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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1967

Page

8

Bobcats Face Crucial MAC Test With Marshall Visit

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder eyes lineup tweaks as the Bobcats host Marshall in Grover Center. Marshall seeks its first title shot since 1957 58, riding top scorers George Stone Bob Redd and Jim Davidson. Ohio aims to slow the Herd’s fast break while defending its Grover Center home dominance.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Bobcats Snyder Marshall Grover Center Ohio MAC Kings MAC Grover Cen Western Michigan Herd Toledo Bowling Green Jim Ellis Johnson George Stone Bob Redd Jim Davidson Mark McClintick Western John Canine Hazel Park Mich

College Basketball Scores From Ohio Midwestern and West Regions

Ohio teams Xavier beat Duquesne 61 57 Steubenville tied Bellarmine 4 Kentucky State 69 Central State 58 Wilberforce 109 Bluefield State 78 Ashland 73 Thiel 34 South Florida 78 Mississippi 63 Vanderbilt 65 Tennessee 59 LSU 87 Georgia 85 Mississippi State 59 Auburn 74 Tulane 99 Stetson 74 Western Kentucky 43 East Tennessee 61 Virginia Tech 62 Wake Forest 70 Midwest St Paul 76 St Bonaventure 73 Oklahoma 99 Nebraska 87 Iowa State 34 Oklahoma State 38 Indiana 83 Minnesota 68 South Carolina State 55 West Virginia 41 South Southwest Hardin Simmons 87 Eastern New Mexico 71 North Texas State 80 Wichita State 68 Far West UCLA 83 Washington 68 Washington State 74 South California 74 Briar Young 9 Swedish National teams listed.

South Florida Mississippi Vanderbilt Tennessee LSU Georgia Miss Tulane Stetson West East Tenn Va. Tech Wake Forest Midwest PePaul St. Bonaventure Oklahoma Nebraska Iowa Okla State Indiana Minnesota South Wvanaville Hardin-Simmons Eastern New Mexico North Tex Wichita State Far West UCLA Washington Wash. St Calif Young

Grade Rule (1.6) Still Under Fire

Houston AP NE gro colleges ally with Ivy League schools in a battle over the NCAA 1.6 academic rule. The rule requires an athlete to maintain at least a 1.6 GPA to compete or keep a scholarship. Amendments range from elimination to strengthening the rule. The issue centers on access for athletes from lower economic areas and is discussed at the NCAA 61st convention.

Houston, Tex NCAA William Wright Norfolk State College Wright Ncaa Council Bradford Booth UCLA Asa Bushnell Eastern College Athletic Conference American Football Coaches Association Rules Committee Jack Curtrice University of California, Santa Barbara Phoenix Ariz

Koons Brothers Aces: Gill Leads Jaycees

Koons brothers led scoring but Bill's Jim squad won 81 63 at Athens City League. Bill scored 28 and John Koons added 24 for the losers. Charley Gill Ames Bern coached Jaycee No 2 with 23 to beat Zaleski 87 49, while Lighty and Little had 14 each for Zaleski.

Koons Brothers Bill Jim Bridgwater John Charley Gill Ames Bern Jaycee No Zaleski Jake Lighty Robert Little

Columbus East Tops AP High School Poll In Ohio

Unbeaten Columbus East grabs No 1 in the first AP high school basketball poll. Lima Shawnee moves to second with 9 1 record, Lorain Admiral King third, Canton Lincoln fourth, and Miamisburg Roosevelt and Springfield rounding out the top AA field. Fort Recovery leads Class A with Ames Bern second, followed by Crestview Bloomville and Strasburg. Cardington Northwestern and Dalton tied for seventh.

