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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1973

Page

9

Jabbar Says Only Crazy People Behind Slayings

Milwaukee Bucks star Kareem Abdul Jabbar described the Washington D C killings as done by crazy people or lunatics. He said the home he bought in 1971 to donate to the American Hanafi Muslim Center was used for community purposes and attributed no ties to extremist doctrine.

Mike O'Brien Associated Press Milwaukee Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Washington Milwaukee Bucks Mequon Abdul-Jabbar Asso Ciated Press Washington House Muhammad Portland

Recreation Basketball Night With League Playoff Tidbits

City Recreation features Seaman's IGA against Stroh's and Random Sample versus Howery Builders. Over 30 League showcases Woody's facing People's Bank while Athens Express and Engineers begin tourney play after byes. People's Bank secures Under 30 title by closing with 79 48 and 80 37 wins. Athens Masonry clinches second with 78 70 win over Woody's.

Seaman IGA Stroh’s Howery Builders Woody's People’s Bank Athens Express Engineers Dale Sohio Charlie McKenna Bob Richards Mark Wilkens Richards Mike Jago Schlitz Athens Masonry Woody Par Awena Moogns Os Yeas Dale Sohio Baron Men's Shop Schlitz Malt Liquor Stroh's Alpar Seaman Abex Howery Builders Penginearere Igs Bk Ss

Ohio Must Win At WMU To Stay Alive

Ohio University's Bobcats face Western Michigan in Kalamazoo on Saturday as they push to keep their season alive. A win is essential and any outside help could be needed to advance.

Steve Hasel Ohio George Green Walter Luckett Eastern Michigan Walt Jones Bobcats Hurons Western Michigan Ohio University Cats Kalamazoo

Ohio looks to rebound against Western after rough MAC start

Ohio, 9-5 overall, faces 1-2 in the Mid American Conference and must win to remain in title contention. Western, 0-3 in league play, relies on Mike Steele and Paul Griffin to pace a deep roster while Ohio seeks its first Western win since 1969-70.

Broncos Ohio Dale Bandy Mike Steele Paul Griffin

Falcons At Kent In Crucial MAC Tilt

Bowling Green faces Kent State in a key MAC clash as both teams chase Miami. Pat Haley notes BG must split on the road and win home games to claim the title while Kent State aims to rebound at home. Injuries cloud both squads ahead of the Saturday matchup.

George Strode Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Miami Bowling Green Pat Haley Redskins Ohio University Haley Falcons Kent State Kent Ohio Toledo Frank Truitt

College Scores Across Regions

EAST Duquesne 88 St. Francis Pa 85 Adelphi 68 St. Francis N Y 62 Appalachian 78 Citadel 75 OT C W Post 65 CCNY 57 Northeastern 70 Vermont 38 SOUTH Furman 86 VMI 49 LSU New Orleans 91 S Fla 76 UNC Charlotte 72 Samford 56 S Miss 86 NE La 83 Johns Hopkins 77 Gettysburg 72 S Ala 81 W Fla 70 Prairie View 93 Southern U 91 MIDWEST Drake 79 N Texas St 72 Ky St 81 Union Ky 71 Ind St 73 SW Mo 72 OT SOUTHWEST W Texas St 90 L A Loyola 78 Jackson St 105 Tex Southern 94 Tex Arlington 74 Centenary 72 OT FAR WEST N Arizona 69 Weber St 63 Arizona 79 UC Santa Barbara 77 Boise St 64 Idaho St 63 San Diego St 73 Creighton 61 Gonzaga 69 Portland St 64 Santa Clara 92 St Marys Calif 68 Utah 76 Utah St 74

East Midwest Drake N. Texas St Ky. St Union, Ky Ind. St Southwest W. Texas St L.A. Loyola Jackson St Tex

Challenging Week For Bobcat Teams

Ohio University faces a tough weekend with three sports in action. Wrestling travels to Southern Illinois for a tri meet with Oklahoma and the Salukis led by Gary Breece Jeff Callard and Warren Reid. Hockey visits Bowling Green in a 0-6 CCHA clash while swimming goes to Annapolis to face Navy and Rex Hand as All Americans pace Bowling Green.

Bob Hunter Messenger Ohio University Southern Illinois Salukis Oklahoma Sooners Bobcat Grapplers Eastern Central Michigan Harry Houska Oklahoma Sooner Houska Gary Breece Jeff Callard Warren Reid Saluskis Andy Burge Ken Gerdes Central Collegiate Hockey Association Bowling Green Falcons CCHA Ohio Bobcatchers Kent State Lake Superior John McComb Bill Grant Mike Bartley Falcon Rex Hand Fletcher Gilders Bobcat

New Stadiums Sought For High School Playoffs

Columbus Ohio AP reports proposals for new stadiums to host high school football playoffs. Officials consider site options, funding plans, and potential impact on communities and schedules.

Cardinal Coach Favors Offense

Don Coryell, 48, was hired as the St. Louis Cardinals head coach to inject a passing offense. He plans attacking a defense and aims to score touchdowns, seeking a shift from the club’s recent conservative approach after Hollway's dismissal.

ST. Louis Don Coryell National Football League St. Louis Cardinals Coryell San Diego State National Collegiate Athletic Association Cardinals William V Bill” Bidwill Hollway

City Youth Basketball Results and Saturday Schedule

Last week results list Hawks 25 Pistons 20 Lakers 19 Celtics 13 Bullets 20 Royals 11. Saturdays schedule shows Celtics vs Bullets Hawks vs Lakers Pistons vs Royals.

Hawks Pistons Lakers Celtics Bullets Royals Bobcats Buckeyes Bulldogs Tigers Kdogs Lakers Bullets Pistons Celtics

Sox Sign Cepeda To Bolster Pinch Hit Depth

Boston Red Sox sign Orlando Cepeda as a free agent amid the designated hitter rule era. The 35 year old veteran, a former Rookie of the Year and NL MVP, arrives after stints with Atlanta and Oakland and a World Series title run with the A’s.

Boston Boston Red Sox Orlando Cepeda Red Sox Fenway Park Tony Conigliaro Cepeda San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves Oak

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