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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1967

Page

20

Jim Brown Celebrates Birthday With Ohio Bobcats

Ohio University defensive tackle Jim Brown, 21, helps the Bobcats beat Bowling Green. The Columbus East product earned multiple chevrons for standout play, delivering key tackles and blocks that sparked Ohio touchdowns. Brown, a Kappa Alpha Psi pledge, values hard hitting and pass rush rewards.

Ohio Jim Brown Bowling Green Ohio University Brown Jim Bobcat

Ohio U hockey opens with veterans and Alumni in season

Ohio University hockey coach John McComb brings 12 returning lettermen and veteran talent into the 1967 season led by top scorers Jim Barrett and Terry Gray. An exhibition against the Alumni in Bird Arena 7:30 p.m. kicks off a schedule featuring East and Rocky Mountain tough tests and Christmas tournaments.

John McComb Ohio University Jim Barrett East Coast Rocky Mountains McComb Jerry Nuerge Joe Ciolek Cook al Albert Graham Mathews Ohio Pete Sisson Mike Grocki Martin Terry Gray Barrett Gray Esdale Kaumeyer Hirtz Wisconsin Ohio State Air Force Academy Colorado College Oberlin Hamilton N. Y Boston Mass St. Mary’s Minni Bowling Green Western Michigan Fed

Bobcat Runners Prep for Central Collegiate Champs in Chicago

Ohio University's cross country team heads to the Central Collegiate Championships in Chicago aiming to rebound from a poor Kent State meet. The Bobcats seek strong showings from Don Leedy and Greg Cashman on the six mile Washington Park course as Kent State’s Sam Bair is favored to win.

Ohio University Chicago Bobcats Kent State Ohio Bowling Green Stan Huntsman Miami Western Michigan Kansas Notre Dame Kent Sam Bair Huntsman Don Leedy Goshen, Ind Greg Cashman Plymouth Washington Park Leedy Cashman

Scorers Obsolete Auto Bowling Scoring Debuts in Chicago

Brunswick introduces a computerized scoring system in Chicago that aligns a scoresheet to player rotation, records pin falls after each throw, and prints scores while projecting them on a large overhead screen. Cloverleaf Lanes Cleveland places an October installation order.

Chicago Brunswick Cleveland Cloverleaf Lanes

May Decline Sugar Bowl Bid

The Sugar Bowl has been informed that influential officials doubt Army should play in a postseason game over the Vietnam war. NC State, Penn State, LSU, Auburn, Mississippi, Miami, and Wyoming are in the mix with a decision likely hinging on this Saturday’s results. Army was told Wednesday there would be no bowl appearance, with possible official word from West Point later today unless lobbying in Washington shifts the stance.

New Orleans Army North Carolina State Penn State Louisiana State Auburn Mississippi Miami Fla Wyoming F. Edward Hebert D-La House Armed Services Committee Washington West Point N.Y Pentagon

All-Purpose Pro Kickers Fade From Pro Football

The old style all purpose kicker who handled punting field goals and kickoffs is nearly gone from pro football. Sam Baker and Danny Villanueva are the last to regularly handle both punting and field goals. Chandler loses punting duties as Anderson takes over, and rookie punters spread across the NFL with several teams.

Associated Press NEW York Sam Baker Philadelphia Eagles Danny Villanueva Dallas Cowboys Villanueva Harold Deters Baker King Hill Don Chandler Donny Andersen Elijah Pitts Chandler Baltimore Anderson Cleland Jim Elliott Pittsburgh Chuck Latourette S. Louis Steve Spurrier San Francisco Tom McNeill New Orleans Lem Barney Detroit Pat Studstill Larry Seiple Miami Terry Swanson Boston

Browns hopeful on Barnes for Sundays game

Cleveland. Greg Barnes may return from a shoulder dislocation after practicing amid snow cleanup. If Barnes is out, Ben Davis would start at left cornerback against Minnesota. Fullback Ernie Green sidelined with a deep shoulder bruise. Larry Conjar practiced despite a sprained ankle. Green remains seventh in NFL rushing with 502 yards at 5.1 per carry. Leroy Kelly leads with 748 yards at 5.3.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Browns Erich Barnes Green Bay Barnes Ben Davis Minnesota Vikings Ernie Green Larry Conjar Green National Football League Leroy Kelly NFL

Natural speed in bowling and personal limits

The article explains natural speed in bowling as key to successful footwork and arm swing. It notes shorter, quicker steps suit smaller bowlers while taller bowlers benefit from longer, slower steps, stressing for bowlers to learn their limitations and develop natural speed without forcing pace.

Smith Reds Coach Jets Hire Pesky Smith Reds Coach

The Columbus Jets named Johnny Pesky to manage their International League team for 1968. Cincinnati added Hal Smith to their coaching staff for next season. Pesky, ex player and manager, replaces Harding Peterson who became Pittsburghs farm director. Smith, 36, was a Cardinals coach and minor league manager since 1961 and was an NL All Star catcher in 1957 and 1959.

