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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1973

Page

7

Celtics Rout Bucks to Stay In First Place

Boston Celtics raced to a 120-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks as Havlicek Cowens and Silas sparked a 35 point third period. Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Milwaukee with 25 points while Boston built a 16-2 run before halftime. Other NBA results included Atlanta over Cleveland and Golden State over Chicago.

Celtics Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association Milwaukee Larry Costello John Havlicek Dave Cowens Paul Silas Boston Bucks Atlanta Hawks Cleveland Cavaliers Golden State Warriors Chicago Bulls Seattle SuperSonics Buffalo Braves Los Angeles Lakers Philadelphia 76Ers Baltimore American Basketball Association Memphis Tams New York Nets Denver Rockets Carolina Cougars Kentucky Colonels Indiana Pacers Dallas Chaparrals San Diego Conquistadors Havlicek Cowens Silas Karrem Abdul- Jabbar Jabbar Heinsohn Lou Hudson Pete Maravich Atlanta Cleveland Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Boston Celtics Celts

Arnie Palmer Wins Desert Classic In Cold Finish

Arnold Palmer ends an 18 month victory drought with a final round 69 at Bermuda Dunes Desert Classic. He defeats Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller by two strokes in cold windy conditions as fans witness a return to form for the 43 year old golfing legend.

Ron Roach Associated Press Palm Desert Calif Arnie Arnold Palmer Bermuda Dunes Country Club Palmer Jack Nicklaus Johnny Miller Nicklaus Miller

Detroit Moves Into Playoff With 5-2 Win Over Buffalo

Detroit topples Buffalo 5-2 as Henrik Boucha and Al Karlander score early in the third period to spark a four goal burst. Marcel Dionne contributes but the win cements a playoff berth while Buffalo fades from contention. Other NHL results feature Montreal-Rangers stalemate and several scores from Saturday.

Marcel Dionne Detroit Henry Boucha al Karlander St. Louis California World Hockey Association Winnipeg Los Angeles Phila

Rio Grande area basketball sectional schedule

Comprehensive sectional playoff slate across CLASS AAA to A with games set from Feb 23 to Mar 3 at Rio Grande and surrounding sites. Matchups include Meigs Lancaster Logan Jackson Athens Marietta Portsmouth Chillicothe and others with winners advancing to Athens or Chillicothe district play.

Rio Grande Logan-Jackson Chillicothe Meigs-Lancaster Miami Trace Athens Hillsboro Peebles Manchester Whiteoak West Union Lynchburg Clay North Adams Eastern Pike Leesburg Fairfield Ere Clay Western Aia Portsmouth South Webster Lucasville Valley New Boston Green Coal Grove Portsmouth East Notre Dame

Vikings clinch share of Southern Valley title with 92 54 win

Willow Wood Symmes Valley stays atop the Southern Valley Athletic Conference with a 92 to 54 victory over Southern. Jene Myers leads with 17 points, followed by Phil Robinson 15, Jamie Lafon 12, and Rick Corn 12. Southern's Norm Curfman tops with 16. Warren Local slips to 3 13 overall. In Tri Valley action Vinton County defeats Warren Local 63 to 55 behind 16 from Barber and Pridemore. Waverly falls 68 57 to Springfield South for their first loss. both teams sit at 15 1.

Willow Wood Symmes Valley Vikings Southern Valley Athletic Conference Southern Here Jene Myers Phil Robinson Jamie Lafon Rick Corn Norm Curfman Southern Verne Ord Bob Miller Tornadoes Vincent Vinton County Warren Local Kevin Barber Steve Pridemore Harold Caudill Warren Winton County Nice Eberts Waverly Springfield South Tigers

Athens Marathon Set For March

The Sixth Annual Athens Marathon will be run on a course from Athens to Guysville on Sunday March 4. The winner becomes champion of the Ohio AAU with multiple awards for top finishers. Sponsored by the Hockhocking Track Club with entry from Ellsworth J. Holden Jr. in Athens Ohio. Entry fee 2 dollars plus 1 dollar for runners without AAU numbers. Start and finish at Peden Stadium. Noon start. finish expected 2 or 2 30 pm.

Athens Guysville Ohio Association of the AAU Hockhocking Track Club of Ellsworth J. Holden Jr Northwood Ohio World Marathon Runners Association Peden Stadium Ohio University County Road Athens County Gerald Hann Pravel

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