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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1973

Page

11

Buckeye Gopher clash looms in big Housatone tilt

Ohio State eyes an upset of No. 5 Minnesota in a 1:30 p.m. EST Saturday showdown. The rematch follows last winter’s game-ending brawl in Minneapolis that saw suspensions and hospitalizations. Minnesota relies on 6-8 Clyde Turner and 6-10 Behagen while OSU counters with Witte at center and guards Hornyak and Merchant.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Ohio State Minnesota Buckeye Fred Taylor Big Ten Minneapolis Gophers Corky Taylor Ron Bill Andreas Wardell Jackson Allan Hornyak Dave Merchant

Cats At Miami In Crucial MAC Showdown Saturday

Ohio coach Jim Snyder stays hopeful as Miami holds a two game edge in the MAC with four games left. A Bobcat win would tighten the race, pressure Miami, and keep Ohio’s NIT bid alive while highlighting Rich Hampton and the starting lineup.

Miami Ohio Jim Snyder MAC Snyder Cats Philadelphia Phillies

Western Michigan Broncos visit Ohio wrestlers in MAC clash

Western Michigan travels to meet Ohio at the Convocation Center for a 2 p.m. MAC match after upsetting Miami 18-14 and facing a 5-2 Broncos squad. Ohio, led by Harry Houska, carries a 5-0 MAC record following a 33-6 win over Toledo as Western seeks another upset.

Western Michigan Broncos Miami Convocation Center Harry Houska Ohio Bobcat Grapplers Toledo

Broncos Fall to Toledo Spurs unstable season pace

Western Michigan, led by Ron Miller and Doug Wyn, remains unstable after a 25-13 loss to Toledo. The Broncos’ standout lineup includes 134-pound Miller, 167-pound Wyn, 158-pound Tom Keeley, and nearly 300-pound Roger Rapaport. Ohio University hockey, meanwhile, heads to St Louis for a two game set with Billikens after a 10-1 and 18-4 early-season win by St Louis. coach John McComb aims for improved play. Ohio swimming faces Michigan State and Miami with strong opposition in Athens and Big Ten depth noted, including Winfield and Wright.

Broncos Toledo Miami Western MAC Ron Miller Doug Wyn Bronco Tom Keeley Roger Rapaport John McComb Ohio University St. Louis Billikins Mound City Crew Ohio Bird Arena

Driesell Feels Disappointed After Maryland Triumph

Maryland coach Letty Driesell voiced dissatisfaction after a 83-72 win over Fordham at Madison Square Garden, citing two earlier conference losses and a lack of aggressiveness from the Terrapins' big men. Jim O’Brien led Maryland with 19 points while Fordham’s Ken Charles scored 34 in defeat.

Gordon D.S. Peterson Associated Press Letty Driesell Terrapins Fordham Madison Square Garden Driesell Letty North Carolina State Duke Jim O'Brien Maryland Ken Charles Kordham

Players Disturbed by Impending Strike Threat

Pete Rose grew angry and Ron Reed was incensed as Frank Dale threatened to punch Marvin Miller. The mood in New York was furious about the looming strike prospect and the heated confrontation reflected deeper tensions in baseball labor talks.

New York Pete Rose Ron Reed Frank Dale Marvin Miller Major League Baseball Players Association Players Association Rose Cincinnati Reds Reed Atlanta Braves Dale Reds Miller

Cincy Faculty Backs Football After Budget Debate

The Faculty Senate voted 24 to 10 to await a May university report on the athletic program before deciding on football abolition. Officials note football costs and deficits. local AAUP members urge ending football amid losses while soliciting private gifts to sustain the program.

Cincinnati, Ohio University of Cincinnati Senate Warren Bennis Bennis American Association of University Pro Fessors George Dahlgren Athletic Study Committee Daniel Hershey Ahlgren Hershey Ohio Dahlgren

Bowling Tournament Heads to Weekend at Rollerbowl

Athens Men's Bowling Association event draws 25 teams for a three shift team title contest at Rollerbowl. Saturday 1 p.m. starts, followed by Sunday 1 p.m. sessions and a 3:30 p.m. Sunday group.

Williamson Shaft Litton Abs the Lantern Fairmont Foods O.U. Electrical Shop Pizza Hut Gasco Club Russell Nursing Home Cool Blue Lawson's Orchard Athens Office Supply Maplewood No Ohio University Inn Carrol’s Market

Frosh Basketball Set For Warren Local Tournament

Nelsonville York freshmen carry a 12-1 record into a 2 15 p m Saturday tournament game at Warren Local. They closed regular season with wins 47 36 at New Lexington and 36 24 at Federal Hocking. Nelsonville York seeded second in an eight team field.

Buchtel Nelsonville York Warren Buckeye Frosh New Lexington Federal Hocking Nelsonville-York

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