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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1969

Page

7

Kentucky Wildcats Remain No 1 In AP Poll

The Kentucky Wildcats extended their win streak to six by routing Navy 73-59 and Duke 98-76 in their invitational, earning 27 of 31 first place votes for 612 points to top UCLA. UCLA and New Mexico State also held high positions as Baylor upset NM State and South Carolina rose to seventh.

Associated Press Kentucky Wildcats Duke Navy UCLA Bruins Adolph Rupp UCA New Mexico State Louisville Baylor South Carolina

Top Twenty college basketball poll shifts and results

Kentucky and UCLA lead a reshuffled Top Twenty as Notre Dame ascends to the lead of the Second Ten after a Kansas loss. South Carolina North Carolina Ohio University and Tennessee rise with Houston gaining, while Purdue and Villanova drop amid multiple upsets.

Davidson Washington Notre Dame Kansas Southern Cal Jacksonville Louisville Ilinois Pennsylvania Purdue St. Bonaventure Villanova Lini Bowling Green Evansville Penn Santa Clara Colorado Kentucky UCLA South Carolinaa North Carolina Ohio University Tennessee New Mexico State Houston Secesse Staetee Davidson

Bowling Doctor Promotes Finger Tip Grip For Strong Hook

The piece explains finger tip grip as a recent method to increase ball hook. It details an extra-wide finger span and shallow holes that increase pressure on release. It warns only experienced bowlers should use it due to control demands.

Houston Dominates Long Beach State as Louisville Falls

Houston Cougars remain unbeaten with a 76-69 win over Long Beach State, led by Ollie Taylor's 25 points. Florida State upends Louisville 79-69 as Willie Williams posts 25 points and 12 rebounds. North Carolina blasts Rice 99-87 while Davidson edges Georgia 74-72. Jacksonville crushes Harvard 103-64. LSU tops Portland State 76-68 with Maravich scoring 46. Sun Carnival opener sees Texas-El Paso beat Clemson 90-82 and Missouri defeat Texas A&M 81-79.

Sheila Moran Associated Press Houston Cougars Long Beach State Louisville Florida State North Carolina Rice Davidson Georgia Jacksonville Harvard Houston 49Ers Dwight Davis Long Beach Cougars Lie Taylor Willie Williams Mike Grosso Kentuckians Seminoles Dave Cowens Charlie Scott Tar Heels Scott Eddie Folger Bill Chamberlain Lee Dedmon Dennis Wuycik Brian Adrian Bob Lienhard Dolphins Archie Gilmore Gilmore Ernest Hardy Crimson Louisiana State Portland State Pete Maravich Santa Clara Fresno State Marquette Minnesota el Paso Tex Texas-El Paso Clemson Missouri Texas A&m Midwest Northern Illinois San Diego State Providence Cory Tulsa Iowa Drake Nebraska Indiana State Western Michigan Southwest Houston St. Mary's Pan American Rice & Oklahoma Arkansas North Texas State Las Vegas Stephen F. Austin E. Texas State

College Scores From Monday Include Wide Mix Of Wins And Losses

A crowded slate shows Ohio State 87 over Tulane 74, Davidson 74 over peace 0, North Carolina State 76 over Vanderbilt 70, Jacksonville 103 over Georgia Tech 97, Rhode Island skewed results with many close scores, and several games across the Midwest and West with teams like Houston, St. Marys, Pan American, and Arizona State listed in varied outcomes.

Ohio State Tulane Teledo Morris Harvey Virginia Commonwealth Arkon Youngstown Hiram East Army Maine American U Davidson Peace Long Island U the Citadel Centenary Bevier North Carolina State Vanderbil Jacksonville U Harvard Georgic Tech Samo Florida Louisville Dartmouth Memphis

Buckeyes Pull Away From Tulane 87 74 In Southern Stop

Ohio State beat Tulane 87 74 on Monday night, shooting 62.7 percent and hitting 32 of 51 field goals. Jim Cleamons and Jody Finney led with 22 points each as OSU won its fifth in six games. Virginia Commonwealth edged Akron 87 85, while Toledo defeated Morris Harvey 102 81 to stay unbeaten at five.

