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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1970

Page

9

Don Peden A Pillar Of Ohio University Athletics Remembered

Longtime Ohio University athletic director Don Peden shaped football and baseball since 1923. He coached football for 21 seasons plus 25 years as baseball coach, earning multiple Buckeye Conference titles and Hall of Fame honors. A tribute recalls his influence on colleagues and the university’s enduring athletic legacy.

Ohio University Don C. Peden University of Ilinois Peden Bob Zuppke Illinois Syracuse St. Louis Cardinals Bill Hess Ohio U Frank Richey Jim Snyder Snyder Ohio University Athletic Hall of Fame Helms Foundation

Ohio Challenges Rambling Loyola in Mid-American Showdown

Ohio University brings an 18-4 record to a key clash with Loyola Chicago, 12-9, after Loyola's 91-71 win over Bowling Green. The Ramblers, led by Walter Robertson and Wade Fuller, are quick and balanced, while Ohio features John Canine and Greg McDivitt as top scorers. The Bobcats boast stronger rebounding and a 84.1 point per game average, seeking another conference win.

Chicago Loyola Ramblers Ohio University Bowling Creen Loyola George Ireland Western Michigan Indiana Ohio Western Hoosiers Ramblers Walter Robertson Robertson Sol McMillen Wade Fuller Ernest Lewis Dale Bandy John Canine Bobcat Greg McDivitt Craig Love Ken Kowall Dave Groff Bobcats Bryant Cats Denver Broncos Bobby Littler Littler

Ohio Winter Sports Teams End Dual Meet Action

Ohio winter sports wrap up dual meets with hockey only at home this week. Coach Harry Houska’s wrestlers travel to Toledo for a Tuesday meet, slated as the toughest of the year.

Ohio Harry Houska Grapplers Toledo Houska Bowling Green Marshall Western Michigan Ohio State Indiana

Championship game in Athens City League finals matchup

The Athens City League post season final will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Athens Middle School gym. Athens Masonry and People's Bank meet for the tournament title with records 5 4 and 11 3 respectively.

Athens Middle School Athens Masonry People’s Bank Elmore Banton Banton Cleve Bryant Bryant MAC

Ohio University Bobcat Of The Decade Named

A 16 member committee and the student body selected Ohio University’s Bobcat of the Decade. The winner from 11 sports will be announced at the February 28 halftime of the Ohio Bowling Green game at Convocation Center.

Ohio University Ohio

Kentucky Stars Outshine Alabama in 98 89 Victory

Dan Issel scored 47 and Tom Parker added 15 rebounds to lift top ranked Kentucky past Alabama 98 89. Adolph Rupp hailed Issel while lamenting the team’s inconsistency as Kentucky clinched the SEC title and an NCAA tournament berth.

Alabama Dan Issel Tom Parker Issel Parker Kentucky Adolph Rupp Wildcats

College Scores Roundup From Various Regional Games

A patchwork of college results shows Loyola routing Bowling Green 91 to 7 while Western Kentucky beat Dayton 78 63. Xavier 73 edged Bellarmine 63 as Ashland led 5. Central State 56 Defiance 52 Cumberland Ky 104 Rio Grande 100 Creighton 68 Providence 64 Springfield 87 Boston U 81 South Kentucky 98 Alabama 89 Tennessee 68 Virginia 61 Duke 57 Mississippi State 84 Georgia 77 Florida 63 Minnesota 62 Georgia Tech 86 Tulane 76 Maryland 103 Clemson 85 South Carolina 67 Wake Forest St Midwest Notre Dame 121 Butler 114 Nebraska 79 Oklahoma 66 Kansas 63 Missouri 45 Southwest Lamar Tech 98 Hardin Simmons West Weber State 80 Montana State 55 Utah State 80 Air Force 78 Idaho State 24 Montana 100

Hicgo Loyola Bowling Green Western Kentucky Dayton Marquette Xavier Bellarmine Ashland Central State Defiance Cumberland Rio Grande Creighton Providence Springfeld Boston South Kentucky Alabama Tennessee Virginia Duke Mississippi State Georg Florida Minnp Georgia Tech Tulane Maryland Clemson South Carolina Wake Forest Midwest Notre Dame Butler Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas Missour Southwest Lamar Tech Hardin Far Weber State Montana State Utah State Air Force Idaho State Montane

Reds pitcher Jim Maloney rejects 1970 contract offer

Jim Maloney announces he will not accept the Cincinnati Reds contract tied to innings pitched in 1970. He states the offer does not meet his expectations and says he will seek a better arrangement elsewhere.

Associated Press Jim Maloney Cincinnati Reds

NCAA berths in reach as Bonnies and Jacksonville await bids

St Bonaventure and Jacksonville eye at large NCAA bids as New Mexico State also expected to be selected. Marquette Notre Dame and Houston are certain. Georgetown Holy Cross and Creighton still in the running. The NIT also poised to pick 16 teams with LSU and St Johns among likely selections.

