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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1963

Page

8

Steelers Stop Browns In Key NFL Clash

Pittsburgh defeats Cleveland 9-7 as Bob Schmitz safety stifles Jim Brown in the third quarter. Ed Brown connects with Gary Ballman for the decisive fourth quarter score, keeping the Steelers tied for first in the AFC behind the Giants.

Pittsburgh Cleveland Jimmy Brown Bob Schmitz Pittsburgh Steelers Browns New York Giants Ference Ed Brown Gary Ballman Steelers Steeelers Schmitz Brown Lou Groza

Packers Bears In League Tie Ahead Of Weekends Showdown

The Browns slip into a first place tie with the Giants after a 42-14 win over Philadelphia as Y A Tittle throws three TDs. Green Bay and Chicago share the Western lead at 8-1 while the Bears beat the Rams 6-0 and the Packers top Minnesota 28-7.

Cleveland Pittsburgh Browns New York Giants Y. A. Tittle Philadelphia Green Bay Chicago Nicago John Carroll Thiel Clevelanders Dayton Wichita Western Reserve Bethany Kent — State Louisville Cincinnati North Texas State Bill Thompson Otterbein Ohio Wesleyan Dale Dickson

Sunday Scores and Results From Eastern and Western Conferences

Baltimore beat Minnesota 24 21 while Green Bay routed Minnesota 28 to 9. Chicago led Los Angeles 6 0 and San Francisco 31 0 at final. The league standings and schedule list Baltimore at Minnesota Green Bay at Chicago and other matchups across the two conferences.

Wit Pe Tis Sci Pmissioen Eis Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Los Angeles Spies Chiiesgo St. Louis New York Phidelphia Green Bay Minnesota Dewars Cleveland San Francisco Dallas Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Boston Minneapolis

Sugar Ras Hinsohn and Pid Settini Duel at Lyons

In Lyon France Sugar Ras Hinsohn aged 162 from New York faces Pid Settini aged 157 from Italy in an iv ten race. The event highlights young athletes and international competition.

Lyon France New York Italy

Kelso Seeks Third DC International Victory

Mighty Kelso, the 6yearold gelding owned by Mrs. Richard C. duPont, seeks a third DC International win in Laurel Maryland. The horse has dominated rivals, with 31 wins and two seconds in 44 starts as he eyes the $150000 prize.

Richard C. duPont Finit

Brennan Coaches All-SEC Dream Team Honors

Bob Brennan of Wellston named coach of the year after a close vote. Robbie Johnson of Logan MLS MVP. Johnson and Johnson led Logan to 7-0 in league play and 7-2 overall. Johnson threw for 571 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing 359 yards. Logan’s Robbie Johnson and John Johnson earned top spots on the all-league team amid selections from Southeastern Ohio Athletic League writers.

JACKSON — _ Wellston Bob Brennan Robbie Johnson Logan Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Brennan Mel Adams Charles Chancey Pomeroy Adams Chancey Writers Sportscasters Athens Don Eskey Robbie Johnson Bob Risch Larry Bainter Ohio University Dick Adams Larry Coon Bulldogs Alan Miller Bob Huggins Craig Loney Jackson Bob Stewart Mike Smith

Wilton Loses Openers to Blackfork and Shade

Wilton drops 59 43 to Blackfork and 52 42 to Shade in the first weekend of the 1963 season. Wright leads Wilton with 11 and 12 points in the two games while Maynard scores 10 and 13. Shade’s top scorers are Bruce Davis 16 and Jerry Bobo 14 in the Saturday game. Wilton hosts Zaleski next Friday while Shade meets Zaleski on Nov 22.

Wilkesville Wilton Blackfork Shade Larry Wright Dick Maynard Maynard Wright Bruce Davis Jerry Bobo Zaleski UCL

Dow Places Third in Sinatra Tourney

In Palm Springs California Frank Sinatra hosted a $50,000 golf tourney to aid needy youths. The winner was Frank Beard a 24 year old Kentuckian.

Dow Palm Springs Calif Frank Sinatra Frank Beard

Sinatra Open winner Beard nets $9000 in invitational

Slippery Rock State College of Pennsylvania played in the Sinatra Invitational Open, with Beard winning by one stroke after a two under par 69. Finsterwald and Rudolph tied for third at 280 to share honors. Proceeds fund the Sinatra Foundation aiding youth groups.

