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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1971

Page

7

Broncos to Meet Ohio U in MAC Showdown

Ohio University Bobcats visit Western Michigan Broncos in a key MAC race clash likely to shape second place and a possible NIT bid. Bobcats ride a 15-7 overall mark and 4-4 in league, while Broncos sit at 14-8 and 5-4 with Earl Jenkins anchoring the frontline.

Ohio University Bobcats Western Michigan Broncos Bobcats Toledo Rockets Broncos Miami Western Michigan Earl Jenkins Jenkins Jim Patterson Chuck Washington Patterson Washington Ernest Pettis John Sperla Sperla Pettis Craig Love Love Toledo Ohio Todd Lalich Bob Howell Howell Lalich Ken Kowali Tom Corde Cats Congo Center Ohio Frosh Marietta

Golden Bear Sets Sights On Grand Slam Feat

Jack Nicklaus wins the PGA Championship at PGA National with a seven under 281. He talks of pursuing the Masters and other majors in a single year, aiming to join Hogan and Jones as the few to win the Grand Slam. Casper finishes two behind, Bolt ends third.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Professional Golfers Association PGA National Golf Club Fairways Nicklaus Merion Hogan PGA Arnold Palmer Pennsylvania Britain Kel Nagel Billy Casper Tommy Bolt

Ohio sectional tourney wins fuel early week title hopes

Wellston and Southern won key sectional games as Ohio schools pushed toward finals. Marietta beat Logan 80-59, Chillicothe toppled Portsmouth 60-57, Wellston edged Warren Local 70-68, Crooksville defeated Glouster 86-36, Laurelville over Miller 62-53, and North Gallia topped Southwestern 82-34 at Meigs and Nelsonville York.

Ohio Welllston Southern Logan Glouster Miller Marietta Rio Grande Chillicothe Trojan Portsmouth Wellston Warren Local Alexander Crooksville Lau Relville Nelsonville York Kgger Creek North Gallia Southwestern Meigs Mark Shaw Chiefs Rick Nuzum Bob Pishko Kevin Smith Trojans Dale Thompson Mike Surran Bobh Winebrenner Mike Lovenguth Steve Sparks Fred Myers

Bobcats Close MAC Season With 24 13 Win Over Toledo

Ohio University wrapped a 24 13 home victory over Toledo to finish 4 0 in MAC action and 13 12 overall. Rich Panella and Joe Zychowicz led the Bobcats as Bruce Trammell and Bruce Hosta sparked a late edge. The win capped a season set to continue at the MAC tournament and NCAA qualifiers.

Ohio Toledo Rockets Convocation Center Bobcats Bowling Green Kent State Western Michigan Miami Toledo Rich Panella Dave Ember Panella Ember Joe Zychowicz Greg Wojciechowski Rockets John Pugliano Wojciechowski Houska Northern Illinois Auburn University

Bulls Win In Albany Biddy Tournament

Bulls topple Waterloo 50 14 led by Keith Cunningham 22 and Mike Turris 20 in the Albany Biddy Basketball tournament. Celtics beat Shade 40 19 to finish season 6 1 and win league title with Bob Dishong 20. Royals defeat Warriors 23 13 as Byron Green 17 tops Warriors with Stefon Bolin 6.

Albany Bulls Waterloo Celtics Shade Royals Warriors Keith Cunningham Mike Turris Bobby Eliot Bob Dishong Jim King Hawks Byron Green Stefon Bolin

AreaGrappler Secures District Meet Bid In Wrestling

Meigs wrestler Tiny Williams earned a district spot by reaching the 170 pound finals but advancing to next weekend's Class AAA district meet. Nelsonville York placed fourth in Class AA team scores yet had no qualifiers for state.

Lancaster Meigs Tiny Williams Nelsonville - York

Strikes and Spares The Right Touch in Bowling

A debate on what defines the right touch in bowling focuses on timing footwork and arm swing, grooved release with proper finger lift and wrist turn, and overall shooter feel. Experts insist touch varies with the individual.

Collisions Highlight New Sports Film in Two Big Moments

A 25 minute color film Baseball's Booming Year shows two on field collisions. Pete Rose knocks down Ray Fosse in the All Star game and Bernie Carbo collides with umpire Ken Burkhart in the first World Series game at Riverview Park. Free copy available by writing IDS or Tribune Films.

