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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1965

Page

9

Aussies Retain Davis Cup With Dubious Swing

Australia clinched the Davis Cup with a 6-3 4-6 7-5 6-2 victory in doubles as John Newcombe and Tony Roche defeated Manuel Santana and Luis Arilla. The win gave Australia a 3-0 lead in the best of five series at White City Stadium amid 8000 spectators. Spain's Santana tired after a long singles match, while Roy Emerson beat Juan Gilbert earlier for a 2-0 deficit.

Sydney Australia John Newcombe Tony Roche Manuel Santana Luis Arilla White City Santana Fred Stolle Spain Roy Emerson Juan Gilbert Newcombe Jaime Bartoli

Holiday Tournament Results and Schedule From Multiple Venues

Holiday tournament action across Allensville York Milton Centralia Milton Wellston and other sites features matchups such as Allensville vs Ames-Bern Albany vs Hamden Glouster vs Miller Nelsonville vs York Point Pleasant vs Milton Barboursville vs Huntington St Joseph Jackson at Oak Hill Waverly at Logan Marion at Waterloo Zane Trace vs Laurelville Logan Elm vs Huntington Consolation and Championship games scheduled with times and venues listed. Dick Kenney of Michigan State kicks a 47 yard field goal for a Big Ten record against Illinois.

Allensville Ames-Bern Albany Hamden York Glouster Miller Nelsonville Milton W. Va Point Pleasant Barboursville Huntington St Joseph Centralia Zane Trace Laurelville Logan Elm Huntington Dick Kenney Michigan State Illinois

Ohio Bobcats face key tuneups before MAC opener

Ohio's defending Mid American champion hosts two homestands before opening MAC play at Western Michigan. The Bobcats, led by Kenny Fowlkes and John Schroeder, aim to protect their 28 game home win streak after recent road losses to Miami and Davidson. Brown University faces Rochester in the Rodack Tournament while guard Alan Fishman may miss due to a hairline hand fracture.

Ohio Bobcats Western Michigan Brown University Providence R. I Vernon R. Alden Purdue Miami Florida Davidson Jim Snyder Snyder Bobcat Fred Cluff Sopt Hillsboro Brown Bruins Rochester Rodack Rochester Columbia Pittsburgh Alan Fishman Brooklyn Bruins Bruin Don Tarr Greg Donaldson

Duke Holds Top Spot as Undefeated Teams Surge

The Associated Press poll shows Duke leading with 35 first place votes and 405 points, followed by Vanderbilt 2nd and Bradley 3rd as four undefeated clubs Iowa Kentucky and Brigham Young rise. Michigan remains unranked after idle week. Texas Tech beaten.

Associated Press Duke Vanderbilt Bradley Iowa Kentucky Blue Devils Michigan Commodores Northwestern University of California At Santa Barbara Montana North Dakota Peoria Ill Braves Wildcats Texas Tech

Top Ten College Basketball Poll With Double Digit Records

Duke leads the national poll at 7-1 with 405 points and 35 first place votes. Vanderbilt and Bradley follow as top contenders with 331 and 299 points respectively, while Minnesota drops to ninth and Providence to tenth after recent losses.

Collier Praises Packers Defense and Offense

Cleveland coach Blanton Collier compared Green Bay to Dallas and St. Louis, praising the Packers’ defense and noting a stout linebacking trio led by Ray Nitschke. He described their defensive line as quick and mobile and his view of Hornung and Taylor as highly effective. Browns players Collins and Green returned to practice after injuries.

Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Blanton Collier Dallas Cowboys St. Louis Cardinals Collier Packers Dallas Browns Green Bay Baltimore Colts Detroit Los Angeles Henry Jordan Willie Davis Lionel Aldridge Ron Kostelnik Baltimore Paul Hornung Jim Taylor Hornung Taylor Gary Collins Ernie Green

HURRICANE CLASSIC SCORES AND TOURNAMENT LINEUP

Scores from multiple college basketball events show Georgia Tech routed by Louisville 4 48 Miami stuns, and big games across the Big Eight, Far West, and Los Angeles events. Notable results include Oklahoma State 36 Nebraska 66 and Purdue 77 St John s 75.

Louisville Georgia Tech Miami St Boston Oklahoma Nebraska Missouri Purdue St. John's UCLA Louisiana State

West Leads West Stars in NBA All Star Selections

Jerry West misses unanimous pick by one vote as he headlines the West roster for Cincinnati's All-Star Game on January 11. Nate Thurmond earns unanimous status with Rick Barry joining as a rookie star for the Warriors, while San Francisco's Rodgers, Ohl, Howell, Beaty, LaRusso also make the West squad.

