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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1973

Page

20

Buckeyes edged by Minnesota 82-80 in telecast game

Ron Behagen scored 33 for Minnesota as the fifth ranked Gophers beat Ohio State 80-78 in a nationally televised Big Ten clash. Luke Witte led OSU with 25 points before fouling out as the teams met without last year’s suspended players. Minnesota improved to 15-2 overall and 5-2 in the conference.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Ron Behagen Minnesota Ohio State Behagen New York City Luke Witte Wagar Buckeyes Gophers Winfield Bahagen Brewer Turner Nix Young Taylor Andras Jackson Witte Hi Gerhard I Wenner Wolte Minn U.S.A Witte Gerhard

Redskins Edge Bobcats 69 65 in Ohio clash

Ohio University Bobcats fall 69 65 to Miami University as Tim Essenburg's late corner shot sparks a Redskins surge. Walter Luckett struggles as Miami clamps down, while Ohio battles turnovers and misses layups to stay in the race for an NIT bid.

Redskins Bobcats Oxford Ohio University Miami University Ohio Miami Tim Essenburg Redmen Larry Garloch Walter Luckett Bridgeport

Bishop Ready Storms Past Alexander In Tight Clash

Bishop Ready edged Alexander 66 to 64 after a late jumper by Jim Jones and a free throw. Tony Walker led Ready with 18 points while Alexander’s Rich White and Steve Brown each had 14 points. Alexander led 17-8 early, but Ready surged to a 31-29 halftime lead and held on in a four quarter battle.

Alexander Silver Knights Spartans Rich White White Steve Brown Ready Greg Brooks Knights Brown Bishop Ready Don Gardner Brooks Bob Cumberlander Jim Jones Jones Tony Walker Federal Hocking The Lancers Ervin Dishong Enlow Gardner Taylor Seipel Longhine Walker Curtis Cumberlander

College Scores Roundup Highlights Wide-Open Results

Miami defeats Ohio University 69 to 65 while Minnesota tops Ohio State 80 to 78. Michigan beats ye State 97 to 81 and South Carolina 75 St Bonaventure 74. Houston over Southwestern Louisiana 82 80. North Texas State 64 New Mexico State 63. Western Connecticut 79 Kings College 78. Virginia 104 Wake Forest 73. Manhattan 94 Hofstra 82. Cincinnati 89 Florida State 62. Ashland 130 Wilberforce 78. Davidson 85 The Citadel 75.

Miami Ohio University Minnesota Ohio State Michigan Ye State South Carolina St. Bonaventure Houston Southwestern Louisiana North Texas State New Mexico State Western Connecticut Kings College Virginia Wake Forest Manhattan Hofstra Cincinnati Florida State Ashland Wilberforce Davidson the Citadel

Woody's Triumph In Double Elimination Over People Bank

Woody's defeated People's Bank 71-65 to win the Under 30 League postseason title in the Athens City Basketball League. It was a comeback victory after an early loss, with Bill Koons 27, Fred Cluff 16, Dave Gatchell 15 leading Woody's. People's Bank had topped the regular season at 9-0 and won three tournament games before the finals.

Woody's People’s Bank Athens City Bill Koons Fred Cluff Dave Gatchell Tom Corde Charlie McKenna Rick Shearer the Bank Woodys Alpar

Frisch in Fair Condition After Auto Crash in Elkton

Frank Frisch 74, Hall of Famer and former Cardinals manager, is in fair condition at Union Hospital after a Thursday auto crash that caused multiple fractures and severe lacerations.

Elkton, Md Frank Frisch

St Louis Defeats Ohio University in Hockey Match

St Louis built a 4-0 first period lead and defeated Ohio University 6-2. Ohio drops to 5-14 while St Louis improves to 20-10. Ohio got goals from John Jacob and Jerry McTernan with assists from Mundy, Bredner, MacDonald, and Gravel. St Louis top scorer Coughlan found twice. Vic LeMire made 49 saves for Ohio and Ralph Kloeiber 19 for St Louis. The teams were set to meet again Saturday.

ST. Louis Ohio University Ohio Bobcat John McComb John Jacob

Foreman To Face New Challenger In First Defense

New York AP reports manager Dick Sadler said George Foreman will not defend the world heavyweight title against Joe Frazier. Sadler called Frazier deserving but not the first challenger for Foreman’s initial title defense.

New York George Foreman Joe Frazier Dick Sadler Sadler Foreman

Tomcat Wrestlers Gain Win in Dual Meet at Hemlock Glouster

Hemlock Glouster won 10 of 14 matches in a dual meet defeating Miller 51 to 9 with three pins. At Shenandoah Tournament, Dena Cardaras placed third at 98 pounds, Steve Lewis fourth at 105, and Terry Moody fourth at 145. Next, Glouster hosts Lancaster JV at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Hemlock Glouster Miller Dena Cardaras Steve Lewis Terry Moody Lancaster

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