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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1977

Page

9

Bulldogs Face Gallipolis as History Waits in Athens Tonight

Athens is set to host Gallipolis in a Southeastern Ohio League clash as the winless Bulldogs seek their first win. Coach Fred Gibson notes improved teamwork and defense despite height limitations, with key players Ed Pennell, Dick Whealey, Arthur Chenko, Bob Meek, and Mark Wallace leading the effort. Gallipolis counters with Swain, Epling, McGuire, Wall, and Johnson.

Tom Metters Messenger Athens Fred Gibson Gallipolis Blue Devils Charles McAfee Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Bulldogs Athens Gym SECUL Ironton Tigers Logan Chieftains Logan SECAL Meigs Jackson Waverly Wellston Tri-Valley Alexander Warren Nelsonville-York Belpre Vinton County Federal Hocking Southern Valley Athletic Conference Hannan Trace Symmes Valley Wahama Southern Tornadoes Miller North Gallia Point Pleasant Parkersburg Trimble Westerville Ravenswood Waterford Athens Bulldogs Gibson Lancaster Ed Pennell Dick Whealey Arthur Chenko Bob Meek Mark Wallace Gary Swain Herb Epling Keith McGuire Terry Wall Brent Johnson

Southeastern Ohio Players Shine in Bowl Weekend

Kentucky defeated North Carolina 21 0 with Rod Stewart scoring all three touchdowns and earning outstanding offensive player honors. Pittsburgh beat Georgia 27 3 led by Tony Dorsett and Matt Cavanaugh who was MVP. Ohio State won 27 10 over Colorado with Ed Thompson, Ken Fritz, and Scott Burris contributing. Rob Carpenter, of Lancaster, noted top offensive player in the East West Shrine Game.

Ohio Kentucky North Carolina Lancaster Grid Rod Stewart Stewart Wildcats Pittsburgh Georgia Panthers Tony Dorsett Matt Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Waverly Ed Thompson Ohio State Ken Fritz Ironton Scott Burris Point Pleasant Rob Carpenter Miami University

Warriors Find New Advantage In Peculiar Home Court Edge

The Golden State Warriors erased a 19 point third quarter deficit to beat the Buffalo Braves 118 109 in Buffalo. Phil Chenier scored 28 on 11 of 13 shooting while Washington Bullets topped the New York Nets 117 92.

Associated Press Golden State Warriors Warriors National Basketball Association Buffalo Braves

Winning Helps Black Hawks Find Way to Improve Skating

Chicago coach Bill White, replacing Billy Reay, says better skating follows a win as the Black Hawks beat Buffalo 2 1 after a 12 game winless streak. The victory marks Chicago’s first regular season win vs Buffalo since March 1975 and ends Reay era woes.

Black Hawks Associated Press Bill White Billy Reay Chicago Black Hawks White Chicago Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres Reay

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