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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1961

Page

9

Oklahoma Off NCAA Black List Restored For Bowl

Oklahoma was restored to full privileges after a yearlong probation was lifted by the NCAA Council. North Carolina and Arizona faced continued penalties as the convention neared a close, with basketball, football recruiting and financial aid investigations noted for each school.

Pittsburgh North Carolina Arizona National Collegiate Athletic Association Oklahoma Sooners Ncaa Council Tar Heels Frank McGuire Associated Press Frank Lancet Auburn Southern California Trojans Tulsa NCAA

Wilt Well Ahead Of 59-60 Scoring Pace In NBA

Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors tops the NBA scoring chart at the halfway point with 1481 points in 39 games for a 38.0 average. He ahead of last season’s marks, with Baylor close behind in total points after 42 games, while Chamberlain averages near 49 points in his recent stretch.

Wilt New York Chamberlain Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Association NBA Today Warrior Ace Los Angeles Elgin Baylor Baylor

Messenger Disclaims Errors in TV Program Listings

The Messenger states it is not responsible for scheduling errors when stations fail to provide corrected TV listings.

TV Previews for Tonight's Westerns and Variety Shows

Listings for 7:30 p.m. Bugs Bunny Elmer Fudd to 10:30 p.m. include episodes of Bugs Bunny on Fourth of July mischief, The Rifleman protecting a rancher's wife, Wyatt Earp showdown, Stagecoach West drama, Alcoa Presents and more. Notable shows: The Last Round, The Law and Mr Jones, Ann Sothern, Dobie Gillis, Tow Ewell, Garry Moore with guests Edgie Gorme Frank D Rone Marion Lorne Carol Burnett Durward Kirby.

Stagecoach Hiway News Alcoa McGraw Law-Jones Weathe Bugs Sunny Wyatt Earp Squirrels Susie Realit Love Bob Camouflage Casper Wchs-Tv ABC Charleston M Squad John Dally Wens-Tv CBS Columbus Tom Ewell Red Skelton Garry Moore cChet Long Doug Juv A’mehair Ann Southerp Dobie Gillis Univ. Hall Wayne Byers Cp. Kangaroo Werto Miss Brooks Margie Ann Reider Sedge Nigh Sreh_ Tomorr Billy Clanton Clanton Marshall Deborah Cotton Abigail Simon Kane Yank Dawson Alfie Jones Paddy Tortune Mr. Jones Abraham Lincoln Jones Ann Sothern Oscar Pudney Bartley House Katy Maynard Krebs Ewell Tom Potter Edgie Gorme Frank D’rone Marion Lorne Carol Burnett Durward Kirby

TV Movie Guide Listings for Wednesday

Bewitched at 11 15 p m Channel 10 Framed 11 15 p m Channel 13 Angel 11 15 p m Channel 3 Strawberry Blonde 1 15 p m Channel 9 Calm Yourself 9 a m Thanks for Everything 9 30 a m

Wsaz-Tv NBC Huntington Jim Thacker Theilier Wea NBC News Jim Backus Jack Paar Laramie Classroom Tobacee News Nors Loretta Youn Daddy Bob Fi Peterary Tombstone Manhount Wlw-C Columbus Toda Truth Dr Maton Helliywood NHKC Omo Peter Marg Hiway Patrol Hawaiian Life of Riley World Furans Video Horizons Secret Sreh Tomorn News Eileen U.S. Steel Amos Andy Theatre Aquanauts Wanted Pyneas Ozzie- Harriet John da Post Bos Hong Kong Thea Quanants Van TV Movie Guide Framed Angel

Ohio State Holds No 1 Spot In AP Poll For Third Straight Week

The unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes dominate the AP basketball rankings, receiving all 36 first place votes. Bradley holds No 2 with a strong margin over St Bonaventure and Louisville, while St John’s Iowa and North Carolina follow in the top ten.

Ohio State Associated Press Buckeyes Illinois Bradley St. Bonaventure Louisville St. John’s Iowa North Carolina Dobe Kansas State

Athens Rollerbowl results and league standings update

Local bowling scene from Athens shows teams like Joe's Sohio, Sunnybanks and Pendergrass Hardware trading wins in mixed league play. Standings list Finishing Room, Pressroom and Production Research across the Royal McBee League with high scores noted for team lines and individual games.

Athens Sunnybanks T. McBride F. Bolen W. Widdoes Dupier Lamborn’s WATH Miller’s Poultry Jimanott’s Pendergrass Parker's Tire Shop Mathews Goodyear Rotary Blue Lions F. Schleicher Harmon Jc’s Alfred Grange Rotary Gold Kiwanis Claims Royal McBee OWE Iin Apatite Scsibunedin Dorn Ieee Uptowners Bowe C. Bronson Merchant Machine Shop Pioneers

Luke Second In Big Ten

Purdue's Terry Dischinger leads the Big Ten in scoring with 284 points in 10 games for a 28.4 average, edging Ohio State's Jerry Lucas at 26.3 with 263 points in 10. Don Nelson of Iowa holds 268 points in 11 games for a 24.3 average, while Walt Bellamy and John Tidwell also exceed 20 points per game. Ohio State's Larry Siegfried stands sixth with 170 points in 11 games for a 16.3 average.

