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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1967

Page

10

East maintains top spot in Ohio Class AA poll

Unbeaten Columbus East remains No. 1 in the Associated Press high school basketball poll with 246 points. Fort Recovery and Ames Bern hold 1-2 in Class A with 15-0 marks, while Strasburg rises to third and Bloomville falls to fourth as districts shape the top rosters.

Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Columbus East Bob Hart Tigers East Lorain Admiral King Columbus Linden Lima Shawnee Canton Lincoln Linden Dayton Belmont Cleveland East Tech Dayton Roosevelt Cuyahoga Falls Newark East Tech Harding Miamisburg Lorain King Hamilton Badin Fort Recovery Ames Bern Strasburg Columbus St. Mary West Jefferson Miami Trace Pleasant View Sandusky St. Mary Clyde Gibsonburg Licking Valley Licking County Dave Smith Dayton Wilbur Wright Columbus W. II Columbus Batt Lorain King Ercerrs Canton Lincoln Cleveland East Tech N Dayton Roosevelt c Kenton Toledo Central Catholic Worthington Sandusky Cincinneti Moeller Hamilton Bodin Claymont Alfiance Coshocton Toronto Cincinnati Elder and Struthers Pts Ames Bern Strasbur Bloormville Sisreceree Ecsecvess Northwestern Wayne Ss Woodsfield Cisreceeene

Nicklaus Wins At Crosby First Time

Nicklaus nets his Crosby title at Pebble Beach as Palmer falters with a costly out of bounds shot. He posts 284 to win $16,000 top prize, finished four under par with a final 68 amid windy conditions. Palmer Casper and Nicklaus battled all day, Casper cashing $9,600 and Palmer $6,000 for runners-up.

Pebble Beach Calif Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Palmer Casper Big Jack PGA Crosby Mike Souchak Frank Bob Rosburg Jack Burkee Bill Parker Joe Carr

Credited With 35 On Hole In Crosby Tourney

Pebble Beach coverage shows Alex Antonio a rookie from Hubbard Ohio and Ohio State was recorded as 35 on the 10th hole due to a scoring error. He posted 68 on the last nine and a 334 total after signing the card, losing money from the event.

Pebble Beach Calif Alex Antonio Hubbard Ohio Ohio State University Bing Crosby Antonio

Pete Rose Weighs Outfield Move For Reds

Cincinnati AP Pete Rose the Reds star second baseman says he will try outfield with manager Dave Bristol weighing a position change. If he adapts Tommy Helms may shift to second as Bristol also discusses rotating pitchers including McCool Nuxhall Stigman and others. Bristol backs a pennant bid despite last season’s seventh place finish.

Cincinnati Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds Rose Dave Bristol Charley Hustle Reds Tommy Helms Bristol Robert Howsam Billy McCool Jim Maloney Milt Pappas Sammy Ellis Sammy Joe Nuxhall Ernie Broglio Jerry Arrigo Dick Stigman Roland Shelden A. Monteagudo Gerry Nolan Mel Queen San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax

College Scores Mixed Across Regions Report

A scrambled college basketball score roundup shows Ohio State beating Purdue while Toledo routed Evansville. Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky posted varied results with multiple overtime showings. Midwest games featured Iowa and Michigan in narrow outings as Denver and Oklahoma State posted wins in crowded regional action.

Tribute Memos Recall Nessley A Devoted P E Teacher

Two tributes to Carl T Nessley Ohio University associate director of physical education and athletics memorialize his impact. Gayle Price, a 1925 29 Parkersburg High School student, praises his skill with boys and his Leader's Club teaching method. The Morgan Memorial Methodist Church bulletin shares Reverend Virgil M Versteeg notes from The Plains, highlighting Nessley ideals: fair play good sport and health habits guiding students toward recreation and lifelong fitness.

Carl T. Nessley Ohio University Gayle Price Portland Ohio Nessley Parkersburg High School Morgan Memorial Methodist Church Columbus Virgil M Versteeg the Plains Athens Methodist Church

Pastor Carl Nessley Remembered As Unusual Tenor Of Faith

The Rev Mr Versteeg recalls Carl Nessley a bass who tried singing tenor at Athens First Methodist Church. He inspired a shy 15 year old and supported many, valuing people over titles. The piece ends with a proposal to rename Ohio University facilities in his memory.

Carl Nessley Athens Carl Dr. Seay

Bobcats to Face Kent State On MAC TV Cameras

Ohio University travels to Kent State for a 1:30 p.m. MAC clash as coach Jim Snyder reshuffles the lineup after a 5-8 season stretch. The Bobcats seek a road upset against a Kent squad riding a 0-3 league mark and eyeing a TV showcase after past MAC appearances.

Jim Snyder Bobcats Kent State MAC Ohio Kent Miami Bobcats Mac Western Michigan

Fists Fly At OSU Rockets Win lth In Row

Ohio State defeated Purdue 82-72 in a Big Ten clash tagged as a brawl with a second half melee and ejections. Toledo beat Evansville 100-90 behind Steve Mix who scored 35, improving as an undefeated Ohio team.

Columbus Ohio State Purdue Evansville Ind Toledo Rockets Steve Mix Toledo Ohio Evansville Aces Buckeyes Steve Howell Roger Blalock Buckeye Joe Sadelfeld Howell Blalock Bill Hasket Ron Sepic Herm Gilliam Aces Mix Rockets

Unanimous Choice for Top Spot UCLA Plays in Chicago Stadium

UCLA remains the top ranked team after receiving all 39 first place votes as they head to Chicago to face Illinois and Loyola of Illinois. North Carolina climbs to second while Houston holds third and Louisville falls to fourth in the AP poll.

Ilinois Loyola of Illinois Chicago Stadium Illinois Loyola Bruins Portland University of California At North Carolina Houston Louisville Princeton UCLA Texas Western Kansas Western Kentucky Vanderbilt

Vols Rally Past Kentucky and Alabama Tops State in SEC Clash

Tennessee outlasted Kentucky in a two overtime thriller 52-50 to stay atop the SEC race alongside Alabama and Vanderbilt as Florida edged Georgia 63-61. Alabama rolled past Mississippi State 91-74 with balanced scoring from Jones Elliott Nordholz and Turner. Mississippi State's Dave Williams led all scorers with 21 as State slipped 5-2 in league play. Kentucky and Tennessee needed two extra periods before the Vols finally prevailed. Steve Mix shone for Toledo with 35 points in a 100-90 win over Evansville, backed by 16 rebounds.

Associated Press Alabama Crimson Tide Mississippi State State Tennessee Vanderbilt Volunteers Kentucky Vandy Florida Georgia Tom Jones Gary Elliot Mike Nordholz Guy Turner Jones Elliot Nordholz Turner Dave Williams Tom Hendriz Dave Miller Gators Toledo Steve Mix Rockets Evansville Mix Herb Williams

Ask Joe Willman on Bowing Targeting and Mental Approach

Reader Bert W asks Joe Willman how to stop steering the ball in tight frames. The answer advises relaxing, breathing, and visualizing a large strike target instead of a tiny one, plus the option of three technique types from a pamphlet. Also reports Ames-Bern’s Jr. High beat The Plains 55 28 with Driggs 27 Robinson 16.

Joe Bert W Bay City Mich Ames - Bern’s Jr. High the Plains Amesville Ernie Driggs Chuck Robinson Adams Brooks

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