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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1967

Page

9

Optimism Not Overconfidence For Celtics In Playoffs

Boston Celtics face the New York Knicks in a pivotal NBA semifinals game at Madison Square Garden after Knicks stunned Boston 123 112. Bill Russell notes overconfidence hurt the Celtics and vows focus with two wins already in the series. Boston leads 2-1 in the best of five Eastern Division semifinal as Philadelphia awaits the outcome.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press NEW York (Ap Boston Celtics New York Konickerbockers National Basketball Association Celtics Boston Knicks Bill Russell New York Russell Madison Square Garden Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis

Ohio University diver Newell places in NCAA event at MSU

Chris Newell of Ohio University finished 30th on the one meter board and 40th on the three meter board at the NCAA tournament hosted by Michigan State over the weekend. He remained in the top nine until his final dive in the one meter event.

Ohio University Chris Newell Michigan State

Southeast Ohio cage banquet honors Athens leaders

The SECAL will honor coach Charles McAfee of Athens and MVP Jack Clark of Athens plus Wellston’s Jay Lavender at the April 6 banquet in Athens High School. Miami of Ohio coach Taylor Locke will be main speaker. An all-league team and eight honorable mentions were named. tickets cost 2.50.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Charles McAfee SECAL Bulldogs Jack Clark Wellston Jay Lavender Secul Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Taylor (Tates) Locke Miami Ohio) University Locke West Point McAfee Clark Lavender Jack Gilbert Athens Messenger James Diehl Pomeroy High School Army Redskins Harold Howe Jackson Bill Davis Middleport Tim Pancake Nelsonville Ronnie Logan Pomeroy Curt Heady Monte Gilliland Greg Poston Logan Sandy Harold Mark Hayburn Gene Jackson Gallipolis Chris Mullins Mike Weiland Asa Bradbury Steve Jeffers Dennis Rapp John Davidson Dave Patton Bill Westfall Mark Tannehill Steve Hubbard Bill Moore Robbie Buescher

Clay Gains Draft Delay For Muhammad Ali

Houston draft board says Cassius Clay could be inducted within weeks if court fights with the Selective Service fail. Clay’s Louisville orders moved to Houston. induction could be indefinite, likely one day to three weeks or a month. He remained in Dallas as he recruits followers for Allah.

Houston Army Cassius Clay Clay Louisville Muhammad Ali Dallas Allah J. Koonce All Hous

Protective Headgear Topic at ACHA Meeting

Jim Westfall from Ohio University’s Hudson Health Center will present a paper on Protective Headgear for Participants in Intramural Football at the 45th annual meeting of the American College Health Association in Washington D C at the Mayflower Hotel from Monday through Friday.

Jim Westfall Ohio University Hudson Health Center American College Health Association Mayflower Washington, D. C

Bobcats Beat Kentucky 4-2 in Lexington

Ohio University rode a fifth inning single, Williams triple, and an infield out to take a 2-0 lead and added two more in the seventh to beat Kentucky 4-2. Dick Duncan drove in two, Williams scored twice, and Jerry McConnell earned the win with four innings on the mound. Kentucky stranded runners in the ninth as Bobcats held on. Ohio finishes southern swing with a game against East Tennessee State in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Lexington Ohio University Bobcats Kentucky Ohio Jim Workman Phil Williams Williams Dick Duncan Athens Wildcats Craig Shade Shade Hank Degener Bill Duncan Cluff East Tennessee State Johnson City Tenn

Pirates Bring Back Murtaugh As Executive Assistant

WORKING EXECUTIVE Danny Murtaugh who managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1960 NL pennant and a World Series over the Yankees is listed as an executive assistant with the Pirates. He works closely with General Manager Joe L. Brown and Manager Harry Walker.

Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees Pirates Joe L. Brown Harry Walker

Good Neighbor Ashland Oil Dealer Promises Expert Car Care

A local Ashland Oil Dealer promotes reliable service and expert knowledge for car care. The ad touts Valvoline Motor Oil and Ashland Vitalized Gasoline, emphasizing thoroughness, conscientiousness, and superior products. Drivers are urged to visit for “little extras” that add “extra go” to their car.

Ashland Oil Valvoline Ashland

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Miam Seoul Tates Locke Fred Cluff Bob Dixon Dixon John Sanders Jerry McConnell McConnell Marehent Petitto Sanders Oat Harkins Ph . Cluff Workman Wee Anderson Degener Feldhaus Seenee Saliee Bailey Georg Ashland Oil & Refining Company King Edward America
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