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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1962
Page
12
The Big Blacks of Point Pleasant West Virginia enter tonight’s game at Ripley as favorites to hold the Old Oaken Bucket in a traditional rivals matchup. This marks the 29th meeting since 1934 with Point Pleasant holding a 22-5-1 edge and undefeated going into the clash promoted by Rotary clubs.
Tim Ford of Jacksonville outpointed Rocky Randell of Houston over 8 rounds at 149 pounds in Miami. Randell faced late pressure as Ford moved to control the bout and secure the decision.
Ohio University's unbeaten freshmen nearly blew a 23 0 lead before surviving a late Dayton drive to win 23 22. Bobbittens fall to 4 0 as Dayton nearly erased the margin in the final minutes. Key plays include Mac Wagner 75 yard run and Doug Fagan interception return.
Ricardo Rodriguez, bold racer known for pushing cars to the limit, died during a practice session when his Lotus careened off the track. The fatality marks the 19th auto racing death this year, with eleven in the United States and eight elsewhere.
Marshall faces Ohio at Peden Stadium riding a young lineup still learning. Hamlin and Cure anchor a potent passing attack, while Ohio counters with a sturdy pass defense led by Widdoes Evans and Albert. An expected crowd of about 10 000 will see the sixth ranked passer against the nation’s 10th top pass defense.
In Worcester Tom McNeeley of Boston stopped Philadelphia challenger Earl Ailey in eight. In Los Angeles Charlie Powell of Los Angeles out pointed Dave Furch of Phoenix in ten rounds.
Ohio University lines show averages around 223 for the line while Marshall averages hover near 196. Kickoff is 2 p.m. at Peden Stadium amid Dad's Day and the Mid-American matchup.
Schedule lists Athens vs Jackson Nelsonville vs Gallipolis Pomeroy vs Middleport Logan vs Wellston Wahama vs Rutland Zanesville Rosecrans vs Chauncey Belpre vs Williamstown Sheridan vs York North Gallia vs Southwe Racine vs Eastern The Plains vs Trimble Albany vs Wilton Ames Bern vs Shade Chesterhill vs Carthage Troy Coolville location notes provide venues and kickoff night details
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