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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1970

Page

9

MAC race tightens as Miami and BG chase Ohio University

In Columbus the MAC basketball title race tightens to three teams as Miami and Bowling Green pursue Ohio University. Ohio boosted its 7-1 league mark by beating Toledo 80-67 and Western Michigan 107-68 while Miami edged BG 71-65 to move to 5-2 in MAC play.

Columbus Miami Bowling Green Ohio University Ohio Toledo Western Michigan Bobcats

Congdon Learning Sports Collegiates Near Scoring Record

Statistics from National Collegiate Sports Services show college basketball scoring rising past 155 per game in the first half of the season amid more accurate shooting. Ohio and Miami figures, MAC standings, potential Cleveland NBA coach links, and tournament site discussions fill a regional update on 1969-70 college hoops.

National Collegiate Sports Services

Petty Favored For Daytona 500 By Racing Panel

Richard Petty of Randleman N C is the expert pick to win the 12th Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 22. Petty leads the all time Grand National win list with 101 victories, ahead of Lee Roy Yarbrough and others such as Buddy Baker, Bobby Isaac, Charlie Glotzbach and Bobby Allison as top contenders driving Dodge Daytona Chargers and Ford X.

Bill Brodrick Daytona Beach Fla Richard Petty Randleman N.C Union 76 Daytona International Speedway Petty Columbia S. C

Bucks edge Knicks on last second free throw

Kurt Nostrant sank a free throw with one second left to lift the Bucks 16 to 15 over the Knicks in East Elementary action. The Bucks moved to 2-0 in the league while Celtics defeated 76ers 16-3 in the other East game. West results show Buckeyes 7 over Wildcats and Celtics 8 over OU.

Kurt Nostrant Bucks Knicks Celtics 76Ers West Buckeyes Wildcats

Pro Cage NBA Monday's Results

The listing shows no games scheduled for today with two matchups on the slate including Cincinnati at Detroit and Milwaukee at Philadelphia. Also noted are Phoenix versus Boston and Baltimore at Los Angeles with Atlanta facing San Francisco at Oakland II plus ABA games Los Angeles at Washington and Miami at Dallas.

Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Philadelphia Phoenix Boston Baltimore Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Oakland Washington Miami Dallas New Orleans Carolina Chariotte Sony

Pilots Franchise at Stake as Owners Meet in Chicago

American League owners convene to decide if Seattle keeps the Pilots or if the franchise moves to Milwaukee or Dallas-Ft Worth. Seattle backers rally with a $9 million target and a $3.5 million Bank of California loan to cover costs and prevent a bidding war. The three-day session could extend to Wednesday if no agreement is reached.

Chicago American League Baseball Seattle Mlwaukee Dallas-Ft. Worth Edward Carlson William Daley Cleveland Dewey Kane Carlson Bank of California Milwaukee Pilots

Betts Plumbing Tops 1970 Athens Women’s Tour Team Event

Betts Plumbing captured top honors in the team division at the 1970 Athens Women’s Tour nament held Friday and Sunday at the Rollerbowl. The winning team scored 2730 with handicap, edging Buckeye Potato Chip at 2718 and Abex at 2715. Other scores included Pepsi-Cola 2713 and Bala Coal Co 2711. Oak Room 2709, Traceland 2694, O.U. Inn 2693, K and K Electric 2690, A. R. Builders 2673, Beasley and Mathews 2671, Kentucky Fried Chicken 2659, WATH 2647, and Cornwell's 2629.

Betts Plumbing Athens Buckeye Potato Chip Abex Pepsi-Cola Bala Coal Co Oak Room Traceland O.U. Inn K and K Electric A. R. Builders Beasley and Mathews Kentucky Fried Chicken WATH Cornwell's

Second Half Comeback Gives UCLA 18th Win

UCLA survives a late rally to beat Washington State 72-70, improving to 18-? as Sidney Wicks and Henry Bibby star. Dennis Hogg led the Cougars with 28 while Rick Erickson had 28 for WSU.

UCLA Cougars Steve Patterson State Dennis Hogg Henry Bibby Bruins Sidney Wicks Curtis Rowe Bibby John Vallely Patterson Rick Erickson Gary Elliott

Peaking Bobcats Invade Marshall

Marshall prepares for a homestand with Ohio University on Wednesday and Bowling Green on Saturday at 8 p.m. The Herd seeks its first win in a stretch of close losses while Ohio, fresh from a 107 68 rout of Western Michigan, tops the Mid-American Conference and looms as a strong tester for Marshall at the Field House in Huntington.

Huntington W. Va Marshall Herd Ohio University Bowling Green Bobcats Western Michigan Jim Snyder Broncos Toledo Miami Kent State Kent Flashes Coach Way Ohio Way Bowling Green Falcons

Bruins Keep No. 1, Top Six Stand Pat in AP Poll

UCLA remains No. 1 in the Associated Press major college basketball poll with 27 of 28 first place votes. South Carolina has one first place vote and sits No. 2. Kentucky No. 3, St Bonaventure No. 4, North Carolina State No. 5, New Mexico State No. 6. Jacksonville up to No. 7. Penn State No. 8. North Carolina No. 9. Florida State No. 10.

