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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1973

Page

10

Bowl winners emerge as USC dominates Rose Bowl scene

Southern California routs Ohio State 42-17 in a Rose Bowl showing led by Sam Cunningham's four touchdowns while Johnny Rodgers runs and passes for Nebraska in a 40-6 Orange Bowl win over Notre Dame. Texas upsets Alabama 17-13 in the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma blanks Penn State 14-0 in the Sugar Bowl.

Associated Press Southern California Trojans Johnny Rodgers Nebraska Sam Cunningham Ohio Rodgers Frosty Anderson Anderson Ohio State Woody Hayes Oklahoma Penn State Auburn Colorado North Carolina Texas Tech Tennessee Louisiana State Texas Alan Lowry Longhorns Alabama Darrell Royal Bear Bryant Owens Steve Owens Bob Devaney John McKay USC Devaney Notre Dame Ara Parseghian McKay Ohio State Buckeyes

Redskins Clinch Super Bowl Bid in L.A. After 26 3 Win

Washington's 26 3 victory over Dallas earned Redskin a trip to Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles. Kilmer connected with Taylor for two touchdowns as Knight set a playoff scoring record with four field goals. President Nixon congratulated the team.

George Allen Redskins California Allen Washington Dallas Calvin Hill Cowboys Miami Dolphins Pittsburgh Steelers Billy Kilmer Charley Taylor Curt Knight Nixon White House Los Angeles Kilmer Taylor Knight

Alexander Wins Unbeaten in Holiday Tournament Final

Alexander remains undefeated at 8-0 after a 103-62 victory over South Webster to clinch the Alexander Holiday Tournament title in Albany. Rich White led Alexander with 29 points and was named MVP as Huntington took third with an 82-80 win over Southeastern.

Albany Alexander South Webster Huntington Southeastern Ross County Panthers Rich White Spartans White Steve Brown Hawk Tribe Greg Brooks Steve Sommer Tim Taulbee Mike Rice Jeeps Alex

Hannan-Trace Wins Gallia County Christmas Tournament

Hannan Trace defeats Southwestern 71 to 30 to claim the Gallia County Christmas Tournament title. Five players reach the all tournament team including Caldwell Lusher Swain and Robinette. Kyger Creek wins consolation 53-50 over North Gallia. McCarty leads with 12 points. North Gallia 2-6, Kyger Creek 2-6, Hannan Trace 8-3.

Rio Grande Hanna- Trace Gallia County Wildcats Southwestern Rgger Creek North Gallia Mike Caldwell John Lusher Mark Swain Hannan Trace Dave Robinette Greg McCarty Kyger Creek Terry Carter Clay Hudson Bobcats McCarty Orland Cremeans Robinette Kgger Hannan-Trace Caldwell Lusher Dunfee Swain Wells Williams Hesson Waugh Halley Bush Carter Lewis Steps Walker Wood Hudson Rumley Darst Stidham Cremeans Wise Weddington Logan Robinson James Miller Smith Payne Kgger Creek

Bruins Tie NHL Record as Orr Sets Six-Assist Night

Bobby Orr boosted the Bruins with six assists in an 8-2 win over Vancouver, tying an NHL record for defensemen. Esposito and Bucyk led with goals, moving Boston to first in the East as Alberta beat Winnipeg 7-3 in WHA action.

Associated Press Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Vancouver National Hockey League World Hockey Association Alberta Winnipeg Philadelphia New York Minnesota Houston Atlanta Montreal Toronto St. Louis New York Islanders Los Angeles Detroit New York Rangers Chicago Buffalo Cleveland Ottawa New England Quebec Orr Babe Pratt Pat Stapleton Fred Stanfield Don Marcotte Johnny Bucyk Phil Esposito Ken Hodge Esposito Mike Walton Duke Harris Aeros Bill Klatt Oilers Bobby Hull Winnipeg Jets Ross Perkins Ed Joyal Hull Bernie Parent Raiders Parent NY Ranger Vancur NY Island West Phila Pittsburgh Calif New Fast New Eng West Winnipeg Whan

Chambers Nets 34 In Pt. Pleasant Win

Charlie Chambers scored 34 as Point Pleasant defeated Wahama 65 to 57 in a cross county game. Free throws made the difference as Point Pleasant hit 19 of 28 while Wahama went 11 of 19. Doolittle added 10 for Point Pleasant, Wahama led by Dingey with 16.

Ander White Thomas Gerry Jenkins Huntington Southeastern Huntsmen Dan Payne Mike Scharenberg Duane Francis Kevin Hill Tim Clemmons Jim Wilson Tony Markel Point Pleasant Wahama Charlie Chambers Big Blacks Point Chambers Frank Doolittle Roger Dingey Mark Mitchell Jeff Gilland Falcons Parkersburg Big Reds Buffalo Mitchell Smith Dingey Lambert Gilland Lewis Doolittle Waldie Given Moore Kyser

Cats Champs At Razorback Invitational

The Ohio Buckeyes crushed Cornell 100 66 to claim the Razorback tournament title. George Green earned MVP honors after top scoring and rebounding, while Walter Luckett added 17 points as a freshman. Southern Illinois beat Arkansas in the consolation game for third place.

Bobcats Southern Illinois Cornell Arkansas Ohio George Green Cats Walter Luckett Razorbacks Valparaiso Toledo Rockets

Army Suicide Hotline Handles Roughly One Hundred Calls

In Calgary, the Salvation Army death by own action prevention and emergency counseling bureau handles about 100 calls monthly mainly after 11 p.m. Captain Noel Sorley notes anonymity and no desk barriers encourage people to call rather than meet in person.

Calgary Alberta Salvation Army Noel Sorley

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