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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1967

Page

10

Winning Season For OU Fading Coon Back Home

Ohio University's Bobcat basketballers must win their remaining five games to satisfy Coach Jim Snyder's pursuit of a fourth straight winning season. They face arch rival Miami at home Wednesday and Kent State Saturday as injuries and lineup changes unfold. Guard Larry Coon, after skull surgery from an earlier defeat, returns but will sit out the final five games, likely replaced by Mark McClintick or Russ Hamilton. Miami, 6-2, trails Toledo at 7-1 in the race, and freshmen from both schools clash ahead of the main game.

Ohio University Bobcat Jim Snyder Miami Kent State Larry Coon Toledo Columbus Athens Coon Mark McClintick Russ Hamilton Redskins Marshall Rockets Western Michigan Kalamazoo Broncos Oxford Phil Snow Snow Fred Foster Mike Wren Ohio Bob Wren Miami Frosh

College basketball Top Ten shows team names and votes

The Top Ten standings list college teams with first place votes in parentheses and points, highlighting Louisville, North Carolina, Western Kentucky, Princeton, Houston, Texas, and Vanderbilt among others. The fragment preserves ranking and scoring format from a balloting table.

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Western Kentucky Wins 19 Straight In Rough Road to No. 5

Western Kentucky stretched its winning streak to 19 after an 80-71 victory over Tennessee Tech, keeping the Hilltoppers at No. 5. Kansas, Houston also rolled, while Elvin Hayes led Houston with 38 as Creighton fell. Tennessee beat Kentucky, Michigan State upset Indiana, and Bert Yancey posted a 265 to claim the 72-hole Memphis Open.

Associated Press Western Kentucky UCLA Hilltoppers Tennessee Tech Bruins Kansas Houston Jayhawks Oklahoma State Lawrence Kan Creighton Omaha Clem Haskins Butch Kaufman Greg Smith Tech Bowling Green Smith Wayne Chapman Kaufman Cowboys Elvin Hayes Bob Portman Tennessee Kentucky Michigan State Indiana Northwestern Hoosiers East Lansing Mich Bert Yancey

Controversy Over Fan Conduct At Marshall Games

The MAC will take no action on misconduct charges raised by Bowling Green Coach Warren Scholler after Marshall defeated BG 89-85. He claimed officials were intimidated by the Huntington crowd and Marshall players acted dirty, naming George Stone and Walt Piatkowski. Marshall and BG officials disputed the charges. Toledo and Miami standings are noted as the Herd sit 6-2. A conference presidents meeting was expected Thursday to discuss the matter.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Marshall University Bowling Green Warren Porky) Scholler Marshall Falcons MAC Bob James Doug Perry Scholler Whitey Wilson Huntington Stone Piatkowski Walt Marsall Toledo Council of Presidents

Six Figure Pact For Drysdale

Los Angeles AP report notes Don Drysdale signed a six figure contract for 1967 with the Dodgers, estimated at 105000 dollars, slightly down from 1966. The 11-year Dodger veteran, 6-6 right hander, aims to repeat as NL champions as spring training opens in Florida.

LOS Angeles Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger

Winners Named In Weekend Bowling Meet At Athens Rollerbowl

Danny and R J Shikenjan ski took junior-adult honors while Rich ard Cooksey and Floyd Ballinger topped bantam-adult. Highs included Rich Johnson 198/482 juniors and Jon McBride 197/557 bantams. Adult highs were John Hammack 199 and Floyd Ballinger 596. The meet yielded 935 plus 249 handicap in junior adults and 899 scratch plus 230 handicap in bantam adults.

Danny R. J. Shikenjanski Richard Cooksey Floyd Ballinger Athens Rich Johnson Jon McBride John Hammack Jack Daft Hammack Leon Henson Tom Metters Sally Sharon Nicholson Bill Shaver Wilson Carr Chris Kent Bumpass Jon Irene McBride Mike Irene Kovlan Laura Rider

Three-Team Fight For MAC Title

Three teams chase the Mid-American Conference crown as Toledo holds a one game edge over Miami and Marshall. Toledo meets Miami at Withrow Court while Marshall faces Ohio, with Bowling Green and Western Michigan out of contention. George Stone leads with 192 points, Brisker tops free throws, and Toledo posts top shooting and scoring averages.

Columbus Toledo Ohio Athens Bobcats Marshall Miami T. V. Sports, Inc MAC Withrow Court Redskins Herd Rockets Oxford Bowling Green Western Michigan Falcons Gibraltar Taylor Locke George Stone Gunner Walt Piatkowski Piatkowski Joe Henderson Seph John Brisker John Schroeder

Roosevelt Moves Up In Ohio High School Poll

Dayton Roosevelt rose to third after a 91 85 triple overtime loss to unbeaten Columbus East, grabbing a key gain in the Ohio AP high school basketball ratings. Columbus East leads with 267 points, while Lorain Admiral King sits second with 189 amid a top ten that includes Linden, East Tech, Lincoln, Shawnee, Waverly, Kenton, and Worthington.

Hal Paris Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Dayton Roosevelt Columbus Ohio Teddies Tigers Bob Hart East Lorain King Roosevelt Columbus Linden Cleveland East Tech Canton Lincoln Dayton Lima Shawnee Waverly Kenton Fort Recovery Bloomville Franklin - Monroe Carey Sandusky St. Mary East Canton North Lima Sandusky Crestview Richland County Associated Press High School Columbus East Sesseessessees Lorain King FOO Cantor Lincoln Limo Shawnee Ee Waverly Worthington Seeese Newark Canton McKinley Cincinnati Elder Minerva Toledo Libbey Coshocton Struthers Canton South Youngstown Chaney New Philadelphia

Buckeyes Fall Hard At Purdue In Big Ten Action

Purdue posted an 86-66 Big Ten win over Ohio State as out-of-state teams and the Marines joined the pattern in a rough Monday for Ohio colleges. Bill Hasket led OSU with 23 points while Ron Sepic scored two. Tennessee State edged Central State 67-65 in a tight game.

Associated Press Purdue Ohio State U.S. Marine Corp Ohio Tennessee State Central Central State Oakland City Ind Central Wilberforce Quantico Marines Findlay Kentucky Villa Bill Hasket Buckeyes Ron Sepic OSU Tim Avery Central State Garry Merrell Jerry Carder Ron Sheridan Ron Kalinowski Tom Calme Villa Madonna Youngstown Covington Bill Fannin Cumberland Rio Williamsburg

Corning Brothers Clash In Huntington Golden Gloves

Two Corning brothers will box in the Golden Gloves tourney in Huntington on Wednesday night. Elroy Hughes climbs in the 118 pound class while Richard Hughes fights at 165 pounds. The pair also competed in Gallipolis in a recent similar event.

Corning Brothers Huntington Elroy Hughes Richard Hughes Gallipolis

Prep Cage Results Union Local 60 Roseville 48

Union Local 60 edged Roseville 48 to 40 in the youth basketball prep cage event. Local 60 built a lead early and held on despite Roseville rallying in the final minutes.

Union Local Roseville

Ask Joe Wilman Bowling Q and A tips

Elsie D of Hollywood seeks why her hook ball hooks early. The column explains three phase ball motion from release to pocket entry and advises boosting speed so the hook occurs further down the lane. A 24 page booklet Beginning Bowling is offered for 20 cents with SASE.

Elsie D Hollywood Fla Joe Elsie Joe Wilman

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