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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1974

Page

10

Ohio Hosts Red-Hot Rockets in MAC Tilt

Toledo’s nine game winning streak meets Ohio University with coach Dale Bandy wary of Toledo guard play. Bobcats, after a four game streak, hope to counter the Rockets speed and height in Saturday 3 p.m. Congo matchup.

Ath Hio Ohio Red-Hot Rockets Messenger Bobby Nichols Toledo Dale Bandy Nichols Bandy Rockets Congo South Carolina Michigan Bobcats Dan Dry Loyola of Chicago

Rockets edge Badgers 69 68 in midweek clash

Toledo improves to 9 2 overall while Ohio rises to 6 5 after split open MAC play. Ohio won at Kent while Toledo defeated Bowling Green at home. Coach Nichols notes the Ohio game will hinge on rebounding and physical play as Rockets praise guard play and team chemistry.

Wisconsin Toledo Ohio Kent Bowling Green Nichols Bandy Rockets

Bobcats Look to Defend MAC Title Against Chippewas

Ohio University hosts Central Michigan at the Convocation Center in an 8 p.m. showdown as the Bobcats, aiming for a fifth straight conference crown, face a Chippewas squad returning eight seniors and riding momentum from a strong 1980 MAC run. Keith Houska cites revenge and youth as key factors.

Harry Houska Central Michigan Chippewas Convocation Center OU Grapplers Houska Chippewas Ohio Bobcats Michigan Michigan State Alabama Indiana Bowling Green Gus Malavite

Williams leaves A's for business role with MacArthur

Dick Williams, ex Oakland A's manager now in exile, signs a contract as administrative assistant to Florida billionaire John D. MacArthur. The move follows a court injunction blocking Williams from managing another big league club or awaiting the final two years of his Athletics contract. Terms undisclosed, Williams views it as possibly temporary.

Palm Beach Fla Oakland A Dick Williams Williams Florida John D. MacArthur MacArthur Athletics

Williams Says He Will Miss Baseball For Time With Family

Williams admitted he would miss baseball but spoke happily about having time to spend with his wife Norma and their three children.

Williams Norma

Buyer For Beleaguered Padres

Reuben Askanase of Houston leads a group seeking to buy the San Diego Padres and keep them in San Diego. The Houston Chronicle named him the group’s head, while club owners rejected a Chicago bid involving Marjorie Everett. Askanase previously arranged a $38 million loan to consolidate debts of the Astrodomain complex linked to Roy Hofheinz and the Astros after Hofheinz suffered a stroke.

Houston (Ap Reuben Askanase Houston San Diego Padres The Houston Chronicle Askanase Padres San Diego Chicago Marjorie Everett Los Angeles Astrodomain Corp

Senior Bowl showcases trio of All-American backs for North

David Jaynes, John Cappelletti and Lynn Swann headline the North All-Stars in the 25th Senior Bowl in Mobile. NBC telecast at 1 p.m. EDT from Ladd Stadium features rule wrinkles including 35-yard kickoff and kickoff returns on all kicks except outs. Jaynes set six Big Eight records with 2131 passing yards and 13 TDs. Cappelletti rushed for over 1500 yards. Swann had 37 receptions for 667 yards and six TDs.

Mobile Ala David Jaynes Kansas John Cappelletti Penn State Fleet Lynn Swann California Ladd Stadium Jaynes Mike Boryla Stanford Mike McCormack Philadelphia Eagles Cappelletti Louisiana State Swann USC

Mallory Weighs Colorado Job Offer

Miami of Ohio coach Bill Mallory remains unsure about an offer to become Colorado's head coach. He plans a final weekend decision after discussions with Miami officials while at the NCAA convention in San Francisco. If he moves, his Miami staff could join him, a Miami spokesman said. Mallory, 38, holds a 39-12 record in five seasons.

Oxford Ohio Miami Bill Mallory University of Colorado Miami Athletic Mallory San Francisco National Collegiate Athletic Association Colorado

Eastern Game Time Change at North Gallia

Eastern High School officials moved the boys basketball game with North Gallia to 7 p.m. at North Gallia, delaying the previously announced 6:30 p.m. start time.

Tuppers Plains Eastern High School Eastern North Gallia

Walton Out as UCLA Faces Pacific-8 Schedule

UCLA star Bill Walton likely will miss tonight against California and Saturday against Stanford due to a back injury from a spill. Ralph Drollinger will start in Walton's place as UCLA aims for an 85th straight victory. Walton has started 70 straight Bruins wins. Ohio State and Oregon State discuss a September 21 game in Columbus, with schedule changes involving USC and Syracuse possible if terms allow.

LOS Angeles Bill Walton UCLA John Wooden Walton California Stanford Wooden Bruins Ralph Drollinger OSU OSL

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