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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1966

Page

8

City Bowling Tournament Ends With Close Finishes

Dick Simpson wins singles division with 621 scratch. Everett Shank tops handicap with 663 actual. In doubles Dan Wallace and Jim Ferris post 1302 with 210 handicap, while Bob Gagle and Ott Wagner win with 1179 actual. Winners list to be posted at Lakeview lanes and Rollerbowl.

Lakeview Community Center Dick Simpson Everett Shank Dan Wallace Jim Ferris Bob Gagle Ott Wagner Lakeview Wallace Ferris Tom Metters Andy Kovlan Gary Vance R. Lehrbach Dode Pendegrass Kenny Goodfellow Brad Carl Murphy Fred Bishop Simpson Virgil Conkey Bob Cottrill Chuck Misner Jim Widdoes Carroll Widdoes Carroll Vi) Widdoes

Farrell Upset In Track Meet

In Philadelphia Tommy Farrell, regarded as the US best middle distance man, finished second to Ollan Cassell in the 600, 1 12.8, as Cassell edged Farrell by about a foot. George Young upset Bill Baillie in the two mile with 8 50.00. John Pennel vaulted 16 6 1/4, falling short of an indoor 17. Parry O Brien Jim Grelle led Seattle meet youth and veteran Jeff Chase excelled with 16 6 1/4 in pole vault.

Philadelphia Tommy Farrell Ollan Cassell Nutley N. J Farrell Canada Bill Crothers Philadelphia Inquirer Cassell St. John’s United States George Young Casa Grande Ariz Bill Baillie New Zealand John Pennel Los Angeles Seattle Parry O’brien Jim Grelle Gerry Lindgren Lennox Miller Jeff Chase San Jose State Santa Clara

Athens Junior High wins all three grade basketball games

The Athens Junior High School cage teams swept Fort Frye on Saturday. The ninth grade won 49-35 with Mike Goodwin scoring 17 and Danny Wickerham 10. The eighth grade prevailed 49-21 as Skip Dennison added eight points. The seventh grade finished 29-24 led by eight apiece from Dick Rutter and Bob Beverage.

Athens Fort Frye Mike Goodwin Danny Wickerham Skip Dennison Dick Rutter Bob Beverage

10 Year Old Rolls 605 in Bantam League Bowling

Ton McBride the 10 year old son of Mrs Edward McBride and the late Mr McBride bowled a 605 actual series in the Bantam League. He carded 218 then 194 and 193 in the three games counted for patches. The league is sanctioned by the American Junior Bowling Congress.

Ton McBride Edward McBride Mr. McBride Mesride The American Junior Bowling Congress

Big Ten Grants Aid Policy Acknowledged by Duffy Daugherty

Duffy Daugherty praises a new Big Ten grant in aid policy tied to need calling it essential. He emphasizes the league’s support for athletes amid financial pressures.

Duffy Daugherty

College Scores Across Regions Highlight Tight Games

A collage of college basketball results shows Ohio teams Ohio State, Xavier, and Akron posting wins in overtime and close finishes. Notable upsets include Kent State and Ohio University hard-fought triumphs with multiple overtime thrillers and standout performances from Akron and American University in the standings.

Sanders Wins Bob Hope Desert Classic In Sudden-Death

Doug Sanders defeats Arnold Palmer in a playoff at Indian Wells to win the Bob Hope Desert Classic in Palm Springs California. Sanders birdied the 15th hole to clinch the title after closing with 66 and a 349 total. Palmer finishes second with 350 and $8,000 prize. Kneece Finishes Strong For Tied Third With 350.

Palmer Palm Springs Calif Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders Sanders Sander Indian Wells Country Club Indian Wells NBC Harold Catfish Kneece Aiken S. C Don Massengale Mike Souchak al Besselink Phil Rodgers Rodgers Souchak Dave Marr

Cincinnati Beats Louisville on Howard's Last-Second Shot

Cincinnati earns a 56-54 win over Louisville as John Howard nets 17 points and delivers the game winner with three seconds left. Ohio State loses to Illinois 78-77 and Toledo, Ohio U, Miami, Xavier, Kent State all post MAC wins in a busy weekend slate.

Ohio College Cincinnati Louissite Illinois Miami Xavier Toledo Marshall Ohio U Bowling Green Kent St West Anet Akron American U Wooster Wittenberg Otterbein Hiram Mt. Union California Baldwin-Wallace Muskingum Heidelberg Marietta Capital Oberlin Kenyon Ohio Wear Transylvania Youngstown Wash Bluffton Ashland Defiance Malone Findlay St. Francia Ind Cedarville Detroit Ohio Northern Rio Arenes Fartham Wilmington Detroit Tee Cleveland St Steubenville Alliance Columbus University Buckeyes Bearcats Howard Louisville Illini Bob Johansen Ohio University John Schroeder Jerry Peirson Jim Patterson Kent State Skein Western Michigan Larry Horner

Marshall Game Dog Gets Glasses

Huntington West Virginia Toledo edged Marshall 70 69 in overtime after Marshall coach Ellis Johnson protested by placing glasses on a stray dog. Referee Wilson Murray called a technical foul and Toledo's Jim Cox scored the decisive free throw and buzzer jumper.

