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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1969

Page

16

Mystery man Brungard may start for OSU in Rose Bowl

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes hinted that Dave Brungard may start at tailback against Southern California on New Year's Day, replacing or sharing duties with Leo Hayden. Brungard, once Ohio's top threat, has been a sidelined performer this season but showed earlier promise with 101 yards on 14 carries against SMU.

Mystery Dave Brungard OSU Hal Paris Associated Press Pasadena Calif Ohio State Southern California Leo) Hayden Brungard Woody Hayes Bucks Hayden John Brockington Trojans Youngstown Ohio Southern Methodist Oregon Purdue Hayes SMU NBC Buckeyes John McKay Southern Cal Steve Sogge J. Simpson McKay Rex Kern Jim Otis Larry Zelina Cal

Cotton Bowl pregame stakes mix respect and schemes

On the eve of the Cotton Bowl Texas and Tennessee players exchange mutual respect while Texas lines up to test Tennessee’s linebackers and Gilbert’s quickness. Leo Brooks returns for Texas as Dickey hints at new wrinkles for Arkansas in Sugar Bowl prep notes.

Dallas Tex Texas Tennessee Dick Williams Chris Gilbert Gilbert Leo Brooks Doug Dickey Dickey Royal Volunteers Associated Press New Orleans Georgia Arkansas

Razorbacks and Georgia to clash in Sugar Bowl showdown

Ninth ranked Arkansas tied for SWC crown and favored by ranking, meets fourth ranked Georgia in a Sugar Bowl likely to attract a record crowd as NBC televises at 2 p.m. EST. Also preview notes on Penn State coach Joe Paterno and Kansas’ Pepper Rodgers heading to the Miami bowl and Rose Bowl stakes between No 1 Ohio State and No 2 Southern California in Pasadena.

Razorbacks Texas Georgia Tennessee Houston NBC MIAMI Penn State Joe Paterno Kansas Pepper Rodgers Utes Rodgers Paterno Georgia Tech Baylor Florida State

Ohio Hockeymen Open Cleveland Cup Tourney

The Ohio University Bobcats and Bowling Green Falcons join St. Clair College and the University of Windsor in the inaugural Cleveland Cup at Cleveland Arena. Doubleheaders Friday and Saturday pit Ohio teams against Windsor rivals with a VIP dinner after the final. Ohio U captain Paul Martell headlines a strong field alongside Ed Kenny Don Brunner and Bill Wright.

Cleveland Ohio University Bowling Green Ohio Cleveland Arena Windsor Ontario Canada St. Clair College University of Windsor Nick J. Mileti Mileti John Lemmo Lemmo Paul Martell Bobcats Ed Kenny Saints Don Brunner Lancers Bill Wright Falcons B. G Jim Reaume Mike Root Bruce Blythe Ohio U

Extra Days Alloted For Latonia Racing

Latonia's meet extended through Jan 4 to make up three lost racing days during Christmas week due to cold weather. Officials announced the adjustment at Florence Kentucky.

Florence Latonia

Tangerine Bowl ties MAC and Southern Conference renewed

Ohio University and fans followed the Tangerine Bowl in Florida as the MAC and Southern Conference renewed a two year postseason tie up. The plan assigns the two conferences to the bowl with Disney World rising as a new attraction and future bowl prospects discussed.

Ohio University Florida NCAA Atlantic City N. J Jim MacDonald Orlando Southern Conference MAC MacDonald Toledo Blade Disney World Disneyland California Statler Hilton Inn Buster O’brien Ohio Bill Rohrs Statler-Hilton Georgia Tennessee Bob Wren Wren Los Angeles Bill Bill Hess Ohio Grid San Francisco Ohio State Woody Hayes Vietnam Hess Hayes Convocation Center Jim Snyder Jim Todd Gail Lois Canton Kim Pam Snyders Jim North Richard Nelson Mobile Ala

Opinion on special grips for bowling balls

The letter from Robert G of Haddon Heights New Jersey discusses two kinds of special grips drilled into balls and inserts. It notes that grips help some bowlers by altering thumb or finger positioning or traction while others do not need them.

Joe Robert G Haddon Heights N. J

Elvin Hayes Extends NBA Scoring Lead

San Diego guard Elvin Hayes pushed his NBA scoring lead with 95 points in three games, boosting his average to 30.6 and widening his margin to 174 points over runner-up Bob Rule of Seattle. Hayes now has 1,132 points through 37 games.

New York San Diego Elvin Hayes National Basketball Association Rockets Bob Rule Seattle NBA Hayes

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