New York Cincinnati New Park Pete Rose Cleveland Ray Fosse Riverfront Park Bernie Carbo Ken Burkhart Minneapolis Minn

Bucks Top OU on OSU Ice

The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Ohio University 5-3 in Columbus to avenge a 3-2 loss in Athens and raise OSU to 19-8 overall and 4-4 in league play while Ohio fell to 12-13 and 1-7 in the Mideastern Collegiate Hockey Association. Jack Gravel opened for Ohio State early, Bill Derrick assisted, Pete Bartkiewicz tied it, Ed Mundy scored unassisted to make it 2-1, and two more Buckeye goals gave State a 3-2 lead after two periods.

Columbus Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio University Bobcat Athens Ohio State Cats Jack Gravel Bill Derrick Buckeyes Pete Bartkiewicz Ed Mundy Buckeye

Bobcats Fall as Ohio State Edges Them 5 3

In a tight game, Gerry McTernan assisted by Mundy and Nick Lasch tied 3 3 at 13 05 of the final period. Ohio State pulled away with two late goals to win 5 3. Dennis Haworth made 39 saves for Ohio State while Bill McKenzie had 33 for the Bobcats. Breadner and Maybury set multiple team marks with 102 and 100 penalty minutes respectively, surpassing previous records. Maybury contributed 34 penalties and Breadner 32. Jim Barrett’s 31 from 1967 68 remains a benchmark. The Bobcats finish the season with two games at Air Force.

Gerry McTernan Mundy Nick Lasch Ohio State Dennis Haworth Ohio Bill McKenzie State Pete Maybury Vic Breadner Bobcat Breadner Maybury Bill Derrick Jim Barrett Bobcats Air Force

Foyt Wins First Miller 500 Grand National Stockcar

Tex A. J. Foyt and the Wood Brothers secure a hard fought victory in the Miller 500 Grand National stockcar race at Ontario Motor Speedway. The event drew 78,000 spectators under sunny skies, awarding $51,800 in prize and lap money.

Ontario Calif A. J. Foyt Wood Brothers Ontario Motor Speedway High Oval

Pro Hockey Sunday Results Highlight Busy Scores

Boston edged Toronto 4 3 while New York beat Vancouver 4 2 and Los Angeles defeated California 8 3 Buffalo routed Minnesota 5 2 Detroit downed Pittsburgh 4 2. Monday features no games. Tuesday schedule has Boston at Minnesota as the only game.

Boston Toronto New York Vancouver Los Angeles California Buffalo Minnesota Detroit Pittsburgh New Yorketeeee Montreal Eet Etene See Eewenee Detroit Steeteeee Steetenee Vancouv Tee Ween Chicago St. Louis Eeneeees Philadelia Eetee

Bengals to Host Packers in Preseason Opener at Riverfront

The Cincinnati Bengals announce a preseason exhibition vs the Green Bay Packers on September 4 at Riverfront Stadium. The teams tied 10 10 in last season’s Milwaukee exhibition and will meet in regular season play for the first time in 1971 with date to be announced.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Green Bay Packers Riverfront Stadium Milwaukee Bengals

Reds vs Cleve 32nd Annual Exhibition Clashed

The 32nd annual exhibition game pitted the Cincinnati Reds of the National League against the American League club from Cleveland. Details on location scorers and results are limited in the readable text.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds

Waverly Leads All Star Selections in SECAL Honor Roll

Waverly Tigers dominate the SECAL all star list with three players and coach of the year C D Hawkee. Athens also places three on the 15 man squad while Logan Jackson Meigs and Gallipolis contribute multiple picks. Miller of Waverly named MVP and Hawkee unani mous coach of the year. Ratcliff of Wellston makes third team unanimously.

Jackson Waverly Tigers Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Waverly Athens C. D. Hawhee Phil Miller Miller Logan Mark Shaw Shaw Hawhee Mark Swart Rick Eblin Mike Rouse Ratcliff Eric Coon Larry Snowden Gallipolis Bud Christian Ironton Jeff Morris Meigs Swart Kitchen Rouse Tyo Rose Couradis Martin Hawkee Tigers Dave Smith Red Ferguson John Myers Tony DeStephen Rick Krebs Rick van Matre Tony Gullion Danny Settles Wellston Wavery C. D. Hawkee

Final games set for Rio Grande sectional on Friday and Saturday

The Class AAA sectional at Rio Grande will host two games Friday and Saturday. Athens 16-3 faces Marietta 7-12 Friday at 7:30 p.m. Jackson 14-5 meets Chillicothe 12-7 Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Winners advance to the Class AAA District at Athens the next weekend.

Rio Grande Athens Marietta Jackson Chillicothe

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