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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1965

Page

8

Signing Wars Hot as McCloughan Namath Deals Stir Upset

Nebraska halfback Kent McCloughan denies signing with Oakland after being claimed by the Raiders. He weighs Oakland interest while eyeing the Hula Bowl in Honolulu. Frank Ryan says Namath’s 400000 deal makes him worth a million, citing value to clubs. Georgia offers to forfeit seven wins over Jim Wilson contract. opponents refuse. Eaves urges NC AA policy to curb pro league raids on college teams amid AFL NFL war.

Associated Press Sineng Tme Nebraska Kent McCloughan Oakland Raiders Oakland McCloughan Honolulu Houston Washington Raider Cleveland Brown Frank Ryan Joe Namath Namath Ryan University of Georgia Jim Wilson Georgia Wilson Boston Patriots San Francisco Joel Eaves

All Stars Named In NBA East West Teams

East coach Red Auerbach adds Willis Reed and Larry Costello to the East squad for the NBA All Star game in St Louis on January 15. West coach Alex Hannum selects Nate Thurmond and Don Ohl to complement the eight-man rosters previously picked by writers and sportscasters.

New York Red Auerbach Boston Alex Hannum San Francisco Willis Reed Larry Costello Nate Thurmond Don Ohl St. Louis Auerbach Reed New York Knicks Costello Philadelphia Hannum Thurmond Ohl Baltimore NBA Bill Russell Sam Jones Tom Heinsohn Oscar Robertson Wayne Embry Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Luscious Jackson Hal Greer Bob Pettit Len Wilkens Jerry West Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Terry Dischinger Detroit Walt Bellamy Gus Johnson Wilt Chamberlain

Colts, Bills Playoff Sparks 1948 AFC Game Standoff

In 1948 the Baltimore Colts and Buffalo Bills faced a decisive AFC playoff that hinged on gate revenue. The Colts demanded a cut or they would not play, but owners granted full game salaries and the contest proceeded with Buffalo winning 28 to 17.

Baltimore Colts Buffalo Colts King Features Syndicate

Dayton Beats Xavier In Tight 83-79 Bout

Dayton Flyers rally past Xavier Musketeers 83-79 as free throws decide the result. Henry Burling and Bob Sullivan lead Dayton with 25 points each while Xavier’s Steve Thomas also scores 25.

Dayton Xavier Flyers Henry Burling Bob Sullivan Musketeers Henry Finkel Steve Thomas Youngstown Baldwin Wallace Dave Culliver Findlay Villa Madonna Kentucky Steubenville College West Virginia Wesleyan Central State Kentucky State Ashland Cedarville Walsh Gannon

Terrell Machen to Vie for WBA Heavyweight Crown in Chicago

The World Boxing Association approved a title bout between Ernie Terrell of Chicago and Eddie Machen of Portland to be held March 5 at Chicago's International Amphitheatre. Gate potential ranges from 60 000 to 100 000 dollars with tickets from 3 to 20 dollars. Terrell sits at 36 4 with top ranking, while Machen stands 46 5 2. Floyd Patterson and George Chuvalo have a February 1 date in New York that could affect the title bout outcome.

Chicago World Boxing Association Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Ernie Terrell Eddie Machen Portland Ore International Amphitheatre Stockyards Arena Irv Schoenwald Joe Kellman Floyd Patterson George Chuvalo Toronto Machen Schoenwald Terrell-Machen Patterson Chuvalo New York WBA Terrell Cleveland Williams Williams Houston

Veterans Fail LA Qualifying For Open Golf

In Los Angeles the Hillcrest course hosted qualifying for the Open. Idaho pro Gary Floan, 25, from Lewiston, shot three under par 69 to lead qualifiers. Dutch Harrison Stan Leonard Walker Inman Dale Douglass Gene Andrews and Elly Vines failed to reach the 28 available spots.

