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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1971

Page

7

Screwy Day Reshapes NFL Standings in Bears Win

Chicago defender Dick Butkus turned unlikely hero by snagging a desperate pass on a broken PAT try in a 16-15 victory over Washington. Cyril Pinder also broke through for a 40 yard TD to knot the game in the fourth quarter as odd plays altered the standings.

Associated Press Chicago Dick Butkus Bears Washington Bobby Douglass Cyril Pinder Douglass Mac Percival

Bears win on late pass as Washington, Douglass shine

In a tense NFL Sunday, Douglass sprinted for the decisive score after a pass from Butkus, while Pinder provided the Bears’ lone touchdown. The Redskins, led by Percival’s three field goals and Knight’s five, edged the rest of the scoring from eight field goals. The day also featured New Orleans, Minnesota, Dallas and others winning, with St. Louis visiting San Diego awaiting tonight.

Pinder Bears Redskins Percival Washington Curt Knight Minnesota

Athens Ironton share top honors in 1971 SEOA all league

Athens and Ironton share the 1971 SEOA all league football top honors with five and four players named respectively. Hal Spears of Ironton is MVP and Gerald Inbody of Athens Coach of the Year. Banquet set for December in Ironton.

Jackson Athens Ironton Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association Gerald Inbody Hal Spears Chuck Wood Pete Neal Gallipolis Spears Jim Payne Jeff Norris Meigs Wood Neal Mike Green Bobby Smith Tiny Williams Rick Krebs Logan Wellston Waverly Jim Scott Jim Swearingen Jim Miller Eric Saunders Benny Scherer Steve Fassey Ken Valentine Jeff Duncan Jett Stewart Don Sigler Ted Lehew John Thomas Jeff Lightle Tom Varney Don Settles Ron Arggubright Allideague

Bowl decision week as officials weigh invitations

Bowl committees meet to decide invitations by 6 p.m. Saturday with Orange and Sugar Bowls likely to invite two top teams. Nebraska Alabama Notre Dame Penn State and Oklahoma factor into possible pairings. Officials caution sleepless nights as two winners at stake and national playoff questions loom.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Nebraska Alabama Oklahoma Auburn Penn State Notre Dame

Ohio Icers Trounce Kent State 12-1 to Sweep Weekend

Ohio University hockey overwhelmed Kent State 12-1 at Bird Arena in the weekend series finale. Ed Mundy scored three goals in the opening period and added five for the weekend, while Gerry McTernan John Jacob and the OU first line contributed repeatedly as Ohio outshot Kent 126 to 28. Fred Cairns stopped 14 of 15 shots as Kent fell to 0-4. Kent’s lone goal came in the third. Ohio improves to 2-0 on the season, with coach John McComb planning a Canada trip and a game against OU alumni on December 4.

Ohio University Kent State Bird Arena Ed Mundy Ohio Mundy Gerry McTernan John Jacob Kent. OU Fred Cairns Ted Wolfe Kent

Top Ohio high school football rankings results

AP top ten results across classes AAA AA and A with wins and losses for Warren Harding Garfield Elyria LaSalle Massillon Canton McKinley Eastmoor Fremont Ross Steubenville Catholic Warren Kennedy Austintown Fitch Dayton Jefferson Ironton Youngstown North Napoleon New Lexington Minerva Tuscarawas Catholic Lorain Catholic LaGrange Keystone and other teams.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press Warren Harding Niles McKinley Akron Garfield Akron Ellet Elyria Lorain Cincinnati Meter Cincinnati LaSalle Canton McKinely Massillon Canton McKinley Columbus Eastmoor Linden-McKinney Fremont Ross Sandusky A Troy Fairborn Steubenville Catholic Austintown Fitch Warren Kennedy Howland

Hockey Standings and Sunday Results Across Divisions

East and West division team points standings are listed with win loss records. Notable results include Boston at 1 2 loss to Los Angeles 2 1 and New York 6 Vancouver 3 in a tied Philadelphia 3 Montreal 2 Buffalo 2 draw, plus Chicago 4 California 2.

Associated Press New York Montreal Hs Boston Toronto Vancouver Buffalo Detroit Esescesonee Chicago Cvo Secon Minnesota Pittsburgh Philadelphia Californias St. LoUis Los Angeles Montreal Chicago California Miami Wee Engle NY Jets Cleveeee Pitt Seeee Hous Ween Diego Wees Pet Washte “S Dallas One NY Gnts Ais St Loui Ars As Phila We Minn Wee Chi Det Ats G. Bay J N. Ork Unday Baltimore New York Jets New England Cincinnati Denver Kansas City Cleveland Green Bay Detroit San Francisco New York Giants Atlanta Dallas Washington Oakland Houston Philadelphia Ae Golden State Portland Milwaukee Phoenix

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