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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1965

Page

8

NCAA Regionals Open With Ranked Teams in Action

NCAA tournament play heats up as Michigan seeks Russell’s return against Dayton while Princeton faces NC State. St Joseph’s vows revenge on Providence after a January loss as UCLA meets Brigham Young and Evansville pursues a second straight small college title against Southern Illinois.

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Why a Volkswagen Lets You Drive Years With Fewer Parts

The text argues a Volkswagen saves fuel and avoids costly repairs by having fewer usable parts. It claims VW averages 32 miles per gallon of regular gas and that missing nonessential parts reduce waste and maintenance costs.

Volkswagen

Tournament Pairings Set At Grover Center

District and CLASS A matchups announced for March at Grover Center. March 12 features Jackson against Chillicothe at 7 00 and Athens against Portsmouth at 8 45. The March 18 championship will send the winner to the Columbus Regional.

Grover Center Jackson Chillicothe Athens Portsmouth Columbus New Boston Racine Albany Centralia

Ohio Leads MAC Meet After Day One At WMU

Ohio University leads the Mid-American Conference swimming meet after the first day at Western Michigan. The Bobcats hold 41 points, WMU 36, with Miami of Ohio, Bowling Green, and Kent State following. Three Ohio records fell including the 400 medley relay and two 500 free times, while Western’s Ron Polanski set a MAC and pool mark in the 100 back.

Kalamazoo Mich Ohio University Western Michigan University Ohio WMU Miami Bowling Green Kent State Ray Randall Mike Kelly Harry Greenfield Dave Parker Western Michigan Bobcats Doug Voelz George Saldana Western Ron Polanski Dick Merritt Jim Patterson

Newark Upset by Eastmoor in Central District Tourney

Newark’s three time Class AA champions, 19-1, were upset 84-72 by Columbus Eastmoor in the central district tourney. Linden McKinley beat Hartley 75-68. Edgewood topped Conneaut 73-58. East Tech beat Solon 83-60. Lincoln defeated Central Catholic 65-63. Bay Village won 65-63. also Windham improved to 21-1 over Firelands 60-50.

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College Scores and Results Across Divisions

College scores from multiple games include Southern Illinois and North Dakota 64 53 Evansville 93, Oklahoma Baptist 62, Cent State 66, Ouachita Baptist 65, Southern U national games with Boston 112 Detroit 100 and Los Angeles 116 Baltimore 101.

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Central State Heads to NAIA Semi finals

Central State of Ohio advances to the NAIA semifinal against Fairmont State of West Virginia. The Marauders, top seed, held off Augsburg Minnesota 66 57 after a tight second half as Ted Day scored 20 and Ken Wilburn added 16 with 20 rebounds to push the season to 28 0. Ohio University lore cited briefly.

Kansas City Central State Ohio Fairmont State West Virginia Marauders Augsburg Minn Central Ted Day Ken Wilburn Theans

Reds show strong spring progress led by OToole Ellis

Cincinnati Reds manager Dick Sisler praised ten days of workouts in Tampa Florida and highlighted pitchers Jimmy OToole and Sammy Ellis as ready for the grapefruit season opener against the Chicago White Sox in Sarasota. Roger Craig will also pitch Saturday with three innings each. Maloney McCool Tsitouris are lined up for Sunday's game pending virus effects.

Tampa Fla Dick Sisler Cincinnati Reds Sisler Chicago White Sox Sarasota Jimmy O’toole Sammy Ellis Roger Craig St. Louis Cardinal Reds Jim Maloney Billy McCool Johnny Tsitouris

Tebbetts Optimistic On Tribe Pennant Chances

Tucson report notes Cleveland manager Birdie Tebbetts remains optimistic about the Indians as a serious pennant contender if pitching clicks. He cites concerns with starters McDowell Tiant Siebert Kralick and Terry while contrasting with Yankees pitching if Whitey Ford is sidelined. The Indians travel for a four game exhibition in Mexico and the Huntsman family of coaches is highlighted.

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WOUB Plans First TV Tape Of AA Games

Presley Holmes of WOUB TV says two AA games will be taped and replayed. The Chillicothe vs Jackson game airs Monday at 10 30 p m and the Athens Portsmouth game Tuesday at 10 30 p m. If either Athens or Chillicothe reaches Saturday finals, the game will replay Wednesday at 10 30 p m.

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Suit Filed By Estes Parents Against Town

The parents of Wayne Estes, late Utah State basketball star, sue Logan city for 271500 claiming city agents caused his 1965 electrocution after a car crash. Mayor Thoral Bishop said Logan will respond within 90 days.

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Central District tournament results from Columbus and surrounding areas

Scores from multiple district games include Linden McKinley 75 over Columbus Eastmoor 72 and Newark 72 over Linden McKinley. Other readings feature Youngstown Boardman 89 over Youngstown North 78 and Bay Village 65 over Lakewood 63. Multiple schools reported results across districts.

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