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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1961
Page
10
Western Michigan (5 6) enters a key MAC clash with Ohio University after a 76 73 loss at Kent State. Bobcats aim to rebound from a 69 60 setback to DePaul and seek win number nine in 12 starts as Blosser’s teams monitor Broncos top scorers Ron Robinson and Bob Bolton while Sam Key and Stacy Bunton pace the lineup.
Houston derailed Bradley’s 18 game unbeaten run with a late Jim Lemmon free throw sealing a 59 the Cougars handed Bradley its second straight loss to snap a nation leading streak. Cincinnati Tulsa St Louis and Virginia Tech also won as Notre Dame Furman and Connecticut posted victories.
Cincinnati Bearcats shot 51.6 percent and overwhelmed Wichita 80-57 for the MVC win. Fans hurled debris after Wichita star Gene Wiley was injured and officials warned of forfeiture if crowd disturbance continued. Ohio teams Wooster beat Ohio Wesleyan 67-64 Capital topped Kenyon 62-58. Case Tech defeated Thiel 85-63 as Nip Heim earned his 100th win.
Cleveland Indians announce waivers on veteran pitcher Don Newk for unconditional release. The 34 year old, bought from Cincinnati last July, had a 4-6 NL record with Cincinnati and 2-3 with Cleveland. His MLB record since 1949 with Brooklyn stands at 149 victories and 90 defeats.
Ohio high school state basketball tickets go on sale with 1600 season passes available for the March 24 25 tournament at Ohio State. McConnell issued six rules for mail orders and raised the price to 8 per season ticket, with payments by check or money order only and no postmark before Feb 11.
The week brings results from Sportland Lanes with Abdella's Truck Step, Belk Simpson and Beasley & Mathews among top teams. Highs include D. Ash 483 series and C. Murray 192 single game. team Red & Blue 1799, and Richards 1876 for three games. Athens Rollerbowl and Thursday leagues post standings, high games, and top bowlers like Jeffers 480 series and Sylvester 513 across divisions.
Athens bulldogs aim for a first basketball title in 11 years as they host Logan in SEOL action. coach Charley McAfee’s squad stands 8-0 in league play, led by center Steve Chase who dominates rebounds and scoring, with key guard tandem and solid depth setting up a tight finish.
Penn State defeated Gettysburg 76 to 58 while Connecticut posted a 79 to 77 win over New Hampshire. Bates beat Tufts 75 to 71 and West Virginia routed George Washington 105 to 87.
Boston beat Syracuse 124 to 118 while Philadelphia topped St. Louis 111 to 102 and Detroit defeated Cincinnati 124 to 112. Friday games include Syracuse at New York and Philadelphia at Boston.
Eric Monti of Los Angeles shot 66 to take a one stroke lead in the $20,000 San Diego golf tournament at Mission Valley Country Club. A three way tie for second at 67 included Gary Player Jerry Barber and Marty Furgol. Mike Souchak Art Wall Jr and Don Finsterwald were near 72.
New York Scho last ic Magazines announced the 10th annual All American high school football squad. Ohio State players include halfbacks Charles King of Alliance and Tommy Vaughn of Troy, fullback Art Hastings of Massillon, end William Lude of Martins Ferry, and tackle James Farley of Marietta. Ohio has five selections, trailing Texas seven, and California and Pennsylvania six.
New York Yankees await contract talks as Mantle Maris and Skowron push for larger raises. Yogi Berra, who hit .276 in 120 games, signed for just over 50 000. Joe DeMaestri also agreed to a 1961 deal while Roy Hamey confirms all contracts mailed.
The Ohio University varsity wrestling squad meets Western Michigan in a 2 p.m. Saturday dual at the Grover Physical Education Center. Dave Gottdiener is expected to replace Tom Krejcar at 167 pounds after a sidelining injury. The Bobcats seek a comeback following an 184 loss to Miami last Saturday.
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