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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1966

Page

12

Bobcats Sit Even as Toledo Loss Stings Ohio Pivot Next Muskingum

Ohio University fell to Toledo 67 to 54 extending its MAC record to 5 3 9 with two leading scorers hampered by injuries. Jim Cox led Toledo with 18 points while Ohio's John Schroeder topped the Bobcats with 15 as Fowlkes and Hammond fouled out or were limited by a ankle injury and foul trouble respectively. Ohio now faces Muskingum in New Concord followed by Kent State Marshall Bowling Green and Toledo in critical MAC games.

Ohio University Bobcats Toledo Rockets Muskingum Ohio Con New Concord Ohio Kent State Grover Center Marshall Mike Hammond Ken Fowlkes Hammond Fowlkes Miami Bill Backensto Jim Cox Will Babione John Schroeder Dave Brown

Freshmen Fall to Dayton 88-75 in Ohio Basketball Game

Dayton Flyers surged to a 21-7 start and led 40-17 before Ohio cut the gap. Jerry Groves led Ohio with 15 points while Dan Sadlier and Ned Sharpenter each had 20 for Dayton.Ohio connected on 13 of 23 free throws to Dayton’s 32 of 48 as the Flyers topped the freshmen.

Dayton Ohio University Dayton Fresh Ohio Flyers Jerry Groves Chuck Schuyler Jerry McKee Mark McClintick Dan Sadlier Ned Sharpenter Cats Athens Ron Handley Larry Coon Logan Pomeroy Simpson Dick Werry Knight Waterloo Starr-Washington Bill Brown Rockets David McDaniel Middleport Wahama Buddy Moore Gary Stobart Yellow Jackets Mike Fry White Falcons Hamden Frank Patton North Gallia Engineers Racine Fairland Sherm Cundiff Bob Grueser

Icemen blank Ft. Wayne as Ohio hockey wins 8-0

Ohio University hockey team snaps a three game skid with an 8-0 victory over undefeated Ft. Wayne Komets at Bird Arena. Ted Martin and Paul Manktelow each score twice. LHeureux Barrett Williams and Lovelady add singles. Tiff Cook posts 20 saves. Team also notes upcoming games vs Ohio State. Indoor track opens season with Tillman fifth in mile and Williams fourth in 1000 yard run at Michigan State Relays.

Ted Martin Paul Manktelow Ohio University Bird Arena Ft. Wayne Komets Ohio Ft. Wayne Martin Manktelow Mike L'Heureux Jim Barrett Harry Williams Dave Lovelady Bobcats Gaelie Tiff Cook Ohio State Bucks Columbus Michigan State John Tillman Mel Williams

Duffyism Sparks Bold Optimism From Daugherty Camp

A notable quote from Duffy Daugherty's camp extols enthusiasm and warns against being swept away by fervor. The remark frames Duffyism as a spirited approach while acknowledging its potential excess.

Duffy Daugherty

Glouster Crowned Triumvirate Champion After Weekend Losses

Glouster remained the lone Triumvirate winner as two Athens County League co champions fell to non league foes. Nelsonville beat Albany 66 56 while Glouster defeated Malta McConnelsville 71 57. Albany slipped to 15 3 and Nelsonville moved to 13 4 with strong free throw and rebounding advantages.

Nelsonville Albany Red Devils Ames-Bern Denvertown Glouster Malta-McConnelsville Greyhounds Albanys Bob Richards Baxter Ervin Ames Bern Greenies

Cincinnati Stadium Plan Promises 1967 Labor Day Build

Cincinnati officials the Reds and Paul Brown back a new circular stadium on the Ohio River front. A $51 million retractable dome venue would seat 47 500 for baseball and 55 000 for football and be financed by revenue bonds without voter approval.

Cincinnati Ohio River Front Cincinnat Reds Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Walton Bachrach

Athens Teams Win 3 Of 4 In Junior High Play

Athens Junior High split a doubleheader with Lancaster teams winning three of four games. Ninth graders beat Thomas Ewing Jr 48 37 led by Mike Goodwins 15 and Bob Handleys 13. General Sherman Jr 34 28 saw Dan Wickerham with 14. Eighth grade edged Thomas Ewing 40 39 with Skip Dennison 15 and Mike Riggle 12 while Gen Sherman 39 28 was led by Dave Coon with 12.

