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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1967

Page

8

Toledo Tries To Clinch MAC Title At Ohio

Ohio University faces Toledo in a pivotal MAC showdown as the Rockets seek to seal the conference crown. Toledo’s 21 1 record and 10 1 MAC mark contrast with Ohio 4 7 MAC and 8 14 overall, while key players McKee and Mix lead the Rockets in scoring and rebounding amid hopes of a title bid and possible tie scenarios.

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Toledo Rockets coachs sign new deals for next year

Toledo athletic director Frank Lauterbur announced that head coach Rob Nichols and assistant Bob Conroy will return for a third year with substantial salary increases. The Rockets have won 21 of 22 games and feature strong sophomore talent.

Frank Lauterbur Rob Nichols Bob Conroy The Rockets

Three Bobcats on MAC All Academic Cage Team

Bowling Green guard Al Hairston is the lone newcomer on the 1967 MAC All Academic basketball team announced by Commissioner Bob James. The seven players were chosen by the conference faculty representatives, led by Captain Bill Backensto and Ohio guard Wayne Young. Backensto, a Rhodes Scholarship candidate from Toledo, holds a 3.741 GPA in Engineering and is All Academic for the third year. Young, a Hamden, Ohio junior, has a perfect 4.00 GPA in History. Also on the list are Don White of Ohio, Fred Cluff of Hillsboro, Russ Hamilton of Marion, Ed Behm of Franklinville, N. J., and Hairston from Bowling Green, a junior majoring in Health and Physical Education from Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

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Wilt Chamberlain shoots for record mark against Cincinnati

Wilt Chamberlain leads the NBA in field goal percentage and rebounds while ranking high in assists and points for the Philadelphia 76ers. He aims to extend a 31 straight makes streak tonight against Cincinnati, despite a weaker free throw percentage. Rick Barry, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Guy Rodgers are highlighted in scoring and playmaking leaders.

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Mid-American wrestling meet set at Miami University

Columbus report: MAC wrestling crowns to be decided as Miami Univ hosts over the next two weekends. Miami leads with five potential champions led by Range Sustersic Beachan Podgurski and Goldman. defending champs include Herbert Bonus and Elzey. Notable challengers come from Ohio WMU BG Kent State and Toledo with several standouts in line for individual titles.

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Davalillo Works On Swing At Hi Corbett Field

Vic Davalillo, with Al Rosen observing, adjusts stance during spring training at Tucson Hi Corbett Field. Manager Joe Adcock stops practice to correct his foot position, then Davalillo tests a two-mark setup and Mike Tron pitching machine. He seeks closer plate contact and controlled swing as he works to raise a .250 batting rate.

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Ohio Beats Bowling Green In Slow First Half

Box score shows Ohio players Glaney Szabo and Canine leading scoring along with Murphy and Sherer as they trail Bowling Green 52 to 38 at halftime. Bowling Green counters with Kroll Hennessey Zuber Cavanaugh Polcar and Wellman contributing in a high pace first half.

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High School Tournaments Monday Results in Columbus

Columbus East defeated Columbus Central 69 to 47 and Columbus Watterson won 68 to 65 over Columbus Harvley. Newark fell 54 to Columbus North, while Columbus Marion-Franklin topped Mount Vernon 74 to ?. Tuesday’s schedule is listed for Columbus venues.

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BG Tops Bobkittens In Finale

Bowling Green freshman team built a 14 point halftime lead and beat Ohio University 102 to 85. Ohio's John Canine set a scoring record with 28 points, finishing at a 26.0 ppg pace. Gerald McKee set last year’s mark. Bill Szabo 24 and Doug Parker 15 led Ohio, while Wayne Kroll had 22 for BG with six Falcons in double figures.

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Valley and Worthington Th Columbus Lakes facing doubleheaders

Valley 20-1 meets Worthington Th Columbus Linden 16-2 while Columbus Brookhaven 6-12 plays Northmont 7-13 and Eaton 7-13 hosts Arbor 6-11 against Tipp City 18-2 Oxford Middletown 16-4 faces Wing 9-11 Colerain 18-2 takes on Fairfield 7-12 at Middletown Arene 78-2 contests Cincinnati Tot 115-5 in Class A Canton United Local 16-4 battles Delton 11-6 Avon 19-0 meets Ingfield Local Ma honing New Concord Caldwell 16-4 vs Guernsey Catholic 18-5 Ames-Bern 22-0 vs Middleport 15-6 Alexander 16-4 vs Lynchburg 9-12 Brookville 7-11 vs Germantown 17-4 Arcanum 19-2 vs Franklin Monroe 22-?

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College Scores Across Regions Highlight Close Contests

Ohio College beat Michigan State 74 to 63 while Ohio State fell to Loyola Chicago 110 to 92. Other scores include Xavier 95 Chattanooga 79 and Ohio Northern 82 Wooster 71. Midwest matchups featured Purdue 78 Iowa 75 and Indiana 98 Michigan 96. Southwest and Far West results show New Mexico State 83 West Texas State 93 and Denver 104 Regis 74.

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