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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1971

Page

6

OU Boxers Knocked Out Of 1971 Golden Gloves

Four members of the Ohio University Boxing Club were eliminated from the 1971 Golden Gloves in Columbus. Heavyweight Jeff Kent was disqualified after a first round bout for illegal tactics, sparking a near riot. Other results included Antar Mberi losing by forfeit after missing a Saturday bout, Charles Parrish losing a close decision, Sonny Trampler eliminated for amateur code violations, and Terry Jessup advancing to the welterweight title bout after a late ankle injury improvement.

Columbus Ohio University Boxing Club Jeff Kent Kent Maung Gyi Jeff Antar Mberi Mberi Charles Mike Parrish Parrish Nelson Bostic Bostic Sonny Trampler Trampler Terry Jessup Jessup Dr. Gui

Rio Sets Trip To Indiana For KIAC Tournament

Rio Grande Redmen, tied for sixth with Cumberland in KIAC standings, travel to Oakland City Indiana for a first round KIAC postseason game. Campbellsville hosts Berea, Cumberland visits Pikeville. Union has a bye. Semifinals Feb 22, final Feb 25. Baseball umpires meeting Wed 7:30 p.m. Grover Center Room 6.

Rio Grande Redmen Cumberland Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic

Marietta and Gallipolis reach Chauncey-Dover semifinal round

Golden Que of Marietta defeated Perry County 84 62 and Quaker State of Gallipolis beat Cornwell's 74 61 to advance to the Chauncey-Dover Lions Club tournament semifinals at Athens Middle School. Semifinals set for Thursday with Golden Que vs People's Bank and Quaker State vs Delta Tau Delta.

Golden Que Marietta Quaker State Gallipolis Chauncey-Dover Lions Club Athens Middle School Perry County Cornwell’s People’s Bank Delta Tau Delta Rich Fitch G-Q Nts Dick Wildt Mitch Smith

Ohio high school basketball AP state rankings week 10

A statewide panel of sports writers and broadcasters ranks Ohio high school basketball teams. The AP list assigns 10 points to the top team and 1 point to the tenth, reflecting week 10 standings.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press

Redmen Win At Buzzer In Non Conference Clash

Rio Grande defeated Wilberforce 83 82 on a three second buzzer beater by Harry Hairston. Hairston led Rio Grande with 24 points while Ed Jacobs added 23 and Tony Bass 21. Wilberforce star Payton and Hamrick had 22 each for the Buckeyes.

Mabry al Martin Dick Fowler McDivitt Cornwell Mange Ed Kincade Martin Oilers Fowler Whaley Dale Bandy Wilberforce Harry Hairston Rio Grande Redmen Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Association Oakland City Ind Hairston Ed Jacobs Wellston Prep Tony Bass James Payton Larry Hamrick Larry Foster Bernie Williams Bass Bentley Williams Pulley Jacobs Baker Payton Nash Hamrick Mann Pace Boykin Foster Marshall Bowe

Pro Hockey Monday's Results and Tuesday Wednesday Games

No games were played Monday. Tuesday lists two matchups Boston at Vancouver and California at St. Louis. Wednesday schedules four games: New York at Montreal, Pittsburgh at Toronto, Buffalo at Chicago, and Philadelphia at Los Angeles, with California at Minnesota noted as a scheduled contest.

Pet GB Virginia Seecscsees Eeenee New York Kentucky Eaeeee Carolina Seteneeee Floridians Jacksonville Memphis Boston Vancouver California St. Louis Montreal Pittsburgh Toronto Buffalo Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles Minnesota

Bobcats Face Three Nonconference Tests Ahead of Busy Week

Ohio matches with Marshall Ball State and Virginia Tech as coach Jim Snyder seeks a late-season rally. The 12-6 Bobcats aim to finish strong after a one point loss to Miami Ohio, led by Kenny Kowall and Craig Love while Marshall boasts Russell Lee and a high-scoring offense.

Jim Snyder Bobcats Marshall Ball State Virginia Tech Miami Ohio West Texas State Tennessee Snyder Jim Herd Russell Lee Kenny Kowall Craig Love Todd Lalich Bobby Howell Tom Corde Lee Dave Smith Mike D’antoni Blaine Henry Bob DePathy DePathy Henry Gary Orsini Memorial Field House Woubfm

Two Big Men Spark Wins For Top College Programs

Jacksonville’s 7 foot 2 Artis Gilmore had 22 points and 25 rebounds in a 100 75 win over Florida State while Western Kentucky’s 7 foot Jim McDaniels scored 26 and had 25 rebounds in an 83 65 victory over East Tennessee. Kansas survived Oklahoma 71 68 to stay No 5 in the AP poll as UCLA Marquette USC and Penn State held top four spots.

Tom Emory Associated Press Kansas Jacksonville Artis Gilmore Dolphins Florida State Jim McDaniels Western Kentucky East Tennessee Hilltoppers Oklahoma Jayhawks Sooners Pierre Russell UCLA Gilmore Harold Fox Fox McDaniels Buccaneers

College Scores East and Midwest Basketball Results

A long list of college men’s basketball scores across the East and Midwest with many games showing wide margins. Notable results include Kentucky 107 over Georgia 95 and Notre Dame 100 over Valparaiso 75 while St. Marys Calif. pushed Santa Clara to two overtimes.

Kentucky Larry Steele Georgia Cauthen Westbrook

North Gallia Tops Point Pleasant 57 53 in Tight Match

North Gallia defeated Point Pleasant 57 to 53 as Arthur Clark led with 22 points and Larry Justus added 15 rebounds while Randy Harden scored 11 for Point Pleasant. The game was a late addition to the schedule and North Gallia held a 43 32 edge on rebounds.

Point Pleasant Big Blacks Barboursville North Gallia Arthur Clark Larry Justus Randy Harden Allen Underwood Underwood Smith Painter Miller Rawson Simmons Neville Cruickshanks Harden North Gallio

Athens Freshmen Set For Jackson Contest

Athens freshmen basketball, now 15 3, host Jackson in a doubleheader at the Middle School gym after routing Lancaster 75 47 and Wellston 70 30. Mace 22 Blower 18 Skinner 17 led Athens against Lancaster, Romig 10 and Walton 11 paced Wellston.

Athens Jackson Lancaster Wellston Mark Mace Greg Blower Don Skinner Tim Burney Athens Fresh Skinner Todd Romig Steve Walton

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