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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1968

Page

8

Cat Fight Set At Cincinnati Matches Cats With Bowl Prospects

Ohio University Bobcats race to a 6-0 MAC slate after a come-from-behind 28-27 win over Bowling Green. Cincinnati, led by QB Greg Cook, travels to Nippert Stadium to clash with Cleve Bryant and a high-scoring Ohio offense. The two ancient foes meet for the first time since 1896 in a marquee matchup of two top passing and rushing units with MAC title implications and a Tangerine Bowl bid in sight.

Ohio University Cincinnati Cleve Bryant Greg Cook Ohio Bryant Bowling Green Associated Press Cincy Louisville Nippert Stadium Cook Chillicothe Tom Rossley Todd Snyder Phil Swindell Dayton Marshall Kent State Kent Marietta Ohio Wesleyan Bearcats Ohio State Buckeyes Wisconsin Penn State Miami Fla Michigan Georgia Missouri Illinois Florida Iowa State Kansas Oklahoma

Ask Joe Wilman on Spare Conversion Strategy

Benny C. of Knoxville asks whether to aim between the 3 and 10 pins or to shoot left of the 3 for a spare. The expert says aim between the pins to maximize chance by hitting both pins or at least one, increasing conversion probability.

Benny C Knoxville Tenn Benny

Upper Arlington is State Champion in 1968 AP poll

In the final Associated Press high school football poll, powerful Upper Arlington Golden Bears won the Class AA crown with 182 points, edging Mentor by 32 as both teams finished 10-0. Newark Catholic captured Class A with a 10-0 slate, while Canton McKinley solidified third in AA.

Hal Paris Associated Press Columbus Ohio Upper Arlington Marv Moorehead Golden Bears Bears Shade Mentor Arlington Moorehead Columbus Watterson Watterson Mentor Newark Catholic Norwalk St. Paul Canton McKinley Niles McKinley Elyria Struthers Warren Western Reserve Shelby Cleveland St. Joseph Cincinnati St. Xavier Warren Harding Miami Trace St. Paul Plymouth Catholic Green Wave Matt Miden Norwalk Cory Rawson Newark West Muskingum the Plains Newcomerstown Portsmouth Notre Dame Covington Brilliant McDonald Lorain St. Mary Mogadore Massillon Toledo Central Massillon Alliance Cleveland Benedictine Massilon Mass Lion Barberton Mentor Peeeeeeierearry Elyria Oe Struthers One Warren W. Res. Aed Seesenees Cleve Cin Joseph Xavier Akron Garfield Toledo Whitmer Linden McKinley Toledo St Francis Parma Valley Brilliant Sceneene Megadore Sandusky St. Mary Riverdale Dover St. Joseph Lick Heights Crestline Marion Catliek Orwell

Bengals Chiefs clash over rough play after loss

AP reports ongoing charges between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs after a 16 9 Chiefs win in Cincinnati. Chiefs accuse Bengals of dirty play while Bengals coach Paul Brown says film shows Chiefs guilty. Chiefs had earlier beaten Cincinnati 13 3 this season.

Cincinnati Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Bengals Chiefs Kansas City Paul Brown Brown Fletcher Smith Noland Smith Bengals

Top Scorers Leaderboard Report

Art Conant leads with 242 402 points, Kermit Smith stands 233, Vere Smith 1103, Aber Office 2999 in the year totals. The list highlights standout scorers across categories and teams.

Art Conant Kermit Smith Vere Smith Aber Office

Trojans Remain No 1 Amid Weekend Pressure

The Associated Press keeps Southern California atop the college football poll after a 33-17 win over California. Ohio State and Penn State follow, with Missouri and Michigan rising. Top three all 7-0. Alabama and Indiana enter the Top Twenty, replacing Michigan State and LSU amid a crowded ranking.

Associated Press Southern California Trojans Oregon State John McKay Cme California Texas Baylor Notre Dame Pitt Arkansas Rice Razorbacks Tennessee Auburn Houston Purdue Alabama Ohio University Indiana Wyoming Michigan State Louisiana State LSU Ohio State Penn State Michigan Georgia Missouri Kansas Arkansas Sess Ohio

Barfett Services Set For Ohio U. Hockey Player

Funeral services for Jim Barfett, Ohio University hockey player, are set for Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church in Willowdale Ontario Canada. Kane Funeral Home handles arrangements in Willowdale. Barfett died at 6 30 a.m. Monday in an Akron hospital after an operation. Police report his car hit a tractor trailer on I 71 near Ashland when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel.

Jim Barfett Ohio University St. Gabriel Church Willowdale Ontario Canada Kane Funeral Home Young St Barfett Akron Ltne I-71 Ashland

Pro Cage Monday Results and Olympic Skier Suzy Chaffee

Summary includes PHL 127 over SEA 117 and BOS 134 over SAN 113 with Seattle at Milwaukee and San Diego at Chicago among today’s games. Also notes Monday’s result Oakland 136 New Orleans 137 and the lone game Oakland at Denver. Mentions Suzy Chaffee and her brother Rick competing for the United States on the 1968 Winter Olympic alpine skiing team.

Philadelphia Seattle Boston San Diego Oakland New Orleans Los Angeles Minnesota Denver Suzy Chaffee Rick United States

Four NFL Divisional Races May Go Right Down To Wire

Four divisional races could be decided on the final weekend of the season December 14 15 as Baltimore and Los Angeles dominate the Coastal race tied at 8 1 while Cleveland holds a half game edge over St Louis in the Century. Dallas leads the Capitol despite a setback by New York and faces a New York rematch December 15. Chicago Minnesota Detroit Green Bay compete in a tight Central with five games left. The article outlines each division’s potential path and key remaining matchups.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York Baltimore Los Angeles Cleveland St. Louis Green Bay Chicago Minnesota Atlanta San Francisco Colts Vikings Rams Giants Dallas Bears Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington Browns Capitol Cowboys Eagles Detroit New Orleans Lions

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