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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1961

Page

8

Ohio U Bobcats Edge DePaul Ironically After Close Win

Ohio University facing the undefeated DePaul Blue Demons in Grover Center after a narrow 62-61 victory over Bowling Green. OU relied on Bill Whaley’s late free throws and Larry Kruger’s second-half scoring as they overcame a 57-60 deficit to claim the win.

Rowland Congdon DePaul University Blue Demons Chicago Ill Grover Center Jim Snyder Ohio U. Bobcats Depaul Dayton Flyers Bobcats Bowling Green Miami Western Michigan Flemming Thompson George Mikan Demons Bill Debes Bill Whaley Carl Whaley Larry Kruger Kruger Thurmond Pat Haley Ed Herbert Bill Ohio FT KB Adams Bunton Enw Ee Weee Eecee Katz Bolen Wilcox TP Boutson Eee Chatman Vier Thurman Haley Wson Pepin Sonnn Fd Herbert Don Elser

Bobcats race to MAC lead amid low preseason faith

Ohio University basketball defies early forecasts by sitting tied for first in the MAC at 3-0. Coach Jim Snyder credits pride and effort as the Bobcats upset dreams of a quick slide, boasting eight wins in ten games against Marshall Bowling Green St Francis and others while facing tough tests from Ohio State and St John’s.

Ohio University Toledo Bobcats Howard Jolliff Bunk Adams Bill Whaley Larry Kruger Ohio U Jolliff Rockets Grover Center Bowling Green Marshall Western Michigan Jim Snyder Jim St. Francis Morehead Wittenberg South Dakota Youngstown Ohio State St. John’s

Tuesday Night High School Cage Schedule

Listings show Tuesday night basketball games across several Ohio towns including Athens Gallipolis Jackson Middleport Pomeroy Logan Wellston Nelsonville Milton Point Pleasant New Lexington Glouster Eastern Wahama Racine Chauncey Dover Rutland Zaleski Kyger Creek North Gallia Southwestern Hannan Trace Union Furnace New Lexington St Al Laurelville Jackson Two. Thursday Friday and Saturday schedules add Wahama Buffalo and more with many local pairings and venues.

Athens Gallipolis Jackson Middleport Pomeroy Logan Wellston Nelsonville Milton Point Pleasant New Lexington Glouster Eastern Wahama Racine Wilton Hamden Zaleski McArthur Crooksville Shawnee-New Straitsville Laurelville Fort Frye Chesterhill Lancaster Bis Allensville Coalton Kgger Creek North Gallia Rio Grande SEOL Athens Ore Athens County Carthage-Troy Ee Tenn the Plains Rome-Canaan Ames-Bern Waterloo Chauncey-Dover Buckeye The Plains Wet Rutland Belpre Chauncey-Dover Sen Trimble Zaleskies Wewen Amden Wilton Gallia

OU Matmen Stopped 18-6 By Redskins

Senior captain Doug Ryan and sophomore Don Kotlan were the only Bobcats to win as Oklahoma University wrestling fell 18-6 to Miami. Ryan won 8-5 at 157 pounds over George Farris and Kotlan edged Fred Scott at 137 on riding time in a close decision.

Doug Ryan Don Kotlan Bobcats Miami Redskins Ryan George Farris Miami Kotlan Fred Scott

Ohio Frosh Fall to West Virginia 72-67 in Morgantown

Ohio University freshman team led by Jerry Jackson battled WVU frosh but the foul line cost them. West Virginia hit 20 of 28 free throws to OU's 13 of 20 and pulled away for a 72-67 victory in Morgantown.

Morgantown W. van Kermit Blosser Ohio University West Virginia Babbittens Mountaineers WVU Ohio Jerry Jackson Corning Harais Camp Lowery Deitz Barger Anderson

Basilio Beats Ortega In Mexico City Bout

Carmen Basilio of Canastota New York defeats Gaspar Ortega of Mexico in a ten round boxing match at Mexico City securing the decision 159 to 149 in points.

New York Carmen Basilio Canastota N. Y Gaspar Ortega Mexicali Mexico

Unbeaten Bucks to Host Aces

Ohio State, 10 game win streak after 91 65 Big Ten opener over Illinois, hosts Evansville College in final nonconference tuneup. Buckeyes overshadow Purple Aces as Jerry Lucas sets St John Arena scoring record and Larry Siegfried keys defense. Other results include Ohio U 62 Bowling Green 61 and DePaul 9 straight wins.

Columbus Evansville College Ohio State Buckeyes Evansville Purple Aces Fred Taylor Illinois Jerry Lucas ST. John Arena

Harney Leads LA Open Showdown With Narrow Margin

Paul Harney holds a one stroke lead as the Los Angeles Open reaches the final round. He shot 136 after 36 holes and carded a 71 Sunday while Leonel Hebert, Bob Rosburg and Bob Goalby trailed within two strokes. Billy Casper Jr and others sit at two and within five strokes of the lead as contenders include Gajdia Jacobs Wall Venturi Kroll Player Monti Ferree Aaron Brown Harrison and more.

