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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1962

Page

8

Improving Bobcats Face First Of Three Road Games At Toledo

Ohio University’s Bobcats, 2-1 MAC and 4-5 overall, head to Toledo to face Coach Eddie Melvin’s Rockets in a three game conference road stretch. Jim Snyder’s squad aims to rebound from close losses and adjust offensively while Paul Storey recovers from a virus.

Bobcats Toledo Ohio University Eddie Melvin Rockets Jim Snyder Miami Kent State Snyder MAC Bowling Green Western Michigan Ohio Melvin Iowa State San Francisco State San Diego Citadel Paul Storey Loren Wilcox Storey Bobcat Gary Bolen Bolen Stacy Bunton Bob

OU Tee Hockey Team Tests Denison Today Then Fenn

Ohio University hockey returns with a 4 p.m. exhibition at Bird Arena against Denison, not counting toward final OIHA standings. Denison is an OIHA member and OU will face them again later, while Saturday's game at Cleveland Arena vs Fenn College aims for a third league win and OSHA title push.

OU Tee Denison Fenn Ohio University Bird Arena Bobcatchers Cleveland Fenn College Ohio Intercollegiate Hockey Association OIHA John McComb

Athens target Wellston in crucial SECL clash

Athens High coach Charlie McAfee bets on a full effort to upset Wellston, the SECL leaders, in a high-stakes 8 15 PM Friday matchup. Athens aims to rebound from a 9 point earlier loss while facing two key players Jack Graham and Bob Heitzman on the Rock ets.

Mac Athens Kings Ets Wellston Kegley Jack Graham Bob Heitzman Graham Heitzman

Utah Bonds on Probation Ends NCAA Postseason Bid

The NCAA placed Utah on a one year probation for illegal financial aid to a player, ending their chance at the NCAA tournament. Meanwhile, Billy McGill led Utah to a 95-70 win over Denver as other top teams posted wins across major conferences.

Utah Jack Gardner Utes Billy McGill Denver New Mexico State Arizona Florida Miami Boston College Boston University

Browns star Jim Brown expected to return to Cleveland backfield

Coach Paul Brown says he expects star full back Jim Brown to play for the Cleveland Browns next season despite a Los Angeles report that Brown may skip the 1962 season. Brown told Melvin Durslag he may have overworked in 1961 and could pursue other opportunities, while Brown affiliates say contract talks fuel these remarks.

Cleveland Paul Brown Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Melvin Durslag The Herald-Examiner Brown Jim Los Angeles Report

Dayton Coach Hanged in Effigy After loss to Duquesne

A Dayton crowd hanged University of Dayton basketball coach Tom Blackburn in effigy at a downtown intersection near the Montgomery County Courthouse. The sign read The Blackburn Era is dead after Dayton’s 79 59 loss to Duquesne on Wednesday night.

Dayton University of Dayton Montgomery County Tom Blackburn Flyers Blackburn Duquesne

Pink Cloud Fire Kills Harness Horse at Circleville Farm

A barn on the Circleville farm of owner-driver McKinley Kirk burned Thursday killing Pink Cloud a $15 000 harness racing horse Crimson Satan’s sire Requiebra is noted as Argentine Derby winner The Garden State the dam of Papila Crimson Satan won The Garden State at one mile and a sixteenth.

Circleville Pink Cloud McKinley Kirk Thursday Papila Crimson Satan Requiebra

Goalby Leads Open Golf in San Diego

Bob Goalby topped the San Diego Open field after the first round and carried a two stroke edge over Mike Souchak. The 30 year old ex Illinois football player shot 32 33 65 in the opening round and posted 34 33 67 in the pro am today to sit atop the leaderboard.

San Diego Calif Bob Goalby Goalby University of Illinois Mike Souchak

Fast Field Lined Up For Boston

World sprint champion Frank Budd Bruce Kidd and John Thomas prepare to defend 1961 titles at the 36th Knights of Columbus indoor meet opening the 1962 season. Defending champs also include Charlie Jones Roland Cruz and Bill Johnson. Budd holds a 9.2 in the 100 yards and Kidd was named Canada's outstanding athlete of 1961.

Boston Frank Budd Bruce Kidd John Thomas Knights of Columbus Budd Villanova Kidd University of Toronto Thomas Boys Town Charlie Deacon) Jones Roland Cruz Maryland Bill Johnson Canada

Miami Near 500 Mark in 84 50 Win Over Ashland

Miami Redskins moved to within one win of .500 with an 84 50 victory over Ashland. It was their third straight win after a rough start, with defeats to strong teams including Cincinnati Kentucky Dayton Iowa Minnesota and Miami Florida. Marietta and Mount Union won their Ohio Conference games on the same slim schedule.

Ashland Redskins Cincinnati Kentucky Dayton Iowa Minnesota Miami Fla Ohio Marietta Mount Union

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