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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1973

Page

7

Bobcats Welcome Marietta Pioneers In Convocation Center

Ohio University hosts Marietta with returning guards Chuck Robinson and Alex Couladis back in action. Captain Dan Wickerham has seen limited court time as Arthur Clark leads Marietta with 14.2 points per game and Kevin Smith averages 20 points per contest. The Jayvees play Muskingum at 5 15 P M.

Ohio University Bobcats Marietta Chuck Robinson Federal Hocking Alex Couladis Athens Dan Wickerham

Bulldogs and Logan clash for third place in SECAL

In a pivotal SECAL matchup Logan hosts Athens for sole possession of third place as coach Scott Fitzgerald faces his former school. The game features key players Norris, Wright, Mace, Chenko, and Handley with Athens aiming to rebound after a 4-4 league mark.

Athens Logan Waverly Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Scott Fitzgerald Athens High School Kentucky Charles McAfee Fitzgerald SECAL Ironton Jackson Meigs Wellston Point Pleasant Hurricane Wahama Spencer Chieftains Randy Norris Mitch Wright Jim Kemper Jim Pierce Ken Culbertson Jim Whitcraft Mark Mace Andy Chenko Ted Essex Pat McIinturf Mark Handley Mace Bulldogs Chiefs

Missouri Edges SMU in Tight 74-73 Finish

Missouri narrowly defeated Southern Methodist 74-73 as John Brown scored the winning basket with two seconds left after a controversial no-time situation. Umpire Pat Malette ruled the shot legal amid protests about the clock. Freshman Ira Terrell led SMU with 26 points and Steve Blind missed a half court try for Missouri.

Missouri Southern Methodist John Brown SMU Pat Malette Big Eight Mallette Ira Terrell Steve Blind Brown Bill Durrett Associated Press Florida Vanderbilt Southwestern Louisiana Cincinnati Florida State Georgetown Gene Shy Steve Turner Dwight Lamar Louisiana Seminoles David Vaughn Oral Roberts Brandeis Ruben Montanez Duquesne St. Bonaventure Illinois Morehead Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Oklahoma Southern Mississippi Missouri-St. Louis Kentucky Mississippi Southern Alabama Fairfield Georgia Tech Rice Furman Niagara New Mexico St. Louis Utah St Texas Tech

Mileti's Barons Move Nearly All Home Games to Jacksonville

Cleveland Barons owner Nick Mileti confirms most remaining home games will be played in Jacksonville Florida with some possibly still in Cleveland due to scheduling. The move follows competition from the World Hockey Association Cleveland Crusaders and aims to keep the Barons playoff hopes alive.

Cleveland, Ohio Nick Mileti Cleveland Barons Barons Mileti American Hockey League Jacksonville Fla Hans Tanzler Florida Cleveland AHL World Hockey Association Cleveland Crusaders AHL Board of Governors Lewiston Maine Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Indians

Alexander Picked Fifth In 1st High School Poll

The opening AP state rankings show Cleveland East Tech and Columbus Ready atop Class AAA and Indian Valley South leading Class A. In Class AA, Albany Alexander holds fifth place behind Steubenville Catholic and Rossford, with a 7 0 start and teams like Willard Huron and Lancaster Fairfield Union also in the top ten. Ohio teams begin weekly ratings as the season unfolds.

Alexander George Strode Columbus, Ohio Associated Press Cleveland East Tech Columbus Ready Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Ohio Mansfield Newark Springfield South Boardman Middletown Columbus South Canton Lehman Barberton Steubenville Catholic Rossford Albany Alexander Willard Huron Lancaster Fairfield Union Gallipolis Poland Fort Recovery Strasburg Wapakoneta St. Joseph Sebring Zanesville Rosecrans Latham Western McDonald Fostoria St. Wendelin Waverly Hanoverton United

Unbeaten Miami Faces Redskins in Super Bowl VII

Miami Dolphins star Larry Csonka defends his backfield teammates Mercury Morris and Jim Kiick from feud talks as coach Don Shula hails Earl Morrall for stepping in after Bob Griese’s injury. Morrall’s leadership helped Miami reach 16-0 before Griese returned to reclaim the starting role.

Los Angeles Larry Csonka Mercury Morris Jim Kiick Miami Dolphins Csonka Bob Griese Earl Morrall Griese Morrall Dolphins Bob Washington Redskins Old Earl Don Shula Miami Earl Shula San Diego Charger Deacon Jones Ron East Baltimore Colts Baltimore New York Jets

Man Warns Against Pointing Guns in Fun

A public safety note emphasizes not pointing any gun at people or objects during playful settings. Authorities urge responsible handling of firearms and stress potential legal consequences.

Ohio high school basketball rankings by class

The list shows Class AAA Class AA and Class A standings with team records and points. Top teams include Cleveland East Tech Taft Newark Springfield South Canton Lehman Barberton and Columbus Ready with high point totals and win records. Additional teams received 10 or more points across classes and scattered regional results are noted.

South East Tech Ready Cleveland Kennedy Canton Lehman Hamilton Taft Columbus Eastmoor Lehman Silver Knights Waverly Cleveland East Tech Mansfield Senior Newark Springfield South Boardman Middletown Columbus South Barberton Cincinnati Princeton Kingstown Ursuline Westerville Akron Central Hower Elyria Toledo St. Francis East Cleveland Show Canton South Chillicothe Springfield North East Liverpool

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