Hal Paris Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Columbus East Bob Hart Tigers Lima Shawnee Lorain Admiral King Fast Canton Lincoln Cuyahoga Falls Columbus Eastmoor Newark Shawnee Admiral King Columbus Linden McKinley Miamisburg Dayton Roosevelt Marion Harding Roosevelt Fort Recovery Ames Bern Crestview Bloomville Strasburg St. Henry Columbus Ohio Lima Larain King Kay Newark Ovenes Cuyahoga Columbus Linden Dayton Roosevelt Marion Harding Il Ames- Hern Crestview

West East All Star Battle Hinges On Wilt Availability

San Francisco prepares for the NBA All Star game as Wilt Chamberlain’s injury cloud hangs over the East lineup. If he cannot play, Walt Bellamy may join the East with Bill Russell, while Nate Thurmond and Rick Barry lead the West in a bid to even the 17 game series.

San Francisco West All-Stars National Basketball Association Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers Cow Palace Wilt Walt Bellamy New York Knicks Bill Russell Chamberlain Nate Thurmond San Francisco Warrior Russell Nate Rick Barry Boston Red Auerbach Auerbach NBA Celtics Fred Schaus Los Angeles Bailey Howell Willis Reed New York Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Hal Greer Philadelphia Thurmond Barry Elgin Baylor Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers Guy Rodgers Chicago Warriors John Havlicek Jerry Lucas Don Ohl Baltimore Chet Walker Bill Bridges Len Wilkens St. Louis Dave DeBusschere Detroit Darrell Imhoff Jerry Sloan West

Southern Illinois Test for Louisville As Cardinals Rank Second

UCLA leads the AP poll as Louisville eyes a Wednesday road test against No. 1 small-college spoiler Southern Illinois in Carbondale. Salukis upset Texas Western last month and seek another upset while UCLA, New Mexico, Houston, and North Carolina hold top positions in the week’s rankings.

Cardinals Southern Illinois Salukis Salukis Texas Western Southern Illinois’ Court Carbondale IUCLA Louisville Bearcats Tulsa Bradley Wichita Mississippi State Florida UCLA New Mexico Houston North Carolina Princeton Kansas Providence

Complete Sale of Reds Club in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds ownership transfer to local investors is finalized after an announced December deal. William O. DeWitt remains as team consultant for a year and as general manager until a replacement is found, as Francis L. Dale and 617, Inc. pay about 7 million dollars, yielding DeWitt a reported profit on his 4.625 million investment.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds William O. DeWitt Francis L. Dale 617, Inc The Cincinnati Enquirer DeWitt Reds Crosley Foundation Dale

Mourners Pay Tribute To Keane In Houston Service

AP reports hundreds gathered in Houston for a memorial to Johnny Keane 55 longtime baseball manager of the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals and later the Yankees He died of a heart attack at home Friday night Memorial speaker Rev James Wilson called him a gentle man Readings touched on his life and career amid a day of services and mixed sporting notes from the era

Houston Johnny Keane St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Keane James Wilson St. Thomas High School

Ask Joe Wilman how to fix dropped bowling delivery

Chester R of Beloit asks about dropping the ball behind the foul line and the negative effects on speed and lifting action. Joe Wilman explains avoid dropping, release over the line, and improve hook and strike potential. He promotes a pamphlet three best systems and a free timer offer through the newspaper.

Chester R Beloit Chester Joe Wilman Dept. A Joe

Farmers Can Get Trees From Wildlife program

District Four game management supervisor Alan Talbott notes landowners can improve wildlife habitat through an Ohio Division of Wildlife program. By adjusting practices and planting for wildlife, farms can attract grouse rabbits and other species. Some stock is furnished free with technical help, including red pine white pine Norway spruce and black locust. Contact local game protector promptly to order sufficient plants.

Alan Talbott District Four Ohio Talbott

Ohio Secers Lose 5 2 To Colorado College

Colorado College cruised to a 5 2 win over Ohio University at Bird Arena before 802 fans. Ohio, now 3 6, battled hard despite the loss as Colorado improved to 8 1. Carl Lindberg added late goals for the Tigers and Dennis Corbett scored late for Ohio.

Colorado College Ohio University Bird Arena Ohio The Tigers Carl Lindberg

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