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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1977

Page

6

Jenner and Wife Enter TV Spotlight as a Team

Bruce Jenner and his wife Christi dive into show business after Olympic success. Jenner signs with a major network to host and star in two films, while Christi builds her own media niche and book project. They plan a Malibu home base and portray themselves as a united entertainment duo.

New York Tarzan Jane Glenn Morris Johnny Weissmuller Buster Crabbe Bruce Jenner San Jose Calif Marlon Brando Gene Hackman Montreal Jenner Christi Bertha Bruce Honey Morris Agency Iowa Graceland College American Broadcasting Company Nabobs Dorothy Hamill Malibu Honda

Lietzke Wins Tucson Open in Sudden Death Drama

Bruce Lietzke edged Gene Littler in a sudden death playoff at the Tucson Open to claim a $40,000 prize and unlock major tournament eligibility. Lietzke drilled a 65-foot birdie putt on the 18th to force the playoff after Littler closed with 67.

Tucson Ariz Bruce Lietzke Joe Garagiola Tour Lietzke Gene Littler Tucson National Golf Club Littler

College Scores Across Conferences Highlight Narrow Results

Big Ten action yields State over Northwestern 69 57 while Central Michigan edges Miami 78 76 in a tight midweek slate. Other notable finishes include Baldwin Wallace over Oberlin 83 74 and Mount Union beating Wooster 75 62.

Big Ten Mio State Northwestern Central Michigan Miami Kent State Ohio University Northern Illinois Bowling Green Toledo Eastern Michigan Ohio Baldwin-Wallace Oberlin Capital Denison Heidelberg Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Northern Kenyon Wittenberg Marietta Muskingum Otterbein Wooster Mount Union Hoosier Buckeye Anderson Wilmington Bluffton Manchester Findlay Earlham Presidents Bethany Case Western John Carroll Thiel Hiram Washington & Jefferson Mid-Ohio Cedarville Ohio Dominican Rio Grande Mount Vernon Vazarene Tiffin Malone Akron Youngstown State Ashland Xavier Cleveland State Wayne State Detroit Dayton Kentucky State Central State Walsh Indiana

Promoter King's Boxing Card Opens Aboard USS Lexington

Welterweights Randy Shields and Juan Cantres fought to a decision as US Boxing Championships quarterfinals aired from the aircraft carrier Lexington anchored at Pensacola Naval Air Station. About 3,000 sailors and ABC television viewers watched eight bouts across weight classes with Colbert staying undefeated at 17-0.

Pensacola Fla Randy Shields Juan Cantres Don King Frank Rush Lexington U.S Pensacola Naval Air Station ABC King Cleveland Navy Network

Bobcats Fall In Weekend Swim Action At Maryland Hopkins

Ohio University swim team dropped three dual meets over the weekend. They were beaten 69 42 at Maryland, then 82 31 by Johns Hopkins and 72 41 in a dual with Johns Hopkins. Bobcats swimmer Dave Ray set a Johns Hopkins pool record with a 47.0 in the 100 meter freestyle.

Ohio University Maryland Johns Hopkins Dave Ray

Ohio women open with 54 45 win over Toledo

Mary Ann Stocker led Ohio with 18 points as the Buckeyes defeated host Toledo 54 to 45 in the season opener. Crystall Kynard added eight, Denis Izor seven, and Gloria Whipple and Lisa Jennings five each. Whipple pulled five rebounds as Ohio prepares to host Ball State Friday at 7 p.m.

Mary Ann Stocker Ohio Toledo Crystall Kynard Denis Izor Gloria Whipple Lisa Jennings Whipple Pat Lilienthal Nancy Thorne Ball State

Ohio U Hockey Drops Weekend Series to Cincinnati

Ohio University hockey teams lost two games to Cincinnati last weekend 6-5 Friday and 7-4 Saturday. Doug Ross scored two goals while Rob McNeill and John Enmark added one each.

Ohio University Cincinnati Ohio Doug Ross Rob McNeill John Enmark

Ohio University at Miami football tickets on sale

Tickets for the Ohio University at Miami game at 3 p.m. Saturday go on sale for 3 dollars and will be available at the Convo until noon Friday. Also announced are the 1977 Pro Football Hall of Fame selections: Bart Starr Forrest Gregg Gale Sayers Frank Gifford and Bill Willis.

