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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1971

Page

6

Five Ohio University Seniors End Career In Convocation Center

Five Ohio University seniors wrap up their careers tonight at the Convocation Center when the Bobcats host Western Michigan in a 7:30 game. The class, led by captain Craig Love and Ken Kowall, has a 62-23 four year mark and Kowall sits at 986 career points with two games left.

Ohio University Convocation Center Bobcats Broncos Western Michigan Ohio MAC Craig Love Ken Kowall Mike Miller Gary Wolfe Larry Hunter Bobcat Jim Snyder Jim Betts

Western Hero Faces Bobcats Star Duel In Toledo Clash

Western Michigan's Earl Jenkins, the top scorer and rebounder, meets Ohio's Craig Love at 7:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center as the Bobcats chase a second MAC spot and a possible NIT at Madison Square Garden. Jenkins aims for more points and boards, while Love eyes moving up Ohio's all time scoring list.

Earl Jenkins Western Michigan University Ohio University Craig Love Convocation Bobcats Broncos Madison Square Garden Jenkins Marietta Reaty Greg McDivitt

Mays Accepts Two Year Pact As Holdouts Persist

Willie Mays agreed to a two year contract worth over 300000 with the Giants, ending a holdout that began over a 10 year 750000 demand. Other signings included Frank Howard to the Senators for 140000, Johnny Bench to the Reds for 80000 to 90000, and Ted Savage and Graig Nettles joining their clubs. Vada Pinson considered legal aid for a raise as several stars remain unsigned.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Wille Mays San Francisco Giants Frank Howard Washington Senators Johnny Bench Cincinnati Ted Savage Milwaukee Brewers Graig Nettles Cleveland Indians Cleveland Vada Pinson Giants

College Scores Roundup Dominant Victories and Close Upsets

Notre Dame edged Dayton 83 82 in a tight finish. Central State beat Defiance 68 65 while Ohio Dominican toppled Findlay 91 82. East Fairleigh Dickinson defeated Dartmouth 53 48. Marshall beat St. Francis Pa 112 86. Massachusetts swept New Hampshire 63 60. Fairmont won 101 69 over W Liberty. Rider beat Lasalle 84 82 in OT. District playoffs feature S F Austin 115 92 St Marys Texas and Langston 81 85 Langston in district showdowns.

Notre Dame Dayton Transylvania Thomas More Central State Defiance Ohio Dominican Findlay Fairleigh Dickinson Dartmouth Marshall St. Fran. Pa Massachusetts New Hampshire Boston U Maine Fairmont W. Liberty Rider Lasalle

Rankings Shake Up In AP Top Twenty Five

The Associated Press poll reorders the major college basketball rankings after Monday results. UCLA holds 22-1 with 71-69 win over Washington. Marquette and Southern California stay 2nd and 3rd as USC beats Washington State 75-74 and Creighton falls 66-61. Kentucky and Western Kentucky rise while Fordham cracks the top ten after key wins and losses.

Associated Press UCLA Washington Marquette Southern California Warriors Creighton Southern Cal Washington State Kansas Jayhawks

Ruth's Record Faces Assault

Atlanta based odds maker Jimmy Snyder projects Hank Aaron tying Babe Ruths 714 career home runs. He gives Aaron even money to break Ruths mark, with Willie Mays unlikely to surpass it, citing age health durability and home park effects as key factors.

Atlanta Babe Ruth Jimmy Snyder Las Vegas Henry Aaron Willie Mays Aaron Mays Atlanta Constitution Charlie Roberts Ruth Polo Grounds New York Babe

Huntsman Leaves OU for Tennessee Track Post

Stan Huntsman resigns after 14 years as Ohio University track and cross country coach to accept a similar role at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He succeeds Chuck Rohe, who moves to Virginia Tech. Huntsman directed Ohio teams to top national rankings and NCAA scores, led a 1964 national cross country medalist, and has held leading roles in national coaches associations.

Ohio University Stan Huntsman University of Tennessee Knoxville Huntsman Chuck Rohe Tennessee Rohe Virginia Tech Blacksburg Ohio Elmore Banton Bob Woodruff Roche Associated Press Ohio Post Art Cortez Cortez Kansas Kansas University

Nelsonville York Grapplers Short of Class AA Titles

Nelsonville York wrestlers secured runner-up and fourth-place finishes but none won the Class AA district title here. The Buckeyes finished fourth among 10 teams as Warren Local led with 104 points and Sheridan narrowly beat Ironton for runner-up. Multiple Nelsonville York competitors reached semifinals or finals in various weight classes, but no state-berth prizes were earned.

