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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1964

Page

10

Bowling Green Looms As Threat To Bobcats

Ohio University head coach Jim Snyder rides a 200th win into a showdown at Bowling Green. The Falcons led by high scorer Butch Romives 33.8 ppg prepare for a 8 p.m. Saturday tip, with Ohio default lineup featuring Hill Haley Storey and Gill. Gill’s availability uncertain due to his father’s illness.

Bowling Green Rowland Congdon Messenger Ohio University Jim Snyder Falcons Ohio Snyder Paul Storey Corning Charlie Gill Storey Cinan Tha Rahoste Ord Comanada Uwadty Z Hatchellow Howard Butch” Romives Toledo Falcon Tom Baker Marietta Leroy Haywood Bob Dwers Bill Gast Nick Aloi Komives Dale Bandy Aloi Bobcats Don Hill Mike Haley Jerry Jackson Gill Perry County Bethesda Zanesville Tom Weirich Columbus Findlay

Austrian trio wins downhill and US skaters claim medals

In Innsbruck the downhill sees three Austrian girls Christi Haas Edith Zimmerman and Traudl Hecher sweep the podium while Ants Antson takes the 1500 speed skating title with Verkerk and Haugen following. Manfred Schnelldorfer earns West Germanys gold in mens figure skating as Scott Allen leads American hopes with a bronze at age 14. US disappointment hits womens downhill as Jean Saubert finishes 26th. other Americans place 14th to 21st.

Christi Haas Edith Zimmerman Traudl Hecher Ants Antson Estonia Holland Cornelius Verkerk Norway Willy Haugen Manfred Schnelldorfer West Germany France Alain Calmat Scott Allen United States Allen America Jean Saubert Lakeview Oregir Miss Haas Starr Walton Sacramento Calif Joan Lee Hannah Franconia N. H Margo Lee Walters Salt Lake City Terry McDermott Essexville Mich

Icemen and grapplers clash as Ohio mounts February charge

Ohio University sports shift into heavy February action with wrestling at Kent State and hockey home games against Michigan and Western Michigan. The wrestling team, 4-0 after wins over Eastern Western Michigan Ball State and Bowling Green, faces Joe Begala’s grapplers a tough test. Two 123 pound grapplers regaining eligibility bolster the Bobcats. The junior varsity hockey squad, 4-0 in the ICH A, hosts Kenyon at Bird Arena after a 7:30 p.m. start both nights.

Ohio University Michigan Ohio Fred Schleicher Kent State Western Michigan Ball State Bowling Green Bobcats Joe Begala Lou Natale Ken Sustin Bird Arena

Calls to reform U.S. Olympic hockey system after defeat

Walter Bush says the United States must revise its Olympic program after a 7-1 loss to Czechoslovakia leaves the Americans 1-4 with two games remaining. He notes the Russians and Swedes have professional or high earning players and questions competitiveness. Paul Johnson laments the rough night and the team’s slide from the 1960 champion lineup.

Associated Press Innsbruck Austria Walter Bush Minneapolis U. S Bush Sweden Paul Johnson Johnson Czechoslovakia

College Results Roundup From Thursday Games

Gannon 78 over Youngstown 63 Georgetown 109 over Findlay 95 Capital 77 over Wilmington 76 NYU 103 over Holy Cross 83 Temple 78 over Muhlenberg 66 LaSalle 75 over Manhattan 62 New Hampshire 108 over Vermont 81 St Francis Pa 83 over St Vincent 76 Navy 97 over Delaware 72 Florida State 57 over Furman 48 Clemson 83 over Georgia 81 in OT Geo Washington 81 over William and Mary 77 Texas State 68 over Tulsa 65 San Francisco 64 over Francisco 64 Gonzaga 77 over Idaho St U 64

Gannon Youngstown Georgetown Findlay Capital Wilmington NYU Holy Cross Temple Muhlenberg LaSalle Manhattan New Hamp Vermont St. Francis St. Vincent Navy Delaware Florida State Furman Clemson Georgia Geo Wm. and Mary Texas St Tulsa Francisco San Jose State Gonzaga Idaho St. U

Bulldogs Hit Five Games in Eight Days in Close Race

Athens High School Bulldogs, ranked third in Class AA, face five opponents in eight days to close the regular season. They open at home against Logan, then play Columbus Eastmoor in Columbus, with additional dates against Middleport Wellston WWilawsean and Walilll LAUaL Al Fev. Lv. The 13-0 team has 973 points for a 74.9 scoring average while allowing 602 for a 46.3 defensive average. Logan’s 3-8 league mark is paced by Bob Johnson with 237 points in 15 games.

