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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1970

Page

21

Ohio completes rally to beat Miami in final seconds

Ohio University roared back from a seven point deficit with 2:34 remaining to defeat Miami by a dramatic five turnover sequence and a decisive late burst. Gary Hunter sparked the win with a crucial steal and a key finish, lifting Ohio to 16 4 overall while Miami remained in the MAC hunt.

Miami Ohio University Joss Ohio Bobcats Bowling Green Athens Falcons Wihile Toledo Cats Redskins Gary Hunter The Plains Gerald Sears Iain Greg McDivitt Craig Love Glen Pryor Ken Kowall Hunter Mame Awotee Tates Locke Shese Hide Onia Jim Snyder Obie Onin University Ken Roval Oxford Ted How Snyder Greg McDivin

Bulldogs Top Marauders 79-52 To Close Regular Season

Athens Bulldogs clinch SECAL title and improve to 17-1 overall with a 79-52 win over Meigs. Five starters hit double figures led by Don Winefordner with 20 points and Mike Riggle, Eric Coon, Mark Swatt, and Steve Jones also contributing. Meigs finishes 10-7. Ironton and Wahama games loom for final league standings.

Tom Metters Messenger Surguigo Athens Bulldogs Meigs Bulldog Gym Bulldogs Athens Wellston Wahama Marineers Sullsons Ironton Jack Tas Tigers Nelsonville Don Winefordner We Bulldogs Mike Rigele Eric Coon Mark Swatt Steve Jones Jeff Tyo Daxié Walters Tyo Riggie Athens

Bulldogs rally after clinching title in celebration

The Messenger notes Athens Bulldogs clinched the league crown. Players Wie Bulpaps and Dave Sikh led effort in decisive junior varsity results as Athens reserves finished strong. Nonleague games involved Mingle Costmear and Lancaster with Gallipolis interpreting nearby action.

Ataiens Asses Costmear Lancast Seres Gallipolis

He's On TV Again As NEL Referee On What's My Line

A local report notes Fred Swearingen, fall football referee, appeared on What's My Line on Channel 12 at 7 p.m. four nights a week, describing how he was chosen and the arm signals used by referees. The piece mentions a Green and White Club banquet with Jesse Owens as speaker on April date and honors for Owen Kennedy on the all Southeastern Ohio all star team.

Fred Swearingen Seleviaton Channel 12 Weel Sweraingen Athens Wall St New York League Art McNally Gemans Tommy Bell Louisville Jim Swearingen NEL Jesse Owens Berlin Hitler Ohio State Chicago Owen Kennedy Pomeroy Rd Gailia County Cadris

Sarah Lawrence Beats Connecticut in Powder Puff Basketball

AP report from Bronxville details Sarah Lawrence College defeating Connecticut College for Women 63 to 36 in the Powder Puff Basketball League. Julius Webster delivers the winning shot as the home opener for Sarah Lawrence, coached by Kwame Macdonald, draws 38 coeds in Concordia College gym.

Will Grimsley Bronxville, WY Julius Webster Cangy Chena Sarah Lawrence Connecticut College Connecticut Connecticut College For Scout Cone Crigul Kwame Macdonald Central State College

Maravich Leads LSU Past Vanderbilt in SEC Showdown

Pete Maravich scored 38 points as LSU beat Vanderbilt 96 89 in Nashville. Danny Hester and Bill Wenton supported with key baskets while Maravich hit 19 of 46 shots plus 14 of 46 attempts from the line. Vanderbilt’s Perry Wallace and Jimmy Conn each had 21 points to lead the Commodores. The article also notes the 1971 Walker Cup at St Andrews on May 26 27.

Nashville Tenn Louisiana State Pete Maravich Danny Hester Bill Wenton Vander Dilt Maravich Chenchon Balalleeabin Wyk shoLs Ataraiien Resterami Newton Perry Wallace Jimmy Conn Vanderhilt

Frazier Ellis Title Bout Odds Stir Heavyweight Clash

New York AP reports odds favor Joe Frazier over Mike Ellis in a 33 round title bout at Madison Square Garden. Frazier brings a 24 zero record and defenses. Ellis has not fought since Sept. 1988 and holds the world crown after disputed win over Floyd Patterson in Sweden. About 16,000 expected at the Garden with over $500,000 in gate and 100000 seats for closed circuit. Main event time 10 34 pm BST.

New York Jne Prawer Timmy Emas Grblogerh Villehat Cassius Clay Armel Frazier Jigher Stadisonm Square Garde Bey Las Vegas Tithe Noulen Eilis Has Lough Floyd Patteram Sweden Autual Broadcasting Systen Sting

Debt Plagued McLain's Whereabouts Unknown

Detroit reports say pitcher Daly McLain remains missing from contact as investigators pursue a separate gambling grand jury probe in Detroit. No access to McLain, his lawyer William R Ajkens, or his business manager in Florida or Ohio. A former associate indicates McLain met with James Ritchie tied to the grand jury inquiry.

Detroit Daly McLain Rosevail Wee Mclain William R. Ajkens Mebain Whch Aly Svay Dolteoil James Ritchie Pees Slash Iirce Ritchie

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