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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1968

Page

8

Packers rout Raiders to claim second Super Bowl

Green Bay defeated Oakland 33-14 as Bart Starr directed a controlled, balance attack and Don Chandler contributed with precise kicking. Lombardi deflects who earned the game ball while the Packers showcase stout defense and efficient offense in the victory.

Hal Bock Associated Press Miami Fla Green Bay Packers Oakland Raiders Bart Starr Don Chandler Starr Vince Lombardi

Packers Triumph In Dramatic NFL Championship Clash

Green Bay overwhelms Oakland 33 14 as Bart Starr and Boyd Dowler spark a 62 yard score and Chandler adds three field goals. Lamonica late rally yields two Miller TDs but Packers answer with Adderley pick six and a decisive third quarter. Lombardi hints at future plans, McGee retires after game.

Lombardi Packers Chandler Starr Boyd Dowler Green Bay Dowler Oakland Rodger Bird Carroll Dale Raiders Donny Anderson Bird Dick Capp Packer John Rauch Anderson Max McGee McGee Kansas City Herb Adderley Lamonica Miller Vince Lombardi Ben Wilson Wilson Jens

Broncos Lead MAC Race With Unbeaten Start

Western Michigan improved to 2-0 in Mid American Conference play by edging Kent State 74-72 as Gene Ford scored 28 points for the Broncos. Bowling Green also won in overtime 74-69 over Miami, while Ohio University dropped 94-69 to Marshall. Ohio State lost 74-72 in overtime to Iowa. Cincinnati beat St. Louis 74-68 as Rick Roberson starred with 22 points. Otterbein remained undefeated in the Ohio Conference with a 72-61 win over Capital.

Associated Press Kent State Ohio University Miami Western Michigan Bowling Green Western Marshall Bobcats Toledo Falcons Golden Flashes Ohio State Iowa Buckeyes Cincinnati St. Louis Otterbein Broncos Gene Ford Tom Lagodich Kent al Hairston Phil Snow Fred Foster Big Walt Piatkowski Bucks Bowling Green Eeceeses Marshall Assessees Ohio Wicecesd MIA Iesesecderescsens Ki State Ohio Thursda Xavier Eastern Kentucky Hosket Rick Roberson Bearcats Roberson Lorenzo Hunt Jim McKee Capital Kenyon Ohio Wesleyan Wooster Denison Mount Union Marietta Hiram Muskingum Heidelberg Dayton Flyers Bobby Hooper George Janky Detroit Flyers Don May Hooper Janky May Villanova Queen City Fran O'Hanlon Musketeers Bob Quick

Numerous college basketball results from evening action

A long list shows scores across many games including Iowa 74 Ohio State 72 in OT, Western Michigan 74 Kent State 72, Cincinnati 74 St Louis 84, Duels featuring Ohio University and Marshall, and big wins like Cedarville 102 over Bivston 88. Also notes two postponed Athens City League games and a no bowling night for Lakeview.

Indians Sign Four for 1968 Season

Cleveland Indians announce four players under contract for 1968. Vic Davalillo will begin his sixth season with the Tribe. Jose Cardenal joined from the California Angels last November in exchange for Chuck Hinton. Pitcher Luis Tiant and utility man Chico Salmon were the first two to sign.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Vic Davalillo Jose Cardenal Devalillo The Tribe Cardenal California Angels Chuck Hinton Luis Tiant Chico Salmon

Pott Wins Crosby In Pebble Playoff At Pebble Beach

Johnny Pott won the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament at Pebble Beach with a 285 tied with Billy Casper and Bruce Devlin after 72 holes. He then edged Casper and Devlin in a sudden death on the 15th, earning $16,000 and the pro-am title with Virgil Sherrill while Casper and Devlin split second and third money.

