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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1963

Page

9

Western Michigan Offense Resembles Southern Cal

Ohio University coach Bill Hess compares Western Michigan to a pro style offense in a high tempo attack led by quarterback Troy Allen. Hess notes Western is explosive in the MAC, with Allen healthy for the Dad's Day clash, and discusses lineup, center snaps, and mental factors after Xavier loss.

Ohio University Bill Hess Western Michigan Southern California Troy Allen Allen Marshall Western Hess Delaware Broncos Wisconsin Central Michigan Miami Bowling Green Kent State Toledo Xavier Ron Stepsis Bill Taraschke Gene Jones Dave Stout Taraschke Skip Hoovler Ohio Walt Mainer

Craig Likes Trade To Cardinals

Veteran pitcher Roger Craig moves from the New York Mets to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for outfielder George Altman and minor league pitcher Bill Wakefield. Craig, who turns 33 in March, believes the trade will boost his confidence and help him mentally after two frustrating seasons with the Mets. Altman hit .274 with nine homers for St. Louis last year.

New York C?p Roger Craig Johnny Murphy Murphy George Weiss New York Mets Dodgers Cardinals Giants Yankees Craig St. Louis Cardinals George Altman Bill Wakefield Lakewood Calif Mets Roger Altman St. Louis Chicago Cubs

Former Champs Vleet In NE Ohio In Showdown Saturday

Massillon plays Canton McKinley in a pivotal NE Ohio high school football clash as the 1963 title chase tightens. Toledo Central Catholic battles Niles McKinley with both aiming to stay in the state title mix amid AP poll shifts.

Vleet Ohio Fritz Howele Columbus Massillon Tigers Associated Press Canton McKinley Canton Fawcett Stadium Toledo Central Catholic

Barrington Fuels Ohio State Offense With Key Role

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes plans to rotate Tom Barrington at quarterback and left halfback to boost the attack as the Buckeyes aim for a Big Ten title and Rose Bowl bid. Barrington, back from illness and a jaw fracture, rushed for 111 yards against Iowa and energized the squad after prior duty. Penn State looms next as Ohio State tunes up for Northwestern and Michigan.

Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio State Woody Hayes Tom Barrington Lima Barrington Hayes Tom Paul Warfield Bucks Illinois Michigan State Ohio Iowa Wisconsin Penn State Northwestern Michigan Milt Plum Nittany Lions Lions Oregon UCLA Rice West Virginia Maryland Army Syracuse

Celtics Offered 200000 for Jerry Lucas in 1950s

Boston owner Walter Brown revealed the Celtics offered 200000 for All America Jerry Lucas, then a Royals rookie. Brown said the bid was serious as they had just lost Bob Cousy and needed a replacement before Willie Naulls arrived. The deal collapsed due to rapid Cincinnati ownership changes.

Boston Boston Celtics Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Royals Walter Brown National Basketball Association Brown Bob Cousy Willie Naulls Cincinnati

NBACS Top Scorer Take Your Pick

New York reports two ways to crown the top scorer in the NBA. Oscar Robertson leads by total points with 246 in 10 games for the Cincinnati Royals, while Wilt Chamberlain tops averages at 31.5 points per game for the San Francisco Warriors. The top five by total points are Robertson 246, Pettit 222, West 213, Bellamy 205, Chamberlain 189. The top averages list Chamberlain 31.5, West 30.3, Pettit 27.8, Bellamy 25.6, Robertson 24.6. Jerry Lucas of the Royals leads in rebounds with 167.

New York Oscar Robertson Wilt Chamberlain Teader National Basketball Association Robertson Cincinnati Royals NBA San Francisco Warriors Chamberlain Bob Pettit St. Louis Jerry West Los Angeles Walt Bellamy Baltimore West Pettit Bellamy Royals Jerry Lucas

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