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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1963

Page

8

Badgers Upset Illini To Hand Illinois First Big Ten Loss

Wisconsin stunned Illinois 84-77 in Madison to snap the Illini's 6-1 Big Ten start as Wisconsin climbed to 3-4 in league play. The night also saw Mississippi State beat Kentucky 56-52 and Colorado extend its Big Eight lead with a 71-60 win over Oklahoma. Minnesota slipped to 89-77 at Indiana, Kansas edged Oklahoma State 54-53, with Iowa State at Nebraska 75-54 and other scores including Drake at Wichita 49-73 and South Carolina 44-51.

Associated Press Harry Combes Illinois Combes Illini Wisconsin Badgers Madison Wis Mississippi State Maroons Kentucky Colorado Oklahoma Boulder Minnesota Indiana Bloomington Gophers Oklahoma State Kansas Iowa State Nebraska Wichita Drake Oklahoma City North Texas Maryland South Carolina Mississippi Tennessee Furman Virginia Military Greenville S.C

Molinas Sentenced in Cage Fix Scandal

Jack Molinas, a 6 foot 6 former Columbia star, faces 10 to 15 years for masterminding a $70 000 college basketball game fixing scheme. Co-defendants Hacken LaCort and Wagman receive multi year terms while others get suspended sentences. The case drew praise from the NCAA.

New York Jack Molinas Joseph A. Sarafite State Supreme Court Molinas Columbia University Fort Wayne Walter Byers National Collegiate Athletic Association Byers Joseph Hacken Philip LaCort Boston Hacken LaCort Aaron Wagman Florida Lou Brown Charles Tucker Jerry Vogel Dan Quindazzi Dave Budin Dist Frank Hogan Brown Jersey City Greenville N.C University of North Carolina Tucker Yonkers N.Y Kalamazoo, Mich Vogel and Quindazzi University of Alabama Butlin Brooklyn College

Oregon State Accused Of Cage Discrimination

A Salem legislator charged Oregon State University discriminated against Negro basketball players, claiming no Black players have ever joined coach Slats Gill’s team. Gill, 35-year OSU coach, was unavailable for comment as the dispute over inclusivity mounted.

Oregon Salem Ore Oregon State University Amory T Gill Oregon State Lent Eough

Cats Retain Top Billing Bucks No. 9 in Poll

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats sit atop the AP college basketball poll for the 11th straight week with 37 straight wins, 40 first place votes. Chicago Loyola and Duke follow, with Loyola 20-0 and Duke 17-2 in the top trio, as others include Arizona State, Mississippi State, Colorado, Ohio State, and Georgia Tech. Cincinnati faces Wichita State next, a rematch note from last season when Wichita snapped a Bearcat streak.

University of Cincinnati Bearcats Associated Press Bearcats Wichita Shockers Bearcat St. Louis Ohio Cincinnati Chicago Loyola Duke Chicago Loyola Arizona State Mississippi State Colorado Ohio State Cescee Georgia Tech

Ohio Wrestlers Beaten At Kent State 22 8

Ohio University's varsity wrestling team lost 22 8 at Kent State on a cold Saturday night. After the first six bouts, Harry Houska pinned his opponent in the 177 pound class in 4 54 to prevent a shut out, and Tom Banks won by decision over Bob Thiele 4 2 in the heavyweight bout. Banks outweighed his opponent by 53 pounds, tipping the scales at 230 pounds.

Ohio University Kent State Ohio Harry Houska Tom Banks Bob Thiele Banks

Unclear Local League Scores From Readable Fragments

Readable items show sporadic team results and standings across venues such as Dolen's Drive-In Neal's Floral and Athens Office Supply. Partial weekly results mix scores, shop names, and vendor lines with names like Beasley & Mathews Jim's and Richard's Market, indicating a cluttered sports roundup with many missing details.

Dolen's Drive-In Neal Floral Pepsi-Cola Athens Katherine Figg Neal’s Blackmore's Best Athens Pharmacy Stephenson Acc't Dolen’s Drive-in Don's Donut Shop Kerr-Hunter Hdw Miller's Poultry Houseware Center Athens Popreacy Blackmore's Miller's Poult Houseware's Donut Shop Kerr-Hunwh Sellas Dolen’ Drive-In

Giants Sign McCovey And Sign Unsigned Players

McCovey approved a 1963 salary between 18000 and 20000 with a nice increase, becoming the unsigned Giants star donor for now. Eight key NL champions have yet to reach terms, including Mays Cepeda plus pitchers Sanford O'Dell Marichal Larsen Alou Pagan. Dodgers’ Snider and two others agreed to deals, while Roseboro and Spencer joined the Dodgers. Yankees begin camp in Fort Lauderdale with 38 players, and Indians sign rookie Vic Davalillo along with Tommie Agee and Bob Lipski, bringing 23 players under contract for 1963.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Giants Willie McCovey Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda Jack Sanford Billy O’dell Juan Marichal Don Larsen Matty Alou Jose Pagan Duke Snider Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Johnny Roseboro Daryl Spencer Dodger Vic Davalillo Cleveland Indians Davalillo Tommie Agee Bob Lipski Tribe Gabe Paul

Prep Cage Schedule for Tonight’s Make-Ups

North Gallia hosts Eastern in a makeup game while Hannan-Trace visits Kgger Creek. Union Furnace plays Wilton Logan hosts Sheridan Wahama faces Middleport McArthur meets Coalton Pt. Pleasant plays Parkersburg. Wednesday Carthage-Troy travels to Chester Hill for a makeup clash. Atlanta Constitution reports Wallace Butts, UGA athletic director and former coach, is leaving.

