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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1968

Page

8

Bobkittens Edge Kent State In Tight 64-58 Victory

Ohio University freshmen defeated Kent State 64-58 as Ken Kowall and Mike Miller led with 19 points each, Tallman added 15, while Kent’s Brush topped with 15. Ohio outrebounded 55-41 and trailed briefly in the first half before building a secure lead after the break. The win improves the Bobkittens to five wins in six outings and sets up a rematch with Miami’s yearlings next Saturday.

Pete Boal Kent Ohio University Kent State Ken Kowall Mike Miller Miller Kowall Ohio Dale Bandy Prentiss Tallman Mark Brush Ken Halbart Mike Foote Kittens Little Flashes Bobkittens Tallman Craig Love Bandy Miami Kowait Love Mitchelson Wolf Courtright Kent Frosh Brush Holbert Foote Perren Dewitt Bell Faber Jackson Mike Shaw Tom Diddle Southern Bob Diddle Tornadoes Kgger Creek Racine Ken Williams Ric Spence Bob Mathews Glouster Bob Leeper Mark Hermey Falcons Point Pleasant Ravenswood Rick Handley Pace Point Pleasant Steve Carson Big Blacks Mike Marahour Handley Hubert Lambert Pace Starr-Washington Hannan-Trace Union Furnace David Poling Bob Smith Garen Eggleston

Ohio State Edges Michigan In High Scoring Thriller

Ohio State defeated Michigan 95 to 92 in a tense game. The double digit margins featured key performances from both teams and a late push by Ohio State secured the win.

Vinton County stars as Gregory nets 46 in big win

Dennis Gregory scores 46 points to lift Vinton County to a 103-66 victory over Meigs ending a six game skid. Alexander rallies to beat Warren Local 76-60 for its 14th straight win and Federal Hocking down Huntington 54-64 for an 11th straight victory amid 12-area action.

Dennis Gregory Vinton County Vikings Alexander Federal-Hocking Gregory Meigs Warren Local Federal Hocking Merl Mynster Munster Bob Radcliff Jim Conde Bob Burdette Tim Ross Spartans Forrest Ervin John Perry Terry West Warriors West Steve McKinley Tim Smith Lancers Athens Mike Morrison Huntington Bob Bowers Laurelville Paint Valley Mike Kneece Bowers

National sports briefs feature Open prize and hall of fame rolls

Bill Casper won $20 000 with a 274 in the Los Angeles Open. Goose Goslin Kiki Cuyl­er Medwick joined the Baseball Hall of Fame class. UCLA forward Edgar Lacey, 6 6, quit the team. Dave Soutar captured $6000 first prize in the Professional Bowlers Association Denver Open.

Bill Casper Goose” Goslin Kiki” Cuyler Ducky” Medwick Edgar Lacey UCLA Dave Soutar

Athens Junior High Sweeps Three Wins Over Meigs

Three Athens junior high teams beat Meigs at Rutland Saturday. Seventh grade won 31 17 with Don Wood 12 and Alan Vaughn 8. Eighth grade 34 26 as John Downard and Mike Green had 8 each. Ninth grade 30 28 with Childs 11 for Meigs and Eric Coon Tom Daft 7 each for Athens. An organ meeting for City Volleyball League set Monday 7 p.m. at Morrison School. FIRST DOWN MARGIN Penn State tied Florida State 17 17 in Gator Bowl after 12 first downs to 23.

Athens Nelsonville- York Meigs Rutland Don Wood Alan Vaughn John Downard Mike Green Williams Morris Childs Eric Coon Tom Daft Penn State Florida State

Barrett’s seven goals pace Bobcats past Western Michigan 14 6

Ohio University junior Jim Barrett scored seven goals, a program record, as the Bobcats defeated Western Michigan 14 6 at Bird Arena. Barrett tallied two goals in each of the first two periods and added two more in the third to cap the night with 7 goals.

Bobcats Ohio John McComb McComb Barrett Andy Palmer Western Dave Lovelady Willowdale Ontario Terry Gray Pete Esdale Randy “Boom-Boom” Kaumeyer Jerry Blair Paul Martell Fred Sroda Gray Harry Williams Kirschke Williams Spartan Illini Illinois Neil Wade Neil Krueger Wade Charles Atwater Tony Saridakis Dave Solomon Bruce Richards Richards Limi Brad Matten Jim Henderson Chris Newell

Ohio Teams Extend Long Losing Streak In Kent State Defeat

Ohio University suffer ninth straight loss as Bobcats fall 68 56 at Kent State in a slow game marked by turnovers. Jerry McKee led scoring with 12, while Kent State moved into fifth place in the MAC at 2 4 with a 6 9 overall mark. Ohio faces Loyola Tuesday in Chicago after the setback.

Ohio University Ohio Kent State Chicago Loyola Ramblers Kent Golden Flashes Flashes Bobcats Miami Frank Truitt MAC Reading Jerry McKee Brown Cluff Loyola Western Michigan Joe Tait WOUB

Barbers Capture Handicap Title at Athens City Bowling

Barbers win the team handicap crown while Strohs top the scratch division in the Athens City Bowling Tournament on Sunday. Campus Barbers posted a 3193 series, Mich elob slipped to second with 3158, Mathews Oil third at 3025. Strohs led the scratch with 2862, Wednesday Tigers second at 2797, McBee No 1 third at 2755. Remaining scores to be posted at Rollerbowl and Lakeview Center lanes. Singles and doubles set for next weekend at Lakeview lanes with two shifts each day.

Campus Barbers Strohs Athens City Michelob Mathews Oil Wednesday Tigers McBee No Lakeview Center Lakeview

Ask Joe Wilman Do you suffer from an inconsistent hook ball

In this bowling tip column Joe Wilman explains how a dirty bowling ball causes inconsistent hook and offers a remedy. Regular cleaning every ten games improves grip and ball track width, leading to steadier delivery. A free tips card promises more advice.

Joe Wilman

Pro Cage ABA Turdey Turmoil in Denver Dallas game

Denver faced Dallas in an ABA tilt with Indiane tallying 125 and a 18 point margin in a high scoring contest.

ABA Turdey Denver Dallas

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