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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1967

Page

11

Packers Thinking Green After Win

Green Bay after winning their fourth NFL title in six years relax amid winter in Wisconsin. The team eyes the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs January 15 with $15,000 bonuses to winners and $7,500 to losers. Bart Starr threw four touchdown passes, including a 17 yard strike to Elijah Pitts, and Jim Grabowski returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Dallas mounted a late surge but Dave Robinson’s tackle and Tom Brown’s interception sealed the victory 34-27 in Dallas. Lombardi called a team meeting and workouts begin Thursday ahead of West Coast practice sites before the Super Bowl.

Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers Wisconsin Los Angeles Coliseum Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Cowboys Dallas Packer Vince Lombardi Packers West Coast Cowboys Bart Starr Elijah Pitts Starr Jim Grabowski Meredith Dave Robinson Tom Brown

Lowest scoring NFL title game sets record

The epic title clash produced seven points as the Eds edged the Nationals 7-0 during a blizzard. Steve Van Buren broke through with the key TD in the fourth period, amid harsh conditions and a frigid December day.

EAHES Steve van Buren

Ask Joe and Wilman on improving bowling consistency

Mim P of Tacoma Washington asks for tips to stop striking inconsistencies. Joe Wilman advises natural arm swing and steady second and third game pace, balanced stance, automatic shot habits, and a pocket hitting routine. A pamphlet and a chance at a Joe Wilman timer offer are noted.

Joe Mim P Tacoma Washington Jim Marion Ladewig

Perkins Tames Nebraska In Sugar Bowl Blowout

Alabama star Ray Perkins starred in the 33rd Sugar Bowl defeating Nebraska 34 7. Coach Bear Bryant praised Perkins as a superstar after a first play 45 yard connection from Kenny Stabler set the tone. Stabler totaled 218 passing yards and 38 rushing yards earning MVP while Perkins caught seven passes for 178 yards.

Kay Carstens Perkins Carstens Devaney Stabler Miami Alabama Nebraska Big Red Baltimore Colts

Florida Halfback Sparks Gators in Orange Bowl Victory

Florida defeated Georgia Tech 27 12 to finish 9 2 as sophomore halfback Larry Smith ran for a Orange Bowl record 187 yards and a 94 yard touchdown. Coach Ray Graves praised Florida's rise and noted Smith's potential to carry the team after Spurrier. Georgia Tech scored first on Kim King to Craig Baynham and Good added a late TD, but Florida's defense intercepted four passes to seal the win.

Miami Fla Ray Graves Florida Gators Graves Georgia Tech Steve Spurrier Larry Smith Tech Spurrier Smith Graham McKeel Wayne Barfield McKeel Harmon Wages Jack Coons Kim King Craig Baynham Larry Good Bobby Dodd Perkins Baltimore Bob Griese Purdee Perry Williams Southern Cal Don McCall Trojan Winslow Sherman Purdue George Catavolos Alabama Nebraska Georgia Southern Methodist Dallas Tennessee Syracuse Jacksonville San Francisco McKay Steve van Buren Yellow Jackets

UCLA Keeps Top Spot as New Ten Shuffles in Poll

UCLA remains No 1 with 38 first place votes and 489 points after three wins in the Los Angeles Classic. Louisville stays 2. North Carolina slips to 3 after a loss to Princeton. New Mexico jumps to 4 and Houston to 5 after tournament titles. Kansas, Bradley, Providence, Mississippi State, and Cincinnati round out the top ten.

State UCLA Bruins Louisville North Carolina Providence New York Bradley Kansas Mississippi State Georgia New Mexico Houston Texas Western Cincinnati

UC Coach Names Four Assistants for Bearcats

UC head coach Homer Rice, 39, announced four assistants to boost quality football after a 3-7 season. Jim Kelly, 39, longtime staff member. Robert Lee, 30, ex Oklahoma assistant. Ray Callahan, 33, ex Kentucky aide. Owen Hauck, 39, former Fort Thomas High coach join as Lee leads staff. Two more hires to come.

Jim Kelly Robert Swede) Lee University of Oklahoma Rice Ray Callahan University of Kentucky Owen Hauck Fort Thomas

College Basketball Saturday Results Highlight Wide Mix

Auburn defeated Vanderbilt 64 to 49 while Kentucky played Notre Dame and Mississippi State beat Georgia 93 to 85. Florida routed Mississippi 14 to 79 with other listed scores including Ball State, Evansville OT and Memphis State over Yale 47 to 43.

Auburn Vanderbilt Kentucky Notre Dame Mississippi Georgia Florida Mississip Ball St Evansville Memphis Yale Princeton Navarotine Pratopiper Davidson Virginia Miss Okla City TCU Marquette

Bobcats Look For Fourth Win At Home Tonight

Ohio University hosts MacMurray College at Grover Center for a 7 30 p m tip. The Bobcats aim to improve to four wins in nine starts while the freshmen meet Campus All Stars at 5 30 p m. MacMurray fell 100 79 to Murray State yesterday. Purdue star Bob Griese led Big Ten football scoring with 81 points last season. He scored four touchdowns four field goals and 33 of 37 extra points. The Professional Bowlers Association will hold its national championships for six straight years at Madison Square Garden starting in fall 1967.

Ohio University Grover Center MacMurray College of Ilinois Ohio MacMurray Murray State Kentucky Purdue Bob Griese Big Ten Professional Bowlers Association New York Madison Square Garden

Tide's Showing Beats Nebraska in Sugar Bowl Comeback

Alabama, led by coach Bear Bryant, dominated Nebraska 34 7 in the Sugar Bowl to finish 11 0 on the season and claim a claim as the nations top power. Kenny Stabler and Ray Perkins combined for strong early drives as Alabama surged to the lead and Coach Bryant extended his Bowl success streak.

Associated Press Bear Bryant Bob Devaney Alabama Bryant Crimson Tide Nebraska New Orleans Devaney Cornhuskers Notre Dame Kenny Stabler Ray Perkins Tide Michigan State John McKay Southern California Trojans Purdue Steve Spurrier Florida Smith Gators Georgia Tech Southern Cal Troy Winslow Rod Sherman

NBA Scores and Upcoming Games Highlight Busy Schedule

The day’s results include New York 107 and Cincinnati 109 in a tight finish while Los Angeles 11 trailed Boston 110. St Louis 128 defeated New York 10, with other scores showing Mttavule 122 over Detroit 120. Upcoming games feature Baltimore at Detroit and Philadelphia at New York among several city matchups, including Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at Los Angeles.

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