Lancaster Nelsonville-York Buckeye Buckeyes Warren Local Sheridan Ironton Nelsonville- York Miami Trace Chesapeake Fairland

Top Finishers Advance From AAA Wrestling Sectional

LANCASTER The top two finishers in each weight class from last weekend's Class AAA sectional advance to the district meet at Stanberry Junior High on Saturday. Tiny Williams of Meigs, a 170-pound finalist, advances after winning his opener then falling 2-0 in the final to Don Huling of Marietta. Meigs wrestlers listed include 101 Joe Rosenbaum 8-6 loss, 108 Robbie Harris pinned, 115 Roger Pearch 7-0 loss, 122 Kenny Moore 4-0 loss, 129 Paul Miller pinned, 135 Bruce Hawley 5-0 loss, 141 Rick Gaul 7-6 loss, 148 Teddie Lehew pinned, 158 Steve Halley pinned, 170 Williams, 178 Louis McKinney pinned, and 22 Fred Lee pinned. Meigs has no heavyweight competitor. Lancaster led sectional with 98 points followed by Chillicothe 80, Portsmouth 48, Marietta and Meigs eight each. The district meet includes competitors from Southeastern and Eastern districts.

Dewayne Hamrick Belpre Dan Rumer Miami Trace Dave Evans Ironton Dave McClelland Robert Smith Fairland Bill Rutherford South Point Jeff Keller Virgil Kittle Lynn Clark Ken Perdue Henry Roach Ed Bateman Dennis Huff Chillicothe Don Walser Sheridan Chuck McLaughlin Clarence Gillespie Mike Albrink Irenton Jerry Winchell Bernard Nichols Mike Morris Bernard South Nelsonville-Yoerk Lancaster Stanberry Junior High School E. Mulberry St Tiny Williams Meigs Mike Stocker Don Huling Marietta Portsmouth Joe Rosenbaum Russ Cogswell Robbie Harris Charles May Roger Pearch Rick McClenaghan Kenny Moore Tom Angus Paul Miller Miike Schwartz Bruce Hawley Ken Katzenberger Rick Gaul Jeff Oakes Teddie Lehew Mark Hurt Steve Halley Gary Park Louis McKinney Jay Evans Fred Lee Kirk McDonald

61st National Boat Show Draws 388000 Visitors

The 61st National Boat Show in New York attracted 388 200 visitors including trade and public admissions, a 4.4 percent drop from 1970. The national record stands at 421 800 guests in 1969.

New York

High School Scores In Class AAA And AA Tournaments

In Class AAA playoffs Greenville edged Northeastern 60 to 55 in overtime while Meadowdale beat Tecumseh 71 to 57 and Lebanon downed Oxford Talawanda 54 to 45. Milford defeated Cincinnati Aiken 48 to 47. Berea beat Parma Padua 68 to 55. Elder topped La Salle 72 to 56. Eastmoor 80 beat New Rome 36. Parma 68, Lincoln West 52. Geneva 56 over Mentor 49. Columbus Northland 64 defeated Mount Vernon cm ay. Fairfield 79 over Mount Healthy 69. Gahanna 44, Columbus Waterson 61 OT. Oakwood 67, Middletown Madison 50. Benjamin Logan 58 over Northwestern 56. Martins Ferry 70 over Wellsville 64. Northwestern 56 over Benjamin Logan 58. Preble Shawnee 76, Eaton 46. Dayton Stivers 78 over Springboro 77. Jefferson 63, Middletown Fenwick 36. Mason 81, Twin Valley South 78. Dayton Roth 81 over Kings Mill 58. In Class A Clinton Massie 86 defeated Mount Crab 57.

Greenville Northeastern Meadowdale Tecumseh Lebanon Oxford Talawanda Milford Cincinnati Aiken Berea Parma Padua Cincinnati Elder la Salle Columbus Eastmoor New Rome Westland Cleveland Lincoln West Geneva Mentor Columbus Northland Mount Vernon Ay Fairfield Mount Healthy Gahanna Waterson Oakwood Middletown Madison Benjamin Logan Northwestern Martins Ferry Wellsville Preble Shawnee Eaton Dayton Stivers Springboro Jefferson Fenwick Mason Twin Valley South Dayton Roth Kings Mill Clinton Massie Mount Crab

Baseball Umpires To Meet Wednesday

Area baseball umpires will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Room 6 of Grover Center Officers will be elected and state rules interpreter Bob Overly will attend Coaches are invited to join the meeting.

Grover Center Bob Overly

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