Ohio University At Miami Canton Bart Starr Forrest Gregg Green Bay Packers Gale Sayers Chicago Bears Frank Gifford New York Giants Bill Willis Cleveland Browns

Ellis Sparks Marquette Rally Past Notre Dame in TV Showdown

Bo Ellis lifted Marquette from a 31-26 halftime deficit to a 78-69 win over No. 19 Notre Dame as coach Al McGuire urged a more aggressive scoring effort. Ellis finished with 12 second-half points, helping teammate Butch Lee to a game-high 27 in a nationally televised contest.

Bony Warriors Notre Dame Marquette al McGuire McGuire Ellis Marquette University Tuck McGhee Cats Ohio Walden Kent Corteze Brown Bob Leon Kim Leonard Larry Kenan Cody Dietrich San Antonio Billy Knight Indiana Celtics Nets Boston Nuggets Sonics Denver NBA Seattle Dan Issel David Thompson Issel Thompson Hawks Blazers Atlanta Ken Charles Bulls Bucks Mickey Johnson Artis Gilmore Chicago Milwaukee

Notable college basketball results from early season

College teams posted multiple wins with standout performances. Kentucky beat Auburn behind Jack Givens 20 points and 13 rebounds, Reggie King led Alabama past Mississippi State, North Carolina topped Duke, Michigan edged Michigan State, Wake Forest beat Clemson on Rod Griffin’s last second jumper, Purdue won in overtime over Minnesota, Texas El Paso defeated Arizona, UCLA over Stanford, Maryland over Navy, Providence over Hawaii, Arkansas over Rice, Memphis State over Florida State, Washington State defeated Oregon.

Notre Dame Cincinnati Bearcats St. Louis Billikens Mike Jones Eddie Lee San Francisco Los Angeles Wake Forest Clemson Purdue Minnesota Texas-El Paso Arizona UCLA Stanford Louisville Marshall Maryland Navy Providence Hawaii Arkansas Rice Memphis State Florida State Washington State Oregon Bill Cartwright Marlon Redmond Loyola Dons Jack Givens Kentucky Auburn Givens Wildcats Reggie King Alabama Mississippi State Tommy LaGarde North Carolina Duke Tar Heels Blue Devils Michigan Michigan State Phil Hubbard Joel Thompson Boilermakers Gophers Charles Draper Marques Johnson Phillip Bond Darrell Griffith Marshall Lawrence Boston Steve Sheppard Joe Hassett Sidney Moncreff John Washington James Bradley Stuart House Harold Rhodes

Bobcat Rally Falls Short At Kent State 77 74

Ohio University led late but Kent State secured a 77 74 win behind Burrell McGhee and James Collins who sank eight free throws in the final two minutes. Ernie Whites and Tim Joyce sparked OU comebacks, while Burl Nesbitt and Collins fueled the Gold Flashes early and late.

Kent Ohio University Bobcats Kent State Ohio Ernie Whites Burrell McGhee Gold Flashes McGhee James Collins Burl Nesbitt Flashes Tim Joyce Buckey Walden Steve Skaggs Collins Skaggs Joyce

Knicks Buck Trend With Starters In For Win Over Warriors

New York coach Red Holzman kept the starters on court longer to build continuity, and the Knicks defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-97 on national TV. Walt Frazier led with 24 points, Earl Monroe 21, Jim McMillian 22, Bob McAdoo 20 with 17 rebounds, and Lonnie Shelton 17. Other NBA results included Sixers over Jazz 97-76 and Celtics over Nets 106-91.

Associated Press National Basketball Association New York Knicks Red Holzman New York Golden State Warriors Knicks Portland Seattle Golden State Walt Frazier Jim McMillian Earl Monroe Bob McAdoo Lonnie Shelton McAdoo Philadelphia 76Ers New Orleans Jazz San Antonio Spurs Indiana Pacers Boston Celtics New York Nets Denver Nuggets Seattle SuperSonics Atlanta Hawks Portland Trail Blazers Chicago Bulls Milwaukee Bucks Jazz Henry Bibby Philadelphia Bibby NBA Pete Maravich Spurs Pacers San Antonio

Pro Bowl Stars Set For Action In Kingdome Battle

NFC and AFC clash in Seattle at the Pro Bowl with Ro ger Staubach and Bert Jones as quarterbacks. A crowd of 65 000 expected as teams prepare after a week of socializing in San Diego. Coaches Noll and Knox aim to extend recent success while labor issues loom over the league.

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