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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1970

Page

11

Kent State Versus Ohio University Wrestlers Draw Busy MAC Showdown

Kent State and Ohio University clash at the Convocation Center in an 8 p.m. dual as Joe Begala seeks win 301 for Kent. Ohio faces a 8-2 start led by 158-pound standout Bruce Trammel and teammate Lee Stevenson as both teams carry 2-0 in conference play.

Kent State Joe Begala Ohio University Bobcat Convocation Center Ohio Harry Houska Kent Flashes Penn State Marshall University Athens Houska Mike Milkovich Tom Walters Rich Piscopo Dave Herbert Dan Milkovich Bruce Trammel Trammel Lee Stevenson

Ohio aims for fifth straight Big Ten win at Wisconsin

Ohio University seeks an unprecedented sweep of five Big Ten foes as 13-2 Bobcats travel to Madison to face 5-9 Wisconsin. Bobcats rely on John Canine 19. average and four teammates in double figures while Wisconsin, led by Al Henry 13.5 ppg, eyes a Big Ten rebound. The game airs 4:30 p.m. Athens time on WOUB-FM with play by play on WOUB-AM around 5:10 p.m.

Ohio University Bobcats Madison Wisconsin Wiscon Ohio Athens Woub-Fm Woub-Am Badgers Minnesota Marquette Northwestern Purdue Ohio State Indiana al Henry Dennis Conlon Clarence Sherrod Lee Oler Bob Fraser John Canine Western Michigan Greg McDivitt Jim Snyder

Toledo Rockets Rally Behind Nichols Faith in Team

Toledo coach Bobby Nichols urged resilience after a 0-2 league start due to Steve Shay ineligibility. Since then the Rockets won four of five and three of four in the MAC as Jim Miller and Doug Hess stepped up. Kenyon’s John Rinka nears top career scorer list with 2,879 points in 90 games.

Associated Press Columbus, Ohio University of Toledo Bobby Nichols Rockets Nichols Steve Shay Toledo Miami Western Michigan Ohio Kenyon John Rinka

Ohio Hockeymen Host BG Twice at Bird Arena

Ohio University hockey returns home to face Bowling Green, the MCHA leader, in a two game set at Bird Arena. The Falcons stand 5-12-3 overall and lead the league with five points, while Ohio stands 5-10-1 aiming to climb from second place Ohio State. Freshman Ed Mundy paces the Bobcats with 27 points, and BG features Blyth, Allen, Root, and Freeman as top scorers.

Ohio University Bowling Green Falcons Bird Arena Falcons M.C.H.A Bobcats Bowling Green Ohio Ohio State John McCombe Icemen Ed Mundy Bobcat Bruce Blyth Rick Allen Mike Root Owen Freeman

Miami Surges Past Dayton Twice for First Time in 17 Seasons

Miami gains two wins over Dayton marking first double win against the Flyers in 17 seasons. Dayton endured a 76-75 defeat last week after missing its first 14 floor attempts. Rio Grande dedicates an $800,000 PE facility and will meet Campbellsville, Ky., instead of Akron Saturday night.

Miami Dayton Redskins Flyers Rio Grande Campbellsville Akron

Bowling Split Strategy: Maximize Count Over Conversion

An expert offers ground rules for facing tough splits in bowling. In late frames, when a few pins decide outcomes, shoot for maximum pin count rather than convert nearly impossible splits. In easier cases like the 3-10, aim between pins for a chance at a split, but always relax and avoid over tightening.

Sunday Doubles and Singles Detailed City Tourney Schedule

The 1970 Athens City Men's Bowling Tournament at Athens Rollerbowl lists the Sunday 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. shifts for singles and doubles. Matches include Ralph Knight with Robert Speedy and multiple pairings such as Monty Goodfellow with Jim Boros, plus many other duos. Some 3 p.m. pairs are noted with alternates offered for a Saturday 1 p.m. bowl option if needed. Contact Ralph Kyle at 592-2020 by noon Saturday to switch.

