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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1970

Page

9

Toledo Rockets Shuffle Lineup After Ineligible Star

The Toledo Rockets bench Jim Miller at guard to replace ineligible leading scorer Steve Shay for the 3 p.m. MAC game against Ohio University at the Convocation Center. Miller, a 6-2 senior, averaged 3.1 ppg and joins Mike Murnen and Larry Smith in the starting lineup as Toledo seeks a win to rebound from two conference forfeits that stripped Shay’s team of two victories and altered the MAC standings.

Steve Shay MAC Jim Miller Toledos Ohio University Convocation Center Mike Murnen Larry Smith Doug Hess Miller St. Joseph’s University of Toledo

Cage NBA Thursday Scores Lead Busy Basketball Night

Results show Chicago 10 beat by Cincinnati 120 while Phoenix 124 topped Baltimore 115. Tonight's schedule includes Los Angeles at Boston, New York at Detroit, San Francisco at Philadelphia, Cincinnati vs Atlantic of Columbia, Seattle vs Seattle, and Chicago at Museckes. ABA games feature Carolina 100 Indiana 93 with Kentucky and Greensboro in action.

Chicago Cincinnati Phoenix Beltiore Los Angeles Boston New York San Francisco Philadelphia Atlante Columbia Carolina Indiana Kentucky Careline Greensboro Mate Pittsburgh Delios Keeturghy Careling Greehabors

Bowling Doctor Explains Simple 5 Pin Spare Strategy

Advice urges bowlers to use their normal strike angle when facing a 5 pin, aiming for the 1 3 pocket to hit solidly. Focus on consistent roll and attack angles, not on chasing a special 5 pin solution.

Miami Ducats On Sale for Ohio University Miami Game

Ohio University ticket office at Convocation Center started selling 200 tickets for the February 14 game at Oxford. Bermuda’s Coney Island earned its name from the butter fish, the Coney fish.

Ohio University Bermuda Coney Island

Falcons Take sole MAC lead on ineligible Toledo fallout

Bowling Green sits alone atop the Mid-American Conference after Toledo’s wins over Miami and Western Michigan were forfeited due to ineligible player Steve Shay. Miami moves up, Western Michigan claims second, while Ohio U remains third as teams prepare for Saturday games including Toledo at Ohio U and Ohio State hosting Northwestern.

Miami Western Michigan Shay Cis S.ccckscessuaas Miami Ieee Teledo Kent State Ohio Bowling Green Kent Wwestern Michigan George Strode Associated Press Falcons Bob James Toledo Steve Shay James Rockets Ohio U Ohio State Illinois Northwestern Ohio University

Namath Dawson May File Suits Over Gambling Probe

Joe Namath and Len Dawson consider damage suits against parties naming them in a nationwide gambling in sports probe. Both say the allegations are harmful and have spoken with their lawyers as NBC cited unnamed government officials. They deny subpoenas and stress public misperceptions while Dawson notes family impact. The report also notes table tennis as a leading sport in Communist China.

New York Joe Namath Len Dawson Namath Dawson American Broadcasting Company Wide World of Sports Kansas City China

Bert Greene Opens Phoenix Open With 64 In Turbulent First Round

Bert Greene shot seven under par 64 at Phoenix Country Club in round one amid a ball out of bounds. The 25 year old, from Georgia and playing out of Sunriver Oregon, led as veterans like Harney and Mayer trailed. He bogeyed only on 14 after a second ball went out of bounds, then recovered with a 12-foot putt.

Phoenix Ariz Bert Greene Greene Paul Harney Dick Maer Harney Mayer Gene Littler Don January Frank Beard Dave Hill Tony Jacklin George Archer Billy Casper Orville Moody Ray Floyd Georgia Sunriver Ore

College Scores Collage Basketball Wrap

A rough collection of college basketball scores shows Ohio 75 Josephs 64 and Virginia 79. Other results include Pittsburgh 100 over Maryland 66 and Utah State 97 Brigham Young 94. Multiple minor games feature teams like Roanoke Oglethorpe Tennessee State Oklahoma City and Southwest Texas.

Ohio Tetede Josephs Canital Waial Cowsry Ao Grane Penn St Se Tome Virginia Carolina State Carolra Toa Wi Oklahome City Western Hainds Tliners Callee Hingis Wesleyan Wheaton Southwest Texal Paso Arizona New Mexico Mies

Athens Girls Remain Undefeated in Five Wins

Athens girls basketball extended their flawless run to five straight with a 53 to 22 victory over Kgger Creek Saturday. Jo Wood scored 21 points while Kathy McGirr added 13 and Joan Kempton 10 as Athens built a 23 to 8 halftime lead. The team has three games left before tournament play and hosts Wahama next Saturday at 11 a.m.

Athens Jo Wood Athens Cagers Kathy McGirr Joan Kempton Cornelius Kgger Creek

AFL All Stars Wrap Up Practice Before Final Game

In Houston at the Astrodome the AFL All Stars finalize preparations for Saturday's game signaling the league's 10 year end. East starter Mike Teliaferro of Boston will quarterback with John Hadi leading the West in the televised contest.

Houston American Football League All-Stars AFL Mike Teliaferro Boston John Hadi

Move Grid Game To Texas

The annual Coaches All American Game moves from Atlanta to Lubbock with Jones Stadium as the site for the 10th edition. East vs West will clash on June 27, and ABC will televise the game nationally.

Texas Lubbock, Tex Atlanta Lubbock American Football Coaches Assn Jones Stadium ABC

Fraizer Wins Neil Memorial Award On Boxing Fame

Joe Frazier named winner of the Edward J. Neil Memorial Award as outstanding fighter of 1969. John Rinka of Kenyon leads NCAA College Division scoring with a 40.3 point per game average. Giants tear up Willie McCovey's contract and sign a new one worth about $100000.

New York Joe Frazier Edward J. Neil

Hagan resigns as Dallas Chaparrals coach in dispute

In Dallas the Ameri can Basketball Association team announces coach Chiff Hagan has resigned amid a clash with owners over coaching philosophy and the balance of fun versus hard work. Jim Connally of Bowling Green earns MAC basketball player of the week after mono recovery.

Dallas Tex P— Chiff Hagan Dallas Chaparrals American Basketball Association Chaparrals Hagan

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