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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1966

Page

10

Nelsonville Tops Ohio Class A Poll In AP Ranking Shakeup

Nelsonville rises to first in Class A as Springboro and Chillicothe Flaget tie for second with 84 points. Canton McKinley holds the overall top spot in Class AA with Lima Shawnee narrowing the gap to four points.

Nelsonville Columbus Canton McKinley Associten Press Weekly Lima Shawnee Indians McKinley Bulldogs Canton Lincoln Shawnee Dayton Chaminade Columbus Linden McKinley Elyria Warren Salem Newark Hamilton Taft Findlay Columbus West Toledo Libbey Springboro Chillicothe Flaget Don McCullough Newark Catholic Mansfield St. Peter’s Garded Tom Henderson Wayne Associated Press Selection Committee Ohio

Ohio Rebounds From 3 Losses To Defeat Seattle

Ohio rebounds from three losses to beat Seattle as Western Kentucky holds off Morehead 45 35 for a 13 1 season. Dwight Smith leads WKU with 14. Don May and Grinder Torain spark Dayton 22 apiece. Indiana tops Iowa 73 61. Auburn defeats Tennessee 51 46.

Associated Press Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Morehead Iowa Auburn Tennessee Eagles Clem Haskins Western Haskins Dwight Smith Dayton Don May Grinder Torain Flyers St. Francis Torain Hank Finkel St. Francis High Len Murray Vern Payne Indiana Hoosiers Payne Max Walker Walker Gary Jones Hawkeyes

Four In Area TOURNEY SITES ARE SELECTED

The Southeastern District announces site locations for Class A and Class AA basketball sectionals. Class A holds eight sectionals at Wellston Miller Athens Peebles Chillicothe Lucasville Ironton Portsmouth with listed school pairings. Class AA holds four sectionals at York Oak Hill Portsmouth Clay Bainbridge with the competing teams named.

Ohio University Chillicothe High School Grover Center Wellston High School Kgger Creek Hamden McArthur Middleport Pomeroy Rutland Wilton Brown- Zaleski Miller High School Glouster Ames-Bern Nelsonville New Lexington St. Aloysius Sheridan Crooksville Union Furnace York Athens High School Albany Chauncey-Dover Miller Carthage-Troy Shade Rome-Canaan Eastern the Plains Racine Waterloo Peebles Locust Grove Seaman West Union Winchester Hillsboro Belfast Mowrystown Whiteoak Lynchburg Sinking Spring Chillicothe Frankfort Adena Bainbridge Paint Valley York High School Athens Marietta Belpre Logan Warren New Lexington OAK Hill High School Gallipolis Wellston South Point Coal Grove Jackson Ironton Portsmouth Clay High School Portsmouth Wheelersburg Portsmouth West McDermott

Snyder Tells Rotary Iowa State Take Charge Comment

Jim Snyder Ohio University head basketball coach spoke to the Athens Rotary Club at the Ohio University Inn. He discussed the Ohio team as well as the Mid-American Conference and the current season. He urged finding a player to take charge and make big plays for the team. He praised John Schroeder but noted pressure and the need to win close games. Snyder assessed Miami Bowling Green and Marshall, predicting improvement and a tougher league next year.

John Avant Jim Snyder Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Ohio University Inn Dale Bandy Kermit Blosser Snyder Ohio John Schroeder Miami Bowling Green Sion Western Michigan John” Schroeder John Bobcats

New Look In Aggressiveness Sparks Ohio U Bobcats

Ohio University fans saw a more aggressive Bobcats team beat Seattle University 84-73 at Grover Center. Key players Fred Cluff and John Schroeder anchored the boards while Mike Hammond set up fast breaks and led with 16 points. Ohio improved to 6-7 as coach Jim Snyder praised the effort and defense.

