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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1971

Page

7

Frazier Ali Rematch Planned By WILL GRIMSLEY AP

Promoters Chartwell Enterprises aims for a Los Angeles Forum rematch next year after Frazier's decision win at Madison Square Garden. Ali suffered a bruised jaw and a blood clot but remained standing as the crowd of 20,455 paid for the sport's richest bout.

Will Grimsley NEW York Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali Chartwell Enterprises, Inc Los Angeles Forum Frazier Der Madison Square Garden Ali Drew “Bandini’ Brown Kentucky

Quaker State Dominates Tourney in Big Victory

Quaker State led by seven in double figures to 113 7 victory over Wilson Oil and claim the independent basketball tournament title in Albany. Bob Mabry led Quaker State with 18 points, Carl Wolfe 14, Asa Bradbury 14, Dick Fowler 12, Gary Popplewell 12, Dick Schelat 10 and Bob Vojecky 10. Wilson Oil’s Bill Koons scored 27, Jim Archer 14, Greg McDivitt 10, Chris Collins 10.

Albany Quaker State Wilson Oil Bing’s Furniture Zanesville Athens Masonry Bob Mabry Carl Wolfe Asa Bradbury Dick Fowler Gary Popplewell Dick Schelat Bob Vojecky Gallipolis Bill Koons Jim Archer Greg McDivitt Chris Collins Chauncey Mills Brent Aggas

College Scores Roundup From Midwest to NAIA First Round

College games across the Midwest and beyond show Colorado 77 over Iowa State 73 Kansas 71 over Missouri 69 in overtime Oklahoma 80 over Oklahoma State 74 Beloit 78 over Lawrence 69 Indiana Pa 81 over Eastern New Mexico 72 Stephen F Austin 91 over UNC Asheville 73 Kentucky St 100 over St Thomas MN 65 Whittier 69 over Sacred Heart KS 59 Eau Claire 66 over Southern Arkansas State.

Midwest Colorado Iowa St Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Beloit Lawrence Earlham Ind Lewis — Clark Ore Indiana E. New Mexico Glassboro N. J E. Central Okla Stephen F. Austin Unc-Asheville Kentucky St St. Thomas

Poston Nips Shade Panthers 54-51 in close basketball match

In a Biddie League game Poston of Nelsonville edged the Shade Panthers 54 to 51. Penrod and Dearth each scored 17 for Poston while Jim King led Shade with 24 points and a late field goal and free throw broke a 51-51 tie to seal the win.

Shade Poston Nelsonville Shade Panthers Penrod Dearth Jim King

King named Purdue athletic director succeeds Mackey

George S. King Jr., longtime Purdue basketball coach with a 93-51 record, was named athletic director succeeding the late Guy J. Mackey. The 42 year old former West Virginia coach is the youngest AD in the Big Ten, confirmed by Purdue’s board of trustees.

West Lafayette Ind George S. King, Jr Purdue University Guy J. Mackey King Purdue University of West Virginia

Miami Redhawks shuffle lineup after Garloch injury

Miami University basketball coach Darrell Hedric plans last minute shifts for the NCAA first round against Marquette after guard Larry Garloch broke his neck in a gym class accident. Garloch, averaging 11 points, will be in traction for a week and wear a leather brace for months. Hedric said the situation is a crushing blow and the team will rely on its deep bench to fill the gap.

Oxford Ohio Miami University Darrell Hedric Marquette Larry Garloch Garloch Mercy Hospital Hamilton Hedric Miami South Bend Ind Dayton

Tri Valley errs year honors coaches and players

Smith of Federal Hocking and Haberfield of Warren Local were named co coaches of the year at the Tri Valley League banquet at Federal Hocking High School. Chuck Robinson was player of the year and led with a 26.3 scoring average, with Ohio University coach Jim Snyder as guest speaker.

Bill Prewitt Stewart Mark Smith Federal Hocking Earl Haberfield Warren Chuck Robinson Snyder Tri- Valley James Carpenter Smith Lancers Joe Garret Belpre Robinson Ernie Driggs Danny Hall Mark Bullock Gary Barber Vinton County Hoy Seckinger Nelsonville-York Phil

Cleveland Loses as Indians Fall 6-3 to Cubs in Cactus League

In Scottsdale Rich Austin pitched two scoreless innings for Cleveland while Chicago built a 6-3 win behind Don Kessinger’s three-run rally in the fourth. Manager Alvin Dark plans a long relief role for Austin, with others vying for the rotation behind Hargan and McDowell.

Scottsdale, Ariz Rich Austin Cleveland Indians Indians Chicago Cubs Austin Alvin Dark Dark Rick Steve Hargan Sam McDowell Jim Rittwage Alan Foster Rich Hand Ray Lamp Mike Paul Paul Mexico Chuck Machemhl Don Kessinger Ron Santo Cubs Ken Harrelson Ferguson Jenkins Jenkins Bob Miller Roberto Rodriguez Cleveland

Ten Teams Named To NIT Field At Madison Square Garden

New York reports that Hawaii, Georgia Tech, La Salle, Syracuse and St. John’s join Providence Dayton Massachusetts Tennessee and St Bonaventure in the National Invitation Tournament field. Ten teams selected with six openings remaining for the March 20 27 tourney at MSG.

New York P— Hawaii Georgia Tech LaSalle Syracuse St. John’s of Madison Square Garden Providence Dayton Massachusetts Tennessee St. Bonaventure

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