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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
10
Jim Daubel writes that bass fishing evolved from simple gear to a culture of clubs magazines and promotions. Elite anglers invest heavily in boats motors seats depth finders and other high end gear while chasing status and bigger catches in a sport with built in livewells and specialized tackle.
Athens Bulldogs return from a 13 day layoff to host Lancaster Golden Gates in a non league test. Coach Fred Gibson says the break cleaned up defense and ball handling as Athens aims to snap a seven game skid and prepare for three tough upcoming league contests.
Jackson built a ten point halftime lead and upset Greenfield McClain 70 to 64. Rich Harless led Jackson with 16 points as five players reached double figures, while Chuck Cole topped Greenfield with 24. Jackson improves to 6-2.
The roundup lists multiple results across many events. Notable games include Toledo defeating Butler 66 to 40 in the East regional, Oberlin 79 over Denison 64, and Ashland 65 over Baldwin-Wallace 64. Maine edged Caro-Wilmington 67 to 65, while Duke beat East Carolina 88 to 65. Long list of scores follows with teams like Ohio State, UCLA, BYU, Baylor, Princeton, Michigan, and many more indicated in scattered results. The note ends with "Butch" Dokey surpassing 1,000 harness victories at American tracks.
Kentucky seeks a memorable Peach Bowl bid against North Carolina despite sanctions while Texas Tech and Nebraska face bowl disappointments. Saturday features Pitt Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and Michigan USC in the Rose Bowl, with Maryland and others in the mix. Sunday concludes with Texas A&M Florida in the Sun Bowl and the East West Shrine Game in Palo Alto.
Ball State sophomore Randy Bearden prioritizes rebounding over scoring and led MAC with 11.1 boards per game last season. The 6-9 center started as a freshman, earning team MVP, and aims to improve shooting, defense, and foul discipline while embracing college competition and larger crowds.
A list of high scores and top bowlers from area leagues and clubs. Notable performances include B Henderson 214-596 and Andy Hudnell multiple high games. Gene Wright and Phyllis Lehrbach also posted strong marks across several teams and venues.
Kansas City's Ron Boone rebounds from a recent slump to pour in 31 points guiding the Kings to a 113 103 win over Buffalo. Jim Eakins adds 17 with 13 in the fourth, while Steve Shumate scores 26 in a balanced effort amid NBA results.
Ernie DiGregorio led Buffalo with 21 points as the Sabres defeated Portland 120 111. Bob Lanier dominated Detroit with 40 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four steals to beat Portland 120 111. Walton scored 14 on 5 of 16. Len Robinson keyed Washington past Atlanta 96 92. Westphal poured 30 as Phoenix beat Boston 97 87. Slick Watts and Fred Brown helped Seattle edge New Jersey 102 96. Calvin Murphy led Houston 93 91 over Philadelphia. Erving missed late shot for 76ers.
Fullback Jim Kelleher, adjusting from a loose Crowder regime to coach Mallory, becomes Colorado's leading scorer with 15 touchdowns as the Buffaloes prep for the Orange Bowl against Ohio State. He describes dorm living, strict routines, and the hard winter transition that built his work ethic. A legal notice for Athens OH sale of a 1973 DOC Caterpillar bulldozer is appended with bid details and deadlines.
Phil Iselin, 74, president of the New York Jets and Monmouth Park, died at the team offices after a third heart attack in months. Survivors include wife Betty, son Jimmy, and daughter Kay. Funeral scheduled for Friday at Temple Beth Miriam in Deal New Jersey.
National Hockey League results summary shows Montreal 3 Pittsburgh 3 tie. Buffalo 6 Atlanta 3. Toronto 6 Cleveland 2. Chicago 6 Detroit 3. Colorado 3 Washington. Boston 8. Notice of sealed bids for village real estate sale in Glouster Ohio set for January 14 1977 with parcel details and payment terms.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry invites sealed bids by Jan 7 1976 at 3:00 PM for about 197 760 board feet of International 4 Rule marked sawtimber on 78 acres in Compartment Co Richland Furnace State Forest Washington Township Jackson County Ohio Forbid forms and more information contact Mr Grafton Exline Route 1 Jackson Ohio 45640 phone 614 820 8117.
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