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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1972

Page

6

Herd Wins 21-2 As Marshall Topples St Francis

Marshall knocks off St Francis 95-80 behind Russ Lee 23 points and a decisive 50-point second half. UCLA remains unbeaten at 36 straight, led by Keith Wilkes 16 and Larry Hollyfield 16 as Virginia, Kentucky, Kansas State win in tight Big Eight and ACC action.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Marshall Thundering Herd St. Francis Dick Conover Conover UCLA Bruins Washington State Southwestern Louisiana Northeast Louisiana Virginia Clemson Kentucky Georgia Kansas State Oklahoma State Russ Lee Joe Hazinsky Carl Tacy Hazinsky Keith Wilkes Larry Hollyfield Bill Walton Greg Lee Henry Bibby Dan Steward Cougars Dwight Cavaliers Wildcats Ken Rosemond Jim Andrews Cowboys

UCLA Resumes Top Spot as Marshall Climbs to Eighth

UCLA remains No. 1 with 838 points and 41 first place votes despite Marquette also top. Marshall rises to eighth while Louisville and Long Beach State gain in the Top Twenty, and Houston and Oral Roberts enter the poll replacing Providence and Tennessee.

Associated Press UCLA Marquette Bruins Warriors Jim Chones North Carolina Louisville Penn Long Beach State Brigham Young Marshall South Carolina Southwestern Louisiana Virginia Ohio State Cavaliers Buckeyes Florida State Maryland Missouri Houston Hawaii Kentucky Memphis State Oral Roberts Providence Tennessee Pennsylvania Law Beach Stovencalt Tere Tee

Sign Swings People Astray in Stanley Common

In Stanley Common England an official traced why drivers head to the Derbyshire town were misdirected. A signpost was being used as a swing by children causing the wrong direction to be shown on the route.

Stanley Common England Derbyshire

Final Cage Poll Rates Albany 9th, Tigers 10th

Celina wins Class AAA with 232 points as 18-0 season. Lexington claims Class AA with 18-0 and 181 points, narrowly above Wellsville. Indian Valley South dominates Class A at 229, led by Bob Huggins. Top 10 lists show Cleveland East Tech third in AAA, Columbus Ready fourth in AA, and Marion Pleasant third in A.

Albany Tigers George Strode Associated Press Columbus Ohio Celina Lexington Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South Boardman Bulldogs Minuteman Wellsville South Point Steubenville Catholic Tuscarawas County Lowesville Columbus Walnut Ridge Sidney Walnut Ridge Mansfield John Barr Charles Huggins Bob Huggins Huggins Cleveland East Tech Toledo Scott Columbus South Findlay Middletown Cincinnati Elder Barberton Hamilton Taft Columbus Ready Canton Lehman Madison Sunbury Big Walnut Huron Rossford Waverly Steubenville Celina See Eee Lexington Eee Boardman , Sereee Tie Wellsville Clev. Tech Seevee South Pt Tie Tol. Scott Col. Ready Eet Col. South . Teweeee Cant. Lehman Findla Eeneee

Dallas Cowboy Duane Thomas Gets Probation in Drug Case

Duane Thomas and his brother Bertrand received five year probated terms after pleading guilty to marijuana possession. Judge Hollis Garmon urged them to pursue a bright future, noting their potential despite the setback. Officers found 41.5 grams of marijuana during the Jan 30 traffic stop on an interstate run from Greenville to Dallas.

Dallas Duane Thomas Dallas Cowboys Texas Hollis Garmon Greenville Tex Garmon Thomas Bertrand

UT Austin Receives Grants for Science Education Center

The University of Texas Science Education Center in Austin has been awarded two National Science Foundation grants totaling 208578 dollars. The funds will support a new academic course on environmental problems and a program to refresh 15 junior high school teachers in biological physical and earth sciences.

