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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1971

Page

30

Reunion honors 1930-31 Ohio U basketball title team

At the Convocation Center 10 members of the 1930-31 Ohio University Bobcats and coach Brandon Grover Sr. marked the 40th reunion of their Buckeye Conference championship season. Athletic Director Bill Rohr lauded Grover as the group shared stories and memories with living teammates Lackey and Evans.

Ohio University Bobcats Brandon T. Grover Sr Buckeye Miami Bobcats Convocation Center Wee Ohio U Bill Rohr Grover Rohr Athens Harry Lackey Tom Evans Ohio University Inn Evans Lackey Harold Brown Shade Saunders Len Sadosky George Lockman Roy Mills John Trace Howard Doll Russ Kepler Ben Test Vern Wolfe Jerry Warshower Bill Shea Walter Willams Muskingum Marshall Cincinnati Madietta Wesleyan Granville Denison Ohio Ohe Universiy Bliss College Cornell Ohio University DePoow Oho University Ohe Unversity Broadus Manelta Devon Moms Ohio Unversity Museinquey Cincinnate Taeisto Westeron

O U Matmen Defeat Toledo With 24 13 Victory

Ohio University wrestlers improve to 13 1 2 after a 24 13 win over Toledo at the Convocation Center Bruce Trammell closes an undefeated 36 0 0 in the 158 pound class with an 8 0 decision Joe Zychowkca and Russ Johnson score pins at 126 and 177 The Bobcats set sights on the MAC championships next Friday and Saturday in Athens Convo Center

Ohio University Bobcats Rockets Toledo Convocation Center Ohio Bruce Trammell Bill Befer Joe Zychowkca Russ Johnson Bobcats Convo Center

Wellston and Southern win in Saturday tourney action

In a crowded Class AA regional feel, Wellston defeated Southern 70 to 70 in a high scoring night amid regional tourney play. The game featured multiple players with double digit totals across Kyger Creek Crooked Creek and Marietta area matchups with final scores showing competitive district brackets.

North Gallia Secures Win Amid Layered Scoring

In a packed slate, North Gallia defeats Southwestern 82 to 61 as Crosswhite and Howell lead with double figures. The scoreboard highlights 42- and 30-point quarters, while Pelfrey and Justus contribute key totals. Others, including Stour and Dillén, add depth in a balanced offensive showing across Beaver Eastern Whewesburg and related games.

North Gallia Clark Crosswhite Glos Turn Howell Dave Justus Con Justus L. Justus Pelfrey Stour Ortal Southwestern Dillon Ind Chambers Bush Smith B. M Dillén Gill Potter

Bobkittens roll to 98–68 win over Muskingum JV

Ohio University Bobkittens overcome a slow start to crush Muskingum College JV 98 to 68. Led by Ball and Thompson from outside and Busch on the boards, Ohio pulled away after halftime, finishing with 57 percent shooting and a 49–3 rebound edge.

Dave Grande Ohio University Bobkittens Muskingum College Ohio Dave Ball Denny Thompson Denny Busch

Nine Team Albany Basketball Tournament Opens Monday

The Coakley Electric Heat softball team sponsors a nine team event at the old Albany High School gym starting Monday with Delta Upsilon Athens versus Wilson Oil Chauncey at 6 30 pm. Bing's Furniture Zanesville meets Roberts Men Shop Athens at 8 pm. Perry County Athens faces Quaker State Gallipolis at 9 15 pm.

Albany Albany High School Coakley Electric Heat Delta Upsilon Athens Wilson Oil Chauncey Bing’s Furniture of Zanesville Roberts Men Shop Perry County Quaker State Gallipolis Athens Mental Health Center Delta Upsilon-Wilson Belpre Athens Masonry Belpre-Athens Masonry King’s Furniture-Roberts Delta Upsilon-Wilson Oil-Mental Health Center

Bowling Doctor Rausew and the slippery ball

Perspiration and oils can cause a bowling ball to slip from fingers. A towel and hand dryer offer a solution. Habits like touching the hair or dry hands from hot water can worsen grip.

Dave Davis

Bobcats Rally Past Rockets in MAC Showdown

The Bobcats beat the Rockets 76 to 63 in a home game as Ohio improved to 15-7 overall and 4-4 in the MAC. Strong defense and key rebounds by Love and blocks helped Ohio gain the edge while Tom Corde and Mike Miller aided the zone press. Toledo, 13-10 overall and 4-5 in league play, hosts Kent State next Saturday.

