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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1967
Page
11
Student reporter Steve Rausch notes deer and pheasant seasons are closed but cottontail rabbits remain legal until January 28. The piece outlines rabbit habitats, weather effects, hunting tactics, and the popularity of beagle hounds, advising use of a .22 autoloading rifle to improve marksmanship and wing shooting.
New York AP Cassius Clay's attorney sent telegrams to high Selective Service officials asking them to direct Louisville Local Board No. 47 to reopen the heavyweight champion's appeal on grounds he is a Black Muslim minister. Covington said Hershey or Stephenson would likely order reopens.
The Harlem Globetrotters perform aboard the USS Enterprise flight deck against the New York Nationals in the CBS Sports Spectacular first aired on Sunday from 2 3 30 p.m. The Enterprise, the world’s largest nuclear powered ship, was docked at Hunters Point San Francisco. Satchel Paige joins the act in a baseball comedy routine on the show.
Amesville highs, led by Chuck Robinson with 24 and Tim Mayles with 11, defeated Waterloo 51 17 to stay atop the league. Waterloo’s Swart and Russell each scored six. The brief notes Hank Aaron tied a NL record with 127 RBIs last season and Willie Mays has played 150 plus games for the Giants in 13 straight seasons.
Grants on the boards as Ohio College Wilmington leads Walsh 78 to 64 and Rio Grande tops West Virginia State 114 to 96. East Fordham falls to Columbia 56 to 52, St. Francis Pa. defeats Westminster Pa. 90 to 75, Gettysburg edges Lafayette 80 to 58, Boston College beats Duquesne 93 to 66, Canisius loses 90 to 76 to Niagara. Kentucky Wesleyan wins overtime over Georgetown Ky 93 to 88, Clemson narrowly defeats Furman 69 to 68, Tulane tops LSU 99 to 89, Tulsa over North Texas 65 to 59, Colorado routs Iowa State 4 to 52.
The Athens Women's Bowling Association invites entries for the city tournament. The team event will be at Lakeview Community Center on Jan 20 and Jan 22 with singles and doubles at Rollerbowl on Jan 27 and Jan 29. Entries close Jan 19 for singles and doubles. team deadline is Friday.
Army coach Tom Cahill, 47, selected as University Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association. In less than a year, Cahill rebuilt a demoralized Cadets squad to eight wins in ten games, including a 20-7 upset of Navy, amid losses to Notre Dame and Tennessee. Dan Jessee named College Coach of 1966. Ben Schwartzwalder named AFCA president.
Baltimore defeated St. Louis 137 to 116 while San Francisco beat New York 127 to 123, highlighting high scoring performances and tight competition among early-season matchups.
Athens Bull dogs aim to extend a 14 game series win streak over Middleport as they visit for a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League contest. Athens holds a 6-3 overall record and 5-1 in the league while Middleport stands 4-3 overall and 3-3 in conference.
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Los Angeles AP reports the Kansas City Chiefs rely on size strength and speed to upset the Green Bay Packers in Sundays Super Bowl. Motive and the Chiefs top receivers Otis Taylor and Mike Garrett could carry the offense while Bart Starr and a sturdy Packers defense try to clinch a title bid for the NFL peers.
Joe Wilman discusses bowling for players in their 50s and 60s advising a straight ball or short hook. He promotes finger lift over wrist turn for control and outlines four basic strike getters in a plan offering a 24 page guide for 20 cents. Ohio University athletic director Bill Rohr hospitalized after knee operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital. report notes recovery.
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