Austin, Tex University of Texas Science Education Center National Science Foundation

College Scores Roundup Highlights Busy Weekend

East teams led by Villanova 92 beating Boston College 70. Upsets, overtime and close finishes across conferences feature Vanderbilt 112 over N Kentucky 111 and Texas 95 over E Texas Baptist 82. Numerous matchups show rivalries and standings shaping.

East Villanova Boston Seton Hall Fairfield Marshall St. Francis Rider Bucknell Cheyney Point Sppeecman

Falcons Sign Cartwright Into Future MAC Roster

Bowling Green adds 7-foot center Mark Cartwright, ex Maryland backup, who will sit out 1972-73 and have two years starting 1973-74. Cartwright averaged 110 points and 54 rebounds in 15 games for Maryland before leaving. Loyola visits Ohio University in a non conference game as Bobcats prep for Toledo showdown.

Bowling Green Falcons Mark Cartwright Tom McMillen University of Maryland Cartwright Maryland Bowling Green Pat Haley Mark Ohio University Bobcats Ramblers Loyola of Chicago Convocation Bobcats Toledo Rockets Jim Snyder Cats Tom Corde Todd Lalich Tom Riccardi Bill Brown Dave Ball

Tri-Valley All Stars: repeaters lead 2024 selections

Tri-Valley Conference coaches selected the all league team naming the top 10 players and five honorable mentions. Repeaters Phil McGraw, Danny Hall, and Hoy Seckinger earned spots. Federal Hocking Belpre and Vinton County each placed two players. The banquet will be at Federal Hocking High School with Coach of the Year and MVP to be announced that night.

Tri-Valley Conference Loop Federal Hocking High School Phil McGraw Warren Local Danny Hall Federal Hocking Hoy Seckinger Nelsonville-York Federal Tri-Valley TEA Mark Humphrey Belpre Jerry Meeley Dana Hall Fed-Hockee Jim Kloss Fed-Hock News-York Harold Caudill Vin-Caty Ron Prater Mark Edler Terry Coffman Bob Crissinger Belpre Rob Smith Ike Roker Rocky Smathers Glen Hale Vinton County

Harlem All Stars Beat Faculty in Athens High Cage Doubleheader

The Harlem All-Stars defeated the Athens High School faculty 79 to 71 in the main game. Jay Carter scored 33 and Bill Gullick 21 to pace the winners, with Tricky Dicky adding 14. Faculty scorers included Fred Gibson 13 and Bill Korner 10. Prelim saw Varsity A top WOUB Golden Voices 34-23 led by Russ Brashear seven points.

Athens High School Varsity A Harlem All-Stars Athens High Jay Carter Bill Gullick Dicky Fred Gibson Bill Korner Gary Fagan

Woody's and Cornwell's Capture Independent Tourney Titles

Woody's of Athens won the Class B title with a 74-72 victory over Athens Masonry led by Bill Koons with 30 points and Will Eppley 18. Cornwell's defeated Bing's Furniture of Zanesville 87-77 for the Class A crown with Charlie McKenna scoring 33 and Dave Scott 26.

Albany Woody’s Cornwell’s Athens Albany High School Maplewood Softball Team Athens Masonry Bill Koons Will Eppley Dave Gatchel Tim Goss Tom Bobo Greg McDaniels

Mounted Police Too Expensive for Dallas Parks

The Dallas Police Department scrapped plans for mounted patrols in city parks, citing costs up to 60 000 dollars annually. City Manager Scott McDonald said the idea is not feasible.

Dallas

Woman bowler Bernita Cade rolls perfect 300 in Illinois

Mrs. Bernita Cade of Mahomet Illinois a 29 year old mother of three and a bowler with a 126 average bowled a 300 game last December sending a note to the Women s International Bowling Congress The report contrasts her milestone with the typical female bowler whose average is lower and who has never achieved 225.

Columbus, Ohio Bernita Cade Mahomet Women’s International Bowling Congress Cade

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