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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1963

Page

8

Bobcats fall 66 62 to Bowling Green in rough MAC clash

Ohio University suffered a 66 62 setback to Bowling Green as Bee Gee Wav e junior delivered the clinching in bounds layup with 29 seconds left. The loss drops Ohio to 9 9 overall and 5 4 in the MAC, while Har old Anderson’s Falcons push their conference record toward a repeat bid.

MAC Bobcats Falcons Ohio Bee Gee Wavey Junior Anderson Don Hill Pat Haley Ard Komives Junior Bowling Green Butch Komives Thurmond

Bowling Green Falcons Chasing MAC Title Run

Bowling Green, aiming for the Mid American Conference crown, beat Ohio University 66-62 to stay within five percentage points of leaders Toledo and Western Michigan. The Falcons face Kent State and Marshall plus Western Michigan as the race tightens with other MAC results cited.

Columbus Bowling Green Falcons Harold Anderson Ohio University Toledo Western Michigan Ohio U

Ohio Runs In MSU Meet Relay Results

Ohio University fielded two relay teams and four runners at the MSU indoor relay meet. Mel Orr placed fifth in the 60 yard dash, while Crooks Sugden Heller and Mitchell finished third in the two mile relay. Sugden Heller Mitchell and Orr also took third in the mile relay. Jim Berendsen finished fourth in the 1000 yard run. Western Michigan won the relays as Ohio State sent a 15 man squad under coach Stan Huntsman.

Ohio University Michigan State Mel Orr Robert Crooks Berry Sugden Bill Heller Darnell Mitchell Sugden Heller Mitchell Orr Jim Berendsen Western Michigan Stan Huntsman

Area cage scores highlight Zaleski win and Southwestern upset

Zaleski beat Waterloo 63 to 49 with key scorers Zaleski 28 and Harp limited to two. Southwestern defeated Fairland 77 to 57 led by Bloomer 25 and Crothers 22, while Unioto edged York 53 to 50. Pt Pleasant tops Poca 64 to 57 with Daugherty and Jones contributing.

Smith Starcher Eaton Southwestern Fairland York Taggart Mitchell Trowbridge Day Sanborn Campagna Conker Unioto Sprouse Echard Wisecap Bowling Wade Minton O'Dell Lambert Wore Arcclasses Rong Savas

Mid‑Am Conference Standings And Schedule

Mid‑Am statistics show Western Michigan and Bowling Green atop divisions with records and points for and against. MAC schedule lists Xavier at Miami tonight and multiple upcoming games including Bowling Green at Kent State and Marshall at Ohio with Western Michigan at Ohio.

Es Cava Ous Western Michigan Bowling Green Ohio University Marshall MAC Xavier Miami Kent State Ohio Western Toledo Kent

Chauncey Dover Secures Tight Double Win Over Glouster

Chauncey Dover edged Glouster 36 to 34 in a hard fought contest as Rudy Rogers drilled a late long shot to clinch the victory. Matheny led Chauncey with 15 points while McClelland paced Glouster with 17 as the night featured a strong defensive battle and a one point margin at halftime.

Chauncey Varsity Glouster Matheny Tomcats Danny McClellan McClelland McDonald Rudy Rogers Chauncey-Dover Childress Merriman Pennell Bridgewater Rogers

McArthur Generals Dominate Symmes Valley In Victory

The McArthur Generals beat Symmes Valley 86 to 58 as all five starters scored in double figures. McArthur hit 52 percent from the floor and ended a three game skid to reach 11-4. The late game featured fast breaks and outside shooting as McArthur finished strong.

McArthur McArthur Generals Symmes Valley Generals Vikings Roger White Ing Generals

Bulldogs Edge Eastmoor In Close Home Finale 46-45

Athens Bulldogs narrowly defeated Columbus Eastmoor 46 to 45 in their final home game. Dick Duncan scored 23 points, half of Athens total, with 18 before halftime. Athens Reserve squad won 61-54 led by Bruce Bannow with 18.

Bulldogs Columbus Eastmoor Geoffrey McGuire Athens Bulldogs Columbus Warriors Duncan Bill Biggs Bulldog Athens Steve Howell Mike Andrew Eastmoor Nick Gelois Charlie McAfee Howell Naumoff Andrew Lowe Gelois Golden

Bobkittens Rout Ohio University Fraternity All Stars

The Bobkittens crushed the Ohio University Fraternity All Stars 94 to 47 at Grover Center. Jim Schoon led with 14 points, Don Spires 13, and Duane Wolfe 11 for the Bobkittens while Ted Lundblad scored 17 for the All Stars. The frosh built a 29-7 run late in the first half to seize control and coasted in the second half.

Ohio University Bobkittens Ohio University Fraternity Grover Center Jim Schoon Don (Wilt) Spires Racine Duane Wolfe Ted Lundblad All Stars Larry Taylor All-Stars

Bearcats Extend Winning Streak to 37 With 65 61 Win

Cincinnati Bearcats, already nearing the Missouri Valley title, beat Bradley 65 61 to push their record to 37 straight wins. Ed Corrigan reports the team eyes the NCAA bid and an all time college mark, with upcoming tests including Wichita State.

Falcons Kent State Marshall Western Michigan Bee Gees Loyola of Chicago Ohio Ramblers Buckeye State Ohio State Wisconsin Bucks Dick Reasbeck Gary Bradds Cincinnati Bradley Bearcats Wittenberg Capital Otterbein ED Corrigan Associated Press San Francisco North Carolina Texas Seton Hall Long Island University Ed Jucker Wichita Cur

Palmer in contention as Phoenix Open awaits weather

Arnold Palmer, one stroke ahead, shared the spotlight with a storm as the Phoenix Open delayed its final round. The weather bureau forecast showers and an $8000 rain insurance lapse forced the postponement for the first time in 28 years. A fan died of a heart attack during the downpour. Wind toppled trees and damaged equipment and stalls around the course.

Phoenix Ariz Arnold Palmer Professional Golfers Association Weather Bureau

Thomas Tops Soviet Ace in Los Angeles Indoor Games

US jumper John Thomas beat Valery Brumel in a tight mark for the world record holder. Jim Grelle won the mile against Peter Snell as Igor Ter-Ovanesyan took the only visiting first place before 13,459 fans at the Sports Arena. Ter-Ovanesyan leapt 26 feet 3 inches to win over Ralph Boston, while Thomas claimed top honors with fewer misses at 7 feet 14 inches.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Times John Thomas Soviet Union Valery Brumel America Jim Grelle New Zealand Peter Snell Igor Ter-Ovanesyan

Chicago Black Hawks Take Largest NHL Lead Of Season

The Chicago Black Hawks dominate on the ice pulling away to their biggest lead of the season as the Associated Press notes their first place status in the National Hockey League.

Associated Press Chicago Black Hawks

Sandy Koufax Test Looms For Dodgers

Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax reports to spring training to test his left index finger after a mid 1962 circulatory block. The 27 year old logged a 14 5 record and 209 strikeouts before injury, won the ERA title, and signed a 1963 contract around 32000 dollars. Fellow Dodgers Podres Gilliam and Zimmer also settled contracts over the weekend.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Dodgers Sneedballer San Francisco Sandy E. J Buzzie) Bavasi Johnny Podres Jim Gilliam Don Zimmer

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