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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1974

Page

8

When Telecast Fails Angers Boxing Fans in Dayton

In Dayton at Hara Arena, a closed circuit Ali Frazier telecast failed during the fight, triggering arrests after a near riot as about 5,000 fans faced refunds and insurance coverage. Similar disruptions occurred in Canton and Boston as disruptions and a drunken incident threatened screens and ring access before the decision was announced.

Dayton Ohio Hara Arena Muhammad Ali Alex Sinclair Sinclair Canton Memorial Auditorium Boston Boston University Walter Brown Joe Frazier Ali

College Scores Wide Showdowns Across Teams

Ohio State edged Purdue 67 65 while Muskingum beat Edinboro 62 55 and Brown topped Xavier 91 73. Eastern Kentucky beat Eastern Tennessee 75 72 in two overtimes, Mercer defeated Georgia Tech 102 85, and more results across the nation.

Ohio College Purdue Ohio State Muskingum Edinboro State Brown Xavier Eastern Kentucky Eastern Butler Loyola Valparaiso Southwest Oklahoma Nebraska Texas Stephen F. Austin Far West Boise St Puget Sound Montana Simon Fraser Utah

Three Athens cage teams beat Meigs on Monday

The Athens Bullpups freshman team won 39-36 in overtime at Rock Springs, with Kevin Goldsberry and Scott McCormack clinching free throws. Eddie Pennell led Athens with 17 points as Meigs slipped to 5-5 in SECAL league play. Athens seventh grade won 32-16 and eighth grade 31-29 to improve records. In other SECAL games Gallipolis stayed unbeaten, Jackson beat Waverly, and Logan defeated Wellston. Designated hitter Frank Robinson blasted 30 home runs for the California Angels last season, his 11th 30-HR season in 18 years.

Athens Meigs Rock Springs Kevin Goldsberry Scott McCormack Southeastern Ohio Athletic League McCormack Goldsberry Eddie Pennell Stewart Haggerty SECAL Gallipolis Ironton Jackson Waverly Logan Wellston

Ali defeats Frazier in unanimous decision rematch

Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier by unanimous decision in a hard fought bout. Ali showed fading energy in later rounds while Frazier pressed tireless attacks delivering strong left hooks. The result marks Ali's reclaiming of boxing supremacy amid his controversial Vietnam era stance and later widespread praise.

Ali Frazier Muhammad

Bowling Originals and High Scores Highlight Local Meet

The list includes Mary Watson 203 529 and Carla Snowden 189 521 among top bowler scores. Freddie Morris 179 514 and Pat Grueser 176 502 also posted strong series. Brickettes and Oak Room posted team scores with 735.

Carnae Ee Ohio Valley Mary Watson Carla Snowden Freddie Morris Pat Grueser Ann Reynolds Fran Bradford Katie Hoisington Carolyn Henson Brickettes Oak Room

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