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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1964

Page

10

Clay's Religion Helps Him In Fight and World Problems

Cassius Clay says Islam guides his boxing and could solve global social issues. He emphasizes a movement beyond personal faith, denies integration pressure, and explains his Black Muslim affiliation after beating Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion.

Clay Miami Beach Fla Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Louisville Drano Brotherhood Elijah Muhammad Chicago

State Bowlers Start in 59th Ohio Championship

Middletown Armco Strip Mill defends its handicap division title starting Saturday at J J Lanes. The 1001-team Ohio State Bowling Association tournament runs 12 weekends with singles doubles and actual and handicap events at Sports Bowl and J J Lanes. Defenders include Couaty Rambler Cleveland in actual pin and Roy Hill Paul Price Columbus in doubles.

Middletown Armco Youngstown Couaty Rambler Cleveland Roy Hill Paul Price Columbus Ronald Driggs Zanesville Russ Cutlip Ashland

Kuharich Takes Over Eagles As New Head Coach

Joe Kuharich became head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles with a four year contract after owner Jerry Wolman fired Nick Skorich. The team has finished last in its division for two straight years and faces a complete overhaul.

Philadelphia Joe Kuharich Philadelphia Eagles Jerry Wolman Kuharich Nick Skorich Wolman Eagles

Ohio teams host home stretch with wrestlers and JV hockey

Ohio University features home events for wrestling and junior varsity hockey this weekend. Fred Schleicher's wrestling team, 8-1 in duals and fresh off a 22-6 win over Toledo, hosts Findlay College at 8 p.m. in Grover Center.

Ohio University Fred Schleicher Toledo Findlay College Grover Center Grapplers Miami Oiiers Ohio Bobcat Harry Houska Merrell Solowin Fletcher Gilders Bowling Green Rick Skarbo Jed Graff Princeton Denison Ohio Intercollegiate Hockey Association Fenn Bird Arena Stan Huntsman Michigan Ann Arbor Louisville

Komives Poised For MAC Scoring Title Duel

Bowling Green star Howard Komives trails Manny Newsome in the national scoring race but must wait until Marshall on March 7 for a final MAC title decision. Newsome eyes the MAC lead in free throws and Newsome, injured midseason, returns to top. Ohio’s Don Hill headlines Bobcats stats as BG and Ohio plan key weekend games.

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Louisville Tests Bobcats Saturday Night In Possible NCAA Playoff Preview

Ohio University faces Louisville in a key late season test for both teams as the Bobcats chase the MAC title and an NCAA berth. With Ohio aiming to clinch the title and Louisville eyeing postseason play, the matchup features top scorers Reuther and Rooks and a lineup shakeup including Storey and Gill.

Louisville Bobcats Grover Center Ohio University of Louisville Evanston Ill Toledo Rockets Miami Oxford Redskins Cardinals Jim Snyder John Neather Jeff Gehring Ron Rooks Ru Hawley Reuther Hawley Judd Rothman Rooks Eddie Creamer Sam Smith Bill Akridge Cardinal Southern Illinois St. Francis Frankies Pennsylvania Snyder Paul Storey Charley Gill Don Hill Mike Haley Jerry Jackson

City Leaguers In Final Game At Athens High

The Championship in the City Independent Basketball Tournament tips off tonight at 6 30 at the Athens High School gym Jim's Grill 9-0 faces Millview Inn 8-1 Jim's advanced with a 123-32 win over Bridgwater Machine four scorers over 20 led by Jeff Jarvis 29 Bill Koons 27 Tom Smith 24 Monty Goodfellow 22 Larry Baker 10.

Athens High School Jim's Grill Millview Inn Jim Bridgwater Machine Jeff Jarvis Bill Koons Tom Smith Monty Goodfellow Larry Baker

Indians Start Spring Training With Five Mile Walks

Cleve land Indians begin workouts at Hi Corbett Field as 38 players each complete a five mile walk under Manager Birdie Tebbetts new conditioning plan. Coach Elmer Vale supervised 16 laps per man between batting cage turns. Willie James defeated Joe Murchison on points in Miami.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Birdie Tebbetts Tebbetts Elmer Vale Hi Corbett Field

Final 3 Ohio State Games Televised

The final three Ohio State basketball games will be shown on Channel 4. The Indiana game airs 3 p.m. Saturday from St. John Arena. The Illinois game is Monday at 9 p.m. from Champaign Urbana. The Michigan State finale is a week from Saturday at 8:30 p.m. from Columbus.

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