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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1970

Page

7

Chiefs Win AFL Title In 17-7 Victory Over Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs defeat Oakland 17-7 to claim the AFL championship as coach Hank Stram compares Minnesota Vikings to the Packers in a pre Super Bowl reflection. Chiefs' defense harasses Daryle Lamonica with four sacks and three interceptions while Len Dawson connects with Frank Pitts and Wendell Hayes for the decisive score.

Oakland Hank Stram Minnesota Vikings Kansas City Chiefs Green Bay Packers Stram Packers Green Bay Chiefs Vikings Oakland Coliseum Kansas City Raiders Lamonica Warren Wells Raider Len Dawson Frank Pitts Nemiah Wilson Wendell Hayes Jan Stenerud John Madden Daryle Otis Taylor Calif Oakland Raiders

Super Bowl Cast Is Set For New Orleans Clash

The AP reports the 1969 Super Bowl will be held at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans with an 82,000 capacity. Minnesota and Kansas City meet for NFL AFL merger era title, gate finances, and player payouts noted as around 15,000 for winners and 7,500 for losers amid a $1.2 million gate.

New Orleans Associated Press Pete Rozelle Tulane Stadium Minnesota Kansas City Cleveland Rozelle Los Angeles Miami New York Jets Baltimore AFL

Weekend Pro Cage NBA Scores Highlight Big Wins

Saturday results include Boston 111 New York 105 Cincinnati 104 Atlanta 102 Phoenix 114 Detroit 109 San Francisco 116 Chicago 102 Los Angeles 126 Seattle 109 Sunday shows Philadelphia 136 Boston 120 Cincinnati 129 Baltimore 178 Atlanta 126 Milwaukee 175 Los Angeles 12 Phoenix 112 San Diego 140 Chicago 12 Detroit 116 Seattle 110 Today Detroit at San Francisco Tuesday Phoenix at Cincinnati New York or Baltimore Seattle at Atlanta Los Angeles vs Chicago Kansas City ABA scores list Kentucky 119 New Orleans 107 Indiana 21 Caretina 113 Miami 124 New York 104 Denver 122 Osias 86 Today Indiana at New Orleans Indiana at Miami Los Angeles at Fresno California

Boston New York Cincinnat Atlanta Phoenix Detroit San Fran Chicago Los Angeles Seattle Phildelphia Baltimore Milwaukee San Diego San Francisco Cincinnati Kansas City Tees Indiana Caretina Miami Denver Oslias New Orleans Miarmoo Fresno Coif

UCLA Still Winning As Notre Dame Falls

UCLA remains undefeated after a 108-77 win over 13th ranked Notre Dame at Pauley Pavilion. Coach John Wooden credited a balanced team effort as the Bruins extended their streak and challenged Kentucky, with Notre Dame noting UCLA’s professional prospects.

UCLA Notre Dame Bruins Uclans Dee P.S John Wooden Southern Cal Kentucky South Carolina Wooden

Rio Grande Suffers First Loss in Bluefield Final

Bluefield State upends Rio Grande 109 to 94 in the Bluefield State Invitational final. Mabry scores 25 for Rio. Martin adds 22. Rio led 53 50 at halftime before the hosts pulled away in the second half.

Bluefield W. Va Rio Grande Redmen Bob Mabry al Martin Rio Jim Marschall Harry Hairston Hampton Institute Mabry Marshall Hairston Bentley Martin Jacobs Baekr Harris Hill Anderson Komega James Hamlin Quince Sowel Smith Hampton Mab Baker Bluefield State Cook Thormpson Seward Childress Pritchard Roy Wiliams

Buckeyes Top Gophers 78 71 as Taylor Leads

Ohio State beat Minnesota 78 71 in Columbus to start the Big Ten season. Taylor led with 24 points, Cleamons 20, Sorenson 17, while Minnesota's Larry Mikan had 22 points and 17 rebounds. Fitch criticized officiating and Ohio State overcame a rebounding deficit. Ohio University thrashed Kent State 78 52. Youngstown State remained unbeaten at 9 0. Ohio contingent saw several league results across the region.

Fitch Minnesota Ohio State Buckeyes Taylor Gophers Jody Finney Jim Cleamons Dave Sorenson Larry Mikan George Mikan Ohio University Kent State Youngstown Illinois Wesleyan Ohio Rio Grande Bluefield State Otterbein Capital

Widdoes and wife ill during Florida holidays

Ohio University tennis coach Carroll Widdoes improves in hospital in Pompano Beach after pneumonia. His wife Vi suffered a mild stroke and recuperates at their son Jim Widdoes's home in Palm Springs Florida. Jim’s address is 245 Henthorne St Palm Springs. The note requests no flowers.

Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Floriday Pompano Beach Widdoes North Broward County Hospital Jim Florida Henthorne St Palm Springs Fla

Vikings Capture First NFL Title With 27 7 Win Over Browns

Joe Kapp led the Minnesota Vikings past the Cleveland Browns 27 7 in a snow bound Met Stadium to claim the franchise first NFL championship. Bud Grant praised Kansas City after their 17 7 win over Oakland as Minnesota prepared for the Super Bowl. Kapp joked about the ice bound celebration and the team stood to gain roughly 8 000 per player with Browns earning about 5 000 each.

Vikings Minnesota Vikings Gene Washington Joe Kapp Cleveland Browns Walt Sumner Metropolitan Stadium Associated Press ST. Paul - Minneapolis Cleveland Bud Grant Kansas City American Football League New Orleans Grant Oakland Kapp Bill Brown Brown Bill

Loss Of Key Players Will Hurt Texas In 1966

Texas faces the 1966 season without quarterback James Street and halfback Ted Kay. Coach Darrell Royal, winner of the 1963 national title, notes the odds against repeating as champions. The Associated Press named Texas No. 1 after the bowls, with Penn State second and Ohio State third.

Texas Austin Tex James Street Ted Kay Royal Longhorns Arkansas Notre Dame Associated Press

Bowling Doctor Diagnosis and Footwork Tip

A bowling expert explains that a too long first step disrupts balance. He recommends sliding the right foot instead of stepping out to curb step length and speed, aiding balanced timing and smoother footwork.

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College Scores Across Ohio and Nearby Teams

Readable college basketball results show Ohio teams like Cottegs Oniertein and Baldwin-Wallace scoring in the 60s to 90s, with winners including Kentucky Wesleyan Central State and Bluefield State. Other outcomes include UCLA at Notre Dame, Purdue versus Marquette, and Georgetown’s score mix across listings.

Ohio Cardinals Capital Marietta Jim Augspurger John Rinka Kenyon Point Park Central State Kentucky Wesleyan St. Bonaventure Baldwin-Wallace Heidelberg Steve Farnsworth John Hill Ohio Dominican Cottegs Oniertein Yourgsteen Wesleyan Urbane Bluften

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