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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1970
Page
25
Ohio sophomore Tom Corde sparked a 77 68 victory over Kent State as his late burst helped the Bobcats erase a deficit and secure the win. Corde entered late in the first half and keyed a 14 minute surge to swing the game, with teammates and regional followings noting the national scope of the matchups.
In a hard fought Sunday game the visiting team surged to a 23 6 edge by halftime before the rivals rallied in the second half. Key players contributed shots and drives as the effort built toward a decisive finish.
Athens Bulldogs stay 13-0 this season as coach Charles McAfee notches 500th win in a 69 29 victory over Nelsonville York at Athens Gym. Spartans led by Steve Jones and Mark Zonjudis with 12 points each, while Martin scored 26 for the Bulldogs, who built a 30 point margin by game's end. Coached recognized by school officials and former Athens players in attendance.
A high school honors night for Coe McAfez’s 800th win highlights the value of athletics in youth development. Board of Education president Sol Rosenberg and Superintendent Sam Henderson stress protecting interscholastic and intercollegiate programs, while budget chair William B. Morris defends maintaining athletics within the university budget and notes gains in other areas. Continued on Page C-2.
Athens High School celebrated 300th coaching victory for Charles McAfee known as Super Mac. The event featured tributes from students, staff, and athletes including Larry Coon Gerald Tabody and Sam Renderson. McAfee received plaques, gifts, and a silver tray as the crowd roared for his 18th year at Ames High and decades of standout coaching.
A chaotic Friday night at Eastern featured fouls, injuries, and crowd misbehavior as Eastern defeated Miller 88 to 70. Technicals on coach Herschel Burke sparked benches and penny-throwing by Miller fans, with a late game stretch ending in disciplinary actions and a revamped Miller lineup.
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