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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1968

Page

12

Western Michigan and Ohio Set MAC Opener Saturday

Western Michigan Broncos travel to Athens to face Ohio University in the MAC opener at Grover Center. The 2-5 Broncos meet the 3-6 Bobcats as Sonny Means and Jim Snyder seek improved offense and consistency after mixed early results.

Rowland Congdon Western Michigan Broncos Ohio University Grover Center Kalamazoo Bobcats Western Ohio Sonny” Means Jim Snyder Broncos Means Arkansas

Ohio U suspends leading scorer McKee for disciplinary reasons

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder suspended Bobcat star Jerry McKee from the Dayton basketball team for disciplinary reasons. The move trimmed the roster to 10 as two players also left, yet Snyder insisted on enforcing rules to preserve team cohesion. The article notes prior player issues and praises Snyder’s firm handling.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Jerry McKee Dayton Snyder McKee Ohio

Bulldogs Hit Weekend In Southeastern Ohio League Play

Athens faces Jackson at home and Nelsonville York on the road as the Bulldogs, 5-0 in the league and 7-1 overall, attempt to extend the first half of the loop. Jackson's 73.8 scoring pace meets Athens' 52.8 defensive mark with Harold Howe and Tim Lucas slated as guards.

Athens’ Bulldogs Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Bulldogs Jackson Nelsonville York Buchtel Athens Harold Howe Wellston Tim Lucas Bob Rice Paul Green Bob Mount Ray DeStephen Jerry Mapes Ironmen

Ask Joe Wilman: coordinating armswing and footwork

Marie A. of Rochester asks for help syncing timing of arm swing with footwork in bowling. The advice: practice in stages from four feet from the line, linking forward swing with a left step, then add steps as you move back, until the full four-step approach is timed.

Joe Marie A Rochester N. Y Marie

Local Bowling Scores Reported for Thursday Lane Meet

A fragmented list shows bowlers including Bob Six Leon Henson Mervin Palin Larry Lone Jasse Perry Floyd Balle Leroy Hashmannan Milfard Wa Liz Ogg Don Strawn John Krogalecki and Pepsi Cole with varying scores 267 651 736 632 248 224 233 720 603 238 223 660 222 1004 3071 in an informal Thursday session.

Bob Six Leon Henson Mervin Palin Larry Lone Jasse Perry Floyd Balle Leroy Hashmannan Milfard Wa Liz Ogg Don Strawn John Krogalecki Pepsi Cole

Rams and Browns prepare for Playoff Bowl in Miami

Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns continue workouts for the NFL Playoff Bowl as they anticipate the eighth annual meeting of the Eastern and Western runners-up. Rams coach George Allen calls the buildup a learning step while Browns players reflect on a humiliating loss to Dallas. The game will be televised by CBS with a 2 p.m. EST kickoff.

Leroy Kelly Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns Art Modell Modell Pete Rozelle Green Bay Rams Miami NFL AFL Dallas Houston Cotton Bowl Astrodome Ohio State Purdue Rick Mount Boilermakers Ohio Ohio University Harry Beckley Athens Clothier Russ Milliken College of Education Beckley Milliken Fla Los Angeles Rams Dallas Cowboys Pete Rozelie George Allen Secord Allen Lamar Lundy Deacon Jones Gary Collins Cowboys Collins Miami Stadium CBS

Robertson Lucas Named to Eastern All Star Team

Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas of the Cincinnati Royals were chosen for the Eastern squad in the NBA All Star game to be played here January 23. Wilt Chamberlain was the only unanimous pick. other selections included Bill Russell John Havlicek Sam Jones Willis Reed Dave Bing Dave DeBusschere and Hal Greer.

New York Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Royals Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Bill Rus

Pro Cage Thursday’s Result at Louis 106 San Francisco 98

NBA style recap notes Louis edges San Francisco 106 to 98 in a Thursday game. Includes listed matchups Cincinnati Detroit Chicago New York Philadelphia Los Angeles Philadelphia Boston Seattle and more across Friday Saturday and Sunday schedules.

San Francisco Cincinnati Detroit Chicago New York Philadelphia Los Angeles Boston Seattle Baltimore St. Louis San Diego

Miami Grad Hired At New Hampshire

Jim Root former star quarterback at Miami of Ohio and assistant coach at Dartmouth and Yale was named head football coach at the University of New Hampshire on Wednesday, succeeding Joe Yukica in Durham.

Wayne Hardin Navy Baltimore Colts Huntington W. Va Eddie Barnett Marshall Ohio University Bobcat George Belu Ken Fisher Charlie Snyder Bob Wren Ohio Flint Mich Wren Bill Freehan Tigers Steve Boros Tiger Bob Feller Indians Durham N.C Jim Root Miami Dartmouth Yale University of New Hampshire Joe Yukica

Buckeyes to rematch Buckets at Rutland mat meet

Buchtel Nelsonville York and Meigs wrestling teams schedule a rematch of their mid December bout at Rutland won 35 18 by Buckeyes. The return engagement starts Saturday at 11 am with Fred Schleicher Ohio University wrestling coach officiating.

Buchtel Nelsonville-York Meigs Rutland Buckeyes Fred Schleicher Ohio University

College Scores Hit Strong Pace Across Regions

Ohio Thursday results feature Cincinnati edging North Texas State 61 to 53 and Wooster defeating Marietta 89 to 63. Oberlin beat Adelbert 77 in OT while Grove City topped Baldwin-Wallace 81 to 7. Youngstown notched 98 over Alderson-Broaddus. East group includes Princeton 78 over NYU 62 and St John’s 79 to Syracuse 58. Rutgers 79 beat Dartmouth 52. LSU 53 vs Seton Hall 47. Bucknell 95 over Scranton 94. South results show Wm. & Mary 79 defeating Pittsburgh 65 and The Citadel 61 over New Orleans. Loyola 5? Furman 70 to 68. Midwest action has Brodley 104, Wichita State 92 and Valparaiso 103, W. Ontario 55. Indiana State 86 over DePauw 66. Far West Nevada Southern 96 and Oklahoma City.

Cincinnati North Texas State Wooster Marietta Oberlin Adelbert OT Grove City Baldwin-Wallace Youngstown Alderson-Broaddus Princeton NYU St. John’s N. Y Syracuse Rutgers Dartmouth LSU Seton Hall Bucknell Scranton Wm. & Mary Pittsburgh the Citadel New Orleans Loyola Furman Clemson Midwest Brodley Wichita State Valparaiso

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