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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1972
Page
5
Ohio's Bobcats face a strong Missouri Bengal Tigers squad led by a 10 1 start as they clash in Convo tonight. The Tigers bring a dominant record and pose a tough challenge for the Bobcats on the home floor.
About 7 500 fans are set to watch as the Bobcats seek their first home win over a Top 20 foe this season at the Congo Center. They carry two close home losses, both by a single point, including 75 74 to Bowling Green and 74 73 to Miami. The Tigers visit for a 7 30 p m tip in a must win home game.
Ohio coach Jim Snyder notes balance and physical play from Missouri led by center John Brown 22.5 ppg and 111 rebounds in 11 games plus forward Al Eberhard 15 ppg. Missouri ranked 19th in the UPI poll after winning the Big Eight Tournament title, with Norm Stewart praising defense and a 50.2 percent scoring pace. The Bobcats shuffle six players for four spots as guards Corde and Brown or Lalich and forwards Busch Ball Riccardi Howell/Lalich prepare for tonight's game and a preliminary match earlier tonight.
Area fans are urged to attend as the Ohio Frosh host Wooster Junior Varsity in a double bill. The Bobcats and Bobkittens aim to impress with competitive play on the local court tonight.
Nebraska repeats as national champion with a 13 0 season after routing Alabama 38 6 in the Orange Bowl. Oklahoma ranks second after a 11 1 season and 40 22 Sugar Bowl win over Auburn, with Colorado third following a 29 17 Astro Bluebonnet Bowl victory over Houston.
Miami stars Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick are likened to the Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid duo. A Miami Herald portrait and TV spots boost their fame as Miami prepares for a playoff win over Baltimore.
Former Syracuse All American Csonka recounts postgame celebrations with teammates. He mentions after dinner liqueur in Boston after a mud drenched day against the Patriots, and a birthday drink in Kansas City after the longest game, noting a 27-24 two overtime win over the Chiefs on Christmas Day.
Penn jumps eight spots to No. 6 after winning the Kodak Classic while Louisville climbs eight to No. 7 following the Holiday Festival. UCLA holds No. 1 with 41 first place votes as Marquette claims second. North Carolina moves to No. 3 and South Carolina to No. 4. Major games and tourneys influence the top 20 amid wins by several programs. Additionally a football stat note questions the link between top passers and Super Bowl winners.
Licking Heights earns the top spot in Class A with a 5 1 start at Summit Station Ohio while Alexander and other small schools compete in the first AP poll of the season. Wellsville leads Class A runners up with 93 points.
The Athens Chapter of basketball officials will gather Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Grover Center for a regular meeting and scheduling discussions.
The article explains that a flat first ball failing to hit the 1 3 pocket loses its hook and leaves the 5 pin standing. To score a strike the ball must drive into the 1 3 pocket and roll into the 5 pin. If the ball deflects right the 5 pin remains, spelling trouble.
In the Athens City Basketball League Cornwell's remains undefeated at 5-0 after a 76-62 win over Athens Masonry as Bill Whaley scores 23 and Dave Scott 20. Random Sample tops Dale's Sohio 93-43 to stay 8-0 with Jim Bishop at 29 points and Lee Cooper 23. Wolfe Furniture defeats Engineers 49-38 as Jack Wooden leads with 22. Wolfe sits 6-2 in Over 30.
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