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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1966

Page

10

Wren Named Coach of the Year At Columbus Banquet

Ohio University baseball coach Bob Wren accepted awards at the Columbus Touchdown Club banquet. He praised his players and noted his silver bowl engraved for distinction in college baseball coaching. Wren had led his Bobcats to 23 straight wins and the MAC title.

Wren Bob Wren Columbus Touchdown Club Messenger Sportsphoto Ohio University Jim Brown Zoilo Versalles Bobcats Ohio Washington D. C

Ohio Frosh Triumph Over Jacobs and Sons of Columbus

Ohio Frosh beat Jacobs and Sons of Columbus 87 to 72 at Grover Center in a game shortened by late-arriving visitors. Gerald McKee scored 35 points, Mark McLintick added 20, Frank Watson had 10, while Larry Coon was limited to 8 for the visitors.

Ohio Frosh Gerald McKee Mark MccLintick Frank

Ohio Bobcats prep amid finals and Kent State showdown

Ohio Universitys basketball team finishes first semester exams with adjusted practices and a 1 p.m. Saturday TV game at Kent State in the MAAC. Western Michigans coach Don Bowen resigns after eight years praising Ohios improved shooting and defense.

Ohio University Snyder Cuyahoga Falls John Schroeder

Maketewah May Be Park Site

Maketewah County Club trustees may sell the club but require a membership vote. Attorney George Fee says a sale hinges on an offer. The 163 acre site is valued at least four million dollars. Maketewah was rated an A site among five in Greater Cincinnati for a proposed 34 million stadium, with a final report due next Tuesday.

Cincinnati Maketewah Country Club Maketewah George Fee Fee

Profiles by Bob Sudyk The Strahov Stadium in Prague

Profile of the Strahov Stadium in Prague Czechoslovakia built in 1934 with a capacity of 240000 spectators. Mention notes that it once hosted 40600 Sóško gymnasts and related details.

Strahov Prague Czechoslovakia

Reds Sign Lefties O'Toole Arrigo For 1966 Season

Two Reds left handers Jim O'Toole and Gerry Arrigo have signed contracts for the 1966 baseball season in Cincinnati Ohio.

Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Reds Jim O'Toole Gerry Arrigo

Ohio's Fowlkes Third In Scoring

Ohio's Ken Fowlkes climbs to third in MAC scoring at 21.0 as Jim Cox leads with 24.0 and Bob Aston runs second at 21.5. George Stone and Al Dixon push notable scoring and rebounding leaders emerge while Miami tops defense. Marshall eyes upsets with injured Snow sidelined and TV game coverage from Kent State.

Ohio Ken Fowlkes Marshall George Stone Phil Snow Miami Bowling Green al Dixon Falcon Big Walt Piatkowski B.G Nick Aloi Mac Ellis Johnson Withrow Court Kent State Golden Flashes Ohio University

Graham to Coach Redskins Rumors Move Forward

The Washington Post reports Otto Graham, former Cleveland Browns star, poised to be named head coach and general manager of the Washington Redskins. He would leave the Coast Guard Academy after 1959 coaching and sign a 10 year deal, with a salary second only to Vince Lombardi.

Washington Cleveland Brown Otto Graham Washington Redskins Washington Post Graham Coast Guard Redskins Bill McPeak Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers

Kentucky Rolls To 111 85 Win Over LSU In SEC Action

Kentucky, ranked No 2, improved to 13-0 in SEC play with an 111-85 victory over LSU in Lexington. Thad Jaracz led with 11 of 15 shooting as the Wildcats shot 58.4 percent, surpassing 70 percent in the second half and extending coach Adolph Rupps win total to 733. Loyola Chicago beat Marshall 92-68 as Alan Miller starred with 12 of 20 shooting. Tennessee set a school scoring record 121-42 against the University of Mexico, while Michigan State beat Purdue 92-74 at East Lansing.

Adolph Rupp Kentucky Wildcats Wildcats Louisiana State Thad Jaracz Cats Rupp Kentucky Georgia Vanderbilt Vandy LSU Lexington Jaracz Chicago Loyola Associated Press Marshall Ramblers Jim Coleman Loyola Corky Bell Miller Tennessee University of Mexico Ron Widley Vols

Bowling Green star earns MAC Player of the Week

Walt Piatkowski propelled Bowling Green with a 44 point explosion against Marshall Saturday to earn Mid American Conference Player of the Week honors.