Los Angeles Paul Harney Harney Leonel Hebert Jay Bob Rosburg Bob Goalby Coral Gables Fla Billy Casper Jr Bob Gajdia Bloomfield Hills Mich Tommy Jacobs Bermuda Dunes Palm Springs Art Wall Jr Ken Venturi Ted Kroll Gary Player Eric Monti Jim Ferree Tom Aaron Eric Brown England Dutch Harrison

NHL Saturday and Sunday Scores Show Montreal Win and Losses

Montreal beat New York 6 to 3 and Toronto defeated Boston 4 to 1 on Saturday. Sunday results include New York 4, Montreal 2 and Chicago 5, Toronto 1 plus Detroit 5, Boston 3.

National Hockey League Montreal New York Toronto Boston Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Syracuse St. Louis

Bobcats Suffer Double Loss at Michigan State

Ohio University hockey team lost 12-0 and 8-1 to Michigan State over the weekend. Goalie Willie Gurnick faced heavy pressure and made 119 saves, with Dick Hendrie scoring the lone goal assisted by Pete Worden and Denny Deckrush. The Spartans visit Athens in February to complete the series.

Ohio University Hockeymen Michigan State Bobcats Dick Hendrie Pete Worden Denny Deckrush Spartans Athens

NCAA Council Examines Violations Of Code

The 18 member NCAA council met to review alleged violations in college athletics. Frank McGuire of North Carolina said the school is innocent. Bud Wilkinson discussed Oklahoma’s recruiting fund case and hoped for a favorable outcome for Tulsa and Southern California amid ongoing investigations.

Pittsburgh Frank McGuire Bud Wilkinson Tulsa Southern California National Collegiate Athletic Association Ncaa Council Wilkinson Southern Cal Trojans Oklahoma North Carolina NCAA Walt Byers Associated Press McGuire Byers Cal

Romans Edge Athens Rome-Canaan 41 39 in Busy Night

Racine coach Larry Morrison celebrated a 41-39 victory over Rome-Canaan on a late field goal by Racine Price and a crucial free throw. Albany rolled past Parkersburg Little Reds 105-75 as Dan Stright led with 27 points.

Racine Larry Morrison Athens County Rome-Canaan Morrison Price Albany Red Devils Parkersburg Little Reds Dan Stright Don Hawk Dix Tewksbury

Bruins Rout Chauncey-Dover In Athens County League Game

York Bruins, hosting Chauncey-Dover, dominated the game 72 to 21. Freshmen and a sophomore started for Chauncey-Dover and shot poorly in the first half, while York out-rebounded 99 to ?, and held the Blue Devils to one field goal in the final period. York improves to 4-1 in league play, Chauncey falls to 0-4.

Buchtel York Bruins Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Chauncey - Dover Chauncey Evener Childress Merriman Leiber Linder Montgomery

Southwestern Jets Past Hamden in Nonleague Showdown

Southwestern High School built an early lead and held on to beat Hamden 54 30 in a non league boys basketball game. Joseph led Southwestern with 20 points and Martin added 16 while Hamden's top scorer had eight points. In the varsity game Southwestern also won the reserve contest 42 27.

Ern High School Hamden Joseph Southwestern Martin Davis

Eastern High tops Kyger Creek 60 to 57 in Cheshire gym

Eastern High School led by Collins 28 points edged Kyger Creek 60 57 Saturday night transfer game played at Cheshire gym. Thomas scored 19 and Cremeens 18 for Eastern with a 47 35 cushion entering the final period. Kyger Creek surged for 22 in Q4 but Eastern held on. Reserve game Eastern 38 35.

Cheshire Collins Eastern High School Meigs County Kyger Creek Eastern Thomas Cremeens Gallia Countians

Blue Demons Beat Dayton For Ninth Straight Win

DePaul remains unbeaten with a 75-64 victory over Dayton. Howie Carl scored 22 points to power the Blue Demons who led by as many as 21 and held a 37-28 halftime edge. Dayton rallied late behind Garry Roggenburk who finished with 21 points.

Toledo Dayton DePaul Garry Roggenburk Blue Demons Chicago Cincinnati Missouri Valley North Texas State Bearcats Marshall Kent State Lou Mott Howie Carl Demons

Trojans Roll Over Harrietville 78 48 in League Showdown

Carthage-Troy led Harrietville 20-10 after the first quarter and pulled away to 39-18 at halftime, finishing 78-48. Lee Ethridge scored 34 points on 15 field goals and four free throws, while Roger Stephenson added 25 as the Trojans improve in the Athens County League. Next game is at Shade Friday.

Memorial Hall Nate Thurmond Whaley Adams Bobby Dawson Larry Kruger Harrietville Lee Ethridge Roger Stephenson Carthage Troy Ethridge Nets Stephenson Trojans Danny Hall Carthage Troy Ellis Bibbee Russell Carthage-Troy Cantor and Nixon

Huntsman Named Head Football Coach at Earlham College

Jerry Huntsman was appointed Earlham College's head football coach, a role previously held by his father J Owen Huntsman. He comes after directing two undefeated Huntington High School teams and remains director of physical education and track coach at Wabash College. His younger brother Stan is track coach at Ohio University.

Richmond Ind Jerry Huntsman Earlham College J. Owen Huntsman Jerry Huntington Huntsman Wabash College Stan Ohio University

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