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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1974

Page

7

Ohio Wrestlers Rally To Three Wins In Convocation Center

Ohio Bobcats beat John Carroll 18-12 after a tight sequence led by Kurt Blank and Greg Vonturas. Jack Raver and Tom Corbo helped JC narrow the gap, as Ohio clinched a 4-1 heavyweight win by Russ Ranno and sealed a 3-0 night for Ohio. Three seniors closed the day with wins as Ohio moves to 8-3.

Daniel Lion’s den Ohio John Carroll Convocation Center Cleveland Tom Mauerer Russ Ranno Ranno Mauerer Tommy Ramo Bobcats Kent State MAC Golden Flashes Hiram Harry Houskda Jack Raver Brad Bowman Bobcat Kurt Blank Jack Metzger Greg Vonturas Tom Corbo Congo Bob Cruzado Andy Kohlhepp Venturas

Bobcat Icers Lose 6-2 at Bird Arena to Henry Ford

Henry Ford College scored four third period goals to defeat the Ohio University Bobcats 6-2 at Bird Arena. Ohio trimmed the deficit to 3-2 on Gerry McTernan's 25th goal before Henry Ford pulled away, despite Bob Locher’s 49 saves. Rob MacDonald set up both of Ohio’s goals while Bill Phillips missed the game with an ankle injury. Ohio next hosts Hillsdale College in Athens with Athens Minor Hockey Night promotions.

Henry Ford College Ohio University Bird Arena Cats Henry Ford Ohio Mike Barger Hawks Bobcat Gerry McTernan Bob Locher Rob MacDonald Bill Phillips Phillips Bobcats Hillsdale College Athens

Athens Wrestlers Split Triangular Honors at Chillicothe Meet

Athens defeated Portsmouth 50 17 and lost to Chillicothe 34 19 in a triangular with Chillicothe. four Athens wrestlers won both their matches including heavyweight Bill Moorehead who pinned both foes. Tim Gagle Kirk Cummings and Danny Rodgers each went 2 0.

Chillicothe Athens Portsmouth Bulldogs Bill Moorehead Tim Gagle Kirk Cummings Danny Rodgers Joe Hall Mike Brunk Gary Keller Pat Mace Cummings Morgan Taylor Fred Malone Cheyenne DePugh Jeff Griffin Griffin Cornell Cave Tom Sharb Eric Brooks Jeff Cousins Brooks Randy Self Mike Galloway Galloway Randy Powell Greg Wells Mitch Sieling Lucian Spataro Buddy Boldman Gary McFadden Spataro Steve DePugh Mace Jim Moody Ted Elliott Elliott Larry Eldridge Greg Collins John Boehm Fred Coleman Jerry Williams Rick Long Jay Graham Harry Kyle Graham Bill Marshal Brent Foggle

Hannan Trace remains unbeaten in SVAC with 87 51 win

In a Southern Valley Athletic Conference game Hannan Trace beat Symmes Valley 87 51 led by Mark Swain with 32 points Wayne Hesson added 17 Don Wells 13 and John Lusher 18 rebounds propelled the Wildcats to a 12 0 overall and 10 0 SVAC start Symmes Valley fell to 3 9 and 2 6 Jaye Myers 14 and Paul Jones 12 led Symmes Valley while Swain 14 4 32 paced Hannan Trace.

Mercerville Mark Swain Hannan Trace Symmes Valley Southern Valley Athletic Conference Wildcats SVAC Wayne Hesson Don Wells John Lusher Jaye Myers Paul Jones Lusher Wells Bennett Brown Burcham Jones Quisenberry Jim Myers Robinson Hesson Cremeans Hall Halley Swain

Ali Confident as Frazier Rematch Looms at MSG

The 8-5 favorite Mu hammad Ali predicts a decisive win over Joe Frazier in a 12 round rematch at Madison Square Garden. The sellout crowd of 20,400 will pay 20 to 100 dollars per seat as Top Rank projects an 18 million dollar gross with 9 million to each fighter and the promoter.

New York Muhammad Ali Joe Frazier Frazier Bob Arum Ali Top Rank, Inc Arum Top Rank

Ali Frazier clash ends with heavyweights in danger

Ali weighing 212 pounds and out of peak shape fought hard against champion Frazier who weighed 20942 pounds. The bout followed a scuffle and separate weigh ins with fines of 5000 dollars each for conduct detrimental to boxing. A multimillion dollar title shot looms for the winner against Foreman Norton in Caracas on March 26.

Ali Sonny List Miami Beach Fla Frazier the Garden George Foreman Ken Norton Caracas Venezuela

UCLA Dominates Notre Dame in Key Rematch

UCLA crushed Notre Dame 94 75 in Los Angeles to reclaim momentum after their 71 70 loss at Notre Dame a week earlier. Bill Walton opened with a hook as UCLA built a 9 0 run behind stellar shooting and crowd energy.

Notre Dame Digger Phelps UCLA Los Angeles Phelps Bruins Bill Walton Tommy Curtis North Carolina State Purdue

College scores and results from Saturday action across conferences

Ohio State fell 69 to 64 to Wisconsin in the Big Ten as Central Michigan edged Ohio University 84-83. Other MAC results included Miami over Toledo 72-59 and Kent State 82 to Western Michigan 66. A long list of nonconference and regional games followed with various winners and scores. UCLA routed opponent as Bill Walton led with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while John Wooden praised the team’s passing and offense. Notre Dame’s John Shumate had 25 points in an accompanying note.

Federal Hocking Eastern Stewart Dan Eise Brian Lackey Rick Harris the Lancers Steve Goebel Steve Dill Tim Spencer Bise Lackey The Lancers Dill Spencer Ohio College Wisconsin Ohio State Central Michigan Ohio University Miami Toledo Kent State Western Michigan Ohio Ohio Northern Wittenberg Capital Mount Union Kenyon Wooster Heidelberg Denison Muskingum Ohio Wesleyan Marietta Baldwin-Wallace Hoosier-Buckeye Conf. Malone Wilmington Taylor Defiance Findlay Bluffton Wilkes Johnson John Shumate Notre Dame

Cat Mermen Drop Two Decisions

Ohio University’s swimming team went 0-2 in a triangular meet at Columbus as Ohio State beat OU 87-32 and Wisconsin 88-25. Wisconsin defeated Ohio State 67-52. standout Bobcats included Bill Pritchard clocking 22.1 in the 50 free and the 400 yard medley relay of Kuzma, Duff, Woodford, Pavelle at 3:50.9. Next action for the 1-6 Bobcats is Saturday at Ashland.

Columbus Ohio University Ohio State Wisconsin Buckeyes Bobcat Bill Pritchard Steve Kuzma al Duff Bruce Woodford Jack Pavelle Ashland

Athens City Basketball League playoff push near

The Athens City Basketball League heads into the final eight days of regular play with Stroh's No. 1 and People's Bank tied for first in the Under 30 division and Random Sample ahead in the Over 30 division. Playoffs begin a week after the last regular season game with scheduled matchups and potential tournament dates February 4 5 87 11 12 14 if needed.

Athens City Basketball League Stroh People’s Bank Seaman's IGA Abex Panthers Woody's Howery Construction

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