Tom Metters Athens High School Bulldogs Associated Press Logan Bulldogs Columbus Columbus Eastmoor Middleport Wellston Wwilawsean Tanalaw Logan Chieftains Athens Chieftains Bob Johnson Tom Auker Johnson Craig Lappen Mike Nixon George Hummel Warriors Jackson Todd Snyder Pomeroy Mike Wren Tom Glover Dick Adams

Palmer Seeks Fourth Straight Phoenix Open Title Bid

Arnold Palmer trails 14 players after opening 70 as Don Fairfield shoots a 66 to lead the Phoenix Open field. Tony Lema Bill Collins Herman Scharlan George Archer and others chase in the wind whipped round at Phoenix Country Club for a $50 000 purse with 42 players at par or better.

Phoenix Ariz Arnold Palmer Don Fairfield Palmer Phoenix Country Club Fairfield Champagne Tony Lema Bill Collins Herman Scharlan George Archer San Francisco Bobby Charles Tona Lema George Bayer Julius Boros Doug Saunders Tommy Aaron Ken Venturi Bernard Hunt Dave Marr Glenn Stuart Frank Beard Jack Nicklaus

Purkey and Klaus Sign 1964 Reds Contracts

Cincinnati Reds announce 1964 contracts for veteran pitcher Bob Purkey and rookie second baseman Bob Klaus. Purkey, once a top hurler, went 6 10 last year and battled a pitching arm injury in 1963. Klaus hit .288 for San Diego last season and shared team MVP honors.

Cincinnati Bob Purkey Bobby Klaus Cincinnati Reds Purkey Klaus San Diego

First Win First Loss in City Independent League Action

Jaycees led by Jim Guesman with 19 and Tom Taylor 16 beat DeMolay 59 to 36 for their first win as DeMolay dropped to 0-6. Millview Inn moved to 5-1 with 41-31 victory over Beasley Mathews who fell to 1-5. Hi-Y improved to 3-2 with 45-32 over FOP as Dick Smith and Rick Dent scored 15 and 14. The schedule included Jaycees vs FOP Bridgwater vs Hi-Y and Zaleski vs DeMolay at Morrison Elementary.

Jaycee Jim Guesman Tom Taylor DeMolay Millview Inn Beasley Mathews Rudy Dickens Hi-Y Fop Dick Smith Rick Dent Acion Morrison Jaycees Bridgwater Machine Zaleski

Finley and City Again Clash Over Stadium Lease

Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O Finley pressures city on Municipal Stadium lease as negotiations stall over ticket drive support. Mayor Ilus W Davis says city cannot aid ticket sales without a lease while Finley contemplates another owners meeting and possible relocation talks with Oakland and Louisville.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Municipal Stadium Charles O. Finley Finley Ilus W. Davis A’s Louisville Oakland Calif

Indians Fete Press in Columbus Session

General Manager Gabe Paul and manager Birdie Tebbetts hosted Central Ohio writers with shrimp cocktails and steak as they discussed Cleveland’s 1964 outlook. Paul voiced optimism about an American League flag while Tebbetts urged improvements over last year and highlighted young talents Max Alvis and Vic Davalillo.

Columbus Gabe Paul Birdie Tebbetts Cleveland Indians Paul Tebbetts Cleveland Central Ohio Tribe Max Alvis Vic Davalilo Alvis Davalillo Birdie

Junior High Falls To Logan In Tourney Bout

Athens junior high team lost to Logan 50 37 in northern division tournament play at Logan. Athens top scorer Curt Heady had 14 points while Rich Straw added eight. Logan made 22 of 31 free throws, Athens shot better from the floor 16 14. The 'Dogs hit four of 15 charity shots. Logan advances to meet Jackson-Middleport winner for the championship.

Athens Logan Curt Heady Rich Straw Little ‘Dogs Jackson-Middleport

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