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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1966

Page

10

Crucial Miami Ohio MAC Tilt Set For Wednesday

Miami University meets Ohio University in a key Mid-American Conference clash at Withrow Court. The Redskins may be without injured guard Phil Snow and wrist-sidelined Jim Hallihan as they chase at least two of three road wins to stay atop the standings. Ohio aims to halt a losing trend and knock Miami from first with veterans Fowlkes Cluff Schroeder and Brown Hammond leading the lineup.

Oxford Miami University Ohio University Redskins Athens Charley Dinkins Miami Dayton Hio Phil Snow Jim Hallihan Decatur Bowling Green Snow Hallihan Xavier Ohio Withrow Court Shrider Bobcats Toledo Jerry Peirson Frank Lukacs Jim Patterson Bob Jack Columbus Rockets Bob James Bob Nichols

Toledo Rockets Dominate MAC Offense In Week’s Leaders

Toledo leads MAC in scoring field-goal percentage and offensive average as Jim Cox tops the league in scoring with 24.0 points per game and Bob Aston nears a league field goal mark. Ohio and Marshall hover near top rebounds and defense while Bowling Green and Western Michigan shuffle free-throw charts.

MAC Toledo Kent Marshall Miami Thundering Herd Ohio Rockets Jim Cox Bob Aston Ken Fowlkes Aston Pittsburgh Bowling Green Tom Baker Joph al Dixon Nick Aloi Western Michigan Tom Cook

College Scores Reported Across Conferences

A summary of college basketball scores shows Dayton 90 over Murray State 86, West Virginia 84 over Duke 81, Kentucky 85 over Florida 75, Tennessee 100 over Georgia 71, North Carolina 104 over N Carolina 70, Maryland 86 over Western Forest 78, LSU 62 over Alabama 66, Tulane 62 over Miss State 65, VMI 109 over Geo Washington 2, Northwestern 80 over Illinois 77, Nebraska 85 over Oklahoma State 59, Wisconsin 79 over Indiana 78, Purdue 66 over Iowa 58, Kansas State 50 over Oklahoma State 44, Colorado 65 over Missouri 80, Tulsa 81 over North Texas State 75, Houston 125 over Centenary 96, Texas South 100 over Grambling 98, UCLA 89 over Washington 67, Utah 58 over Hawaii 50.

Ohlo Dayton Murray St Gannon Walsh Army Bucknell Oouuth West Virginia Duke Kentucky Florida Tennessee Georgia Iowa Kan State Okla Colorado Missouri Tulsa N. Tex Houston Centenary Tex Grambling UCLA Washington Utah

Ohio University hosts Marshall in home wrestling dual

Ohio University aims for its first home dual win in Grover Center at 8 p.m. against Marshall. The Bobcats sit 2-3 after a 16-13 setback to Kent State while Marshall dropped 32-3 at Miami. The Thundering Herd stands 1-7 and visits West Virginia on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Ohio University Grover Center Marshall Bobcats Kent State Miami Thundering Herd Ohio West Virginia

Alabama Penalized by SEC for Freshman Aid Misunderstanding

The Southeastern Conference fined Alabama and reduced its incoming football grant limit to 38 for next season after 42 players on financial aid appeared in freshman games. Commissioner Bernie Moore said no recruiting violation occurred and blamed a misinterpretation of rules. Frank A. Rose apologized for the incident as Alabama, national champion in 1965, faced a light penalty.

Birmingham Ala University of Alabama Southeastern Conference Bernie Moore Paul Bear) Bryant Rose Moore Alabama SEC

Regional high school basketball sites set for March tournaments

Ohio high school athletic association named regional sites and dates for Class AA and A basketball tournaments. Regions span Kent State, Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati, Canton, Lima, Athens, Troy, and Hobart Arena with games March 16 to 19 and the state finals March 25 to 26 at St John Arena.

Columbes Associated Press Selection Committee Ohio Jets Lima Shawnee Canton McKintey Dayton Chaminade Warren Toledo Libbey Columbus West Cleveland East Tech M4 Hamilton Taft Elyria Hamilton Garfield Wellston Athens Has & Peints Columbus Ohio High School Atheltic Association St. John Arena Kent State University Eastlake Canton Youngstown Kent Bowling Green Bedford Baldwin-Wallace Athens Steubenville Cincinnati Dayton Oxford Troy New Philadelphia Lima Senior Bath Tiffin Findlay Lima Defiance Ohio University Chillicothe Marietta Hobart Springfield

City Basketball League concludes regular schedule

The City league wrapped its regular schedule with top four teams set for a next week tournament. Jim's Bar led 8-0, Jaycee No 1 7-1, Norris Electric 6-2, Millview 5-3, while Bridgwater Machine 4-4 and others trailed. Results included Jaycee No 1 forfeiting to Tom Thumb, Norris Electric beating Millview 72-71, and Jim's Bar defeating Jaycee No 2 73-46.

