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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1967

Page

20

Toledo Rockets stay unbeaten with 98 94 win over Bowling Green

Toledo Rockets led by Steve Mix with 31 points defeated Bowling Green 98 94 as MAC opener drama unfolded. Dayton Flyers edged Xavier 75 72 behind Gene Klaus 23 points while Miami opened MAC play with a 67 49 win at Kent State. Xavier's Luther Rackley had 21 points and 25 rebounds in defeat.

Associated Press Bowling Green Klaus Cincinnati Toledo Rockets Dayton Flyers Ohio Falcons Jerry Gene Klaus Xavier Miami Kent State Redskins Otterbein Don Carlos Central State Walsh Geneva Walt Piatkowski Luther Rackley Kent Jerry Fisher Golden Flashes

Astros trade Maye for Landis in five player deal

Houston sends outfielder Lee Maye and catcher Doc Edwards plus pitcher Jim Weaver to Cleveland in exchange for outfielder Jim Landis and catcher Ken Retzer. The swap comes after Houston’s previous deal with Atlanta and shifts balance to right-handed hitting Landis as a defensive substitute. Maye, 32, hit .288 last season for Houston while Landis carries a .247 lifetime batting average over ten seasons.

Houston, Tex Lee Maye Houston Astros Maye Cleveland Indians Jim Landis Houston Doc Edwards Jim Weaver Portland Cleveland Ken Retzer Astros Oklahoma City Landis Chicago White Sox Kansas City Athletics Milwaukee Astro Ken Johnson Braves Grady Hatton Mathews Maye-Landis Hatton

College Scores Roundup From Regional Matches

Lagennit OHTO COLLEGE Toledo 98 Bowling one 94 Miami Kenton Dayton 75 Xavier Otterbein 61 Secteat State 40 Geneva 110 Walsh S83 Beeware 0 Diesel 82 Seton Hall 80 New Hampshire 08 Colby 73 St Francis N Y 48 Hofstra 78 Bonaventure 72 Belmont Abbey Rhode Island 97 Reaton U 78 Niagara 83 Buffalo St 67 SOUTH St Johns N Y 74 George Wash Fordham 65 No Car St 62 No Carolina 76 Wake Forest 74 Ky Wesleyan 68 Wayneville 66 Tampa U 78 Biscayne Col 54 Va Tech 06 Wm Mary 60 WEST Marquette 66 Abeada 60 DePaul 64 Hellarmine 68 Omaha 60 Rockhurst 59 SOUTHWEART TCU 71 Texas Tech 65 FAR WEST Creighton 71 Nev South 70

Toledo Bowling One Miami Kenton Dayton Xavier Otterbein Secteat State Geneva Walsh Diesel Seton Hall New Hampshire Colby St. Francis N. Y Hofstra Se Bonaventure Belmont Abbey Rhode Island Reaton U Niagara Buffalo St South St. John's George Wash- Fordham

Top Flight Foes Visit OU Teams

Western Michigan brings strong swimmers and wrestlers to oppose Ohio University on Saturday with 2 p.m. starts in both sports. Toledo visits for hockey Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Bird Arena as Ohio hosts Colorado College next Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Colorado leads series 4-0 including two wins at Colorado Springs. Colorado, 6-0, faces Michigan State then Ohio.

Western Michigan Ohio University Toledo Bird Arena Bobcats Colorado College Colorado Ohio Colorado Springs

Nessley Retiring After 18 Years at Ohio Univ

Carl T. Nessley associate director of Ohio University's Division of Physical Education and Athletics retires at 65 after 18 years in the post. A Pickerington Ohio native, Nessley will remain in the department as a teacher. He helped shift PE toward lifelong activities and fostered cooperation between departments and coaches at Grover Center. He and wife Martha have a daughter and three grandchildren, and Nessley’s wood carving at home delights local children.

Carl T. Nessley Division of Physical Education and Athletics Ohio University Nessley Pickerington Columbus Ohio. University Bill Rohr Ohio Grover Center Lotte Martha Grace Athens Peach Ridge Drive Carl Grover

Bulldogs Face 2 Tough SECAL Foes This Weekend

Athens High School hosts Nelsonville and Columbus Eastmoor in SECAL clashes as the Bulldogs chase a 33 game home winning streak. Key loss Jack Clark mononucleosis leaves Athens with Curt Heady Sam Eblen Greg Hull and others stepping up to face Tim Pancake and Nelsonville's lineup.

Athens High School Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens High School Bulldogs Charles McAfee Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Bob Sheskey Bulldogs Columbus Eastmoor Nelsonville Athens Whetstone Portsmouth Warriors Jack Clark Alling Clark Curt Heady Denny Rapp Bob Handley Sam Eblen Greg Hull Rapp Dan Baur Tim Pancake Larry Corrigan Courtney Haning Greyhounds Pancake Steve Hubbard Sandy Harold Eastmoor Columbus Athens Gymnasium Red Courtney Corning Circleville Jack Parry Randy Yokum Jerry Cason Lance Greer Eric Walz Walz Cason Perry

Hula Bowl Poised For Star-Studded Show In Honolulu

In Honolulu Stadium star coaches John Ralston and Darrell Royal lead the South and North squads with top quarterbacks Steve Spurrier and Bob Griese. Big names include Mel Farr Clinton Jones Floyd Little Pete Pifer and George Webster among others. A sellout crowd of 24000 is expected for the Friday game at 7 45 p m local time.

Honolulu Stanford John Ralston Ralston Darrell Royal Texas Jack Mollenkopf Purdue Murray Warmath Minnesota Steve Spurrier Florida Bob Griese Mel Farr UCLA Clinton Jones Michigan State Floyd Little Syracuse Pete Pifer Oregon State Charlie Brown Missouri Rod Sherman Southern California Harry Hones Arkansas South George Webster Michigan

Ask Joe Wilman Offers Bowling Tips for Older Players

Matt P. of Trenton asks if a 59 year old can bowl as well as at 39 or 49. Joe Wilman replies that a 59 year old can maintain score in the 170s or 180s with spares focus, lighter ball, timing, and possibly extra step. The card promotes Joe Wilman’s Free Better Bowling Tips and asks readers to mail for it.

Matt P Trenton N. J Matt Joe Wilman

Junior High Tournament Schedule Set

Eight teams prepare for Trimble Township Jaycees junior high invitational at Trimble Junior High. Opening day features Union Furnace vs Albany, Shade vs McConnelsville, Laurelville vs The Plains, and Trimble vs St Pauls Ath en. Winners meet weekend Jan 14 then Jan 21 for the title.

Trimble Township

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