Los Angeles Idaho Gary Floan Lewiston Hillcrest Dutch Harrison Stan Leonard Walker Inman Dale ‘Douglass Gene Andrews Elly Vines

Illinois tops Hoosiers in Big Ten clash on home floor

Illinois upset Indiana 86-81 to end the Hoosiers nine game win streak and take control of the Big Ten race as Providence remains perfect at 9-0 with a 72-65 win over Fairfield. Tal Brady 23 points and Skip Thoren 21 led the Illini while Ron Peyser and Jon McGlocklin totaled 38 for Indiana.

Associated Press Hoosiers Illinois Indiana Providence Little Fairfield Conn Wichita Davidson St. Louis Illini Michigan Skip Thoren Tal Brady Thoren Bogie Redman Ron Peyser Jon McGlocklin Iowa Wisconsin Badgers Fred Hetzel Richmond Tulsa Billikens Minnesota Hurricanes Rick Park Louisville Drake Rowland Congdon Messenger Ohio University Kalamazoo Mich Western Michigan Broncos Bobcats Western Bowling Green Ohio Don Bowen Broncos Miami Redskins Notre Dame Ajac Triplett Willie Thomas Chuck Washington John Scholtens Dave Anderson Bob Blohm Anderson Washington Thomas Blohm Don Hill Mike Haley John Schroeder Mike Hammond Dave Brown Hill Haley Hammond Schroeder Jim Snyder Falcons Toledo Grover Center Columbus Athens WOUB

College Scores Roundup Across Regions

East teams Providence over Fairfield 72 65 and Davidson top Richmond 97 67. Iowa State beat Air Force 34 61 in a Southwest clash. Notre Dame 115 87 over Western Michigan. Houston 61 54 over Oklahoma City. Seattle 75 74 over Idaho State. Weber 105 71 over Idaho and Gonzaga 65 51 over British Columbia.

Providence Fairfield South Davidson Richmond Louisville Drake Misa State Alabama Auburn Mississippi Florida LSU Georgia Tulane Maryland N. Carolina N. C. State S. Carolina Va. Tech Virginia VMI the Citadel Midwest Illinois Indiana Wichita Bradley St. Louis Tulsa Iowa Wisconsin Notre Dame W. Mich Dayton Xavier Ohio Kan. State Oklahoma Okla Iowa St Kansas Nebraska Missouri Colorado No. Dakota Air Force Southwest Houston Oklahoma City FAR West Seattle Idaho State Weber Idaho Gonzaga British Col San Diego Montana

Bowling Tourney Deadline Nears For Ohio Tourney

The Ohio State Bowling Association calls for entries to its annual tournament with a Jan 18 deadline and Jan 11 advance reservation mail date. Entry blanks available at bowling establishments. send to Virgil Furry, state secretary, 3375 Stephen Drive South, Columbus Ohio 43204. The Cloverleaf Lanes Cleveland hosts Feb 27 to May 16.

Ohio State Bowling Association Virgil Furry Stephen Drive Columbus Ohio Cloverleaf Cleveland

Dan Orlich lands perfect score at 27-yard line record

An unknown event cites Dan Orlich of Reno a former Green Bay Packer achieving a perfect score at a 27-yard line benchmark. The note mentions prior difficulty and places the moment 11 days earlier with other scores and sponsors listed.

Dan Orlich Reno Green Bay

UCLA Tops Indiana in 1964 NCAA Rankings Shakeup

UCLA rises to No. 1 after beating Illinois to extend a nine game win streak and earning 26 first place votes. Indiana slips to second after losing its Big Ten opener to Illinois 86-81 while Michigan falls to third.

Associated Press UCLA Bruins Michigan Indiana Hoosiers Illinois Illini Arizona Minnesota Utah Wolverines St. John’s New York Madison Square Garden St. Louis Gophers Iowa St. Joseph’s Southern Methodist Wichita Duke Widle Beaeham Los St. John’s San Francisco Providence Davidson

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