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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1966

Page

10

Wren to be honored with two 1966 awards

Ohio University baseball coach Bob Wren earns NCAA District Four Coach of the Year, to be honored Jan 10 in Washington, D. C., and Jan 21 by the Columbus Touchdown Club. His 1965 team posted a 23 game win streak and seven MAC titles, with 306 wins in 17 years and eight All-Americans. Wren’s players include Nessen, Wickersham, and French in the majors.

Ohio University Bob Wren Bobcats Wren Washington D. C American Association of College Baseball Coaches NCAA Indiana Illinois Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Columbus Touchdown Club Joe Nossek Minnesota Twins Dave Wickersham Detroit Tigers Jim French Washington Nationals Cleveland Bob East High School Ohio Bobcat Mad

Love Affair Between Girl and Colts Star Captures Hearts

In Baltimore a deaf 11 year old girl Teresa Ariosa, a devoted fan of John Unitas, gains public attention through her mother’s letter. Teresa adores Unitas, studies his passing, and often greets him on TV and at church, while Unitas quietly supports her.

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Sprinter Bob Hayes Embraces Team Play With Cowboys

Bob Hayes, Olympic sprint champion for Florida A&M, says football brings a team spirit he did not feel in track. He debuts for the Dallas Cowboys against the Baltimore Colts in the playoff bowl at the Orange Bowl, CBS televising. The Colts, led by Tom Matte after Unitas’s absence, are favored.

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Richards to Speak at NBA All Star Luncheon in Cincinnati

The Rev. Bob Richards, two Olympic pole vault medals winner, will deliver the main speech next Tuesday at the National Basketball Association All-Star Luncheon in Cincinnati. The event precedes the East West All Star Game on January 11.

Cincinnati Bob Richards National Basketball Association

Ex National Champion Bearcats Threaten Top Form Again

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats, national champions in 1961 and 1962, surged to a 9-1 start by defeating North Texas 62-75 in Denton. Don Rolfes led Cincinnati with 30 points as they seek a return to national prominence amid a busy college basketball slate.

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Royals, 76ers Win Narrow Road Games To Trim Celtics Lead

In Toledo Ohio the Cincinnati Royals defeated the Detroit Pistons 109 to 97. In Syracuse New York the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Baltimore Bullets 133 to 127. Wilt Chamberlain had 41 points and 28 rebounds for Philadelphia. Oscar Robertson led Cincinnati with 29 points. Jerry Lucas added 24 points. Happy Hairston had 13 for Cincinnati. Eddie Miles topped Detroit with 20. The results pull the Royals within a half game and the 76ers within 1 4 games of Boston.

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