City Basketball League Jim’s Bar Jaycee No. 1 Norris Electric Millview Bridgwater Machine the Plains Tom Thumb Jaycee No. 2 Zaleski

Mon day Juniors versus Home Restaurant summary

Partial OCR lists teams and scores with top scorers Cindy Cade Rex Ballinger Susie Antle Stephen son Ace't. Banked numbers show percentages and figures but context is missing for a full recap.

Kentucky Tops AP Poll for First Time This Season

Kentucky rises to No. 1 in the Associated Press major college rankings for the first time this year after an 17-0 start and victories over Alabama Vanderbilt and Georgia. Duke falls to second after a 15-1 record and a 94 90 loss to West Virginia ending a 13 game win streak.

Associated Press Duke Blue Devils Association Press Kentucky Vic Bubas Wildcats Alabama Vanderbilt Georgia West Virginia

Rupp in Love With Team Sparks Kentucky Wildcats

Adolph Rupp enthuses over his 1960s Kentucky squad as 18 straight wins lift the Wildcats to the top of the AP poll and SEC race. He praises players like Conley Dampier Jaracz Kron and Riley and shows rare personal affection for his roster and coaching style.

Lexington Pthe Kentucky Adolph Rupp Rupp Baron Wildcats Associated Press Larry Conley Louie Dampier Thad Jaracz Tom Kron Pat Riley Conley

New Athletics Proposal Aims at Middle and High School Sports

NYU education professor Dr. Charles A. Bucher urged a nationwide shift to new school athletics at the National Association of Secondary School Principals meeting. He proposed a 10 week season, no gate receipts, weekday afternoon games on school grounds, and emphasis on participation over winning. He argued interschool competition should be a social experience for all students.

Charles A. Bucher NYU Bucher National Association of Secondary School Principals

City Bowling All Events Winners Named in Athens Tourney

Winners announced by Carroll Widdoes for the Mens City Bowling Tourna ment held in Athens. Handicap winners include Everett Shank, Ott Wagner, Bryce Downes, Jack Vickers, Corky Gordon, Jerry Ziegler, Dick Simpson, Roger Pidcock, Jim Widdoes, and D West with scores listed. Scratch results list Bob Cottrill, Bob Gagle, Jack Rosser, Leroy Hashman, Ted Williams, Marion Wood, Skip Renaour, Bill Adams, Jack Neal, and Don Strawn with totals.

Athens Carroll Widdoes Everett Shank Ott Wagner Bryce Downes Jack Vickers Corky Gordon Jerry Ziegler Dick Simpson Roger Pidcock Jim Widdoes D. West Bob Cottrill Bob Gagle Jack Rosser Leroy Hashman Ted Williams Marion Wood Skip Ridenour Bill Adams Jack Neal Don Strawn

Makeup Games Set for Tonight Across Several Schools

Allensville versus The Plains resumes tonight at The Plains after a Jan 29 postponement with a 6 p.m. start for the reserve game and the varsity following. Other makeup matchups include Eastern at Kgger Creek, McArthur at York, and Chesterhill Mari on at Stockport. Regular finals feature Spencer at Wahama and Parkersburg at Point Pleasant in West Virginia and North Gallia at Rutland.

Allensville the Plains Kgger Creek McArthur York Chesterhill Marion Stockport Spencer Wahama Parkersburg Point Pleasant West Virginia North Gallia Rutland

Junior High Finals Set at Waterloo Gym for Athens County

Trimble faces Ames Bern at 5 30 p m Wednesday in the Athens County Junior High championship at Waterloo gymnasium. Rome Canaan and Carthage Troy meet in the consolation at 4 15 p m at the same site after Trimble beat Troy 55 20 and Ames Bern squeaked by Rome 41 40.

Ames-Bern Waterloo Gymnasium Rome-Canaan Carthage-Troy Trimble Troy Ames Bern Rome

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