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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1963

Page

10

Big Ten and Mid American title race rundown

The article analyzes remaining games and scenarios for MAC and Big Ten contenders. It names Bowling Green, Miami, Ohio, Marshall, Kent State, and Ohio in the MAC title mix, and Michigan State, Ohio State, and Illinois in the Big Ten race with potential Rose Bowl implications. It also notes Otto Graham's coaching pursuit at Kent State and honors for Don Peden at BG vs Ohio.

Bowling Green Ohio Miami Marshall Kent State Bobcats Kent Michigan State Ohio State Illinois East Lansing Spartans Buckeyes Northwestern Michigan Illini Wisconsin Kent State University Otto Graham Trevor Rees Graham U.S. Coast Guard Academy Athens Toledo Western Michigan Rockets Jim Snyder Jim Don Peden Peden Helms Foundation

Buckeyes Face Win Or Out Test Against Northwestern

Ohio State trains for a win or get out stretch with two big tests looming against Northwestern at home and Michigan away. Coach Woody Hayes seeks a sharper ground attack after a 17 quarter touchdown drought and acknowledges late aerial plays could have helped the 10-7 Penn State loss. Northwestern, buoyed by Tom Myers and a roster of Ohio natives, aims to rebound in the season finale against Parseghian’s squad after a 2-4 conference run.

Columbus Ohio State Woody Hayes Buckeye Northwestern Wildcats Michigan Hayes Bucks the Airways Penn State Sarkkinen Tom Myers Troy Ohio Gary Crum Cardington Pat Riley Cincinnati Tom Ziemke Sandusky Jerry Oberdorf Fairfield Jim Powell North Canton Jack Cvereke Campbell Mike Buckner Akron Ron Rector Barberton Buckeyes

Bowling Green vs Ohio Set Again in MAC Title Bid

The Falcons visit Ohio University at Peden Stadium in a showdown that could decide the Mid-American Conference crown. Bowling Green must win and hope for help elsewhere, while Ohio needs its own win over Marshall and a Kent upset to claim the title.

Ohio University Bowling Green Peden Stadium Ohio Marshall Kent Bobcats Falcons

Mongo dominates Kelso in Washington International turf upset

Laurel Maryland report notes Mongo reasserts horses for courses by beating champ Kelso by a dozen lengths in the Washington International on turf. Narcos of France finished third while eight others from six nations competed in the turf showcase.

Mongo Kelso Narcos France

Basketball Scores and Schedule From Monday and Wednesday

NBA style results show Boston beat St Louis 116 to 110 and Detroit defeated Los Angeles 116 to 109. Upcoming schedule lists San Francisco at Philadelphia and later matchups including San Francisco at Cincinnati and Los Angeles at Boston.

Boston St. Louis Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati New York

Robertson Leads NBA Scorers and Assists Pace

Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals tops the NBA in both scoring and assists with 633 points in 13 games and 122 assists after a week of three 29 point games. Wilt Chamberlain remains top scorer per game at 30.6, while Jerry Lucas leads rebounds with 294 and Bill Russell averages 24.4.

New York Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association NBA News Robertson Wilt Chamberlain Warriors Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Bill Russell Celtics

Back Ot Week Is Not Albert

In The Associated Press Back of the Week honor for college football, Bill Douglas of the University of Washington is praised for his all around play in a 39-26 win over California. He directed drives, accounted for 85 77 79 90 and 48 yard marches, helped set up a 32 yard field goal, and passed for 176 yards plus 67 rushing. Navy's Roger Staubach and Georgia Tech's Billy Lothridge also starred in their teams' big days.

Falcons Western Michigan Marshall Ohio Bill Hess Hess Nick Mourouzis Jay Cunningham Bowling Green Jim Wisser Miami Tom Longsworth Mourouzis Jerry Ward Jerry Jones Tony Lawrence Lawrence Brooks Lawrence Cincinnati Reds Scottsbluff Neb Jones Ron Curtis Frick J-Club Tom Resch George Fisher New York Associated Press Bill Douglas University of Washington Douglas Huskies California Roger Staubach Navy Billy Lothridge Georgia Tech Staubach Naval Academy Maryland Lothridge Florida State

Expect Vote Backing AAT

The U S Olympic Committee is set to approve new voting rules to strengthen the Amateur Athletic Union in its battle with colleges. The changes would widen AAU’s margin over the NCAA in the ongoing two day proceedings and roll call.

Washington U.S. Olympic Committee Amateur Athletic Union AAU National Collegiate Athletic Association Olympic Committee

AHS Fresh Have Good Season Freshman squad named

Athens High School freshmen football finished 6-1 under Merlyn Phillips and Don Blosser for the 1963 season. They suffered a final loss to Wellston that ended a 16 game win streak, with strong defense and several TDs from interceptions. Team members and the varsity will be honored at a banquet on November 23.

Athens High School Merlyn Phillips Don Blosser Wellston Phillips Blosser Nelsonville Mulier Logan Miller Athens

Texas Heads AP Poll Unbeaten Top for Fifth Straight Week

Texas remains No. 1 in the AP college football poll as the only unbeaten team, despite a 7-0 squeaker over Baylor. Navy rises to second after a 42-7 win over Maryland, with Michigan State and Oklahoma also climbing. Illinois, Auburn and Ohio State drop in the Top Ten.

NEW York Texas Longhorns Associated Press Navy Michigan State Oklahoma Pitt Illinois Auburn Ohio State Baylor Michigan Midshipmen Maryland Mississippi Tampa Purdue Alabama Nebraska Iowa State Notre Dame Panthers Mississippi State Kansas Penn State

Browns Aren’t Done Either Way May Star

The Browns tied the Giants for the Eastern lead after a 9 7 loss to the Steelers. Paul Wiggin said the club will fight for five memorable games and that both Frank Ryan and Jim Ninowski will be prepared to start if needed.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns New York Giants Paul Wiggin Wiggin Cleveland Touchdown Club

Lakers Owner Calls Trade Rumors About Baylor and West Ridiculous

Minneapolis report says Los Angeles Lakers owner Bob Short dismissed circulating rumors that stars Elgin Baylor and Jerry West could be traded to the Baltimore Bullets. Short called the talk ridiculous and unfounded.

Minneapolis Los Angeles Lakers Bob Short Elgin Baylor Jerry West Baltimore Bullets National Basketball Association

Lance Alworth Sets AFL Catch Record in Boston Game

Lance Alworth of the San Diego Chargers tied an American Football League record by catching 13 passes against Boston, becoming the league's leading ground gainer among pass catchers.

New York Lance Alworth San Diego Boston

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