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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1975

Page

7

Littler Wins Crosby Pro Am After Long Comeback

Gene Littler, 44, defeats a strong Pebble Beach field including Johnny Miller to win the 34th Bing Crosby National Pro-Am. He had overcome a cancer surgery that damaged shoulder muscles and doubted his return, saying the victory proves he is back and capable on a great course. Miller, relieved by the absence of constant pressure, noted his game needs rest and focus on inspiration.

Pebble Beach Calif Gene Littler Pebble Beach Golf Links Miller

Littler wins as Green and Kite chase in rough final round

Sam Littler opens a four stroke lead, shoots 73 in a final round to finish 280 eight under par and win the event. Hubert Green edges to second with 69 for 284 while Tom Kite posts 70 for 285. Nicklaus ends with 289 after a closing 72 in windy conditions.

Eagle Hubert Green Birmingham Ala Tom Kite Lou Graham Jack Nicklaus Miller

NFL Draft Opens as Teams Seek Young Talent

The NFL begins its two day college draft with Steve Bartkowski viewed as the top pick for Atlanta. Baltimore earned first selection via deal, while Dallas and others hold key picks as 442 collegians are chosen over 17 rounds amid legal challenges to the draft.

New York National Football League Steve Bartkowski University of California Kapp NFL Baltimore Chicago Houston

Toledo Upsets Miami to Create MAC Logjam

Toledo beat Miami 73-62 to knock the RedHawks from the MAC lead and help spark a six team logjam atop the conference with Bowling Green, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, and Ohio also in the thick of the race.

Toledo Miami Columbus Ohio Bob Nichols Nichols Cincinnati Bowling Green Western Michigan Central Michigan Ohio University Western Mich

Bobcats Fall Hard To Kent State In Hockey

Ohio's Bobcats 9-2 loss to Kent State at Bird Arena leaves them 6-8 overall and 2-6 at home. Kent State built a 5-0 lead, Jeff Buller scored a hat trick, and Ohio goalie Robbie Begg stopped 32 shots as Kent State goalie John Miller made 23 saves.

Ball State Cardinals Ohio Ohio State Illinois Buckeyes Purdue Xavier Twin Pete Accetta Jim Rippe Detroit DePaul Dayton Johnny Davis Flyers Ron Ware Bobcats Cats Kent State Bird Arena John McComb McComb Clippers Dave Simpson Bill Budzick Kent Jeff Buller Buller Simpson KSU Brian Heggie Bob Bray Robbie Begg Randy Lisch John Miller

Ohio Bowing Green Basketball Tickets On Sale

Tickets for Wednesday's 7 30 p m Ohio Bowling Green game go on sale at the Congo office until noon Tuesday Prices 2 50 for arena admission The game is at Bowling Green The Harlem All Stars with Tricky Dicky perform at Federal Hocking High School Monday at 8 p m The senior class sponsors the event tickets sold at the door

Ohio Bowling Green Congo

Ohio Wins MAC Duel Over Kent State 21-11

Ohio University wrestling improves to 4-0 in MAC duals with a 21-11 victory at Kent State. Andy Daniels extends to 8-0 season and OU improves to 6-2 overall as multiple OU wrestlers pick up decisions over KSU opponents with wins at 118 to heavyweight. Ohio hosts Toledo and Marietta next at the Convo.

Kent Ohio University Wrestling Bobcats Kent State Andy Daniels Cats Ohio Toledo Marietta

Southern, Federal Hocking Roll to Cage Southern 54, Southwestern 50

Southern defeats Southwestern 54-50 in a SWAC game at Racine led by clutch free throws from Ervin Roberts and Brown in the final minutes. Southern improves to 8-6 overall and 5-3 in league, Southwestern falls to 7-6 and 5-4.

Southern Southwestern Racine Tornadoes Mike Roberts Danny Brown Buddy Ervin Ervin Paul Schultz Waller Wood Carter Lewis Grate Crouse Hill Roberts Brown Schultz Cross Dunning

Belpre Beats Frontier 56-51 In Non-League Right Here

Belpre defeats Frontier 56 to 51 to improve to 9 5 on the season in a non league game at Belpre High School Stutler Preston Meeley Hall Arnold Leep Cole McKinney and Cisler led the Belpre player scoring. Frontier was led by Cisler Grimes Criden Walters Morris Brown and McVey in a hard fought contest.

Ball State Kim Kaufman Tulane Northern Illinois Illinois State Eastern Michigan Nichols Toledo Miami Rockets Larry Cole Dave Elmer Jeff Tyson Western Michigan Tom Brabson Flashes Rex Hughes Jr Belpre Frontier NEW Matamoras Belpre SI Belpre Stutler Preston Meeley Hall Arnold Leep Cole McKinney Cisler Grimes Criden Walters Morris Brown McVey

Ohio swimmers drop two to Dennison and Kent State

Ohio University swimmers, operating with nine athletes, lost to Dennison and Kent State. Mike Werbach won the 200 yard butterfly in 2 03.4, Mike Coonrod posted a 5 10.8 in the 500 free, and Al Duff finished second in the 200 yard breaststroke.

Ohio University Dennison Kent State Mike Werbach Mike Coonrod al Duff Breastroke Werbach Duff Coonrod Jay Chambers Ohio Pittsburgh Bruce Greene Cats Gerald Mills

NBA Sunday Scores Across Conference Matchups

Pro basketball results show Atlanta defeated Milwaukee 117 101 while Washington outscored Cleveland 94 92 Chicago beat Detroit 116 96 Phoenix edged New Orleans 94 90 in OT Golden State topped Portland 114 109 in OT and Washington won 118 90 over Houston Detroit 102 93 over Chicago in OT All-Star Game set for San Antonio with no other games scheduled.

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