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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1967

Page

10

Wildcats fall to Vanderbilt in overtime at home

Kentucky dropped a 91-89 overtime decision to Vanderbilt, marking its fifth home defeat this season. Louie Dampier led Kentucky with 30 points while Eldridge Webb sparked overtime play. Vanderbilt’s Jerry Southwood led the Commodores with 20 points. Cincinnati lost 65-64 at Tulsa in overtime, and Bradley fell to Wichita 83-69 as top ten teams slid in a busy night. Louisville extended its win streak to 13 behind 29 from Butch Beard and 22 from Westley Unseld. Providence edged Massachusetts 29-? with Jim Walker scoring 29 for the Friars. Other picks included Drake over St. Louis and Clemson over Georgia Tech.

Ron Rapoport Associated Press University of Kentucky Wildcats Vanderbilt Adolph Rupp Cincinnati Tulsa Bradley Associated Press Pol Wichita Louisville North Texas State Houston Lamar Tech Providence Massachusetts Kentucky Virginia Illinois Lexington Jerry Southwood Southwood Commodores Bob Tallent Bo Wyenandt Louie Dampier Eldridge Webb Mike Rolf Warren Armstrong Unseld Don Chaney Elvin Hayes Phil Endicott Jim Walker Friars Walker Drake St. Louis NYU Canisius Iowa Clemson Georgia Tech College Tulea Esi Nnatl Palawin-Wallace Detroit Steubenville Alliance Youngstown St. Vincent Pad Ashland Cleveland State Oberlin Western Reserve Cedarville Wilmington Defiance Findlay Ohio Northern Heidelberg Marsachusetts Lowett Twuiaville North Texas Midwest Tulan Ay Drake

IAR West Seattle 00 Idaho Bt U M1

A terse note records a game or result between IAR West Seattle and Idaho Bt U with a margin of 1 point. The fragment lacks full details but indicates a close contest and a one point outcome on an unknown date and venue.

Seattle Idaho

Beginning Bowling Tips From Joe Wilman

A beginner should focus on accuracy and hitting the 13 pocket with a delivery that feels easy and natural. Once accuracy improves, work on power and spin. The article promotes a 24 page Beginning Bowling booklet and a chance to win a Joe Wilman timer by sending a stamped self addressed envelope with questions.

Joe Wilman Dept. R Joe

Stool and Racquets Shape WSU Prep for Alcindor

Washington State coach Marv Harshman used a 14 inch stool with 6 6 Dick Watters standing on it and boards strapped to 6 7 Dick Jacobs to simulate Lew Alcindor’s reach and length for UCLA’s star in practice. Racquets helped emulate hand activity as Harshman warned about Alcindor’s size and psychological impact on shooting. The players initially laughed but understood the challenge after seeing the drills.

Burl Osborne Pullman Wash Washington State Marv Harshman UCLA Lew Alcindor Dick Watters Harshman Alcindor WSU Dick Jacobs Watters Jacobs

Sepic Ranks Fourth In Big Ten Scoring Ahead Of Conference Play

Ohio State guard Ron Sepic sits fourth in all games scoring in the Big Ten at 19.1 points per game. Leaders include Northwestern's Jim Burns at 22.0 and Iowa's Tom Chapman at 20.8 while Minnesota's Tom Kondla posts 20.1. In Pittsburgh, Cowboy Billy Smith of Steubenville faces Willie Battle of New York in an 11 round featherweight bout next Wednesday, co feature in McKeesport.

Chicago Ohio State Ron Sepic Big Ten Sepic Jim Burns Northwestern Tom Chapman Iowa Tom Kondla Minnesota Pittsburgh Billy Smith Steubenville Ohio Willie Battle New York McKeesport

Phillies sign two young players from Ohio for 1967 NL

The Philadelphia Phillies signed outfielder Larry Hisle, 19, of Portsmouth to a 1967 National League contract and added second baseman Colbert Harrah, 18, of LaRue as a farm signing. Hisle moved to the parent roster after a season with Huron, Delaware. Harrah was assigned to Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the Western Carolinas League.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Ohio Larry Hisle Portsmouth Huron

Poston AB Victorious In Athens County Jr High League

Poston beat Murray City 39 10 at Murray City and Ames Bern defeated Rome Canaan 55 29 at Ames Bern. Mike Bumgardner Dave Warren and Randy Warren each scored 10 for Poston. Greg Bookman scored seven of the losers 10. Chuck Robinson and Doug Phillips led Ames Bern with 15 and 13 while Rasmussen had 12 for Rome Canaan.