Chicago Purdue Terry Dischinger Jerry Lucas Ohio State Dischinger Lucas Don Nelson Iowa Walt Bellamy Indiana John Tidwell Michigan Big Ten Bellamy Tidwell Larry Siegfried

Rollerbowl Gals Triumph Over Lancaster in LANCASTER

Athens Rollerbowl women win 2376 to 2173 led by Vi Widdoes 522 and Mary Bartlett 468. Dot Gayle 472 Irene McBride 461 and Iva Ridenour 453 also contributed.

Lancaster Athens

Salem-Liberty routs Chesterhill 74 to 39 in non league game

Salem Liberty defeated Chesterhill 74 39 as Mayle led Chesterhill with 15 points and Larry Buchanan scored 24 for the winners in a Saturday night non league contest.

Lower Salem Salem- Liberty Chesterhill Blue Devils Mayle Larry Buchanan

National Basketball Association Results and Schedules

NBA results note no games Monday. Tuesday features Boston versus Detroit in St Louis, Cincinnati in St Louis, New York in Los Angeles. Wednesday brings St Louis at Syracuse and Cincinnati at Detroit. Paris-Davey Moore outpointed Lamperts in Springfield, Ohio.

Boston Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati New York Los Angeles Syracuse Paris Davey Moore Springfield Ohio Gracieux Lamperts France

White backs AFL as league to stay strong

Houston Oilers rookie linebacker Bob White expects the AFL to endure. The 230 pound former Ohio State fullback said the league will hang on and that many doubters were fooled by its strong performance.

Cincinnati Bob White Houston Oilers Ohio State University AFL

Union Grill Grabs First Half Crown

Union Grill's bowling team clinched the first half of Tuesday Night Commercial League by edging Sebring Lumber and Con ant's Gulf, both at 37, with 38 points in a makeup match against Fiscus Radio on Sunday night.

Union Grill Fiscus Radio Nip Sebring Lumber Conant S ‘Gulf

Snyder To Speak At Athens Officials Meeting

Ohio University basketball coach Jim Snyder will address the Athens chapter of the Southeastern Ohio Basketball Officials at 7 p.m. Thursday in Grover Center.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Athens Southeastern Ohio Grover Center

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Cecil Antle visited Mr and Mrs Wilbur Everetts on Athens Route 3. They hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Nicholas Chiappone of Ravenna. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs Bill Sanders and daughter of Trimble Heights with Mr and Mrs Victor Sayre. Some names were omitted from the county home party list.

Cecil Antle Wilbur Everetts Athens Nicholas Chiappone Ravenna Bill Sanders Trimble Heights Victor Sayre Eldon Skinner Homer Johnson Guy Spaulding Clive Hillen Millfield Carolyn Merritt Greg Mansfield

Brotherhood Meet Set in Chauncey at 7 30 P M

Chauncey County men’s Brotherhood plans a Thursday meeting at the Chauncey Church Building at 7:30 p m The program will be presented by the State Highway Patrol officers and staff.

Chauncey — County Men’s Brotherhood Chauncey Church State Highway Patrol

Auxiliary meeting set at Merriman Building

Ladies Auxiliary of UMWA will meet tonight at the Merriman Building for an officers election. All members are urged to attend and a potluck will follow.

Chauncey — Ladies Auxiliary of UMWA Merriman Building Potluck

Recital Shared by Lois Simpson Pianists At Home

Chauncey Twenty piano students under Miss Lois Simpson gave a recital at her home. A party followed with attendees Janet Lyons Mike Gretz Vicki Baker Bob Ley Linda Preston Carla Dunkle Dorothy Davis Cecelia Miller Sharon Abdella Mary Anna Baughman Jean Sedwick Judy Lanning Ruth Ann McKinney Francie Varady Judy Swain Rosanna Cline Carol Stanley Phyliss Crabtree Paul Kostival and David Kostival.

Chauncey Lois Simpson Janet Lyons Mike Gretz Vicki Baker Bob Ley Linda Preston Carla Dunkle Dorothy Davis Cecelia Miller Sharon Abdella Mary Anna Baughman Jean Sedwick Judy Lanning Ruth Ann McKinney Francie Varrady Judy Swain Rosanna Cline Carol Stanley Phyliss Crabtree Paul Kostival David Kostival

Sewing Circle Meet Chauncey

Wednesday sewing circle to meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Dew with plans for upcoming projects and shared tips among members.

Chauncey Mary Dew

Chauncey PTA Hot Dog Sale Planned at Home Ec Room

Chauncey PTA announces a hot dog sale to be held Wednesday in the Home Economics room. Proceeds support PTA activities and student programs.

Chauncey Chauncey Pta Home Ec

Hershey Dispenser Business Seeks Local Partners

Roadside notice seeks responsible persons to own and operate a Hershey dispenser business in the area. Limited distributorships available with six hours spare time. Car required and minimum investment of 796 dollars. Submit résumé references and a phone number.

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