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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1961

Page

8

Hess Talks Of Officials

Bill Hess urged better conference officiating at a Baker Center luncheon after criticizing holds and illegal plays seen in a 7 6 loss to Bowling Green. He cited two BG plays and noted Ken Smith suffered a season ending jaw injury from a defensive forearm.

Bill Hess Baker Center Bill Hess Bowling Green Jim Potts Russ Hepner Potts Hepner Roger Reynolds Falcons Ohio University Bobcats Ken Smith

Purdue Sevenths Texans Lenge then Lead Top Five Stay Same

Texas remains the No. 1 ranked college football team in the AP poll at 8-0 with 41 first-place votes. Alabama is No. 2, followed by Ohio State, LSU, and Minnesota. Georgia Tech and Missouri drop from the top 10 while Purdue and Syracuse enter. Michigan State and Colorado cling to the top 10 after losses. National Hockey League: no Monday games. Tuesday Montreal at Toronto, Detroit at Chicago scheduled.

Alabama Ohio State Louisiana State Minnesota Georgia Tech Missouri Purdue Syracuse Michigan State Colorado Montreal Toronto Detroit Chicago Texas Louisiana St Mississippi

Shade High School Faces Rebuilding Under New Coach

Shade High School begins year under Jack Friess with only one returning letterman Otis Guthrie pacing the Panthers in scoring through three games. The 10 man squad includes four seniors and five freshmen as they aim for their first win at Ames Bern.

SHADE Jack Friess Friess Otis Guthrie Panthers Guthrie Tom Jeffers Jerry Frye Joe Jordan Don Bobo Jeffers Bruce Davies Denver Jordan John Ruth Bruce Downey Jerry Bobo Ames- Bern

Basketball scores and matchups across several games

Scores show Los Angeles defeating Chicago 127 113 and 108 99 over Cleveland. ABL results include Chicago 97 over Washington 87. Numerous listed games pair teams at various venues including Cincinnati Syracuse New York Philadelphia Boston St Louis Hawaii Pittsburgh Cleveland Los Angeles St Louis Detroit New York Syracuse Philadelphia Los Angeles Chicago Mich and others.

Los Angeles Chicago Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Syracuse New York Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Hawaii Pittsburgh NBA Detroit

Bowl Game At Stake In Western Ohio U Battle

MAC clash at Peden Stadium pits Ohio University against Western Michigan with a potential Aviation Bowl berth at stake. Scout Heffelfinger highlights Western’s top passer Ed Chlebek and favored defense while noting Western’s strong line and backs Karl Toth and Jim Bednar. Ohio must counter with high scoring to keep bowl hopes alive.

Ohio U. Battle Peden Stadium Ohio University Western Michigan Cliff Heffelfinger Kalamazoo Schlosser Bronco Ed Chiebek Chiebek Heffelfinger Chlebek Western MAC Broncos John Lomakoski Karl Toth Jim Bednar Bednar Alan Gibbs Toledo Marshall Kent Miami

Chelebek Aims to top MAC total offense in finale

Western Michigan quarterback Ed Chelebek can overtake Toledo’s Phil Yenrick for the conference total offense lead in the final MAC game against Ohio University. Yenrick has 514 yards, with Baker second in rushing. Evans nears punting lead as BG heads to Southern Illinois.

Heffelfinger Utah State Broncos Western Bowling Green Los Angeles Southern Illinois Ed Chelebek Western Michigan Toledo Phil Yenrick Yenrick Frank Baker Chelebek Harl Evans Ohio U Joe Thompson Kent State Russ Hepner Miami Bill Triplett

OU Reserves Beat Frosh in Muddy 14 6 Gridiron Spoils

The Blue Bombers, Ohio University subs, defeated the OU freshmen 14 6 on a muddy afternoon. Roger Farr scored on a 3 yard run after a 65 yard drive. Bill Hendren added a 7 yard run with Monnett passing for two points. In the final minute Stu Schott connected with Ron Clawson for a 3 yard TD. extra points failed.

Ohio U. Varsity Blue Bombers Bombers Roger Farr Bill Hendren Hendren Buck Monnett Fresh Stu Schott Ron Clawson Farr EP Monnett Clawson Schott

Chapman's Jewelry Routed in Local Bowling Card

Local bowling results list Joe's Shell defeating Robert's Clothing 4 0 while State Hospital beats Cornwell Jewelry 3 1. Chapman's Jewelry versus Lions Club postponed.