Bob Dove Buckeyes Toledo Jim Cox Rockets Marshall Huntington W. Va Ellis Johnson Johnson Wilson Murray Cox Thundering Herd

Bentley tops Chauncey Dover with 42 points in win over Brown Zaleski

Bentley scores 42 to lead Chauncey-Dover past Brown Zaleski 109-74 as Glen Bridgewater 22 and Mingus 14 Nye 14 help. York beats Starr-Washington 73-47 while Wilton, Pomeroy and others post wins in Saturday action.

Roger Bentley Chauncey- Dover Brown Zaleski Glen Starr-Washington Mike Wilson Tom Thomas Steve Malone York Wilton Hannan Trace Jim Strausbaugh Tim Goss Danny Wells Meryle Minster Jets Pomeroy Wahama Bruce Simpson Dick Knight Ray Redman David White Brown-Zaleski Perry Burley Stricklin Biffle Webb Wright Total Chauncey-Dover Mingus Skinner Nye Kestival Bentley Wilson Staley Shumway Bridgewater Chaun Dover

Ohio Matmen Lose to Kent State in Grover Center

The Ohio University wrestling team fell 16 13 to Kent State at Grover Center. Dave Unik Rick Martin and Bill Attamante won for Ohio while Buck Moran and Pete Witt drew. Kent State’s Bill Herbert edged Frank Cargould 7 6 on riding time. The Golden Flashes improved to 5 1 while Ohio dropped to 2 3. The Bobcats host Marshall Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Ohio University Kent State Grover Center Dave Unik Rick Martin Bill Attamante Buck Moran Pete Witt Kent Bill Herbert Frank Cargauld Golden Flashes Ohio Bobcats Marshall

Ohio University Hockey Loses 4-3 to Wisconsin in Madison

Ohio University hockey fell 4-3 at Wisconsin on Saturday. Jim Barrett scored twice and Doug White added one for Ohio, which dropped to 6-10 on the season.

Madison Wis Ohio University Wisconsin Jim Barrett Doug White Ohio

Chesterhill Marion Defeats Shade 50 38 in Reserve Score

Chesterhill Marion outscored Shade 50 to 38 in a reserve game. Individual totals show Chesterhill Marion stars Hill and Triplett delivering strong scoring while Shade also contributed with Niggemeyer Swan and Ruth. Final line reads Chesterhill Marion 50 Shade 38.

Rich Mingus Glouster Miller Jim Niggemeyer Shade Panthers Chesterhill Marion Keith McLeod Greg Pratt Bill Martin Danny Swan Jerry Hill Chesterhill Wallace Rush Beaty Starlin Triplett Hill Mayle Niggemeyer Swan Robinson McLade Bricker Martin Pratt Ruth Ches. Marion Shimig

Logan and Franklin Heights Post Scoring Totals

Logan and Franklin Heights faced off with final tallies of 60 to 71. Logan players Kemper Poston and Weiland led scoring while Franklin Heights saw solid contributions from Press Ferris and Shato, with the reserves edging Logan 43 to 30.

Greg Poston Chuck Kemper Mike Weiland Jim Phelps Logan Chieftains Franklin Heights Point Pleasant Chapmanville Messenger Allensville Kemper Phelps Auker Weiland Westfall Trowbridge Poston Griffith Ferris Press Blout Shato Malone Jones Hines Walters Frank

Yankees Deploy Three Over-30 Pitchers This Season

The New York Yankees plan three veteran starters with ages beyond 30. Whitey Ford is 37, Bob Friend 35, and Pete Ramos 30, shaping the rotation this year.

New York Yankees Whitey Ford Bob Friend Pete Ramos

York vs Starr Washington basketball score recap

York led by Wagner 10 points and 24 rebounds and Grinstead 3 assists in a 73 point output. Starr Washington counters with Malone 12 points and Mount 8 points. Final: Starr Washington 47 York 73 with York totaling 56 34 56 73 by quarter and Starr Washington 8 15 33 47 in the reserve score.

Glouster Dugan Russell Leeper Alderman Mingus Vore Miller Hermey Litman Fitch Dishon Wilson Pomeroy Simpson Knight Logan Werry Moore Swisher Wahama M. Fry Redman White Batey Grinstead YORK Wagner Thomas Sayre Burt Kinnison Maye Starr Washington Malone B. Alford Lambert Mount M. Alford McDaniel Hardman Starr-Wash Starr-Washington

Nelsonville tops Gallia in late thriller 68–64

Nelsonville Greyhounds edge Gallia Academy Blue Devils 68 to 64 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game. Bob Richards scores 19 and Terry Daugherty 13 for Nelsonville while Larry Mitchell adds 25 for Gallipolis. Nelsonville improves to 9-3 in the league and 12-3 overall.

Gallipolis Bob Richards Nelsonville Greyhounds Gallia Academy Blue Devils Nelsonville Greyhounds Richards Terry Daugherty Bob Ford Devils Gary Haynes Larry Mitchell Daugherty Sandy Harold Steve Schultz Mitchell Pete Anderson Anderson Daughert Harold Schulz Haynes Pancake J. Gilmore J. Brown D. Gilmore Ford McCarty

Mather Re Assigned to Talent Scout Post with Bears

CHICAGO P Onetime Massillon Ohio high school coach Chuck Mather named player talent scout for the Chicago Bears He will spend less time coaching and more on his life insurance business with approval from owner coach George Halas NEW YORK P NHL expansion in 34 years decisions due within days board of governors to grant at least two new franchises as 1967 68 season push begins

Chicago Massillon Ohio Chuck Mather Chicago Bears Bears Mather George Halas New York National Hockey League League Ernors

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