma City, Creighton, Detroit, Montana, UCLA, Missouri, Rice, Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky. Scores show varied outcomes across many matchups.

Vanderbilt's 25 rebounds spark 112-71 Miami loss to Buckeyes

Vanderbilt surged from an 11 point deficit to down Miami of Ohio 74-68 as Clyde Lee led with 25 points and 26 rebounds. Brigham Young defeated Ohio State 112-71 while Ohio University faced Northwestern at 9 p.m. Athens time on WOUB Radio.

Associated Press Vanderbilt Commodores Miami Ohio Nashville Ohio State Ohio University Evanston, Ill Northwestern Athens WOUB Brigham Young Cougars Provo Utah Roger Schurig Bench Clyde Lee Redskins Charley Coles Buckeyes BYU John Fairchild Dick Ricketts Akron Westminister Bucknell Bisons Hijczych Rown Peete Whine Tischer Ewee Seene Brautigam Eewe Vee Glover Gregory Brig, Young Roberts Conten Neee Fairchild Nemelka Congdon II Kramer Quinney Raymond James Stanley

Collier Signs 3 Year Pact With Browns

Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier signed a three year contract extension through 1967 Art Modell announced Collier led the team to a 10-4 record last season and a 10-3-1 mark this season in the Eastern Division title chase against the Giants Colts game at Municipal Stadium Sunday for the NFL championship against Baltimore.

Cleveland Blanton Collier Kentucky Cleveland Browns Art Modell Collier Browns Municipal Stadium Baltimore Colts Blanton Modell Paul Brown New York Giants

Dickens Leaves Indiana Football After Seven-Year Run

Indiana coach Dick Dickens resigns after seven years in the Hoosier post. Dickens, a Tennessee alumnus under Gen. Robert Neyland, departs with a $17,500 salary to become general manager of Hoosier off campus activities amid major coaching casualties of 1964.

Associated Press Phil Dickens Indiana Wayne Hardin Bill Barnes John Stiegman Dickens Tennessee Robert Neyland

Eastern Beats North Gallia in SWAC Clash

Eastern takes a 67 to 39 victory over North Gallia, remaining unbeaten at 6-0 in the Southern Valley Conference. North Gallia falls to 1-2 in league play as Eastern prepares to meet Allensville in the Zaleski Holiday Tournament at Wellston next week.

Winton Eastern High School North Gallia Easttern Fouth Eastern Allensville Wellston Kyger Creek

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