Athens City Athens Ralph Knight Robert Speedy Monty Goodfellow Jim Boros John Kroner Larry Burk Healey Richardson Bill Ogg Tom Metters Chuck Byrne Dale Tittle William Cuckler Jack Rosser Ray Dunfee Gomer Jones James Armbruster Terry Bumpass Kent Bumpass Everett Shank Wearthy Shank Dode Pendegrass James Ron Golden John Lee Mark Wheaton Bill Hudnell Harold Bean Ben Miller Ralph Kyle

Rio Grande Eyes KIAC Title With Cedarville Win

Rio Grande College rode a 78 60 non league victory over Cedarville to stay in the race for the KIAC crown hosting Campbellsville next. Jim Marshall led with 22 points as the Redmen improved to 15 2 while Cedarville fell to 6 10. Dedication of the Paul R Lyne Physical Education Center follows Saturday at 7 30 p.m. on the new home floor.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Campbellsville College Paul R. Lyne Rio Grande Cedarville Gallia Academy Redmen Campbellsville Jim Marshall Bob Mabry al Marlin Roger Bentley Holbrook Larsson Atherton S Tresza Rens McDoniel Broad Herrison Weilborn

Procell nets 100 as Ebarb routs Elizabeth

Greg Procell, a 5 foot 11 senior, scored 100 points to lift Ebarb High School past Elizabeth High School 139 to 79. The 1957-58 state mark of 82 by Truitt Weldon stood as the highest by a Louisiana schoolboy before this performance.

Ebarb Greg Procell Ebarb High School Elizabeth High School Louisiana Truitt Weldon Mt. Carmel

Pro Cage NBA Thursday Results and Saturday Schedule

The results show Detroit 106 Phoenix 111 and Atlante 102 Seattle 106 among others. Several games on today and tomorrow include New York at Philadelphia and Phoenix at San Francisco with multiple matchups listed and venue notes.

New York Detroit Phoenix Atlante Seattle San Francisco iAllwaukes Chicago Los Angeles San Diego Baltimore Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia

Nicklaus Opens San Diego Open With 65 Lead Amid Adjustments

Jack Nicklaus fired a seven under par 65 at Torrey Pines to lead the Andy Williams San Diego Open second round contenders. He warned challengers, explained swing tweaks, and noted a lighter winter layoff while Tony Jacklin and others trailed.

San Diego Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Tony Jacklin Torrey Pines Golf Club Big Jack

Koufax Named AP Decade Baseball Athlete of the Year

Los Angeles star Sandy Koufax reacts with “Incredible” after AP voters name him Baseball Athlete of the Decade. He led wins 129 and a 25 5 mark in 1961 66, earned three Cy Youngs, no hit gems, including a perfect game, and set a 382 strikeout season in 1965. Mantle Mays Aaron trail in voting.

Associated Press LOS Angeles Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodger Koufax Mays Mantie Henry Aaron Sandy Cy Young Mantle Willie Mickey San Francisco Giants New York Yankees Atlanta Braves National Broadcasting Company

Stov e League Fever Sweeps Baseball News

Ken Rappoport reports Mets Ed Kranepool taunts Carl Yastrzemski amid Flood suit conflict. Cubs owner Phil Wrigley touts 1969 profit of 909 099 as lights debate over Wrigley Field continues. Baseball banquet circuit visits Boston and New York as signings mark busy off season.

Associated Press New York Mets Ed Kranepool Baseball Chicago Cubs Kranepool Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Curt Flood Yastrzemski Joe Cronin Mets Players Association Flood St. Louis Philadelphia Albany N.Y Chicago Cub Phil Wrigley Cubs New York Wrigley Field Wrigley Boston Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Tris Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Dave Boswell Twins Wally Bunker Jerry Adair Rollie Fingers Ray Oyler Nelson Briles Chuck Taylor

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