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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1973

Page

8

Pepi Aims to Reframe Physical Education Attitudes

Athens Ohio University group Pepi changes views on physical education by informing the public about its school and individual benefits. Ronald Whitaker leads workshops to train teachers and motivate families to value a broader, practical PE program across ages three to twenty.

Lanna Peyton Messenger Mark Spitz Cleveland Browns Pepi Physical Education Public Information Athens Group Ohio University Ronald Whitaker Whitaker Athens American Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Ohio Grover Center

Bruins overpower Huskies as Walton dominates in UCLA win

UCLA's 6 11 center Bill Walton produced 29 points and 21 rebounds to lift the top-ranked Bruins to a 76 67 victory at Washington. Walton's performance fueled a 20 7 burst before halftime and a 64th straight win for UCLA, while Lars Hansen debuted as Washington starter.

Walton UCLA Bill Walton Lars Hansen University of Washington Seattle Washington Reggie Ball Bruins Associated Press Hansen Coquitlam British Columbia Marv Harshman Huskies Canada Bruin John Wooden Hanson Louie Nelson Keith Wilkes Larry Farmer Southern Cal Washington State Providence Cleveland State Ernie DiGregorio Marvin Barnes Steve Downing Indiana Illinois Orv Salmon Missouri Oklahoma Wendel Hudson Alabama Georgia

Kelso Is Best in MAC Says BG Coach Haley

BG coach Haley declares Ben Kelso the best player in the Mid American Conference. He cites Kelso's impact for Bowling Green in shaping the team and its competitiveness this season.

Kelso Haley Associated Press Ben Kelso Bowling Green Pat Haley Haley Central Michigan

Athens Matmen Fall 36 21 To Chillicothe In Dual Meet

Athens wrestlers drop a 36 21 dual to Chillicothe with eight of thirteen bouts decided by Chillicothe pins. Athens edges five wins including two by fall as cited in varsity results with names like Don Smith Mike Brunk and Greg Griffin among others.

Athens Chillicothe Don Smith John Dick C. DePugh Mike Brunk J. Counsins Gary Keller D. Wilkshire Henry Young Lucian Spataro R. Self F. Coleman Jay Graham Les Champlin J. Deffenbaugh M. McRoberts Bill Moorehead Jim Armbruster J. Story Howison Mike Galloway Frank Simpkins J. Street

Bench Signs With Reds In Record Reds Contract

Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench reportedly signed a six figure contract making him the highest paid Red. The Enquirer said Bench agreed by phone with an unnamed Reds executive and would earn more than Pete Rose’s 107500 last season. Bench, 25, hit 40 homers and 125 RBIs while batting .270 last year and recovering from lung surgery.

Cincinnati Ohio Johnny Bench Reds Cincinnati Enquirer Bench Pete Rose Rose California New Orleans Ted Oakland

Waverly Margin Shaky in Ohio High School Rankings

Canton Lehman leads Class AAA with 17-0 record and 253 points, while Waverly drops to second in Class AA behind Willard. Indian Valley South tops Class A with a 17-0 mark and 212 points as Marion Pleasant follows at 17-0 with 185 points.

Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Canton Lehman Waverly Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South Barberton Cleveland East Tech Hamilton Taft Springfield South Columbus South Boardman Mansfield Senior Newark Chillicothe Toledo St. Francis Loraining Middletown Canton South Delaware Hayes Youngstown Ursuline Columbus East Cleveland Kennedy Cleveland St. Ignatius Cleveland St. Joseph and Kettering Fairmont East Elyria Cincinnati LaSalle Willard Rossford Steubenville Catholic Huron Columbus Ready Poland Tipp City Gallipolis Cincinnati Loveland Fort Recovery Wapakoneta St. Joseph Sebring Greenwich South Central Zanesville Rosecrans Strasburg McDonald Lorain Clearview Adena Buckeye West Cedarville Peebles Lowellville Morras Ridgedale Fostoria St. Wendelin Bettsville Pitsburg Franklin Monroe Windham Hanoverton United Newton Bristol Cleveland Lutheran East Fort Laramie Cincinnati St. Bernard Lehman Tigers Marion Pleasant Pleasant

Catlett Blasts Cincinnati Media After Bearcats Loss

University of Cincinnati coach Gale Catlett criticized Cincinnati reporters as “deprived” of smart analysis after suspending guard Dan Murphy for disputing tactics. He said Murphy was reinstated and claimed the media overemphasized the incident while noting forward Lloyd Batts may return against Ohio University despite a knee injury.

Cincinnati Ohio University of Cincinnati Gale Catlett Catlett UC Boosters Dan Murphy Bearcat Adolph Rupp Kentucky Murphy Lloyd Batts

Baseball Negotiations Continue As Owners Propose Change

The 24 player representatives will review the owners latest offer, with a possible three week wait before taking it to all members. Marvin Miller criticizes the early camp postponement as an illegal lockout threat while arbitration is pitched as a landmark proposal amid other sticking points in salaries and pension talks. Harold Henson leads major college football with 20 touchdowns and 120 points in ten games.

Miller John Gaherin Harold Henson Ohio State

Unsafest Trigger Hint When Buying a Used Gun

Sportsman's Digest warns buyers to test a used gun carefully. It advises cocking the unloaded gun and slowly pulling the trigger to feel for bumps or roughness. If the hammer or firing pin lets go hard, service is needed. avoid triggers requiring under three or over six pounds.

Area SECAL Basketball Tonight With Nine-Game Slate

A nine game schedule features area teams in the Southern Ohio Athletic League including a Logan at Athens clash for third place Supremacy in the junior league Logan holds a one game edge in the reserves and could clinch a top spot Tonight Waverly and Gallipolis lead SECAL in scoring with Price of Gallipolis at 254 points in 12 games and Souders at 251 in 12 games

SECUL Waverly Gallipolis Tigers Ironton Jackson Athens Logan Mark Mace Ted Essex Pat MelIntorf Andy Chenko John Locke Jim Pierce Jim Whitcraft Mitch Wright Jeff Campbell Randy Norris Mace Pierce Gil Price Wellston Dave Souders Price Souders Meigs SEC

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