Chapman's State Hospital Joe's Shell Robert’s Clothing Cornwell Chapman’s Lions Club

Wilt Leads Pro Scoring as Baylor Next

Wilt Chamberlain remains the scoring leader with 436 points and a 49.6 ppg average, as Elgin Baylor exits for military service November 26. The race features Richie Guerin and Jerry West trailing, with Chamberlain also leading rebounding. Clyde Lovellette tops field goal percentage, Arizin leads free throw accuracy, and Oscar Robertson is first in assists.

Chamberlain Los Angeles Elgin Baylor Baylor New York Richie Guerin Jerry West Guerin West Clyde Lovellette St. Louis Philadelphia Paul Arizin Oscar Robertson Cincinnati

Jets Advance Edge Pipers in West race

The Los Angeles Jets moved up in the Western Division with a fourth quarter hold of the Cleveland Pipers to nine points in a 108-99 win. LA trailed 91-89 before outscoring Cleveland 19-9 to pull within a half game of Kansas City. Chicago Majors defeated Washington Tapers 97-87 in Muskegon, Michigan.

Associated Press Los Angeles Jets Cleveland Pipers Los Angeles Pipers Kansas City Chicago Majors Washington Tapers Muskegon Mich

Young Detroit Bowler Caps First In Tourney

Dave Soutar of Detroit won the $6000 top prize in the $40,000 PBA National Championship in Cleveland after a four day event. The 21 year old bowler, in his fifth pro tournament, held off veteran competitors to finish first Monday night.

Cleveland Dave Soutar Detroit

Two Cited For Driving Intoxicated At Point Pleasant

Two men were cited before Justice A. M. Goodwin for driving while intoxicated. Robert D. Rogers received 24 hours in jail, six months license revocation. Roy Turner five days in jail, six months license revocation, plus ten dollar fine and costs for driving without a license. Cottrill, Rollins, Jeffers, Jef fers, Swallows paid fines and costs for speeding or unlicensed operation.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Robert D. Rogers Roy Turner Turner Michael P. Cottrill Okey Rollins Robert Founton Jeffers Perry C. Jeffers Carlton Swallows

Mass Media Duties Panel At Point Pleasant Meeting

Point Pleasant University Women branch will host a panel on Mass Media Whose Responsibility November 20 at 7 45 p m at Viand Street home of Mrs L G Mohr The panel includes Mrs William H Bardin Sr librarian at Point Pleasant High School Mrs Harry Eastburn board of education staff Mrs Mary Hyre of The Athens Messenger and Mrs Marianne Cambell radio station manager Mrs Edward C Jackson will preside as president.

Point Pleasant University Women L. G. Mohr Viand Street William H. Bardin Point Pleasant High School Harry Eastburn Board of Education Mary Hyre Athens Messenger Marianne Cambell Edward C. Jackson

Circle Meeting Notice at Trinity Methodist Church

Priscilla Circle of Trinity Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Cecil Monton 505 29th St. Mrs. Tom K. Fisher is circle chairman and will preside.

Point Pleasant Priscilla Trinity Methodist Church Cecil Monton 29Th St Tom K. Fisher

Hunters Gun For Quail Rabbits Pheasants In Ohio

By JIM VAN DYNE with season opening Wednesday district game supervisor Al Cannon outlines hunting regulations and wildlife trends. Rabbits and pheasants are hunted statewide while bobwhite quail require public land or state land with agreement. Population notes show rabbits up since 1960 and quail near 1960 levels. pheasant numbers equal last year. Cannon cites safe hunting rules and lists public hunting area info, plus a note on aging rabbits via eye lens study.

al Cannon Cannon Trimble Wolf Creek

Celtics Coach Red Auerbach Suspended by NBA

New York The Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach begins a three game suspension from the NBA tonight after a Friday clash with a referee and a $200 fine. Commissioner Maurice Podoloff announced the penalty saying the suspension would have started earlier but he was out of town over the weekend.

New York Red Auerbach National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Hawks St. Louis NBA Maurice Podoloff Philadelphia Auerbach Podoloff Boston

Massillon Climbs Near Niles In Ohio High School Ratings

In Columbus Massillon and Niles McKinley vie for Ohio football title as 54 writers vote next week's AP poll. Massillon holds top spot with 44012 points and Niles close behind at 41142 while several other teams level for positions behind.

Niles McKinley Ohio Massillon Tigers Red Dragons Niles Massillion Ceesees Ballovue Hamilton Garld Clay Roger Bacon Kettering F’nt Martins Ferry Alliance Toledo Mac’er Middletown Youngstown Cardinal Mooney Perrysburg Cuyahoga Falls Huron Jackson Mansfield Sandusky Boardman Parma Cleveland Cathedral Latin

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