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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1960

Page

8

Bobcats Edge Toledo 71 67 in MAC Thriller

Ohio University’s 71 67 MAC win over Toledo boosts the Bobcats to undisputed first place as 3000 fans pack Men’s Gym. Bunk Adams leads with 19 points while Howard Jolliff dominates the boards and Jim Snyder lauds the crowd and team effort.

George Strode Ohio University Bobcats Toledo Rockets Ohio U Rocket Jim Snyder Snyder Miami Western Michigan Bowling Green Jimmy Darrow Oxford Kent State Bunk Adams MAC Bernie Cabey Cabey Ned Miklovic Bunk Howard Jolliff Canton George Patterson Larry Kruger Synder Eddie Melvin Melvin Jack Gilbert the Messenger Lexington Jolliff Patterson Howard TV Center Portant Loren Wilcox Mentor Bobcat Toledo Macomber High School Saycer Jim Miller Miller Wake Forest The Ome

Meigs County Tourney Opens With Racine Eastern Clash

Meigs County basketball season opens with Racine hosting Eastern in the Meigs County Tournament at 8 30 p m A Harrisonville Rutland reserve game follows at 7 30 p m Other area games include Laurelville Union Furnace and non league pairings Parkersburg at Point Pleasant Oak Hill at Jackson plus Perry County Tourney games in Zanesville through Wednesday and a busy Thursday through Saturday slate.

Columbus Eastern Racine Meigs County Harrisonville Rutland Hocking County Laurelville Union Furnace League Action Parkersburg West Virginia Point Pleasant Oak Hill Jackson Jackson County Perry County Zanesville Municipal Auditorium Corning McLaney Shawnee Thornville Orning Glenford Somerset Junction City New Straitsville Gallia County Rio Grande Hannan-Trace Murray City New Lexington Athens Wahama Pomeroy Gallipolis Ironton Wellston Hillsboro Logan Circleville Belpre McConnelsville Buchtel-York Hamden Beaver Nelsonville Middleport Chauncey-Dover Holy Trinity Crooksville Glouster St. Aloysius Carthage-Troy Ames-Bern Marietta

NBA Talks Of Grabbing Archie's Title

Providence report says the National Boxing Association vacated Archie Moore's light heavyweight crown after he failed to defend it within six months. The NBA also tracks welterweight champion Don Jordan who must sign for a defense by February 15 or lose the title. Moore, in San Diego, vented anger and sought rest after the decision.

Providence National Boxing Assn Archie Moore Don Jordan Moore San Diego Calif NBA Anthony Maceroni Moore Seeroni Chamion Jordan

Bowling Scores at Sportland Lanes

Local bowling results from Sportland Lanes show standout performances in the SS rRES category with high scores and notable strikes. Participants from nearby clubs competed for top honors in a brisk evening session.

Fleck Wins Playoff For Phoenix Crown

Jack Fleck of Los Angeles won the Phoenix Open top prize in an 18 hole playoff with a 68 to 71 victory over Bill Collins of Crystal River Florida. Fleck hit from behind twice to claim the $22 500 event in Phoenix Arizona. Arthur Perssey of New York outpointed Jethro Cason of Philadelphia 136 to 139 in Atlantic City.

Phoenix Ariz Jack Fleck Fleck Los Angeles Bill Collins Crystal River Fla Atlantic City N.J Arthur Perssey New York Jethro Cason Philadelphia

OU Freshmen Triumph in 101-76 Blowout Over Toledo

Ohio University freshmen toppled Toledo 101-76 as Stacy Bunton led with 23 points and 16 rebounds while Dennis McInteer and Jim Moore combined for inside outside scoring. Swearingen and Ball added solid middle game support as Ohio seized control after a tight first half.

Mike Collins Ohio University Stunn Swearingen Stacy Bunton Dennis Meclnteer Jim Moore Ralph Ball Gary Bolen Bunton Moore McInteer Dave Scott Kermit Blosser Jim Koon Ball Bolen Dalton Wright Warfield Crabtree Lundblad

Buckeyes rout Illini as sophomores fuel Big Ten crown chase

Ohio State held Illinois 109-81 behind 31 points from Jerry Lucas 29 from John Havlicek and 17 from Mel Nowell as the No. 4 Buckeyes extended their Big Ten win streak to 10 and moved to 18-2. The trio carried the offense, delivering a statement win at Illinois for Ohio State’s conference title push.

Associated Press Ohio State Illini Ilinois Jerry Lucas John Havlicek Mel Nowell Lucas Havlicek Nowell Bucks Indiana Colorado Kansas State Auburn Georgia Tech Ohio U Toledo St. John’s New York CCNY Xavier Ohio Marquette Missouri Iowa State Wally Frank

OU Cracks Top Ratings In College Poll

The Cincinnati Bearcats lead the college basketball rankings with 79 first place votes and 1661 points. Ohio State West Virginia Georgia Tech Utah State Villanova Miami and others follow as top contenders for the mythic national title playoff slated for March 9 with eight more teams listed in the second ten.

Cincinnati Bradley California Ohio State West Virginia Georgia Tech Utah State Wess Villanova Miami Fla Texas A&m i Toledo Holy Cross Wat St. Bonaventure St. John’s i Providence A Auburn Ohio University North Carolina Llinois

Ohio high school basketball rankings reveal week’s leaders

The Ohio poll shows Dayton Roosevelt atop Class AA with 17-0, followed by Cleveland Tech at 15-1 and Canton Timken 17-0. In Class A Northwestern Wayne leads at 18-0, with Salem Local 18-0 and New Boston 17-0 close behind, among other top contenders listed with win loss records.

Dayton Roosevelt Cleve E. Tech Canton Timken Xenia Central Lekewood Elyria Eastwood Springfield Akron South Hubbard Jackson Pomeroy Columbus East Cleveland St. Joe Cleveland St. Ignatius Steubenville Ashland Mansfield St Peter and Wellsville Liberty Cleveland John Marshall Newton Falls Cadiz Midview Youngstown Woodrow Wilson Martins Ferry Greenon Clark Washington D. H

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