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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1970

Page

9

Browns Trade Warfield for Dolphins' No. 3 Pick in Draft

In a busy draft day, the Cleveland Browns sent wide receiver Paul Warfield to Miami for the Dolphins' No. 3 overall first round pick. Los Angeles Rams traded kicker Bruce Gossett to San Francisco for defensive back Kermit Alexander and the Rams' second-round pick. Steelers eye running back and O line help, while Green Bay seeks defensive tackles or ends with the No. 2 pick. The draft spans 17 rounds and two days with 26 teams selecting 442 players.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press NEW York Pittsburgh Steelers Terry Bradshaw Louisiana Tech Cleveland Browns Paul Warfield Miami Dolphins Los Angeles Rams Bruce Gossett San Francisco Kermit Alexander Steelers Bradshaw Joe Namath Green Bay Packers Chicago Mike Reid Penn State Mike McCoy Notre Dame Phil Olsen Utah State Browns Bill Nelson Mike Phipps Purdue Dennis Shaw San Diego State Bill Cappleman Florida State Steve Ramsey North Texas State

Ohio Bobcats Face Western Michigan For MAC Lead

Ohio University ranked 15th by UPI and 13th by AP, aims to regain first in the MAC at Western Michigan. Western Michigan, 5-9 overall 2-2 in the MAC, hosts with top scorers Ellis Hull 20.2 and Earl Jenkins 14.6. Ohio counters with four double figure scorers led by John Canine 18.9 as the Bobcats seek a victory to maintain conference edge.

Ohio University Western Michigan Broncos Ohio UPI Western Kalamazoo Miami Ellis Hull Earl Jenkins Bill Vanderwoude Joe Voelkert Leroy Dixon John Canine Greg McDivitt Craig Love Ken Kowall Dave Groff

Maravich Eyes Alltime College Mark After 29 vs Vols

Pete Maravich led LSU with 29 points to rally past Tennessee 71 59 at Baton Rouge. The senior needs 40 more to break Oscar Robertson’s career record of 2973 points, a mark reachable in LSU’s next game against Mississippi.

Pistol Pete Vols LSU Mississippi Oscar Robertson University of Cincinnati Lina State Gamecocks Tigers Dan Issel Kentucky

Nut Shop Tops Team in 1969 Athens Bowling Tourney

Nut Shop won the team division with 3127 total pins at the Athens Rollerbowl in the Athens City Men's Bowling Tournament. Reddy Killowatt was runner up with 3120, while Community Store and White's Construction placed high among the top finishers. Singles and doubles are scheduled for Jan 30 and Feb 1 at the same venue with handicap scoring and no scratch prizes.

Athens City Athens Community Store White’s Construction Highway Patrol University Shop Gillette's Moose Lodge Dale Sohio

College Scores Show Mixed Results Across Several Games

Multiple college basketball scores reported include Ohio State 74 versus George Teth 71, Steberville 83 over St. Vincents 9, Northern finals 88 to Xaver 80, Youngstown 89 over San Francisco State 56, Central State 71, Cedarville 6, Urbana 85, Northwood 79, Princeton 69 over Fordham 44, Connecticut 9 over Boston U. 0, Rutgers 76 over U. of Buffalo 70, South Mississippi 79 over Florida 77, Kentucky 86 over Alabama 71, South Carolina 97 over Clerkon 76, Georgia 79 over Mississippi State 76, LSU 71 over Tennessee 59, Maryland State 107 over Virginia State 48, Memphis State 91 over New Orleans Loyola 0, and misc. regional results including Minnesota 34 over Loyola 73 and Kansas State 71 over Oklahoma State 66.

Ohio Ohio State George Teth Steberville St. Vincents Xaver Youngstown San Francisco State Central State Cedarville Urbana Northwood EAS Princeton Fordham Connecticut Boston U Rutgers U. of Buffale South Mississippe Florida Kentucky Alabama South Caroline Clerkon Georgia Mississiona State Louisiana State Tennessee Maryland State Virginia State Menphis State New Orleans Loyele

Pro Cage NBA Monday Results Recap

The schedule shows Cincinnati 116 Chicago 115 and Philadelphia 172 Milwaukee 103 with Atlanta 13 San Francisco 104. Tomorrow's games include Boston at New York and San Diego at Los Angeles with Wednesday matchups Philadelphia at Boston and Milwaukee at Cincinnati.