Manding Associated Press Bruins South Carolina UCLA Kentucky St. Bonaventure North Carolina State Davidson Iowa Houston Notre Dame Western Kentucky Southern California Columbia Georgia Irish Illinois Kansas State Villanova Nes Vivenvta Penney Varia Florida State North Corolind Drake Marquette Peete Evergueeeseseenstees Southern California

Faculty Play Alumni Stew Art Basketball Game

The faculty and alumni basketball teams will meet at Feder al Hocking High School Friday at 6 30 p m for a charity or exhibition game. Proceeds go to support school activities.

Stewart Federal Hocking High School

College Scores Roundup From Across Regions

Ohio matchup results show Akron 92 over MacMurray 78 and Ashland 67 over Hillsdale 76. Youngstown State 110 defeats Biuefield State 5. South Carolina 81 tops Wake Forest 54. East Carolina 92 defeats Old Dominion 67. Florida 91 beats Vanderbilt 79. Maryland State 86 over Virginia State 71. Duke 91 defeats Clemson 75. Alabama 94 over Georgia 72. North Carolina State and Western Kentucky high scorers noted. Iowa State 80 over Kansas State 64. Missouri 55 over Oklahoma 66. New Mexico State 92 over Montana State 73. UCLA 72 over Washington State 70. Southern California 72 over Washington 77.

Deacons John Roche Tom Owens Owens Gamecocks Kentucky Dan Issel Mississippi State Mike Pratt Wildcats South Carolina North Carolina N.C. State Charlie Scott Air Force Western Kentucky Eastern Kentucky Southern California Washington Jimmy Hollon Alabama Georgia Bulldogs Kansas Iowa State Missouri Oklahoma Pete Maravich Louisiana State Tulane Akron MacMurray Ashland Hillsdale Canisius & More Youngstown Biuefield State Wilberforee & Lake South South Carolina Wake Forest East Carolina Old Dominion Florida Vanderbilt Gannon Erskine Cotawba Maryland State Virginia State Duke Clemson North Carolinga North Carolina State Kansas State Kors Ee State Marquette Inciana State New Mexico State Montana State UCLA Washington State

Ohio top high schoolers to close season with big games

Dayton Chaminade 17 0 leads Class AA with 247 points and faces Dayton Roth in the new University of Dayton Arena in a near sellout. Zane Trace 18 6 tops Class A with 231 points and meets Alexander then Unioto in its finale. Roth slips to No 9 in AA after a 66 64 loss to Dayton, as Newark and Mansfield St Peter hold strong positions in their classes.

Athens High Chillicothe Rote 33 Plains Buchtel Riorande Alexander Ohio U.’s Fairgrounds Coliseum Columbus Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Dayton Chaminade Zane Trace Ross County Ohio Dayton Roth University of Dayton Wynford Unioto Roth Alite Dayton Bar Ashland Skyvue New Riegel Newark Chaminade Mohawk Mansfield St. Peter Upper Arlington Wildcats Hamilton Garfield Central Dayton Cheminade Columbus Mohawk Newark Tate Heenweere Canton McKinley Steer Zanesville Steubenville Toledo Macomber ' S Roth Aettawnere Grove City Brichee St John Hamilton Badina Lima Central Catholic Youngstown Liberty Rossford Athens Chemnati Moeller Wellsville Cincinnati Oak Mills Sylvania Freee Wynter Mansfield Owen Hee Peter Ene St Henry Eenee Sandusky St Mary Sebring Lebanon Dixie Cincinnati Len Heights Warren Consolidated Boatrepre Hillsdale Oberlin Pirelands Crestview Laurelville Middletown Fenwick

Bowling Doctor Advices Speed to Cure Nose Hits

The article advises increasing ball speed to keep the ball from hitting the nose and to hold the line. It recommends a full arm swing with complete extension during the pushaway and as the first approach step to promote a stronger backswing.

Athens Girls End Season With 7 Wins

Coach Lois Wood led the Athens High School girls basketball team to a 52 37 victory over Gallipolis to finish the regular season undefeated at seven games. Key scorers were Jo Wood 25, Joan Kempton 12, Deb Childress 9 as Athens seeks top seed for the Meigs Invitational March 2 to 7, with Athens defending champion after last year’s title game win.

Miami Redskins Toledo Rocket Pad Steve Shay Bo Schembechier Michigan Athens Gallipolis Lois Wood Jo Wood Joan Kempton Deb Childress

National Hockey League Wednesday Schedule

No games scheduled. Wednesday features Teronte at Montreal New York at Los Angeles Boston at St Louis Pittsburgh at Chicago Minnesota at Oakland.

National Hockey League Montreal New York Los Angeles Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Minnesota Oakland

Not In Business? Enter Snack Item Sales Career Now

Advertisement invites individuals to dispense the country’s largest selling snack item claiming a monthly income of 400 to 500 dollars. Requires 6 to 9 hours weekly for entry into this low mood proof business. Suited for retirees or those seeking extra income. For details write B F C Consolidated 130 E Washington Suite 906B Indianapolis IN 46204.

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