Buckeye Ohio State Mike Minor Solon Ohio Michigan Rodney Ford Hammond Ind Bobcats Rockets Ole Snyder Tom Corde Mike Miller Love Craig Bob Nichols Toledo Nichols Doug Hess Western Michigan Congo Kent State

Cincinnati St. Xavier Wins Ohio Swimming Title

Cincinnati St. Xavier dominated the Ohio high school swimming meet at the short course 25 yard Natatorium in Columbus. Despite a disqualification among its winners the Bombers scored 227 points to take the crown, with five event wins and two meet records. Upper Arlington placed second with 123 points and St. Francis was third with 17.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati St. Xavier Bombers Upper Arlington seCona Seaso Teeda St. Francis

Saturday Results Mideamerica Conference and Others

Saturday college results list mixed scores across conferences with multiple upsets and close finishes. Notable outcomes include Michigan State beating Purdue 100 to 75, North Carolina beating Virginia 75 to 74, and Texas defeating Texas A and M in a one sided game.

Mideamerica She University Toledo Big Ten Hic Michigan Indiana Northwestern Ober Commeon Malone Davidson Cincinnati North Carolina Virginia

Ohio high school tourney results large district action reported

Southeastern District Class AAA at Rio Grande Athens 67 Meegis 35 Jackson 78 Lancaster 6 Glass AA at Alexander Nelsonville Pork 70 vinton County 48 New Lexington 59 Balpre 50 Class AA at Beaver Eastern Munford 76 Alexander 49 Class AA at Symmes Valley Ironton 74 Oak Hill 57 Gallwpotis 62 Rock Hill 48 Other Class A and regional games listed with numerous school names and scores around the state. End notes Ohio University vs Ohio State 3-2 in Columbus with goals by Jack Gravel and Ed Mundy.

Rio Grande Athens Meegis Jackson Lancaster Glass Alexander Nelsonville Pork Vinton County New Lexington Balpre Beaver Munford Symmes Valley Ironton Oak Hill Gallwpotis Rock Hill Chillicothe Bishop Flager Leasburn-Fowlfield Clair Lucacville Valley Wastern Pike

Bobcats Break State Jinx In Hockey Rematch At Bird Arena

Ohio University, led by goalie Dennis Haworth and defensemen Bill Derrick and Alex MacNicol, edged Ohio State 3-2 to snap a seven game skid against the Buckeyes. Ron Ivany and Paul Thornton scored for Ohio in front of a frenzied crowd, while Ray Meyers lone Buckeye goal came on a late penalty shot.

Mike Wischnia Messenger Ohio University Hockey Bobcats Ohio State Buckeyes Bird Arena Bobcats Ron Ivany Ed Mundy Paul ‘Thornton John Bangay Buckeye Bobcat Alex MacNicol Ivany State Ray Meyers Ohio Dennis Haworth Pete Barthiewics Bill Derrick Pete Maybury Nick Lasch Haworth

Wahama Ends Its Season With Win

Wahama cap off the season with a 51 to 44 victory over Wirt County. Tim Howard led the White Falcons with 19 points and eight rebounds, as Wahama rallied from a first quarter deficit and outscored Wirt County 15 to 8 in the second period. Wirt County’s top scorers were Yalen Finley with 18 and Mike Kerns with 13. Wahama finished 9-11 overall.

Mason Wirt County Wahama Tim Howard Falcon Wirt Mike Kerns John Boyce Cecil Va Lentine Yalen Fine White Falcons Tim Mike Howard Jeaders

Desperation shot lifts Pont Pleasant over Ravenswood

Pont Pleasant Big Blacks beat Ravenswood 79 78 as senior guard Mike Simmons hit a half court desperation shot with seconds left. Frank Smith led Pont Pleasant with 31 points while Shawn DeBaund added 28 and Greg Varney 23 for Ravenswood in the regular season finale.

Point Pleasant Mike Simmons Pont Pleasant Big Blacks Ravenswood Red Devils Frank Smith Shawn DeBaund Greg Varney Point ‘Pleasant Ravenswood Leccat Romeo DeBaund Nnr Varney

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