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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1970

Page

31

Cats Roll Past Kent In MAC Opener 78 52

Ohio University trounced Kent State 78 to 52 in the MAC opener at the Comocation Center. The 38th win for Ohio over Kent in the basketball series marked a lopsided margin, with Kent's lowest scoring total of the season.

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Prank Truitt's Struggles Highlight Messengers' Jan 4, 1970 Sports Note

The Sunday Messenger reports Athens Ohio high school sports with partial odds and errors noting a December 23 77 64 home loss to Duquesne and coaching marks from Prank Truitt. It mentions players Bruce Bardon and baby attempts amid an undefeated streak amid unclear game details.

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Ohio State Tops Minnesota in Big Ten Opener

Ohio State defeated Minnesota 73 to 62 to open Big Ten play in Columbus. Jody Finney led with 22 points, while Lint Clemons added 20. The Buckeyes built a 57-49 second-half lead after a 40-33 halftime margin and held on for the victory.

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South Edges North 24 23 in tight football clash

South State defeated North 24 to 23 as Bill Cappleman and Eddie Ray connected on a 48 yard pass in the final minutes. Nebraska's Jin McPatland questionable end zone call loomed as a close game, with Auburn's John Riley adding the deciding extra point. The win followed a comeback by the South defense and standout play from Craig Loves and the Bobcats amid a hard fought late rally.

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Vikings face Browns in National Football League title game

AP reports a cold weather showdown as the Minnesota Vikings meet the Cleveland Browns for the NFL title. Joe Kapp and Bill Nelsen anchor the Browns while Bud Grant’s Vikings rely on a tough ground game and passing threat to claim a championship.

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Oakland, KC To Clash In Final AFL Title Game

Oakland and Kansas City meet in the American Football League final for the league’s last title clash before NFL merger. Warren Wells’s status for the Raiders and Hank Stram’s plans loom as Kansas City eyes a surprise. Dawson and Wells are key questions as both teams seek a shot at the Super Bowl.

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Longhorns Rated No 1 in final AP poll after beating Notre Dame

The Texas Longhorns captured the national college football title in the final AP poll after their 21 17 Cotton Bowl win over Notre Dame. Penn State, Southern California and Ohio State trailed in voting with Texas receiving 36 first place votes. Notre Dame rose to fifth as Texas topped the season, while Missouri, Arkansas and Michigan followed in the top ten.

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Rams Romp Cowboys 31 0 In Playoff Bowl Debut

Gabriel fired four touchdown passes as the Los Angeles Rams crushed the Dallas Cowboys 31-0 in the Playoff Bowl at Miami. Snow caught two long TDs, Gabriel connected with Josephson and Klein for scores, and Dallas suffered its second shutout in 14 years.

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