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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1976
Page
10
Central Michigan begins defense of its MAC title Saturday at 3 p.m. against Ohio University. Coach Dale Bandy notes CMU still a threat despite losses of Dan Roundfield and Jim McElroy, highlighting CMU's size strength speed and shooting as key advantages.
The Flyers defeated the Scouts 4-2 as Bep Guidolin fumes over aggressive play. Charron and Gay suffered cuts while Bill Barber sealed the win for Philadelphia with an empty net goal. Kings, Maple Leafs, and Oilers wins noted elsewhere.
Ohio State starts conference play at home in St. John Arena versus the unbeaten Indiana Hoosiers led by Scott May and Kent Benson. Indiana seeks to extend last season’s 18-0 league mark after three Holiday Festival wins, while Ohio State’s Larry Bolden aims to rebound from a 12-point showing against Penn as Craig Taylor reaches a season-high 27 in a loss.
The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association will honor Archie Griffin as Outstanding Amateur Athlete of the Year and Pete Rose as Outstanding Professional Athlete of the Year on January 12. The Athens High School Band will perform before and during the Ohio University Central Michigan game at the Congo on Saturday afternoon.
Athens High School hosts Dover for a Saturday dual meet at 10 30 a m with both varsity and reserve matches on the card.
The Football Writers Association of America selects Woody Hayes as Coach of the Year. Ohio State Buckeyes stand one Rose Bowl win from the national title as Hayes edges Bud Moore 80 to 56. Moore’s Kansas club, initially rated near bottom in the Big Eight, won seven games and handed Oklahoma a 23 to 3 loss.
The annual District Four Fish and Game hearing will be held January 25 at 1 p.m. in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources meeting room on 360 East State Street in Athens. All persons interested in possible changes to hunting and fishing rules are welcome to attend.
Western Michigan enters MAC play at 7-0 after its best nonconference run since 1946 47. The Broncos highlight Jeff Tyson Jimmie Harvey Tom Cutter and Paul Griffin as key scorers and shooters while Ball State and Northern Illinois join the league.
The Athens City School District invites bids by 4:00 pm January 20 1976 for a depository of funds with contract award set for February 16 1976. Alice M Elliott Clerk. 12-19 12-26 1-2 1-9.
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