Athens Lancaster Thomas Ewing Jr Mike Goodwin Bob Handley General Sherman Jr Dan Wickerham Thomas Ewing Skip Dennison Mike Riggle General Sherman Dave Coon

Nelsonville and Sheridan Tie In High School Cage Games

Nelsonville totals 66 points and Sheridan 77 as top scorers Richards Daugherty Haynes and Schultz lead Nelsonville while Hursey Dupler Sterret and Winegardner pace Sheridan. Ames Bern Deavertown Starr Washington Waterloo also post scores in a roundup of high school basketball action.

Nelsonville Richards Daugherty Haynes Schultz Harold

Malta McConnelsville reserve crushes Glouster in hoops

Malta McConnelsville outscored Glouster 60 to 40 as Christie and Sherman led scoring with 41 and 10 points respectively. The game featured 28 40 51 71 score progression and showcased balanced contributions from Malta McConnelsville.

Glouster T) Dugan Russell Leeper Mingus Vore Gail Malta McConnellville Christie Richardson Lawrence Sherman Carel Choustot Ce Whiskeen Malta-McConnelsville

McArthur and The Plains Compete in Close High-Scoring Card

Box score details show McArthur 55 total with 21 field goals and 13 assists as The Plains add 65 with 20 assists. Notable scorers include Peyton and Tinkham leading for The Plains while McArthur contributors include Gilliland Prater Hale and Calvin among others. final numbers 42-36 after overtime.

McArthur Coleman Gilliland Prater Conway Crow Hale Peters Calvin Kinnisen the Plains Peyton Tinkham Coon McAllister L. Hunter G. Hunter Wallace Wagner

Jackson and Coal Grove Rally in Scoring Bout

Jackson 76 and Coal Grove 97 led by Deeds 16 12 44 and New man 13 3 25 with strong second half. Final reserve score: Jackson 59 Coal Grove 24.

Jackson Mullins Rose Gil-liand Biswaugle Armstrong Gingerich Boggs Patton Gillum Coll Coal Grove Deeds Patterson Cyrus Myers Newman Hitcheeck Boyd Vanderhoof Wacrogr Weka CEP Ovo An

Brown Zaleski and Hannan-Trace Basketball Scoreline

Brown Zaleski led 18 26 43 233 with 53 points as Hannan Trace posted 77. Brown Zaleski players Colley Webb and Wright contributed while Hannan Trace relied on Hall and Cremeens for key 16 and 14 point outputs.

Brown-Zaleski Perry Burley Stricklin Biffle Colley Webb Wright Hannan-Trace Belville Bickle Daniels Hall Murdock Cremeens Harrison Toetal

Mille 38 Hermey 6-0-12 pence 9 Litman 6-12 Fite 5-2

Mille 38 appears with Hermey 6 0 12 pence and Litman 6 12 and Fite 5 2 in a terse sports or tally snippet.

Hermey Litman Fite

Pomeroy Beats Luggan 56 45 In Reserved Score Match

POMEROY 28 17 73 total POMEROY players Simpson Knight Logan Werry Moore posteled 28 points in a 73 point line. Luggan 31 6 63 with Phelps Westfall Weiland Kemper Stone Trowbridge Poston Bell Auker totals 63. Final score Logan 56 Pomeroy 45 in reserve score contest.

Pomeroy Simpson Knight Logan Werry Moore Luggan Phelps Westfall Weiland Kemper Stone Trowbridge Poston Bell Auker Seerane

Wahama beats Middleport in high school basketball clash

Wahama 62 leads Middleport 96 in a scoreline with players Redman 2-0-4 White 43-11 and Stobart 8-10-26. Final reserve score shows Wahama 48 Middleport 26 as teams exchange baskets in this district tilt.

Wahama Redman White Marshall M. Fry Batey Arthur Thompes Sawyers Middleport Stobart B. Davis Moore Edwards Davis Cunningham Sauer Butcher Tannerill Bradbury Middleport Reserve Cress

North Galler Box Score Summary

North Galler notes a team lineup and scoring totals with players Taylor Smith Garrett Twyman Deel Skidmore. The line shows a 28-20 halftime-like tally and incomplete totals for the game.

