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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1967

Page

16

NIU declines to accept Kent State forfeit in MAC case

Northern Illinois will not accept a forfeit by Kent State for an ineligible player after Kent offered to forfeit two wins this season. NIU states the Kent State victory over Ohio University and the late win over Illinois stood, arguing one ineligible player did not change the outcome. Kent’s record drops to 1-6 overall, 0-5 MAC, with coach Leo Strang noting the player’s unintentional status and plans to return next fall.

Northern Illinois Kent State Ohio University Flashes Kent Carl Erickson Illinois Ohio Chick Evans Evans NIU Robert S. White Marshall Leo Strang Chester Ted Strang Bvaneville Valparaiso Louisville Knox-Coe Marshall-Bowlin Miami Toling Green West Michigan i Dayton Alabama Mississippi State Auburn Florishheee North Carolina Clemson Inia Carolina State South Carolina Centra Western Jim Boreland Tim Majerle Jack Foster Marty Barski Dale Livingston Livingston Liveen

Massillon Faces Steubenville In State Football Showdown

In Columbus, Massillon and Steubenville meet for a high stakes clash that could crown the state scholastic champion. Massillon 8-0 seeks no 1 in the AP poll against 7-1 Steubenville in a long standing series as fans pack Harding Stadium for a promoter’s dream matchup. Keith Burke of Massillon, a versatile back, could swing the game with his key plays after last week’s decisive defensive return.

Columbus Massillon Upper Arlington Bob Seaman Tigers Steubenville Big Red Bryan Harding Stadium Canton McKinley Keith Burke Burke Canton T Yeaton Weirton W. Va Zoomer

To Discuss Expansion

National League officials will hold a special meeting in Chicago on November 13 to discuss expansion plans. Warren Giles, NL president, said a prior meeting was prudent before a joint session with the American League, which Eckert will convene between November 28 and December 2. The AL has already announced its expansion plan.

Chicago Warren Giles Giles National League William Eckert

Rose Bowl talk and big games across college football

California teams brace for Rose Bowl chatter as UCLA faces Oregon State and USC battles California without OJ Simpson. Indiana aims for seventh straight win while Michigan State Minnesota Purdue eye Rose Bowl hurdles. Top teams Tennessee North Carolina State Georgia Oklahoma Notre Dame also in action with suspensions for Georgia players.

Associated Press John McKay Tommy Prothro Pasadena John Pont McKay Southern California California O.J. Simpson Prothro UCLA Oregon State Pont Indiana Wisconsin Michigan State Minnesota Purdue Trojans Simpson Bruins Beaver Notre Dame Boilermakers Illinois Tennessee Tampa North Carolina State Virginia Georgia Houston Bulldogs Brad Johnson Jack Scott Wayne Byrd Air Force Connecticut New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont Bucknell-Temple Boston U Rhode Island Coast Syracuse Hilmal Purdue Cneeeer Wicconsin Iowa Ohio State Michigan Northwestern Nebraska Iowa State Kansas Kansas State Oklahoma State Missouri Oklahoma Colorado

Major Football This Week in the AFL Pairings

This week’s AFL schedule features Bosteon facing Houston and Buffalo meeting Miami. Denver plays Oakland and Kansas City clashes with New York as teams prepare for upcoming matchups.

Bosteon Houston Bufffalo Miami Denver Oakland Kansas City New York HNM Boston Buffalo

Grid Picks High School and Pro Football Baseball Card

Week summary shows Gallipolis at Athens and other high school games with picks by last week records. Pro football picks list Atlante, Dallas, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Boston with recent results and overall tallies.

Dallas Detroit Chicago Haltimore Green Hemmene Pittsburgh Clevelan San Atlante Cleveland Green Bay Baltimore Los Angeles San Francisco NEW York Minnesota Philadelphia New Orleans ST. Louis Washington

Broncos After Second Co-Championship In Row

Ohio University football faced a mixed week as a Dad's Day home win felt closer with a forfeit reversal giving the Bobcats another MAC loss than a real upset. The club heads into Saturday at Peden Stadium hoping to knock Western Michigan from the MAC lead.

Broncos Rowland Congdon Western Michigan Ohio University Ohio Bobcats Peden Stadium

Western vs Ohio ends in home win as Bobcats seek title

Western Michigan defeats Ohio 1-0 in a home win that shakes the conference standings. Both teams sit 4-3, with Ohio needing wins over Western Michigan and Bowling Green while Miami and Toledo must tie for a possible share or outright crown. Key players include Livingston for Western and Bryant for Ohio, who set season and school records in total offense and pass attempts respectively.

Western Michigan Ohio Toledo Miami Bowling Green Marshall Louisville Kent State Ohio State Michigan State Bobcats Oxford Broncos Falcons Cleve Bryant Bryant Snyder Doolittle Ohio University Bob Babbitt Bill Frederick Babbitt Western Pennant Express MAC Teeseevareneaeeneenesene Ohio Pee Anon Bowling Green Deter al Marshall Mami Marshaill Louis Fle Kent Coren

Don Wood Wins Cincinnati PPK District Championship

Don Wood of 25 Elliott St Athens captured the 12 year old division title in the Punt Pass and Kick contest at Princeton High School Cincinnati district covering Southern Ohio and parts of five states. Marty Dugan of Route 3 Pompey is the 9 year old district champion advancing to Cleveland area competition next month.

Don Wood Elliott St Athens Cincinnati Marty Dugan Pomeroy Cleveland Rutland School Wood Marion Wood Dallas Princeton High School Ohio Municipal Stadium Browns New York Giants Philadelphia Miami Fla

How to Roll the Hook Ball by Joe Wilman

Turning the wrist to the left while delivering the ball creates a hook. Do not keep the hand on top of the ball or you’ll spin it rather than drive it. Keep the hand on the side and make the wrist turn consistently at the right moment for proper hook.

Joe Wilman

Lonborg Wins Cy Young as Red Sox Pitcher of the Year

New York report states Jim Lonborg, star pitcher with 22 victories, led the Boston Red Sox to their first American League pennant in 21 years and was named the Cy Young Award winner as the league's outstanding pitcher.

New York Jim Lonborg Boston Red Sox Cy Young

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