Associated Press Pebble Beach Calif Johnny Pott Broadwater Beach Miss Billy Casper Bruce Devlin Pott Bing Casper Devlin John Johnny Virgil Sherrill New York Bob Dickson Cypress Point Spyglass Hill Seal Pott Billy Port Sunday

Ask Joe Wilman Bowlers Weekly Tips

Weekly bowling guidance emphasizes practice to strengthen weaknesses and raise scores. Focus on spare conversion, especially 10 pins, rather than forcing a hook. Develop footwork, arm swing, and timing, and set reachable goals like boosting by about 10 pins per game.

How to Pick Up Spares Guide Reaches Readers

A promotional offer invites readers to obtain a guide titled How to Pick Up Spares by sending 10 cents and a stamped return envelope to Joe Wilman in care of the newspaper.

Joe Wilman

Box Scores From WAVERLY and Nearby Games

Box scores list Waverly, Vinton County, Jackson, Coal Grove, Upper Arlington, Logan, Portsmouth, and Ironton match figures. Notables include Gerald McKee, All-Ohio junior from Dayton Dunbar, told by doctors after a high school injury he might never play again.

Gerald McKee Dayton Dunbar Ohio University

Ohio Swimmers, Cers Get Weekend Victories

Ohio University swimmers beat Notre Dame and Ball State on Saturday as Bobcat hockey blanked Ohio State 6-0 in Columbus. Goalie Al Albert secured his second shutout of the season with 35 saves as penalties ran high, while Terry Gray led the offense with two goals in front of a sellout crowd.

Ohio University Notre Dame Ball State Bobcat Ohio State Columbus Ohio Bucks al Albert Jim Barrett Terry Gray Barrett Mike Grocki Pete Esdale Randy Kaumeyer Dale Soloman Bob Stilson Bobcats Chris Newell

NHL hockey star Bill Masterton dies of brain injury

St Paul Minnesota AP Bill Masterton a professional hockey player for the Minnesota North Stars died from a massive internal brain injury after a fall in a game against the Oakland Seals. He was 29 and is survived by his widow Carol two children and a brother. His death marks the first NHL fatality in league history.

ST. Paul- Minneapolis Bill Masterton Minnesota North Stars National Hockey League Masterton Oakland Seals Fairview-Southdale Hospital Edina Winnipeg Minnesota Oakland Carol Honeywell, Inc NHL Hull Ottawa Cleveland Barons AHL

Four area teams play. Jackson defeats Coal Grove 66-48

Jackson won at Coal Grove 66-48 as Harold Howe scored 24 and Bob Mount 17 to lift the Tigers to 6-5. In other games Vinton County’s Dennis Gregory poured in 35 in a losing 85-81 at Waverly, Logan fell to Upper Arlington 82-61, and Ironton lost 68-60 to Portsmouth. Postponed games include Starr-Washington at Glouster and Eastern at Alexander, with Southeastern-Laurelville makeup also pushed back.

Jackson Coal Grove Dennis Gregory Vinton County Waverly Logan Upper Arlington Ironton Portsmouth Starr - Washington Glouster Alexander Eastern Southeastern Laurelville Zanesville Rosecrans Southern Columbus Mohawk Miller Harold Howe Bob Mount Larry Hall Gregory Vikings Rick Calvin Bob Radcliff Greg Poston Pace Logan Chiefs Jim Trowbridge Jeff Angle Larry Sauer Steve Hopkins

UCLA Houston meeting nears amid Alcindor eye injury

The UCLA Bruins and Houston Cougars prepare for a marquee showdown in the Astrodome with Lew Alcindor’s eye injury under review. Doctors say the injury is a superficial abrasion and he may be ready for the game, with a Thursday update expected after a tune-up against Portland. Kentucky eyes Georgia after a Florida loss while Tennessee hosts Georgia and Florida visits Tennessee this weekend.

Mike Recht Associated Press UCLA Houston Astrodome Lew Alcindor Bruins Cougars Alcindor Jteady Portland Kentucky Florida Georgia Lexington Tennessee Knoxville

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