Columbus Walt Piatkowski Marshall Husky Bowling Green

Buckeyes Face Hardin-Simmons After Iowa Loss

Ohio State aims to rebound after a 98 89 setback at Iowa as they host Hardin-Simmons at St John Arena. Coach Fred Taylor’s club, 10 Big Ten games remaining, saw Bill Hasket 28 points Sepic 20 and Bob Dove 19 while Gary Olson led Iowa with 23.

Hardin-Simmons St. John Arena Ohio State Fred Taylor Buckeyes Bucks Iowa Abilene, Tex Bill Hasket Bob Dove Gary Olson Hawkeyes Olson George Peeples Xavier Detroit Titan Bob Quick Tim O'Connell Musketeers Jim Boyce

Bowling Scores From Monday Juniors Meet

Report lists scorers Susie Antle 195 529 Steve Chadwell 233 Greg Moore 222 598 Anna Kail 191 536 Jane Williamson 178 517 Kenny Kerr 223 501 with Union Printing scoring 745 2142 and multiple percentages for Ray Riggs Blackmere’s Restaurant Williamson Shaft Co Stephenson Ace and others.

Ray Riggs Blackmere Williamson Shaft Co Stephenson Ace’t Union Printing TOR Susie Antle Steve Chadwell Greg Moore Anna Kail Jane Williamson Kenny Kerr

City Bowling Tourney Signup Deadline Noted

Deadline for entries in the City Bowling Tournament is midnight tonight for singles doubles and team events. Organizer Carroll Widdoes cautioned entrants as the event spans the next two weekends at Rollerbowl and Lakeview Community Center.

Carroll Widdoes Widdoes Lakeview Community Center

Lima Shawnee Leads AP High School Rankings In Ohio

Lima Shawnee, riding a 13 game win streak and 31 straight in regular play, tops the AP high school basketball poll with 130 points. Canton McKinley falls to second after a 12-1 run, while Findlay slips to ninth amid a weekend upset by Elyria. Class A sees Nelsonville again narrowly ahead of Springboro as Rossford and others follow.

Columbus Lima Shawnee Associated Press Canton Mecinley Indians Canton McKinley Lima Findlay Linden McKinley Elyria Columbus East Dayton Chaminade Hamilton Taft Toledo Libbey Columbus West Warren Harding Cleveland John Adams Nelsonville Greyhounds Springboro Jackson Rossford Chillicothe Flaget Ottoville Dixie Zanesville Rosecrans Anna Rittman Springfield Northwestern Wayne County Hiland Cleveland East Tech Tech Alliance Barberton Centerbury John Lambert Bob Hoyt Clear Fork Frazersburg Newark Catholic Newark Champion Hubbard Newport Kerry Miles Celina Ichs Elgrai Dave Sorenson Associated Press Selection Committee Ohio Igs Dayton Chaminade Elyria Eee Toledo Libbey Tee Olumbus West Cleve Wellston Springboro Ate Rkossford Bees Befere Il Ottoville Pee Aveewiss Ti Albany Ames-Bern

Duke Stll Colleges Top Team Keeps AP Lead

Duke and Kentucky remained idle last week due to mid year exams but still head the AP major college basketball poll as top teams. Failing grades affected the standings amid continued national rankings.

Duke Stll Colleges Associated Press Duke Kentucky

College Top Ten Poll Sees Shifts And Duke Lead

Duke remains top with 28 first place votes and 397 points from 43 voters. St Josephs of Pennsylvania drops to fifth after an 82 72 upset by Johns of New York. Kansas falls to ninth after losing to Nebraska 83 75 while Bradley exits the rankings. Cincinnati jumps to No 8 after defeating Peoria II Braves 85 69 and entering the Top Ten. Kentucky, 12 0, earns 14 votes and 390 points as Duke extends a slim edge.

St. Joseph’s Pennsylvania Kansas Bradley St. Joseph's John’s New York Nebraska Cincinnati Peoria Ll. Braves Bearcats Duke Kentucky Wildcats

College Scores Report From Ohio Town to Midwest and Southwest

College basketball scores listed with teams across regions including Ohio, Michigan State, Purdue, LSU, Florida State, and Prairie View. Notable results feature Ohio Town 98 over Ohio State 89, Tennessee 121 over Mexico U 42, and Prairie View 124 over Texas 8 130.

Texas Prairie View

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