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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1966

Page

11

Cage Team Set For Toledo Visit

Ohio University in MAC title chase after a 70-55 loss at Miami. The Bobcats visit Toledo as the Rockets pursue a streak and a share of the league lead. Ohio aims to rebound behind Ken Fowkes and a balanced lineup led by Bob Aston and Jim Cox.

Ohio University Miami Toledo Bobcats Rockets Lipott Rocket Bob Nichols Ohio Oxford Western Michigan Jim Snyder

Bobcats Hit Home Ice and Mat This Weekend

Ohio University schedules a busy weekend with ice hockey at Bird Arena facing Boston State College Friday and Fort Wayne Komets Saturday both at 7 30 p m. The wrestling team hosts West Virginia in Grover Center at 2 p m Saturday while the swimming squad meets Denison at Granville Friday at 3 30 p m. The Boston State team brings a 15 0 season record into the hockey game.

Ohio University Icemen Boston State College Fort Wayne Komets Bird Arena Icers Boston State West Virginia Grover Center Denison Granville Boston

College Scores Across Regions From Recent Games

East Syracuse defeats Niagara 103 to 76 while Pitt bests Carnegie Tech 68 62 Bucknell scores 69 over Gettysburg 5S Centenary 99 over South Miss 84 Miami edges Virginia 75 Va Tech 110 Wake Forest 85 Clemson 98 over Furman 86 Midwest St. Louis 69 Tulsa 63 Louisville 57 over Drake 53 Southern Ill. 92 loses to Puerto Rico Olympians 64 North Michigan 111 Northwestern 96 Southwest Bradley 102 over North Texas 96 Far West Texas Western 81 over Arizona 72 New Mexico 74 over New Mexico State 61 Gonzaga 79 over British Columbia 66 Ohio Cincinnati 93 over Wichita 76 Marietta 78 over Muskingum 74 Kenyon 73 over Denison 71 Kentucky Wesleyan 61 over Steubenville Tri State Indiana 72 over Defiance 70

Syracuse Niagara Pitt Carnegie Tech Bucknell Gettysburg Centenary South Miss Miami Virginia Va. Tech Wake Forest Clemson Furman Midwest St. Louis Tulsa Louisville Drake Southern Ill Puerto Rico North Mich North.ill Southwest Bradley North Texas Tex. West Arizona of New Mex N. M. State Gonzaga Brit Columbia Ohlo College Cincinnati Wichita Marietta Muskingum Kenyon Denison Kentucky Wesleyan Steubenville Tri-State Ind Defiance

Ricky Barry’s Multisport Roots Highlight Roselle Park Link

Ricky Barry a SF Warriors freshman stars in basketball and previously played Little League in Roselle Park New Jersey. The note links his athletic start with hometown roots and early baseball exposure.

Ricky Barry San Francisco Warriors Roselle Park N. J

Tighe Signs Two Year Scouting Deal With Braves

Jack Tighe former Detroit Tigers manager signs a two year contract to scout for the Atlanta Braves. He joins Atlanta staff after leaving Detroit prior to the 19 XX season.

Jack Tighe Detroit Tigers Atlanta Braves

Wilton Edges Southwestern in overtime thriller

Wilton 62 Southwestern 60 after 5 10 senior guard Jim Strausbaugh poured all 6 overtime points. Strausbaugh led Wilton with 26, Peters 18, Goss 11 amid a late rally that erased a 16 point fourth quarter deficit and forced overtime scoring the final two. Southwestern, despite more field goals, hit only 2 of 10 free throws.

Wilkesville Jim Strausbaugh Wilton Southwestern Strausbaugh Fred Peters Tim Goss Don Colly Steve Elliott Gene Hall Jets Goss Elliott Colly Hall Colley Jackson Shriver Bant W. Carter Rets Wells Gott Minister Peters

Ohio U Indoor Track Opens Season at Michigan Relays

Ohio University's indoor track team travels to East Lansing for the 43rd Michigan State Relays to start the season. Coach Stan Huntsman fields a young squad led by co-captains Rick Osika and Don Geib with hopes in distance, sprint, and field events as they plan next week to face Ohio State and Purdue in a dual meet. Former pitcher Cal McLish will coach under Gene Mauch with the Phillies this year.

Ohio University East Lansing Mich Michigan State Stan Huntsman Bobcats Columbus Buckeyes Purdue Huntsman Rick Osika Don Geib John Tillman Jerry Dawson al Bogan Geib Jerry Boswel Jim Grier Bogan Cal McLish Gene Mauch Philadelphia Phillies

Greyhounds and Bulldogs Clash in Key Southern Ohio Tilt

Athens travels to Nelsonville tonight for a pivotal Southeastern Ohio Athletic League showdown. Nelsonville leads with 12-3 overall, while Athens sits 10-3. starters include Richards and Daugherty for Nelsonville and Wright for Athens with Wren pacing the Bulldogs at 19.2.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Nelsonville Bulldogs Greyhounds Wellston Jackson Middleport Hounds Athens High Gymnasium

Athens Ninth Grade Team Wins Freshman Tourney Game

Athens ninth grade basketball defeated Wellston 40 27 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League freshman tournament on Thursday. Danny Wickerham and Bob Handley each scored 10 for Athens while Snyder averages 13.3 and Adams 12.2 overall.

Athens Wellston Danny Wickerham Bob Handley

High school football schedules and matchups across the region

Friday and Saturday games list numerous pairings including Nelsonville at Athens Logan at Gallipolis Jackson at Pomeroy Middleport at Wellston and Rome Canaan at Chauncey Dover. Other matches feature McArthur Eastern Racine Wahama Ames Bern Deavertown Glouster Malta McConnellville and more, outlining a dense weekend slate across Ohio venues.

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Florida Horse Breeding Farms Noted in Marion County

Marion County in central Florida hosts 78 thoroughbred horse breeding farms. Last year more than 1,000 Florida foals were registered with The Jockey Club.

Marion County Florida The Jockey Club

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