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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1977

Page

6

Anstine Winner Off the Court

Randy Anstine of Ohio University is praised for perseverance and character over athletic feats. The Newark Senior High graduate faced multiple knee injuries, rehab, and a failed college playing career yet remained active with the team and campus life, earning respect from coaches and peers.

Randy Anstine Ohio University Dale Randy Bobcats Skip Vosler Austine D.A Newark Senior High School Bandy Pad Brahn Austin Bill Brown Randy Frank Morgan

Biletnikoff Says Pro Bowl Season Too Long

Oakland Raider Fred Biletnikoff criticizes the Pro Bowl as an extended tail to the season. He urges player-picked teams, better pay parity, and ends with a two-year plan before retirement, noting fatigue and the need to avoid unnecessary injuries.

NCAA Randy Es eSeees Beta Alpha Psi de Tapes Randy Anstine Will Grimsley New York Fred Biletnikoff Oakland Raiders Sport Magazine Biletnikoff Vikings Jennifer

Area cage games postponed as schedule shifts emerge

Three area high school basketball games were definitely postponed with seven more possible. Final decisions were awaited as teams like Gallipolis at Athens and Ironton vs Waverly remained options. Athens coach Fred Gibson noted home court improvements and lineup changes for upcoming contests.

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Ohio Track Team Sets New Record at Michigan Relays

Ohio State indoor track set one school mark and tied another at the Michigan Relays in Ann Arbor. The mile relay team Greene Mills Fuqua Young ran 3 18.1 to place second, breaking a 1968 school record as Eastern Michigan won.

Ohio Michigan Ann Arbour Bobcats Bruce Greene Gerald Mills Greg Fuqua Jesse Young Eastern Michigan Michigan State Roger Gilders Pela

Reds Caravan Highlighted by Eastwick Salary Critique

Will McEnaney criticized as salary demands spark discontent. Eastwick labeled the trade and said he earned $29,000 last season seeking a four to five year deal. He was the sole player on the Reds goodwill caravan tour.

Dayton Rawly Eastwick Will McEnaney Eastwick Reds

College Scores by Region and Matchups

East results show Boston St 80 Connecticut 74 overtime Furman 100 East Carolina 89 Kentucky 100 Mississippi 73 Tennessee 68 Mississippi St Tulane 100 Texas Christian 68 Vanderbilt 68 LSU 67 William and Mary 61 Citadel 53 Jacksonville St 90 Alabama A&M 7. Midwest includes DePaul 93 Bradley 73 Illinois 71 Northwestern 68 Louisville 107 LIU 68 Minnesota 75 Michigan State 70 Purdue 81 Wisconsin 71. Southwest Texas A&M 58 Houston 111 Baylor 89 Oral Roberts 87 Texas 74 Rice 68 Tarleton State 75 Texas Tech 58 SMU 57. Far West Weber State 86 Stanislaus State 57. Big Ten Michigan 92 Ohio State 81. Nonconference Wright State 80 Robert Morris 76 Rio Grande 99 Ohio Dominican 69 Central State 84 Wisconsin Parkside 87 Steubenville 81.

Boston Connecticut Alabama Georgia Furman Carolina Kentucky Mississippi Tennessee Tulane Texas Christian B. Vanderbilt LSU William & Mary Citadel Jacksonville Midwest DePaul Bradley Illnois Northwestern Louisville LIU Minnesota Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Southwest Arkansas A&m Houston Baylor Oral Roberts Rice Texas A&m Tarleton Texas Tech SMU Far West Weber Stanislaus BIG Ten Ohio State Johnny Orr Orr Columbus Ohio Wolverines Buckeyes Steve Grote Ricky Green Dave Baxter Baxter Phil Hubbard Hubbard Mississippi State Long Island Michigan State Providence Canisius Arkansas Syracuse Buffalo Bernie and Ernie Show Vols

Stabler Wins Hickok Athlete of the Year in 1976

Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler named Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year after a 13-1 regular season, Super Bowl XI win, and 27 touchdown passes. Joe Morgan and Chris Evert also place. voting spans nationwide sports writers and broadcasters.

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Robinson Has High Hopes For Indians Winter Trek

Indians manager Frank Robinson expressed enthusiasm for the new season as he led the club on their annual winter tour through northeast Ohio starting Monday. He cautioned he would not make promises, but outlook remained optimistic.

Robinson Canton Cleveland Indians Frank Robinson Indians Ohio

Hawks Guard Petrie Out for Season After Knee Surgery

Atlanta Hawks guard Geoff Petrie underwent knee surgery in Columbus Georgia on Monday and will miss the rest of the NBA season. The injury follows an earlier knee procedure after a 1970 trade that sent him to Atlanta from Portland in a draft exchange deal.

Columbus Geoff Petrie Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association Petrie Portland Trail Blazers Steve Hawes Atlanta Hawks ABA

All Stars Meet in NHL All Star Game Tonight

Vancouver scene as Scotty Bowman leads the Prince of Wales Conference against the Clarence Campbell Conference with Ken Dryden in goal. Key rosters feature Rick Martin Gil Perreault and Bob Gainey among others as players chase a victory in the annual showcase.

Vancouver B.C Scotty Bowman Montreal Canadiens Bowman Prince of Wales Clarence Campbell Canadiens Ken Dryden Wales Fred Shero Philadelphia Flyers Shero Marcel Dionne Los Angeles Rick Martin Buffalo Guy Lafleur Montreal Gil Perreault Toronto Lanny McDonald Bob Gainey Boston Peter McNab al MacAdam Cleveland Detroit Nick Libett Washington Guy Charron Pittsburgh Jean Pronovost Larry Robinson

Three Guards End Upset Hopes in Big Ten Victory

Michigan 92 Ohio State 61 in Columbus. Orr praised poise as three-guard lineup stifled OSU late, with Hubard 17 and Baxter 16 leading the Wolverines’s seventh straight Big Ten win. Other top teams in SEC and ACC also posted wins.

Tennessee Climbs to No 7 in AP Top Ten Poll

Tennessee enters the AP Top Ten at No 7 after a 102 93 win over Alabama and an 86 72 victory over Mississippi, placing first in the SEC with a 7 1 record. Michigan rises to No 2 after beating Iowa Illinois and Purdue, while San Francisco leads with 47 first place votes and 1 049 points.

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Ridgedale Beats Ada Leader to Top Ohio Poll

Unbeaten Morral Ridgedale takes over the Class A lead after Ada’s first loss, powering a 11 game win streak with a 75-52 victory over Mount Blanchard Riverdale. Ada drops to second as Elyria and Linden-McKinley climb in the AP Ohio rankings.

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