Betc Bet Kentuck UCLA St. Bonaventure South Carolina New Mexico State Ordain Jacksonville Pennsylvania Maravetters Lows Water Ory Florida State Dawane Western Kentucky Notre Dame North Carolina State Houston Or Kansas State jUmbia North Carolina Ugah State Mike Becht Associated Press NEW York Ncaa Selection Committee Kansas City Associated Press Weekly D.C Holy Cross Creighton Kentucky Niagara Calvin Murphy Eagles Pete Maravich Louisiana State Maravich Murphy Madison Square Garden St. John’s Manhattan Army Georgia Tech NCAA Villanova Duquesne Dayton Georgetown Columbia Ivy League Ivy

Five Ohio teams fall to out-of-state foes this Monday

Bellarmine stunned Ashland 63-57 and Western Kentucky topped Dayton 76-63. Loyola of Chicago crushed Bowling Green 91-71, Marquette beat Xavier 81-73, Cumberland Kentucky edged Rio Grande 104-100, and Central State beat Defiance 56-52. Ashland and Dayton see NCAA bids fade. Xavier suffers worst 50-year record.

Ohio Buckeye Ashland Dayton Bellarmine Western Kentucky Loyola of Chicago Bowling Green Marquette Xavier Cumberland Kyshade Rio Grande Central State Defiance

Bowling Doctor Emphasizes Balanced Footwork and Arm Swing

The article warns that rushing at the foul line creates poor timing. It notes footwork speed must match the armswing to avoid balance loss. Proper delivery ties increased foot speed to a coordinated, balanced finish.

Pro Hockey National Hockey League Monday Results

No games scheduled. Today's schedule includes Montreal at Oakland, Toronto at Oakland, St. Louis at New York, Los Angeles at Minnesota, and Pittsburgh at Montreal. Wednesday games listed.

National Hockey League Pittsburgh Montreal Oakland Toronto St. Louis New York Los Angeles Minnesota

Falcons. Big Blacks Finishing Falcons

West Virginia prep basketball heads toward postseason with several regular season games. Wahama hosts Ravenswood Tuesday, then visits Wirt County Friday at Elizabeth. Point Pleasant plays Poca at home Tuesday, Huntington East away Thursday, Ravenswood home Friday. Big Blacks finish season next week against Spencer.

Area Prep Cage West Virginia Wahama Ravenswood Wirt County Elizabeth Point Pleasant Poca Huntington East Big Blacks Spencer

Rio Grande Redmen Bow Out In KIAC Loss To Cumberland

Rio Grande losses 104 to 100 to Cumberland end KIAC run and set up NAIA District 22 first round at Rio Grande hosting Defiance. Cumberland surge includes 33 from Bob Long while Rio Grande’s Jim Marshall scores 31 and 18 rebounds.

Rio Grande Rio Grande Redmen Kentucky Kansas City Cumberland Cagers Cumberland Jim Marshall Redmen Bob Mabry al Martin Harry Hairston Roger Bentley Chauncey-Dover Athens Bob Long Jerry Hodges Raymond Cox Lee Bishop Bndges Muse Bishop Saylor Marshall Bentley Mabry Martin Holsten Jacobs Fowler

High School Sectional Scores Across Columbus Oxford and Cleveland

High school sectionals report multiple Class AA games with scores from Columbus Mohawk 91 over Hamilton Two 32 to Columbus Memorial Ridge 7% over Groveport 52 Bortmoor 68 over Utica 1 Bellare St John Union Local 9% River 82 over Martins Ferry 67 Oxford North College Hill 52 over Little Miami 3% Mason 7 over Kings 48 Preble Shawnee 63 over Sycamore 6 Canton Lehman 67 over Canton Aquinos 8 Centon tincela 72 over Alliance Steubenville 47 over Jefferson Union 53 Steubenville Central 45 over Wintersville TI Cincinnati Taft 47 over LaSalle St Bedford Cleveland Adams 61 over Cleveland Hoys Cleveland St Ignatius 72 over Cleveland Lincoln 54 Eastlake St. Joseph 46 over Mayfield 33.

Columbus Merion-Franklin Besley Mohawk Hamilton Walrut Ridge Groveport Bortmoor Utica Morting Ferry Bellare St John & Union River Martins Ferry Oxford North College Hill Little Miami Mason Kings Preble Shawnee Sycamore Centon Canton Lehman Aquinos Centon Tincela Alliance Steubenville Jefferson Union Steubenville Central TI Wintersville Cincinnati Taft LaSalle St Bedford Cleveland Adams Cleveland Hoys Porme Cleveland St Ignatius Coln

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