Rowland Congdon Ohio University Bobcats Seattle University Ohio Monday Night Jim Snyder Fred Cluff Hillsboro John Schroeder Norwalk Mike Hammond Schroeder Ken Fowlkes Cluff Seattle Ohio Plummer Lott Tom Workman Snydermen Cats Grover Center Miami

College Scores Across Regions Highlight Mixed Results

Moonday Union 84 Seattle 73 Dayton 98 St. Francis 66 Findlay 92 Ohio Northern 96 Steubenville 65 Gannon 52 Wilberforce 134 Bliss St one BFE wa Lafayette 107 Delaware 70 SOUTH Auburn 51 Tennessee 45 Western Ky 45 Morehead 35 Murray 79 Eastern Ky 78 ot East Carolina 7 VMI 85 MIDWEST Indiana 73 Iowa 61 Kan State 84 Mex Olympices 64 SOUTHWEST Houston 169 St. Marys Tex 53 FAR WEST Colorado 71 Iowa State 68 Eastern Mont 1 Idaho St 69.

Unio Seattle Dayton St. Francis Findlay Ohio Northern Steubenville Gannon Wilberforce Bliss Stone BFE Lafayette Delaware Auburn Tennessee Morehead Murray East Carolina Vmi Midwest Indiana Iowa Kan. State Mex Olympices Southwest Houston St. Mary's Tex Far West Colorado Iowa State Mont Idaho St

Reds Sign Six Players for 1966 Season

The Cincinnati Reds have six players under contract for 1966 including half of their infield. Milt Pappas signed along with rookies Darrell Osteen Tom Franders and Len Boehmer. Pete Rose and Leo Cardenas had signed earlier.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Milt Pappas Reds Frank Robinson Darrell Osteen Tom Franders Len Boehmer Pete Rose Leo Cardenas

Colavito Honored by Indians at Ribs and Roasts Dinner

Cleveland Indians outfielder Rocky Colavito was chosen as the team’s Man of the Year for 1965 at the 20th Ribs and Roasts Dinner. A contract signing for 1966 did not occur as Colavito and team president Gabe Paul failed to reach terms. Colavito, leading the AL in RBIs with 108 last year, reportedly seeks a $7500 raise from $55,000.

Cleveland Rocky Colavito Cleveland Indians Indians Gabe Paul Colavito Paul

Goatees Banned in AFL Rules Shake Facial Hair

The AFL banned beards with the exception of mustaches after Monday meetings. The rule affects players including Ernie who previously sported goatees and facial styles now prohibited by league policy.

Houston AFL

Mantle May End Career At First Base For Yankees

Rochester Minnesota report notes Mickey Mantle could finish his major league career at first base with the New York Yankees depending on Mayo Clinic doctors findings about his ailing right shoulder.

Rochester, Minn Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Mayo Clinic

Marshall Player Voted Tops In MAC

Five foot eleven guard Joe Dawson was named the Mid American Conference basketball player of the week after Monday scoring 10 off the bench in a win over Morris Harvey and 24 as Marshall beat Ohio University 79 68. Dawson was a unanimous pick among five sophomore starters with nominees Al Dixon Don Seanor Jerry Peirson Ken Fowlkes Dennis Perzynski and John Scholtens.

Columbus Ohio Joe Dawson Marshall Morris Harvey Ohio University Bobcats MAC Dawson Big Green al Dixon Bowling Green Don Seanor Kent State Jerry Peirson Miami Ken Fowlkes Dennis Perzynski Toledo John Scholtens Western Michigan

Coon Shines In Fresh Win Over Swearingens

Ohio University freshmen rallied from a 17 point deficit to defeat Swearingen's Sporting Goods 94 to 93 at Grover Center. Larry Coon led with 21 points and nine rebounds while Gerald McKee added 22 as Ohio frosh built a late surge to beat Swearingen's ahead of Haley's 34 for the visitors.

Ohio University Swearingen Sporting Goods Grover Center Kittens Ohio Mike Haley Ohio Frosh Gerald McKee Larry Coon Athens High Coon Swearingens Bobkittens McKee Watson McClintick Haley

Koufax Fires Eighth NL Shutout Of 1965 Season

Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax posted his eighth National League shutout of 1965, allowing eight walks and 28 hits in 73 innings while striking out 87 hitters.

Sandy Koufax

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