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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1968

Page

10

Healthy Cats Shoot For Outright MAC Title

Ohio University Bobcats seek an outright Mid-American Conference title at Bowling Green on Saturday. All players are ready to play as they aim for an eighth straight win and a 6-0 league record, which would seal the crown and end Miami’s co-championship hopes.

Ohio University Bobcats Bowling Green Bobcats Miami Doyt Perry Ohio Western Michigan Broncos Hess

Change Game Site For Ohio Bowl Tilt At Athens

The Ohio University Marshall freshmen game was moved to Athens High School Stadium at 2 30 p m this Friday instead of Peden Stadium. Ohio leads in rushing while Bowling Green excels in passing, with Joe Green rated a top league middle guard. The Tangerine Bowl bid is secure for Ohio, so the result will decide sole or joint league title.

Bowling Green P. J. Nyitray Marshall Vern Wireman Falcons Ohio Nyitray Eddie Jones Bob Zimpfer Cleve Bryant Todd Snyder Phil Swindell Fred Mathews Ohio University-Marshall Athens High School Peden Stadium Joe Green

Badgers Face Unde feated Ohio State in Big Ten clash

Wisconsin struggles with inconsistencies after narrow losses and a near upset of Indiana. Coach John Coatta defends his job amid rumors, as Wisconsin aims to challenge Ohio State at Camp Randall. Todd named co captain despite leg injuries. Buckeyes hold 26 wins in 38 meetings. Tomas Koch tops Stolle to reach South American final. Roland Carter rises as MSU’s first 16-foot pole vaulter.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Badgers Ohio State Indiana Buckeyes Woody Hayes John Coatta Camp Randall Stadium Coatta Wayne Todd Canton Ohio Todd Buckeye Roland Carter Carson City Mich Michigan State

Ohio Harriers Eye MAC Title Run At Miami This Saturday

Ohio University’s cross country team shows steady gains as it heads to the 23rd MAC championships at Miami. Bobcats leader Stan Huntsman targets challenging Miami and Western Michigan while Bertelsen and Leedy seek high finishes. Kent State also looms. Following the meet Ohio travels to Chicago for Central Collegiate and to New York for the NCAA finals. In other notes, Ed Norris defends, and Kent’s Sid Link among contenders. Harvey Haddix is named pitching coach for the Reds. Harry Anderson resigns as San Jose State coach.

Ohio University Miami Stan Huntsman Bobcats Western Michigan Ohio Bob Bertelsen Don Leedy Western Huntsman Kent State Broncos Redskins Chicago New York Bertelsen Elmire N. Y Leedy Ed Norris Kent Sid Link Dave Reid

Saints Bow Browns In Cleveland Opener Prediction

Cleveland favored by two touchdowns as Bill Nelson leads the Browns with Leroy Kelly. Saints quarterback Karl Sweetan, replacing the injured Kilmer, faces a defense missing key backs. Cincinnati match preview notes Len Dawson or Jacky Lee as Chiefs travel to UC for a showdown. Paul Brown touts Lee and Cincinnati’s offense.

Cleveland, Ohio New Orleans Saints Cleveland Stadium Bill Nelson Leroy Kelly Browns Saints Cleveland Frank Ryan Bill Kilmer Nelson Ryan Kilmer Karl Sweetan Tom Fears Sweetan Blanton Collier Dallas Wake Forest Detroit Lions Cincinnati Paul Brown Kansas City Chiefs Len Dawson Jacky Lee Lee Dawson Brown Chiefs Kansas City University of Cincinnati Oakland Hank Stram Stram Jacky Bengals Paul Robinson Houston Sam Wyche Dewey Warren

Archer Leads In Hawaiian Classic

Honolulu AP George Archer shot an eight under par 64 Thursday to hold a one stroke lead after the first round of the $125,000 Hawaiian International golf tournament. Dick Lotz was one behind at 65, as 47 players broke par at Waialae. Mac McLendon and Ken Ellsworth tied for 66, with Deane Beman Miller Barber Steve Reid and Bob McAllister at 67, while Bruce Crampton and Lee Trevino posted 68. Billy Casper led a crowded course with 70 and Arnold Palmer 71, defending champion Dudley Wysong 72.

Honolulu George Archer Dick Lotz San Francisco Bay Area Waialae Mac McLendon Ken Ellsworth Los Angeles State College Deane Beman Miller Barber Steve Reid Bob McAllister Bruce Crampton Lee Trevino Billy Casper Arnold Palmer Dudley Wysong

U S Davis Cup Team I Favored Over India in Final

U S captain Don Dell prefers Art Ashe and Clark Graebner for the interzone final in San Juan Puerto Rico while predicting a strong chance to win all five matches. India coach Luis Ayala calls it an uphill battle on fast courts as Pasarell rests and doubles stars Stan Smith and Bobby Lutz are slated to play.

San Juan P.R Art Ashe Clark Graebner U.S India Luis Ayala Chile Ayala. Ashe Richmond Graebner New York Charlie Pasarell Puerto Rico Don Dell Pasarell Dell Stan Smith Bobby Lutz Los Angeles

Pro Cage NBA Thursday Results and Saturday Schedule

Summary of results and upcoming games for the NBA. Finenge beat Seattie 120 to 105 in the only Thursday game. Saturday matchups include San Diego at Baltimore Boston at Milwaukee Seattle at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chi San Francisco at Atlanta and ABA Denver versus Dallas 95 to 132 with New Orleans 132 and Houston 9. Houston at Dallas and Indiana at Los Angeles are listed as today’s games with no other scheduled games.

NBA Finenge Seattie Seattle Boston San Francisco Detroit New York Los Angeles San Diego Denver Dallas New Orleans Houston Oakland Indiana Kentucky

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