NBA Chigago Philadelphia Mileauokee Atlanta San Francisco Boston New York San Diego Los Angeles Chi Baltimore Milwaukee Cincinnati Seattle

Palmer Is Golf's Player Of Decade

Arnold Palmer named AP Golfer of the Decade for the 1960s with 5314 of 633 votes. He won the 1960 U.S. Open and the Danny Thomas Classic, claimed four Masters titles, two British Opens, and 60 tour victories. Jack Nicklaus finished second with 754 votes. Gary Player tied for third with Bill Casper.

New York Arnold Palmer Palmer Associated Press Latrobe Denver Miami Jack Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Bill Casper San Diego Calif South Africa Gary Player Orville Moody Lee Trevino Frank Beard Sam Snead Charlie Sifford

Bowling Results Bowlerettes Shine in Nelsonville Meet

Top scorers include Art Conant 24, Hewis 232, Did Riggie 796-422, Ray Dantes, Hendrickson 246-604. Post Office 109 and Whites Coast 2070 also listed among scores and sponsors.

Weet Art Conant Hewis Ciodke Riggie Ray Dantes

Buckeyes Hold On After Eight Minute Scoring Drought

Ohio State survived an eight minute field goal drought to beat Georgia Tech 74-71. Rick Yankus scored 17 of 27 after halftime while Dave Sorenson led OSU with 26 points and Jim Cleamons added 21 as the Buckeyes improved to 12-3. Jody Finney sat out for disciplinary reasons and Whack Hyder’s Yellow Jackets nearly rallied from a 22 point deficit.

Ohio State Georgia Tech Buckeyes Fred Taylor Taylor Whack Hyder Rick Yankus Dave Sorenson Jim Cleamons Jody Finney Minnesota Mark Minor Finney Northwestern Iephote Aes John Veryzer Columbus State

Eastern Clinches Tie With 71 55 Victory Over Alexander

Eastern remains atop the MOVC with a 12 2 overall and 4 0 league mark after a 71 55 win over Alexander. Howie Caldwell led Eastern with 24 points. Tom Bobo top scored for Alexander with 20.

Mid-Ohio Valley Conference Alexander Howie Caldwell Dennis Eichinger Rick Williams Tom Karr Tom Bobo Lonnie Grigsby Charlie Keck Eichinger Eastern Grigsby The Eagles Caldwell Mare Smith Ritchie Wittem Alex ER Bobo T. Brooks Keck G. Brooks Wood Ceri

Mendoy Scores in National Hockey League Showdown

Teodoy’s games headline a National Hockey League matchup highlighting Mendoy’s standout scoring performance and the contest’s pivotal moments.

Teodoy National Hockey League Mendoy

Athens 7th 8th 9th Grade Teams Winners

The Athens ninth grade team opens defense in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League freshman tournament with a 5:4 p.m. Wednesday trip to Buchtel to face Nelsonville York. Athens stands 8-3 after wins over Nelsonville York 49-27 and Federal Hocking 43-30 with McIntorf and Chonko high scorers.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Bulldogs Buchtel Nelsonville York Pat McIntorf Andy Chonko Barbe Athens Fresh Federal Hocking

Ashe Wins Australian National Men's Singles Title

Arthur Ashe of Richmond Virginia defeated Richard Crealy of Australia 6-4 9-7 6-2 in 84 minutes at White City to win the Australian National men's singles championship first non Australian winner since 1959.

Sydney Arthur Ashe Richmond U.S Ashe Richard Crealy Australia White City Alex Olmedo

CBS to Televise National Conference Games Under 4-Year Deal

New York AP reports CBS will televise National Conference games and NBC will air American Conference games under four year contracts announced jointly by the networks and the National Football League.

New York Columbia Broadcasting System National Broadcasting System

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