Oklahoma City Slippery Rock State College of Pennsylvania Sinatra Beard Jerry Steelsmith Steelsmith Don Finsterwald Mason Rudolph al Geiberger Frank Sinatra

Honorable Mention and Coach of the Year Names Listed

Repeats from 1962 show Ian Miller Bob Huggins and others named for the Honorary All League and Defensive Specialists. Bob Brennan of Wellston is Coach of the Year and Bob Johnson of Logan is Most Valuable Player.

Ian Miller Bob Huggins Athens Charles Burnett Bill Wamsley Gallipolis Steve Harrison Steve Keith Jackson Steve Mowery Bob Hammond Logan Rod Sauer Joey Stephenson Middleport Dick Ritz Bane Goss Nelsonville Frank Porter Bob Smith Pomeroy Mike Murdock Boats West Wellston Bob Brennan Bob Johnson Craig Loney Bob Stewart Mike Smith

Jackson Two Beats Allensville 61 56 On Saturday Night

Jackson Two overcame Allensville 61 to 56 with Whaley scoring 21 and Graham leading Allensville with 25. Jackson Two held a 40 31 shooting edge and evened their record at 1 1 while Allensville dropped to 0 2 and visits Centralia next Friday. Reserve game: Jackson Two 45 Allensville 40.

Allensville Jackson Whaley David Graham Jackson Two Centralia Neff List Mowery Martindale Overly Harper Bower Graham Benson MacNichols Arms Lambert Graves Seitz

Rome-Canaan Romes past Chesterhill in county league game

Rome-Canaan pulled away from a four point halftime edge to win 76 to 46 over Chesterhill. Neal Canter led Rome-Canaan with 25 points while Richard Minerd scored 30 for Chesterhill. Rome-Canaan also won the reserve game 54-21 as they prepare for the Athens County League opener. New York Knicks buy Bob Duffy from St Louis Hawks for slightly more than 500.

Stewart Rome-Canaan Chesterhill Neal Canter Richard Minerd Rome- Canaan Carthage-Troy NEW York New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Bob Duffy St Louis Hawks

Coalton Vikings rout Zaleski 92 to 60 in home win

Coalton moved to 2-0 with a 92-60 victory over Brown Zaleski as five players reached double figures led by Tom Robinson with 25 and Richard Dempsey and Allen Brown with 20 each. Zaleski’s Richard Saunders led all scorers with 31. Coalton shot 65 percent and hosts Ames-Bern next, while Zaleski begins Vinton County League play at Wilton.

Coalton Vikings Brown Zaleski Zaleski Tom Robinson Richard Dempsey Allen Brown Richard Saunders Ames-Bern Vinton County League Wilton

Blanda Pitches For Victory In Oilers Victory

George Blanda led the Houston Oilers with a 19 completion effort and no interceptions as his passing helped secure victory. The veteran quarterback connected with teammates during a week likely to boost morale and team confidence.

George Blanda Houston Oilers

AFL Week Results Highlight Jets Oilers Thriller

Week highlights include Houston 31 New York 27 and San Diego 7 Boston 6. Oakland beat Kansas City 22-7 while Buffalo defeated Denver 27-17. Oilers led then Jets surged late, Blanda threw for two TDs and Baird's 93 yard punt return set up a Jets lead.

Oakland Kansas City Buffalo Denver San Diego Boston Houston New York New York Jets Boston Patriots Blanda Oilers San Diego Chargers Bills Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Bill Baird Jets

Bowling Green Ohio U clash for MAC crown showdown

Bowling Green Falcons visit Ohio University in a pivotal Mid American Conference showdown that could decide the title race. A BG win would seal a third straight championship while Ohio U, tied for the lead, eyes an upset and next week's Marshall test.

Athens Bowling Green Ohio University Doyg Perry Falcons Ohio US Marshall Miami Ohio State Michigan State Northwestern Michigan Bucks Illinois Spartans Ohio Woody Hayes Liske Buckeye Wittenburg Akron Chuck Green Tigers Oberlin Denison Big Red Yeomen

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