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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1964

Page

8

Ohio Bobcats Stay First With 95 69 Win Over Broncos

Ohio University defeated Western Michigan 95-69 to maintain the MAC lead at 5-1 while Western dropped to 3-2. Manny Newsome and Bill Street were absent for Western, and Ohio led 37-29 at halftime before widening the margin in the second half. Captain Paul Storey sparked the comeback with a backboard layup late in the first half.

Ohio University Bobcats Western Michigan Bobcats Broncos Miami Kent State Ohio Western Kalamazoo Mich Manny Newsome Bill Street Newsome Street Jim Snyder Manny Paul Storey Snyder Kent

Fitzgerald Duncan Lead AHL To 22nd In Row Over COL Team

Athens Bulldogs remain undefeated at 12 0 after a 73 57 win over Lancaster in non league play. Scott Fitzgerald and Dick Duncan led with 17 and 14 points respectively while Athens dominated on rebounds and free throws. Lancaster was led by Fritz Reed with 14 and Gary Crowell with 14. The Bulldogs travel to Pomeroy Friday for an SEOAL contest.

Fitzgerald Duncan AHL Tom Metters Charles McAfey Athens Bulldogs Lancaster Athens Bulldogs Scott Fitzgerald Dick Duncan Eric Gustavson Larry Coon Gary Crowell Herman Smith Larry Cven Gales Coon Crowell Richard Essex Mike Wren Terry Webb Dick Adams Todd Snyder Fritz Reed Bill Grein Pomeroy

Ohio Bobkittens Triumph Over Varsity O 129 to 52

Ohio University Bobkittens rolled to a 129 52 victory over the Varsity O at Grover Center. John Schroeder led with 24 points while John Hempstead and Phil Williams added 18 and 12. The Bobkittens shot 54 percent. the Varsity O briefly narrowed the gap before Ohio’s reserve line shut out the final minutes.

Ohio University Bobkittens Varsity O Grover Center John Schroeder Ohio John Hempstead Phil Williams

College Scores From Weekend Games Across Nations

A roundup of college basketball results lists numerous games with final scores for teams such as Duquesne, Western Michigan, Kent State, Bowling Green, Villanova, Pittsburgh, Indiana, and many others. Upsets and overtime notes appear, with scores ranging broadly and several regional matchups highlighted.

Liston Arrives At Fight Site As Clay Pops Off

Miami report shows Sonny Liston arriving at the fight venue with his party, while Cassius Clay taunts from outside the door. Clay proclaims he is the real champion and vows to win, as promoters and security handle the scene before the February 25 heavyweight title bout. Liston declines to engage, expressing calm and confidence that he will finish Clay within five rounds.

Liston Clay Miami Fla Sonny Liston Cassius Clay Ballyhoo Miami Beach Sonny Bill MacDonald Chris Dundee Las Vegas Reno Diorio Miami, Fla

Winter Olympics Faces Safety Talks And Protests In Innsbruck

Officials in Innsbruck hold conference table discussions after a return to drawing board safety measures, amid protests by the U S ski team over European seedings and Canada Russia tensions over rough play. The games opened with elimination hockey and practice resumed as toboggan and downhill courses received added gates and padding.

Innsbruck Austria South Africa Tokyo Ross Milne Kazimierz Kay-Skrzypeski John Ballant Minneapolis U.S

Area Cage Scores and Standings From Local Games

Basketball scores list by team with player tallies for Nelsonville, Ames Bern, Chauncey, Stockport, Shade, Kyger Creek, Belpre, Rumble, Allensville, Southwestern, Oak Hill, Coalton, Union Furnace, Hamden, Chesterhill, Carthage Troy, Glouster, Miller, and New Lexington. Reserve scores shown. uneven formatting noted.

Bowling Champion Strampe Wins 15000 After Job Loss

Bob Strampe, 27 and newly married, left aeronautical engineering after a Minneapolis boss told him to bowl since he was fired. He won the All-Star men’s championship with a 685 series, earning about 15000, defeating Tommy Tuttle 257 225 203. Don Carter’s family claimed another All-Star trophy with Laverne Carter taking 5000. Evelyn Teal won 3000 after posting 184 181 244 609.

Dallas Bob Strampe Strampe Detroit St. Louis Minneapolis Tommy Tuttle Rural Hall N.C Tuttle Don Carter Laverne Carter Carter Evelyn Teal Miami Fla Teal University of Florida

Assistants Named At Kent State

Kent State University football announces new additions to coach Leo Strang's staff. Tony Ware from Canton McKinley High joins as assistant. Nick Case Jr and Jackson Robb Jr, former Massillon aides, also added. Joseph Dean and Frank Smouse continue as assistants with Smouse as staff technician handling scouting and film.

Kent Ohio Anthony Tony) Ware Canton McKinley High School Kent State University Leo Strang Robert S. White Nick Case Jackson Robb Strang Massillon Joseph Dean Ohio Univ Stang Frank Smouse Smouse

Ohio Cage Powers I Altering In Big Conference Trends

The Bearcats Cincinnati 9-6 overall 2-3 in Missouri Valley face 5-0 Wichita after a three game skid while Ohio State 8-6 and 3-1 in the Big Ten pursues a fifth straight title Bowling Green 2-4 out of the conference chase in six Valley campaigns Cincinnati had been dominant with 71 wins and 8 losses before this season.

Associated Press Bearcats Bucks Bee-Gees Ohio Cincinnati Wichita Ohio State Bowling Green

Athens Junior High Teams Sweep Gallipolis in Region Junior High Play

Athens seventh graders beat Gallipolis 34 21 led by Mike Goodwin 21 and Craig Dean 8. Eighth graders won 44 34 with Steve Reis 16 and Denny Rapp 11. Ninth grade prevailed 51 23 with Curt Heady 10 Terry Ellis 9. Games were at Gallipolis Saturday. Sevenths and eighths travel to Logan Wednesday with 4 30 p.m. opener.

Athens Gallipolis Mike Goodwin Craig Dean Gallians Steve Reis Denny Rapp Curt Heady Rich Straw Terry Ellis Logan

Playoff In Golf Today at Lucky International Open

Juan Rodriguez and Don January enter an 18 hole playoff after a regulation round tied at 272. January held a two stroke lead over Rodriguez on the 18th, but Rodriguez birdied and January bogeyed to force a playoff for $7500 first prize and $4000 second. Arnold Palmer tied for third as top money winners are listed with final scores and earnings.

San Francisco Juan Rodriguez Don January January Park Rodriguez Arnold Palmer Ray Floyd Mason Rudolph Gene Littler Bill Casper Tommy Jacobs Jon Gustin Art Wall Dave Ragan Julius Boros Jack Nicklaus Jim Ferrier x—Don January Fay Floyd Don Finsterwald

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