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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1976

Page

8

Town Grapples With Bus Attack After Gallipolis Ironton Game

Six Gallia Academy students and one instructor injured when pep club and reserve buses were attacked near Ironton two blocks from a new field house. Gallia Academy officials praised Ironton staff and fans for support at the hospital. No serious injuries. Local leaders call for restraint after a senseless incident following a sports event.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Ironton Southeastern Ohio

Bobcats routed by Kent State in MAC clash

Kent State shot 64 percent in the first half and 54 percent overall to crush Ohio 105 to 75. Corteze Brown scored a career high 38 for the Golden Flashes while Ohio roles were limited as they never led and trailed by 30 at halftime.

Kent Ohio Bobcats Kent State Cats Golden Flashes Corteze Brown Brown Tony Jamison Scott Love Dale Bandy Steve Skaggs Chuck Seltzer Love Skaggs Bucky Walden Terek Cliff Sawyer Mike Corde Flashes KSU Jamison Bown Jim Collins Bunny

NCAA Accused of Illegal Wire Taping by MSU Probe

The Michigan State University student newspaper The State News reports the NCAA used tapping of telephone conversations and threats during its probe of football recruiting violations. The issue notes possible Kansas license violations and states no evidence yet that taped calls influenced the MSU investigation.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State University National Collegiate Athletic Association State News NCAA MSU David Berst Berst Shawnee Mission Kan Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Topeka Kansas Corporation Commission John A. Fuzak Fuzak

Tri Valley Title To Be Decided In Final Cage Week

Alexander hosts Federal Hocking while Nelsonville York hosts Vinton County in TVC action that could decide shared title prospects. Nelsonville York and Vinton County chase a possible second place, with Kyger Creek facing Buf alo and other district games listed.

Tri-Valley Alexander Nelsonville- York TVC Ohio Kyger Creek Federal Hocking Nelsonville-York Vinton County Buckeyes Wahama Hannan Trace Portsmouth Ironton Kgger Creek Buffalo Ripley Point Pleasant

Wheelchair Coach Inspires Bowler in Close Friendship

In Painesville Ohio Dave Korpinen who has used a wheelchair for seven years coaches friend Ken Mills at the foul line Mills relying on Korpinen for strategy while Mills bowls Korpinen has regained movement and now both celebrate Mills 700 series milestones Mills credits Korpinen for spur to success and vows to keep watching over his pupil Meanwhile Vermont racing notes report 66000 in uncashed mutuel tickets at Pownal track to be directed into the state racing fund after two years

Painesville, Ohio Dave Korpinen Ken Mills Korpinen Mills Painesville Fairport Harbor Dave Fluid Regulator Florida Kenny Green Mountain Pownal, Vt Vermont

Tar Heels edge Miami Ohio as Ford seals win

North Carolina edged Miami of Ohio 77-75 on late free throws by Phil Ford after a tight game. Mitch Kupchak led UNC with 22 points as Cincinnati beat Xavier 81-74 and other top teams won or stretched leads in a crowded college basketball slate.

Athens Logan North Gallia Southwestern Miami Ohio North Carolina Tar Heels Phil Ford Mitch Kupchak Marquette DePaul Maryland Georgetown North Carolina State Duke Cincinnati Xavier Missouri Kansas

Browns Hire Hadhazy as Assistant to Modell in Cleveland

Peter Hadhazy, 32, named executive assistant to Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell, a step toward general manager. Former assistant GM of the New England Patriots joins to coordinate player relations and league affairs while liaison to coach Forrest Gregg. Ed Uhas promoted to director of operations overseeing game day work and travel logistics.

Cleveland Peter Hadhazy Cleveland Browns Art Modell Hadhazy New England Patriots Harold Sauerbrei National Football League Patriots Upton Bell Modell Pete Browns New England Ed Uhas Uhas Kent State University Baldwin Wallace

Ali Faces Coopman in HBO Boxing Title Bid

In San Juan Muhammad Ali admits no guarantee of victory as he defends the heavyweight crown against unranked Jean Pierre Coopman. Trainer Angelo Dundee warns Coopman is a bum and Ali fears letdown after recent high profile wins. The bout tops a doubleheader at Roberto Clemente Coliseum with Alfredo Escalera defending a junior lightweight title against Jose Fernandez. The CBS telecast runs 9 to 11 p.m. EST. bout begins about 9:45 p.m.

Muhammad Ali Jean- Pierre Coopman Ali el San Juan al “Blue Lewis Jurgen Blin Chuck Wepner Rudi Luebbers Luebbers Coopman Ken Norton Norton Angelo Dundee Joe Frazier Manila Belgium George Kanter U.S Ali-Coopman Roberto Clemente Coliseum Alfredo Escalera Puerto Rico World Boxing Council Jose Fernandez New York United States CBS

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