Tulane Bucks Jim Cleamons Jody Finney OSU Virginia Commonwealth Akron University Akron Zips Will Schwarzinger Jim Kusyner Danny Leach Buckeye Ohio State University Green Wave New Orleans Dennis Riddle Ned Reese Greg Roberts Buckeyes

Prep Grid Power Now In Suburbs

In Columbus Ohio suburbs, power shifts in high school football as Upper Arlington an affluent 45000 resident suburb dominates with three Class AA titles. Marv Moorehead cites suburban programs as the emerging Ohio powers while rivals note community support and early coaching foundations.

Columbus Ohio Marv Moorehead Upper Arlington Moorehead Associated Press Golly Wattergon North Columbus Wien Martins Ferry Indianapolis Howe Inner City

Rams Fly North For Minnesota Playoff Gear

The Los Angeles Rams head to Minnesota for a Western Conference NFL playoff with frigid conditions expected. Equipment chief Don Hewitt details specialized cold weather gear including suction-cup soles, frozen-field shoes, hand and foot warmers, and thermal underwear to protect players led by coach George Allen.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings Rams California Mid-West East Ram San Francisco 49Ers Polar Bears Don Hewitt Canada Merlin Olsen Hewitt

Reds Manager Confident on 1970 Team Open Spots

Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson says the 1970 Reds will be one of baseballs finest with two open positions shortstop and left field. He praises off season trades that added pitchers Ray Washburn Jim McGlothlin Vern Geishert and Pedro Borbon and notes rookies will get spring training chances. He lists Bench May Helms Perez Rose and Tolan as likely holdovers and cites four contenders for shortstop Woodward Chaney Duffy Cepion. Left field remains open after trading Alex Johnson.

Cincinnati George “Sparky” Anderson Cincinnati Reds Anderson Bob Howsam Reds Ray Washburn Jim McGlothlin Vern Geishert Pedro Borbon Johnny Bench Lee May Tommy Helms Tony Perez Pete Rose Bob Tolan Woody Woodward Darrel Chaney Frank Duffy Indianapolis Dave Concepion Chaney Duffy Alex Johnson

Wilson Oil top Chauncey Merchants in Athens City League play

Wilson Oil defeated Chauncey Merchants 102-41 as Fred Cluff led with 25 points and Ted Dyer added 23. Athens Masonry beat Abex 75-55 with four in double figures, while Pizza Hut won by forfeit over Towne House. Pizza Hut leads American Division at 4-0.

Wilson Oil Chauncey Merchants Fred Cluff Ted Dyer Terry Warden Larry Coon John Matheny Athens Masonry Abex Tim Goss Don Kincade Forrest Ervin Ed Kincade Paul Barrett Jon Holbert Alex Pizza Hut Towne House

Jardine Tapped UW Coach Seeks Fast Turnaround

John Jardine 34, former Purdue lineman and UCLA assistant, was named Wisconsin head coach by athletic director Elroy Hirsch after John Coatta was fired following a 3-26-1 three year stretch. Jardine pledged to return Wisconsin to national power status and cited his Chicago area high school coaching success.

Madison Wis John Jardine UCLA Purdue University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Jardine Elroy Hirsch John Coatta Chicago Tommy Prothro Hirsch

Pro Cage No Games Scheduled Across Cities

ABA schedule shows no games set for Wednesday with matches listed only as upcoming in cities including Los Angeles San Diego Seattle San Francisco Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York Dallas and Kentucky. No specific game details or times announced.

National Hockey League Minnesota St. Louis Los Angeles Toronto San Diego Seattle San Francisco Chicago Boston Kentucky Pittsburgh Caroling New York Dallas

Wilson Quits Royals After 18 Years

Cincinnati based NBA team the Royals announce vice president James Pepper Wilson has resigned after 18 years with the organization. The disclosure came Monday night.

Cincinnati James ‘Pepper’ Wilson Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association

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