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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1965

Page

8

Ohio Bobcats Clinch NCAA Soccer Tournament Berth

Ohio University earns its first NCAA Tournament bid after finishing 6 4 1 season and 5 2 1 in the Ohio Intercollegiate Soccer Association. They face St Louis at 2 p m in St Louis as part of Midwest selections led by Walter Ersing and Gene Kinney.

Ohio University John McComb Bobcats St. Louis Billikens Ohio Michigan State Ohio Intercollegiate Soccer Association Midwest Selection Committee Ohio State Walter Ersing Gene Kinney Bob Baptista Wheaton

Asbury Shatters Bobcat's Rushing Record at MAC Meet

Kent State stalwart Willie Asbury capped the season with 686 rushing yards on 146 carries for a 4.7 average in six MAC games, breaking Jim Albert's 612-yard 1963 conference mark. Dale Livingston of Western Michigan set a field goal standard with seven in league play, while Kent's Billy Blunt led receivers with 23 catches for 228 yards and three TDs.

Columbus Willie Asbury Kent State Marshall Bob James Cincinnati Ohio Jim Albert Miami al Moore Western Michigan Dale Livingston Bob Jencks Washington Redskins Jencks Livingston Toledo Western Dale Montana Plymouth Mich Kent Billy Blunt Thundering Herd Massillon Dave Mallard Blunt MAC Marty Barski Bowling Green Joe Souliere Gary Jennings Gary Rowe Joe Kozar Cochampion Tirrel Burton Mickey Jackson Herd Tom Luettke Falcons Joe Siesel

Frosh Down Cincinnati 28 15 Behind Houmard’s Burst

Ohio University Bobkittens beat Cincinnati 28-15 at Peden Stadium to close 3-2. Bobkittens rushed for 158 yards led by Bob Houmard with 147 on 35 carries and Frank Peters and Mike Christian key defensive plays. Cincinnati trailed 21-7 at half and 28-15 at end.

Bob Houmard Frank Peters Mike Christian Ohio University Cincinnati Peden Stadium Bobkittens Houmard Bobbittens Ciney Chuck McKinney Dave Conley Conley Bill Pataki Bearkittens Ron DeLucca Blaize Urbanowicz Ohio Chillicothe Greg Cook Cook Dan Montgomery Montgomery DeLucca Dave Walter Pataki John Fricker

Sailor’s rope ends whipped to stop unraveling

A guide notes methods to seal rope ends. Traditional sailors whip ends with marlin to prevent fray. Modern practice uses electrician’s tape or glue, and nylon ends can be melted at the stove to fuse.

Safety Pin Tackle Trick for Light Lures

A fishing tip suggests carrying a safety pin to secure hooks and swivels or mend tears. For very light lures cast, clip the pin in the hook eye to add weight and create a wobbling action to attract fish.

Spartans Notre Dame Top Clash Shapes Title Race

Michigan State, No. 1 with a 9-0 record, faces Notre Dame, ranked fourth and 7-1, in a key showdown that could seal the national championship. Arkansas and Texas Tech eye Sugar Bowl implications as Southern Cal and UCLA vie for Rose Bowl taste.

U.S Michigan State Notre Dame South Bend Ind Associated Press Arkansas Texas Tech Southern California UCLA Sports Writers and Broadcasters Today Indiana North Carolina Tech SMU Baylor Southern Cal Mid State Nebraska Alabama Southern Calif Missouri Florida

Massillon Wins State Title in Final AP Poll

Massillon claimed its 11th state football championship finishing 10-0 with 162 points in The AP Selection Board final ratings. Coach Earle Bruce’s Tigers defeated runners-up Sandusky by 18 as Dover St Joseph topped Class A. Athens finished ninth. Warren Harding and others trailed in the top ranks.

Massillon Athens Hal Paris Columbus Stark County Giant Associated Press Selection Board Rutgers Hall of Fame Earle Bruce Tigers Sandusky Cincinnati Moeller Columbus Watterson Warren Harding Upper Arlington Cleve Land Bendictine Steubenville Middletown Canton McKinley Walloping Mansfield Onece Warren Benedictine Dover St. Joseph Marion Catholic X & Columbus Cincy, Moeller Cols. Watterson Rane Ee Louisville Shelby Cincinnati Hoger Fiacon Lancaster Jackson Stark Dover Toledo St. Francis Niles Ashland Hamilton Catholic Celina Youngstown Chaney Garfield Heights Lima Bath Tiffin Calvert Limia Senior Akron Vincent Jefferson Union Scott Wintersville Brookhaven Dayton Belmont Marietta Daytim Alter Newark Waite Roth Boardman DeSales Oregon Clay Mariemont

Athens Bulldogs Post Highest Finish Since 1954 Poll

Athens ninth in the state AP football poll marks the top SECAL showing since Jackson was eighth in 1954. Athens honored by the city council for an undefeated season under coach Don Eskey, with mayor noting a growing athletic success pattern.

Athens Jackson Associated Press Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Bulldogs Harry Lackey Upper Arlington Doug Perry Bowling Green Ports Mouth Ohio University Bill Hess Don Eskey Raymond Shepard Charles McAfee

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