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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1970

Page

24

Four Central clubs split shift as NFL realigns divisions

Disappointed but accepting, Minnesota and Detroit executives comment on reshuffled divisions in a plan placing Bears in the new American Conference and preserving rivalries with Chicago, Minnesota, and Green Bay. The reorganized schedule will have interdivision play and crossovers to balance competition.

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Plans Unveiled for NFL Conference Realignment

National Conference realignment details emerge after owners fail to agree. Rozelle used a drawn plan with Thelma Elkjer selecting a division alignment, pairing New Orleans Atlanta Dallas or San Francisco with cold weather Central Clubs. Sid Gilman lauded the result, praising Pete Rozelle's steering.

Thalr Miss Tilkier Thelma Wwere New Orleans Atlanta Dallas San Francisco Los Angeles Minnesota Eavorahie Miss Elkjer Sid Gilman San Diego Chargers Pete Regelle Pete Rozelie

Cage Frosh Swimmers Win Icemen Lose in Shootout

Ohio University, led by Knight and Fors ward, won 80 to 57 over Muskingum junior varsity at Convocation Center. Bobkittens surged to a 36-29 halftime edge and pulled away in the second half behind stellar defense and balanced scoring from Lynnord Ma, Downard, and Sheby. Muskingum’s Dewy Lyster and Greg Smith led rebounds for the Muskies. Ohio outshot 42 to 12 and controlled the boards, with Knight and Swister delivering strong play as coach Roach praised the effort. The Kittens next play Chillicothe and then face Miami freshmen.

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Gene Littler Leads Phoenix Open On Solid Third Round

In Phoenix Arizona John Iller a 22 year old rookie surged into contention with a 10 under par score on Saturday while veteran Gene Littler took a firm grip on the third round lead at the 100000 dollar Phoenix Open. Littler defending champion shot seven under par for 202 total to sit atop the field after three rounds at the 6755 yard par 71 Phoenix Country Club course.

Gene Littler Phoenix Ariz John Iller Gene Litter Littler Phoenix Country Club

Unclear boxing and track scores with multiple names listed

Fragmented OCR shows BOX SCORES Eastern Southwestern and Reserve scores with many names such as Borden See Bravene Salas Eby Moore and mentions of Logan, Baker, Hale, Wilson and others. No coherent event or outcome discernible from the readable fragments.

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Bob Wren Named Twice to Coaching Association Committees

Obi University baseball coach Bob Wren named to key committees of the America Association of College Baseball Coaches. Dick Siebert of Minnesota, president of the group, announces Wren serves on the organization’s executive committee and the AD American and Coach of the Year committees.

Obi University Bob Wren America Association of College Baseball Coaches Dick Siebert Minnesota Wren Organation

Top Harness Driver Del Insko Named 1968 Athlete

Columbus Ohio Del Insko renowned harness racing driver was named 1968 athlete of the year by the Columbus Touchdown Club The Local notes also list a meeting of the Athens Women's Bowling Association at Rollerbowl Tuesday at 7 pm open to all members with agenda items including city tournament and election of delegates to the State meeting in Veringstown Ohio

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Toledo Cats Peck Away At Lead In Wild Comeback

Toledo narrowed a 10 point Bobcat lead late in the game but Ohio held on as Jett fouled out with 1:45 remaining. Coach Snyder praised Toledo for hanging in and noted Ohio's defensive adjustments and three guard rotation helped stabilize the late battle.

McDmyitt Jett Jim Sayed Toledo Bobcats Ley Totede Ohio Carine Rockets

Cassius Clay Retires From Boxing at Press Luncheon

CHICAGO AP Cassius Clay the undefeated heavyweight champion announced he is retiring from the ring after three years of dominance. He has adopted the Black Muslim name Muhammad Ali and said he will not pursue further professional fights. He referenced a possible bout with Joe Frazier that never secured sanction and urged promoters to stop contacting him.

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Unclear OCR compiled sports and place names list

Fragmentary OCR of teams players and scores across multiple games and places. Names like Boston, UCLA, DePaul, Ohio, Vermont appear with scattered numbers and regions. The text lacks coherent narrative, dates, or singular event to summarize.

Samurday's Free Barketball Milwaukeee Overtime Friday Results

In a rough scoreline Milwaukee edged Detroit 130 in overtime while Boston and New York clashed with Detroit 105 Philadelphia 132 and San Francisco 117 Beatie 119.

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