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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1971

Page

9

Bobcats Bow To Marshall's Herd In Close Finish

Marshall University Thundering Herd edged Ohio University 88-81 at Memorial Fieldhouse to run their record to nine wins, one loss. Russell Lee led Marshall with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Ohio's Tom Corde scored 22, with Todd Lalich adding 21 off the bench.

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Athens Messenger Sports: Bobcats Beat Huntington In December Win

Coach Tacy praised Corde for a hot second half as Athens State kept a 9-1 December record. The Bobcats built a solid start, used zone front defense, and avoided heavy pressing. After the Huntington trip they’ll resume play January 4 against Missouri in the Convocation Center.

Ohio Corde Tacy Bobcats Huntington

Ohio University grapplers win Sunshine Open title

Ohio University topped the Sunshine Open in Miami Florida with 117 percent points. Ball State placed second followed by Nebraska and Auburn. Russ Johnson won the 177 pound class and was named champion of champions. Bruce Trammel won the 158 pound class and was MVP. Mike Roberts of Ball State earned most courageous perform er. Cats prepare three road meets before hosting Southern Illinois January 22.

Miami Fla Ohio University Ohio Ball State Nebraska Auburn Bobcats Russ Johnson Cats Rich Panella Joe Zychowicz Bruce Trammel The Harry Houska

Spartans Set Scoring Mark In 131-55 Win

Alexander Spartans rout Wellston 131 55 setting a school scoring record led by Rich White 27 and Steve Brown 17 as twelve players scored, while Wellston fell to 2 4. The Spartans jumped 41 12 after one period and held a 67 19 rebounding edge.

Spartans Alexander Albany Alexander Spartans Wellston New Lexington St. Aloysius Spartan Rich White Steve Brown Mark Ervin Hank Iribe Jim Dishong Dan Settles Rockets White Tribe Jim Kirkendall Steve Thomas Glouster Jackson Brooks Brown Dishong Risley Portsmouth Tigers Waverly Mike Dyer John Shoemaker Read Bill Maloy Butch Workman

Bowl Matchups Highlight New Year’s Gridiron Feast

The Orange Bowl pits No 1 Nebraska against No 2 Alabama in a potential playoff prelude. Oklahoma, Auburn, Michigan, Stanford, Texas, Penn State, Georgia, North Carolina, Houston and Colorado also appear in prominent New Year bowls with star players and high-powered offenses.

Associated Press Cornhuskers Crimson Tide Nebraska Oklahoma Huskers Alabama Bob Devaney Auburn Jack Mildren Greg Pruitt Joe Wylie Pat Sullivan Terry Beasley Stanford Michigan John Ralston Wolverines Bo Schlembechler Indians Eddie Phillips Texas Penn State Nittany Lions Phillips Engineering Wishbone Lydell Mitchell Franco Harrison Georgia Vince Dooley North Carolina Bill Andy Johnson Jimmy Poulos Jolley George Hamilton Ike Oglesby Houston Colorado Buffalos Cougars Robert Newhouse Charley Davis

College Scores From AP Led Evening Buzzer Beaters

Associated Press score roundup lists finals from college basketball games. Marshal beat Ohio University 88 to 81. Vanderbilt 105 over Rice 87. SW Louisiana 115 over Los Angeles State 102. Other results include Cincinnati 80 over Kent State 67 and Iowa 89 over Drake 83.

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O U Icers Third In RIPI Tourney

Ohio University Bobcats beat University of New Brunswick 5 4 to claim third place in the RIPI Hockey Tournament. Key goals came from Mike Fox John Jacob Ed Mundy and Pete Maybury as Ohio ends a four game skid and prepares for a three game homestand in Athens.

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