Columbus Jets Johnny Pesky Cincinnati Hal Smith Pesky Harding Peterson Pittsburgh Smith St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals

Twins Waive Battey for Unconditional Release

MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL The Minnesota Twins asked waivers on veteran catcher Earl Battey to permit an unconditional release. The move ends Battey’s long major league career with the club and clears space on the roster.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Minnesota Twins Earl Battey

Racine Child Swallows 48 Aspirin Survives

A two year old Racine boy Russell Cummins ingested 48 aspirin tablets at home and was treated at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 3 30 PM. He was admitted for further care but listed in satisfactory condition. Other Wednesday emergencies included Debra Vineyard 4 lip laceration Lewis Miller 57 finger laceration and Orrin Hunsicker 70 breathing difficulties. All were treated and discharged or admitted as medical cases as noted.

Pomeroy Veterans Memorial Hospital

Brerry Jones Speaks on Changes in Legislative Values

Brerry Jones, Mason County representative and West Virginia House minority leader, addressed the Point Pleasant Branch of the AAUW on Changes in Legislative Values. He discussed trends from party voting, TV image influence, and rising public spending, then opened a Q and A on population loss, revision, industry, tourism, education, and roads.

Point Pleasant Brerry Jones American Association of University Women Jones Mason County House West Virginia University of Virginia College of Commerce

Henderson ceremony marks new sewer line to Point Pleasant

A public ribbon cutting in Henderson is planned for Saturday November 18 at 3 30 p m to celebrate the new sewer system along the Shadle Bridge to Point Pleasant. Attorney Carroll Casto is master of ceremonies with Mayor Frank Morrison inviting Mayor D B Morgan and council members. Point Pleasant High School Band will play and a reception at the Henderson City Building will follow for officials and their guests.

Henderson Shadle Ridge Carroll Casto Frank Morrison D. B. Morgan Point Pleasant Shadle Bridge

Fire causes $62,000 loss at Ura Swisher farm

Firemen from Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Middleport and Kgger Creek battled a Tuesday night blaze at the Ura Swisher farm near here destroying a storage barn, machinery building, plus machinery, two tons of straw and 125 tons of hay. A dairy barn and silos were saved. In Pomeroy, council named James Stephenson, William Baronick and F.E. Robinson to a Board of Public Affairs to run the water system and passed legislation to complete its purchase.

Cheshire Ura Swisher Middleport Pomeroy Gallipolis Kgger Creek James Stephenson William Baronick FE. F. Robinson

Pro Cage NBA Wednesday Results Highlights

NBA results show San Diego beating New York 122 to 108 and Boston defeating San Francisco 113 to 110. Detroit edged Philadelphia 123 to 120, while Los Angeles won 124 over Chicago. Chicago scheduled to play San Diego Friday. St. Louis faces Philadelphia in Baltimore.

San Diego New York Boston San Francisco Detroit Philadelphia Los Angeles Chicago Teoday St. Louis Baltimore Cincinnati Oakland Seattle

Mothers Appointed By PTA At Pomeroy Elementary

Pomeroy Elementary School announces PTA appointed room mothers and chairmen by grade. Kindergarten chairwoman is Mrs Richard Rosenbaum. First grade chairwoman is Mrs Frank Sisson with several mothers aiding. Second grade chairwoman Mrs Gene Mitch leads multiple helpers. Third grade chairwoman Mrs John Sebo with Ted Reed Jr. and others. Fourth grade chairwoman Mrs Jack Carsey with several assistants. Fifth grade chairmen include Mrs Robert Lewis and several mothers. Sixth grade chairwoman Mrs James O’Brien with a slate of helpers.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Elementary School PTA Richard Rosenbaum Frank Sisson Kenneth Romaine Pat Wood Jim Johnson Richard Jones Ann Barnitz Betty Reed Gene Mitch Tom Clelland Carl Krautter Richard Follrod John Sebo Ted Reed Jr James Hawley Kenneth Harris Robert Hartenbach Jack Carsey C. E. Clark Roy Reuter Charles Werry Don Thomas Robert Lewis Troy Ohlinger James Wisermiller Paul Chapman William Hudson Elza Gilmore Jr Sherry Johnson James O'Brien William Nelson Coleen van Meter Raymond Baily Kenneth McGouthlin Charles Falkner

Sound Board Is Heart Of Piano Says Expert

Chicago report quotes Robert Bull of Story & Clark Piano Co on why the sound board defines tone. He notes laminated mahogany boards bonded by a hot plate process. stresses the need for long bass strings and quick key response.

Chicago Robert Bull Bull Story & Clark Piano Co Lincolnwood Ill

Arrington Visit Delights Columbus Relatives

Mrs. Dorothy Arrington and her daughter Dorothy Parsons visited Columbus this weekend along with Dillie McCormick and Fonzo Taylor, staying with relatives and sharing local time.

Columbus Dorothy Arrington Dorothy Parsons Dillie McCormick Fonzo Taylor

Bid Notices for Storage Garage in Amesville

The Board of County Commissioners invites bids for materials and labor to build a storage garage for the Athens County Highway Department. Plans are available for public inspection at the County Auditor's Office Court House Athens. Bid opening is set for November 20 1947 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners Office Court House Athens Ohio. Athens County Commissioners Helen Robinette clerk.

BIOS Board of Pe Commissioners Amesville Court House Athens E State St County Commissioners Office Ohio Helen Robinette

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