North Gallia Eastern Hannan-Trace Kgger Creek Union Furnace Wilton Logan Sheridan Wahama Middleport McArthur Coalton Pt. Pleasant Parkersburg Carthage-Troy Chesterhill Atlanta —P The Atlanta Constitution Wallace Butts University of Georgia Team Racinea Aeee Albany Eee Hamden Athens Aenean Eens Jackson Sis Ameés-Bern As ii North Gallia Peawe the Plains Chauncey-Doveree Wellston Wean Bean Zaleski Pomeroy Weena Nelsonville Trimble Wilton Weae

Jim's Grill finishes undefeated season in City League

Jim's Grill completed its Athens City Basketball League season with a 96 to 64 victory over Beasley Mathews, finishing 10-0. The win secures second round standings, while box scores list Jim's Grill players and points, with Beasley Mathews and other teams also recorded in the round.

Jim’s Grill Beasley Mathews SUE WA Ec hreeFraes Sogsioy Jim's Grill Koons Jarvis Goodfellow Frost Bowen Beasley-Mathews Coen Wagner Stanson Sheldon Epeseabers

College Results Across Regions and Upsets

Ohio Youngstown 70 Malone 64 Vincennes 74 Wilberforce 60 Xavier 59 Miami 57 Seton Hall 99 Scranton 83 Delaware 105 Ursinus 66 Auburn 88 Florida 59 Mississippi State 56 Kentucky 52 Mississippi 85 Tennessee 78 Maryland 51 South Carolina 44 Alabama 61 Georgia 59 Morehead State 90 Murray 86 Furman 91 VMI 85 Memphis State 76 Louisville 55 William and Mary 81 East Carolina 66 Grambling 63 Texas Southern 52 Oklahoma City 82 North Texas 69 Washington State 74 Montana State 63 Colorado 71 Oklahoma 60 NHL notes no Monday games today New York at Boston Wednesday Detroit at Toronto.

Youngstown Malone Vincennes Ind Wilberforce Xavier Miami Seton Hall Scranton Delaware Ursinus Maryland South Carolina Alabama Georgia Morehead St Murray Wm. & Mary E. Carolina Grambling Texas Southwest Okla. City N. Texas Far West Washington St Mont. St Colorado Oklahoma

Prep Standings Mean Little Its Tournament Time

Ohio class A health of 445 teams narrows to state tourney by March 29 30. Middletown tops Class AA poll with 15 0 mark while Bloomville leads small schools. Key players include Bill Warden out with knee and Jim Connelly of Marietta St Marys averaging 29. Amanda Clearcreek upset Logan Elm shifting rankings. Strong mentions of Warren Harding Dayton Central and Columbus U. compete for state berths.

Columbus Ohio Indiana Richmond Ind Middletown Bloomville Seneca County Associated Press Middies Bloomdale Columbus University W.L. Middletown Cleve E. Tech Dayton Cham Colum. East Marietta Toledo Central Mans St. Peter Cleve. St. Ignat Warren Harding Northmont Urbana Cuyahoga Falls Canton McKinley Norwalk Steubenville Canton South Marion Harding Akron South Dayton Belmont Lakewood Miami Trace Jackson Athens Clyde Portsmouth Salem Cincinnati Colerain Euclid Logan Akron Buchtel and Troy Dayton Dunbar Hamilton Taft Roger Bacon Wyoming Waverly Zanesville Massillon Eder and Martins Ferry Ironton and Steubenville Central W.L. Bloomville Columbus U Simon Kenton York Sandusky Col. Crawford Celina Ichs Logan Elm Denn. St. Mary Paint Valley Springfield Loc Vanlue Goshen and Kalida Zanesville Rosecrans Racine and Gratis Beaver Miller City Chesapeake Fenwick Sabina Marietta St. Mary’s Fort Frye Centralia New Boston Ames-Bern Hamden Ayersville Big Walnut Mansfield Madison Ashland Bill Ward Johnny Cabas Bill Warden Jim Connelly Amanda Clearcreek

Palmer Seeks Phoenix Open Win Amid Rain Delays

Phoenix Arizona Arnold Palmer eyes a third straight Phoenix Open title but rain forced the final 18 holes to be postponed for two days. Officials and the PGA will decide this morning if the desert course is playable and what to do next. The weatherman predicts rain will ease today.

Phoenix Ariz Arnold Palmer Professional Golfers Association Arizona Country Club Desert

Charney Leads All Events Bronson Hughes Team Win

Clyde Bronson and Larry Hughes won the doubles by 51 pins at the fifth Rollerbowl Ath ens Bowling Tourney with a 1339 handicap total. Steve Charney dominated weekend action at the Rollerbowl with a 688 in all events leading over rival R. Amon.

Clyde Bronson Larry Hughes Athens Dick State Jim Gretz Bronson Hughes John Patterson Earl Davis Bob Hillyer Bob van Nest Skip Ridenour Tom McBride Steve Charney Jack Christy Bob Gagle Vance Road Yard Jim Gault Dick Erb R. Amon Charney Cal Whiteside Gaele Jeff Griffith

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