Athens County

Ninth Grade Beats Logan 39 30 At Athens In Battle

Athens ninth grade team defeated Logan 39 to 30 with Mike Riggle scoring 12 and Brooks Fuller 10. Rollins led Logan with 13 points. Athens junior high squads travel to McArthur next Saturday to face Vinton County teams.

Athens Logan Mike Riggle Brooks Fuller Rollins McArthur Vinton County

Millview, Jim's 42 Win In City League

Millview edged Bridgwater 73 to 69 in Athens City League basketball last night. Jim's 42 defeated Jaycee No. 2 107 to 54 with Dix Tewksbury scoring 19 and Larry Coon 18 for Bridgwater. Bill Koon led Jim's 42 with 33 points and Gary Rise added 15 for the losers.

Millview Bridgwater Jim Jaycee No Dix Tewksbury Larry Coon Bill Koon Gary Rise

7 Top Scorers From UST and Others

A fragmented list shows top scorers including Don Strawn, Rex Snider, Carrol Davis, Elmo Scott, Ted Wama, Cottrill, Baldwin, Ray Cuckler, Murphy, Conkey, and Russ Fa. The OCR yields mixed alphanumeric codes like 646 285 619 627 2238 612 626, suggesting a historical sports scoring tally.

Don Strawn Rex Snider Carrol Davis Elmo Scott Ted Wama Ieny Baldwin Ray Cuckler Or Murphy Conkey Russ Fa

Bobcats Visit Western Michigan For MAC Opener Clash

Ohio University enters MAC play with an eight game schedule and a 4-5 mark facing Western Michigan in Kalamazoo. The Broncos bring a balanced lineup led by Gene Ford Reggie Lacefield and Clarence Harville while Ohio relies on Fred Cluff Jerry McKee John Schroeder Mike Hammond and Rus Hamilton. Joe Tait will call the game for WOUB radio at 7 55 p.m. Athens time.

Snyder Fred Cluff Jerry McKee John Schroeder Mike Hammond Rus Hamilton Joe Tait WOUB Athens

Bellamy Paces Knicks In Win Over 76ers

Wilt Chamberlain limited to 13 points as Walt Bellamy led the Knicks with 29 and 10 in the fourth. New York beat Philadelphia 112-104 at Pittsburgh Civic Arena, snapping the 76ers 11 game win streak and improving to 21-21. San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 122-91 behind Nate Thurmond and Rick Barry.

Bellamy Knicks Wilt Chamberlain Alex Hannum Philadelphia 76Ers New York Knickerbockers Pittsburgh Civic Arena Walt Bellamy Chamberlain New York Boston Centees San Francisco Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati

Sherman Chooses Spurrier Or Griese In Hawaii Showdown

Sherman, Giants coach, watches Spurrier and Griese duel for first NFL draft pick in the Hula Bowl in Honolulu. The option to pick the top college QB exists as part of merger terms, with Sherman weighing quarterbacks or other positions.

Associated Press Allie Sherman Sherman New York Giants Honolulu Florida Steve Spurrier Purdue Bob Griese Giants Spurrier Griese Norm van Brocklin Minnesota Otto Graham Washington

Gentile Added by Phillies as White Back Up

Philadelphia Phillies acquire slugger Jim Gentile from Cleveland Indians Portland farm club as a back up for first baseman Bill White who injured his ankle in St Louis on December 19. White likely to miss spring training. Gentile obtained for a player to be named later or cash. Pitt football ends 1966 season with a 1-9 record.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Jim Gentile Bill White St. Louis White Gentile Cleveland Indians Portland

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