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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1975

Page

6

Bartkowski Hot Commodity as Colts Win Flip

Baltimore general manager Joe Thomas says the Colts won the NFL draft coin flip for the No 1 pick over Tex Schramm Dallas Cowboys and that Bartkowski could be traded for two front line players. Thomas cites rebuilding aims and recalls a past deal for Paul Warfield. He hopes a deal is made before the draft.

Bartkowski Colts Joe Thomas Baltimore Tex Schramm Dallas New York Giants Craig Morton Pion Oklahoma Robert Brazile Jackson State

NFL draft talk moves to New York in late January

The Athens Messenger reports the draft is set for January 28 and 29 in New York. Teams discussed include the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Rams and New York Jets as possible trade targets.

New York Kansas City Chiefs Washington Redskins Los Angeles Rams New York Jets Chiefs Len Dawson Lamar Hunt Hunt Hank Stram Washington Sonny Jurgensen Billy Kilmer Rams John Had Green Bay James Harris Ron Jaworski Jets Seattle Buffalo Chicago Cleveland New Orleans Atlanta Portland Kansas City-Omaha Kansas St. Louis Milwaukee Memphis K.c.omaha Virginia Golden State Denver San Antonio Utah Los Angeles San Diego Kentucky Indiana NY Islanders New England Vancouver Indianapolis Kansas City Houston Minnesota Michigan Detroit Toronto Edmonton Winnipeg Vancounver California Ll California Quebec Boston Pittsburgh Montreal

Athens Dominates Logan In Dual Meet 55 9

Athens high school wrestled to a 55 9 win over Logan on Saturday night taking 11 of 13 bouts, six by pins. Joe Hall improved to 9 0 at 140 pounds and Ted Elliott to 8 1 at 169 with pins, while five reserve matches also went to Athens.

Athens Logan Joe Hall Ted Elliott Larry Hawk Jan Hartman Mike Gallaway Torreit Lorant Spacs Butch Keller Jim Norris Gary Keller Steve Morgan Pat Mace Jim Siler Pat Walsh Dale Pierce Mike Sigler Chuck Byers Ted Linscott Jay Graham Dale Kesiar Mark Mehr Shayne Sadler Jim Chaney Brian Henestafel Scott Smith Bill Fuller Steve Lavery Duane Starkey Jeff Courant Chuck Roop Bob Wilson Jr Elliott

Ohio University Splits Triple Dual at Muncie Meet

Ohio University wrestlers split a triple dual at Ball State and Indiana State. The Bobcats beat Ball State 24-18 but lost to Indiana State 23-17, with Russ Ranno out sick and Randolph Scott stepping in at heavyweight. Daniels improved to 7-0 with a pin and a decision as Raver remained undefeated at 3-0.

Bobcats Anthony Daniels Ohio University Muncie Ball State Indiana State Russ Ranno Ohio Harry Houska Randolph Scott Daniels Jack Raver

Athens Lancers Win and Federal Hocking Triumph

Athens girls beat Trimble 31 to 18 as Val Conkey tallied 15 points. Federal Hocking girls defeated Miller 35 to 14 with Karen Boggs scoring eight. The upcoming meeting scheduled for 4 30 p m was canceled due to bad weather.

Federal Hocking Athens Trimble Val Conkey Miller Karen Boggs

New Attorney Says No Is Walton Trying to Break Contract

Walton denies seeking to break his Portland contract while new attorney Charles Garry downplays any contract issue. Gilbert claims Walton wanted a trade and left his associate, then returned due to the bone spur and Portland’s climate. Walton says Garry is his lawyer and friend and avoids contract talk.

Walton Milwaukee Bill Walton Portland Trail Blazers Black Panther Party Charles Garry Sam Gilbert UCLA National Basketball Association Garry Gilbert Blazers Portland

Miller's Game Becomes Legendary At Tucson Open

Johnny Miller dominates the Dean Martin Tucson Open with an 11 under par final round of 61 on a 7200 yard Tucson National layout. He posts 25 under overall, wins by nine strokes, extending a two-tournament Arizona sweep and tying for near-record rounds amid national TV coverage and a massive crowd.

Tucson Ariz Johnny Miller Miller Tucson National Golf Club Arizona John Mahaffey Tom Watson Mahaffey Watson Don Iverson Mike Hill

King Quits Tennis Tour After Evert Win in Sarasota

Billie Jean King, 31, expresses regret at leaving the women’s tennis tour after defeating Chris Evert 6-3 6-2 in Sarasota, earning 15000 dollars in her last regular appearance. She plans few special events and World Team Tennis, stressing continued impact on women’s tennis and personal fulfillment beyond titles.

Sarasota, Fla Billie Jean King Chris Evert Ms. King

Ohio Icemen Top Cincinnati 6 4 Behind Freshmen Stars

Ohio's 6 6 freshman laden team beat Cincinnati 6 4 as Kelly Rice scored his first two college goals and goalie Robbie Begg made 31 saves. Mapes and Pier provided key plays, delivering a 4 2 lead by early in the second period and Rice iced it with 14 55 remaining. The Bobcats host Kent State Friday and Saturday.

Ron Ware Cincinnati Ohio Bobcats Kelly Rice Robbie Begg Rice Cleveland Heights Richard Pier Bill Borland Stu Mapes Mapes Gary Curtis Reed Beckford Pier Brian Schnabel Bryan Heggie Bob Bray Dan Sheperd Begg Kent State

Trace's Free Throws Save Tomcats' Win

Trimble erased an early 10 point lead by Alexander and held on 63-58 as Tony Trace hit two late free throws with 31 seconds left. Rodney King and Stuart Patton led Trimble with 15 points each while Mark Zoulek scored 24 for Alexander.

Gary Mann Messenger Jacksonville Trimble Alexander Tomcats Tony Trace Spartan Spartans Rodney King Stuart Patton Wayne Kolbe Dirk Walton Mark Zoulek Reed Brown Bean Zoulek Johnson Totals King Kolbe Walton Trace Patton Echstenkamper Wellston Vinton County Randy Peoples Wellston Golden Rockets Rockets Oak Hill Vikings Roger Long Rick Hayes

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