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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1964

Page

8

Jackson Breaks Scoring Records at Ohio University Banquet

Ohio University honors its basketball team at Baker Center after a 21 6 season and Jerry Jackson becomes the school's all time leading scorer with 1205 career points and 475 this season. Michigan defeats Ohio 69 57 in the Mid East Regional final as Bobcats suffer fatigue.

Rowland Congdon Messenger Ohio University Baker Center Ballroom Bobcats Jerry Jackson Corning Bunk Adams Fred Moore Dave Strack Michigan Ohio Buntin Don Hill Loyola Les Hunter Russell

Cleveland East Tech Falls To Kent at Kentboards

Kent High School defeated Cleveland East Tech 67 to 57 on the Kent court in a Class AA scoreboard item. The game featured Kent’s balanced scoring and strong defense to pull away in the second half.

Kent Cleveland East

Bowling Green Elyria tops Lexington in 56 47 outcome

In a witnessed match Bowling Green Elyria defeated Lexington 56 to 47. The game featured tight defense and key baskets by Elyria to secure the win.

College Tournament Scores and Regional Results Across The Nations

Army over St Bonaventure 64 62 and Drake defeats Pitt 87 82 in NCAA Regional showings. New York University tops DePaul 79 66 while Bradley beats St Josephs Pa 83 81. Duke 101 Connecticut 4 in a third place finish as Villanova 74 Be ggy 62. Midwest and West region results list Kansas State 94 Wichita 86 Texas Western 63 Creighton 52 UCLA 76 San Francisco 72 Seattle 88 Utah T Rockhurst 66 Pan American 56 Carson Newm Tenn 73 Emporia State Kan 60.

Lima Celina Piqua Catholic Lockland New York Univ DePaul Bradley St. Joseph's Duke Connecticut Villanova Beggy Michigan Ohio University Chicago Life Kentucky Kansas State Wichita Texas Western Creighton UCLA San Francisco Seattle Utah Rockhurst Pan American Carson-Newman Tenn Emporia State Kan

Tournament Pairings Friday at Columbus in Class A action

At Columbus the state tournament opens with 1:30 p.m. Celina ICHS 26 1 against Piqua Catholic 21 3. 3:30 p.m. Dresden Jefferson 23 2 vs Mogadore 16 6. 7:30 p.m. Elyria 18 7 against Cleveland East 21 3. 9:30 p.m. Canton McKinley 24 1 vs Dayton Belmont 24 1. Class A winners play Saturday at 2 p.m. and Class AA winners at 8 p.m. for state titles.

Bowling Green Elyria Lexington Cincinnati Dayton Belmont Urbana Columbus Cantona Eere City Sumo Dresden Jefferson Richmondale Southeastern Canton Mogadore New Salem Northwestern Celina Ichs Piqua Catholic Dresden Cleveland East Canton McKinley McKinley Gem City Bulldogs East Associated Press Celina ICHS Dresden Jefferson

State Tournament Opens as Northeast Dominates Entries

The Ohio Class AA state tournament starts Friday at St John arena with Northeast leading entries at 192 of 513 total. Belmont, McKinley, Elyria, and Celina share top hopes as Belmont seeks to prevent a Northeast sweep while McKinley aims for its first crown in a long pursuit.

Columbus Ohio Ohio High School Athletic Association Dayton Belmont St. John Arena Gem City Bisons Canton McKinley Central McKinley

Finsterwald Sinks Rare Double Eagle in St Petersburg Open

Bruce Devlin wins the St Petersburg Open at Lakewood CC with 272 total after a windy final round. Dan Sikes and Jacky Cupit chase 276 and 278, while Don Finsterwald cards a 68 fueled by a rare double eagle on the 501-yard No 2 hole. Nicklaus backs Devlin as a key supporter.

ST. Petersburg Fila Jack Nicklaus Bruce Devlin Dan Sikes Sikes Lakewood Country Club Devlin Jacky Cupit Dave Ragan Joe Campbell Nicklaus Don Finsterwald

Indians At Tucson Face Red Sox With 22 Hurlers

Cleveland manager Birdie Tebbetts has only one starter for today's exhibition vs Boston as 22 pitchers are in camp. Sonny Siebert was slated for three or four innings while Early Wynn returns from Palm Springs to decide the rest. Tommy John impressed in a 41 loss to Chicago, and Gordon Seyfried beat the Cubs in another Sunday game.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Birdie Tebbetts Boston Red Sox Sonny Siebert Early Wynn Palm Springs Indians Tommy John Chicago Cubs Tebbetts Gordon Seyfried Cubs Tribe Los Angeles Angels

Right Robby And Relief Help Reds Hope For Strong Season

Cincinnati Reds manager Fred Hutchinson pins title hopes on an additional relief pitcher and a Robby Robby Robinson season. Frank Robinson says his form is back and spring showings bode well. The bullpen remains a concern as the club seeks a top reliever to back aging Bill Henry and Al Worthington. Tuna Scanlon of New Zealand outpoints Gomeo Brennan of the Bahamas in middleweight action in Auckland.

Orlando Fla Robby Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Frank Robinson Reds Bill Henry al Worthington

League of Ohio Sportsmen backs liberal duck rules and 1964 season plan

The Ohio group’s 56th annual convention urged expanding waterfowl hunting. Aiming for a 1964 season bag limit of four ducks daily and eight possession, a 60 day season, a 10 day preseason for blue winged teal, and possible Sunday shooting in Ottawa Sandusky Lucas and Erie counties. William A. Stahl of Mansfield elected state vice president.

Columbus League of Ohio Sportsmen League L. J. Carr Oak Harbor Ohio Ottawa Sandusky Lucas Erie William A. Stahl Mansfield

Western Michigan Captures MAC Swim Title

Western Michigan won the Mid-American Conference swimming championship with 132 points. Ohio University took second by half a point over Miami, while Bowling Green, Kent State, and others trailed with 57, 14, and 14 points respectively.

Western Michigan Ohio University Miami Bobcats Redskins Bowling Green Kent

Greatest welcome for OU Bobcats after NCAA regional run

Ohio University received a huge homecoming as Jim Snyder praised the crowd on Baker Center steps. About 3000 students and townspeople welcomed the Bobcats after a regional tournament showing in Minneapolis that included a victory over Kentucky and a loss to Michigan.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Baker Center Bobcats Minneapolis Minn Kentucky Michigan Port Columbus Vernon R. Alden Green and White Boosters Club Snyder Gill Jackson Paul Storey Xenia Kermit Blosser Dale Bandy Ohio James A. Rhodes

Weir Defenders Shred Point Pleasant In 87 56 Victory

Weir High School, defending state champs, defeated Point Pleasant 87 to 56. Weir shot 60 percent, made 37 field goals to PP 19, and outrebounded 39 to 33. Ted Tomasovich led Weir with 19 points, Alvin Woodbury 18, Dave Trummiar 16, while Gary Emrick had 18 for Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Weir High School Weir Ron Williams Ted Tomasevich Williams Alvin Woodbury Dave Trummiar Gary Emrick Ron Fowlkes Dick Wilson Big Blacks Steve Blain Tomasevich Harvard Durkin Woodbury Foley Trummiar Ted Tomasovich Greg Emrick Bob Thomas Victory High Tom Lockett

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