North Galler Taylor Smith Garrett Twyman Deel Skidmore

Hamden Narrowly Falls in Low-Scoring Game

North Gallia edges Hamden 67 to 52 after a tight contest with both teams held under 70. Hamden’s McManus and Patton led late pushes while Rice and Federoff contributed for North Gallia.

Racine Faces Fairland In Uneven Score Relay

Score totals show Racine 35 to Fairland 54 in a competitive meet. Individual lines list names Cundiff Hill Greaser Wallbrown and others with varied scoring tallies and times.

Racine Cundiff Circle D. Hill McClintock Greaser Wallbrown Roberts Hall Russell Salyer Eaton Stapleton Wells Sip Rtee Mpare Prins Fairland

Auerbach Steps Down As Celtics Coach With Tears

Boston scene at the Boston Garden as 48 year old Arnold Red Auerbach mutters he is stepping back from the Celtics bench after a 120-110 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He receives a flood of gifts including plaques, a silver tray, a captain’s chair, and the 1000th NBA victory ball.

Boston Arnold Auerbach Celtics NBA Los Angeles National Basketball Association Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Baltimore San Fran St Louis Ss Detroit St. Louis Aeke Charleston San Francisco Oakland Calif Pittsburgh

Top College Teams Eye NCAA Spots In Key Night Games

Kentucky seeks to remain undefeated as they travel to Alabama while Duke, Chicago Loyola, Texas Western and Providence push for at large bids or conference titles. Iowa State and Nebraska face notable upsets as St Joseph’s Pa rests. Ivy League eligibility looms over NCAA bids.

Associated Press Kentucky Duke Chicago Loyola Texas Western Providence Ivies NCAA Alabama Wildcats Vanderbilt Commodores Auburn South Carolina Blue Devils Chicago Loyola Western Michigan Arizona State DePaul New Mexico Virginia St. John’s Minn St. Bonaventure Kansas Oklahoma State Nebraska Iowa State Michigan Wisconsin Va. Tech Carolina Davidson NYU Tennessee Tulane Maryland East Va N. CC State Ga. Tech Wake Forest Georgia Miss. State Wm. & Mary Vali LSU Mississippi the Citadel Fourman Miami Jacksonville Midwest Indiana Hillnvis Minnesota St. Mich. St Okla J. Johns Tulsa Bradley Wichita Louisville Iowa Oklahoma Missouri Detroit Air Force Margette

College Scores and Results Across The Nation

A collage of college basketball scores lists numerous teams from Ohio to California with results showing Ohio University 4 Dayton Ww, Toledo 67, and Bowling Green 62 Akron 75. Other notable results include Michigan Lutheran Mount Union 50 Kenyon 57 Baldwin Wallace 75 Wittenberg 64, and Xavier 79 Duquesne 75.

Cincinnati le Toledo Ohio University Dayton Memphis State DePaul Bowling Green Akron Ohio Wesleyan Youngstown Michigan Lutheran Mount Union Kenyon Baldwin-Wallace Wittenberg Muskingham SZ Heidelberg Denison Oberlin Marietta Hiram Wooster Geneva Marshall Steubenville Ashland Defiance Bloftten Cedarville Wilmington Capital Central State Lincoln Clarion Walsh Bethany Wa. Va Western Reserve John Carroll Wayne State Allegheny Case Tech Xavier Duquesne East Providence St. Bonaventure St. John’s Army Columbia Harvard Rinceton Yate Penn Brown Oldham Navy Arianow Feltign Saisis Villanova Holy Cross Connecticut Temple Pitt Coipate Hobart Rhode Island Vermont Maine Massachusetts

Dickinson Kights Pain Seeks Phoenix Open Victory

In Phoenix Gardner Dickinson despite pain pills and a back injury leads the $60,000 Phoenix Open with a three round total of 206 after a 71. Bob Rosburg trails by three strokes at 209 while Mason Rudolph and Gene Littler chase at 210 212. Arnold Palmer sits 11 back after 71 74 72.

Phoenix Ariz Gardner Dickinson Dickinson Bob Rosburg Lost Tree Village Fla Mason Rudolph Rudolph Gene Littler Littler Doug Sanders Jack Rule Dudley Wysong Charles Coody Arnold Palmer

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