New York Jerry West Los Angeles NBA Cincinnati West Nate Thurmond San Francisco Warriors Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Rick Barry Guy Rodgers Don Ohl Bailey Howell Baltimore Zelmo Beaty St. Louis Rudy LaRusso Detroit

Royals Jinx Holds Over Knicks At ANCY

The Royals toppled the Knicks 138 to 116 at Cincinnati Gardens as Oscar Robertson led with 36 points and 17 assists. Cincinnati shot 59 percent while Dick Barnett topped New York with 29. The Royals have won 16 straight at home against the Knicks, last losing in December 1962.

Royals Knicks Cincinnati New York Los Angeles St. Louis Memphis Tenn Oscar Robertson Adrian Smith Oscar Jerry Lucas Robertson Dick Barnett

Falcons Bow Out With Loss In All College Tournament

Bowling Green traveled to Oklahoma City for the 30th annual All-College Basketball Tournament opener and lost 103-77. BG led early 50-48, but OC pulled away with an 18-2 run in five minutes. Walt Piatkowski and Jerry Lee Wells tied for scoring with 26 points each.

Bowling Green Falcons Oklahoma City Chiefs Walt Piatkowski Seph Jerry Lee Wells

Mets Hire Scheffing As Director Of Player Development

New York Mets name Bob Scheffing former Cubs and Tigers manager to lead player development. The report notes Scheffing was appointed Monday, signaling a shift in coaching leadership.

NEW York Bob Scheffing Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers New York Mets

Packers face Browns as Starr doubtful starter

In Green Bay, Bart Starr is a doubtful starter for the NFL title game with Cleveland due to a bruised side and limited arm movement. Zeke Bratkowski would lead the Packers if Starr cannot play, while Don Chandler’s late game heroics helped beat Baltimore 13 10 and earned him 95 points on the season.

Wes Green Bay Chandler Baltimore Giants Cleveland Packers Bart Starr Starr Lombardi Zeke Bratkowski

Cincinnati stadium plan moves ahead with 45000 study

The Stadium Steering Committee approves a 45000 feasibility study for a new multipurpose stadium in Cincinnati. Built by Vogt Ivers & Associates and Osborn Engineering, the project targets a 1967 Labor Day completion and aims to attract an NFL franchise with retractable home and parking facilities.

Cincinnati Cleveland Browns Arthur Modell Vogt, Ivers & Associates Osborne Engineering Co Cleveland Modell James A. Rhodes Paul Brown Browns Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds

Golfer Bob Rosburg Injured in Maine Car Crash

Professional golfer Bob Rosburg was reported in good condition Monday after suffering injuries in an auto accident near Mount Vernon Maine. The brief item notes his condition and the incident details.

Mount Vernon Maine Bob Rosburg

Hidden Key Clue Unearthed by Night Time Search

A riddle hints at using touch to locate a key in darkness. Jill probes two holes at the top to feel for the object, guiding a quiet, tactile hunt.

Jill

Nelsonville and York to meet in York High finals

Nelsonville (6 1) faces York (2 5) in the York High School finals after a Monday night opening round. Nelsonville beat Miller 68 52 as Bob Richards led with 22 points and Steve Schultz 15 while York topped Glouster 67 62 behind Mike Wilson with 19 points.

Tomcats Nelsonville Bob Richards Steve Schultz Sandy Harrold Greyhounds Richard Fitch Richards Falcons Ken Kermey Miller Mike Wilson York Bruins Glouster Tomcats Steve Grinstead Tim Wagner Floyd Russell

Reds Sign Aussie Pitcher Neil Page to Reds Contract

The Cincinnati Reds signed 21-year-old Australian pitcher Neil Page on Monday, the first player from Australia to join a professional baseball contract.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Neil Page Australia

Nelsonville Highs Edge Miller team in JV clash

Nelsonville led 46 48 at halftime in a 68 42 outcome. Daugherty 20 4 and Hubbard 20 4 led Nelsonville scoring. Richards 9 4 22 and Schultz 9 14 18 contributed. Miller squad featured Hermey 4 4 12 and Fitch 8 5 21 with Shion 0 22 and Wilsey 1 h2 totals 20 12 42.

Daugherty Hubbard Richards Pancake Harrold Schultz Haynes Hermey Spence Gossman Fitch Dishon Thompson Wilsy Nelsonville

Spartans To Get Gifts From Hawaii For Rose Bowl

Hawaii sends baskets of papayas pineapples and floral leis to honor Michigan State players Bob Apisa Dick Kenney and Charlie Wedemeyer. The Spartans face UCLA in the Rose Bowl on January 1. National Hockey League had no games today with Detroit at Boston Montreal at Toronto Chicago at New York on the schedule.

Honolulu Michigan State Pasadena Calif Hawaii Sheraton Hotels Islands Bob Apisa Dick Kenney Charlie Wedemeyer Spartans UCLA National Hockey League Detroit Boston Montreal Toronto Chicago New York

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