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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1969
Page
17
In Los Angeles the NCAA and federal government announced a nationwide summer program to open university gymnasiums fields and pools to youths from poverty areas. NCAA President Marvel Plant said facilities and staff would be provided for four to six weeks with government costs estimated at 4 to 6 million dollars.
Bowling Green defeated Ohio University 8-5 to win the First Annual International Cleveland Cup at Cleveland Arena. Mike Root led BG with a hat trick, scoring three goals as the Falcons rallied from a 3-2 deficit. Ohio's Alex MacNichol and Paul Thornton added goals, but BG held the late advantage to secure the title.
The Baltimore Bullets lead the East with three All-Star picks Gus Johnson Willis Reed Hal Greer Jon McGlocklin named to the East squad by coaches Monroe Unseld Robertson Havlicek Russell Cunningham and Havlicek plus Robertson to join the West list next awards context East coach Gene Shue and the starting five based on voting include Lucas Havlicek Robertson and Monroe Russell Greer is MVP candidate as last year’s East victory player lineups evolve into ninth straight All Star game for Greer
Xavier Musketeers rallied from a cold first half and an eight point deficit to beat Dayton 59-55. Joe Gramada hit a go ahead jumper with 4 seconds left and John Zeides added two late free throws after Dayton led 55-53. Luther Rackley topped Xavier with 18 points and 15 rebounds while George Janky led Dayton with 18 and 15 rebounds.
Earl Morrall, once a career backup, rose to Baltimore’s No 1 quarterback as the Colts head to Super Bowl against the Jets. After being traded from the Giants and stints with several clubs, Morrall thrived, posting 57 percent on 182 of 317 passes for 2,909 yards and 26 TDs, earning praise from teammates and rivals alike.
In Tampa Robby Douglass Kansas a blond southpaw threw a 6 yard TD and ran for another as the North team edged the South 21 20 in the inaugural American Bowl All Star game The North led 14 0 early and the South rallied but a late drive by Eddie Hargett Texas A M and Eugene Morris West Texas State Could not seal the comeback Five interceptions and three fumbles marred the day as attendance dipped to 16590 amid rain and a TV blackout.
The undefeated Ohio State was chosen by the Football Writers Association of America as the No 1 college football team for 1965 and will receive the Grantland Rice Trophy after defeating Southern California in the Rose Bowl. Oklahoma State named Floyd Gass head football coach to replace Phyl Cottin.
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