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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1967

Page

7

UCLA Bruins Close In On Dynasty With Returners

UCLA basketball coach John Wooden heads into the 1967-68 season with five starters back led by Lew Alcindor and Mike Warren as the Bruins aim to extend their NCAA title run. The Louisville AP report notes Wooden’s cautious stance on the word dynasty while detailing the returning core and expectations.

Michael A. Lutz Louisville John Wooden UCLA Lew Alcindor Mike Warren Bruins

Dayton Flyers Eye Rematch With UCLA After Final Loss

Dayton Flyers plan for next season as six of seven return, with Don May leading a strong core. UCLA returns its entire first team after a 79-64 NCAA final win, while Dayton coach Don Donoher notes optimism amid talent back from a 25-6 season.

Dayton Ohio University of Dayton Flyers UCLA Bruins Flyers Louisville Rudy Waterman Grinder Torain Lew Alcindor Mike Warren

How to Add Speed in Bowling Delivery

Ask Joe Wilman outlines steps for increasing bowling speed through proper footwork and backswing. He recommends five or more steps for momentum and suggests adjusting the backswing to shoulder height. Instructions accompany a four-basic-ball guide and a booklet offer for 20 cents.

Joe Wilman

Celtics Fall to Knicks as NBA Semifinals Loom

The Knicks upset Boston 123 112 in Boston to level their Eastern semifinal series as New York travels to New York for the deciding game. Rick Barry scored 37 for the Warriors in a Sunday win while Los Angeles was without Jerry West due to a broken finger. Willis Reed led New York with 88 rebounds and matched strong scoring with Cazzie Russell and Walt Bellamy supporting.

St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Warriors Los Angeles Hawks Cow Palace Celts New York Knicks Boston Rick Barry Lakers Jerry West Elgin Baylor Willis Reed Cazzie Russell Walt Bellamy John Havlicek Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago San Francisco Los Angeels Oday

Bowling Green names Bill Fitch new Falcons coach

Bowling Green State University named William C. Fitch as head basketball coach, effective immediately. Fitch, 34, previously led North Dakota to a 92-44 mark with three NCAC titles and first winning season in a decade. He succeeds Warren Scholler, who resigned after four seasons.

Ing Green State University Fitch Coe College Iowa Warren Porky) Scholler Falcons Doyt L. Perry North Dakota Sioux Creighton University Coe Creighton Scholler Bowling Green

Ohio University hockey names MVP and captains for 1967-68

Dennis Corbett of Baltimore was chosen MVP after scoring three goals and eight assists as Ohio University’s hockey team finished 10-9. Juniors Jim Gore of Parma Heights and Terry Gray were named captain and captain’s award went to Jerry Nuerge of Fort Wayne, with praise from President Alden for the team’s season and academic record.

Ohio University John McComb Jim Gore McComb Dennis Corbett Terry Gray Harry Snavely Baker Center Corbett Baltimore Ohio Ft. Wayne Ind

Brewer Seeks Masters Win After Pensacola Victory

Gay Brewer, 35, from Middletown Ohio, hot after a 66 64 61 71 262 six under victory in Pensacola topping Bob Keller by six strokes at the Pensacola Country Club. He targets the Masters and aims to prove himself after a late stumble last year on the final hole. Keller earned 9000 dollars, Sanders 5625, with the field at 271 272 and Jacobs, Colbert, Archer, Nichols, Sikes in contention.

Gay Brewer Augusta Middletown Ohio Pensacola Brewer Doug Sanders Sanders Pensacola Country Club Bob Keller Eglin Air Force Base Mike Souchak Jack Nicklaus Tommy Jacobs Keller Ken Still Jim Colbert George Archer Bobby Nichols Dan Sikes

White Sox rely on pitching as bats remain light in spring

Chicago White Sox open spring with strong pitching yet weak hitting. Eddie Stanky touts a heads up, baserunning focused attack, while injuries and lineup shifts test depth. Key players include Williams, Agee, Buford, Ward, Kenworthy, Josephson, and Helms en route to a probabilistic roster mix at catcher, infield, and outfield as the season nears.

Jack Hand Associated Press Sarasota, Fla Chicago White Sox Eddie Stanky White Sox Juan Pizarro Pittsburgh Jim O'Toole Cincinnat St. Louis Cardinals Matt Williams Puerto Rico Stanky Les Sox Hoyt Wilhelm Knuckler Ron Hansen Pete Ward Duane Josephson Indianapolis Ed Stroud Ken Berry Tommie Agee Don Buford Ward Bill Skowron Fleet Tommy McCraw Jerry Adair Hansen Buford Dick Kenworthy Indianpolis Agee Berry Tulsa Stroud Bill Voss Charles Bradford Evansville Josephson J.C. Martin Gerry McNertney Smoky Burgess Tommy John Gary Peters O’ Toole Cincinnati Joe Horlen Bruce Howard John Buzhardt Jack Lamabe Wilhelm Bob Locker Dennis Higgins Wilbur Wood Pirates Columbus

Ohio Sophomore Morlan Remains Satisfactory After Injury

Ohio University sophomore center fielder John Morlan remained in satisfactory condition at St. Joseph's Hospital Lexington after a facial injury from Saturday's game at Morehead Kentucky. Doctors expect release Tuesday or Wednesday and a return to workouts in about 10 days.

Morehead Ohio University John Morlan Lexington St. Joseph's Hospital

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