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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1971

Page

9

Chargers win dramatic 20 17 comeback over Cardinals

Dennis Partee kicked a 45 yard field goal as time expired to lift the San Diego Chargers to a 20 17 victory over the St Louis Cardinals in San Diego Stadium. Mike Montgomery contributed 208 yards of offense in his first NFL start.

San Diego Calif Dennis Partee San Diego Charger San Diego Stadium Chargers Cardinals Partee St. Louis Cid Edwards John Hadl Gary Garrison Mike Montgomery Bryant Salter Montgomery Bobby Howard Jim Hart Cardinal Jamie Rivers John Hadi San Diego Chargers St. Louis Cardinals

Nebraska Remains No 1 in AP College Football Rankings

Nebraska holds the top spot in the Associated Press poll with 1,066 points and 40 first place votes after a 44-17 win over Kansas State. Oklahoma is second, followed by Michigan, Alabama, Auburn, and Penn State as the top ten reshuffles.

Homa Associated Press Cornhuskers Kansas State Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Michigan Alabama Wolverines Purdue Miami Florida Auburn Penn State Georgia North Carolina State Tigers Notre Dame Tulane Arizona State Wyoming Colorado Oklahoma State Buffs Stanford San Jose State Tennessee Texas Toledo Louisiana State Southern California Houston Arkansas Michigan State Mississippi USC Ohio State Washington LSU Southern California Shan Boston College Cornell Illinois Iowa State North Carolina Northwestern

Montana State kicker adds 51 points with 17 field goals

In 1924 Frosty Peters of Montana State kicked 17 field goals to reach 51 points in a single game, all without handling a ball during scoring. The feat showcases his leg power and scoring volume in early football history.

Frosty Peters Montana State

Bengals Hopeful After 2-7 Start In Slow Season

Cincinnati hosts an in-season scramble as the Bengals, 2-7, chase a division title with Cleveland 4-5 and Pittsburgh 4-5 looming in the AFC Central. Coach Paul Brown cites morale boosts and rookie progress as Doug Dressler shines with 82 rushing yards and two receptions for 44.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Houston Oilers Coach Gen Doug Dressler Denver Broncos Dressler Fred Willis Brown Steve Lawson

Hamilton Accepts Sports Post With New York Radio Station

Logan Lee Hamilton resigns as WLGN sports and program director to join WIBK Utica New York as sports director and assistant program manager. He will call Syracuse University football and basketball and Clinton Comets games, host music, and serve in regional sports writing roles.

Hamilton New York Logan Lee Hamilton WLGN Utca N.Y Wibk Radio Ohio University Northport Sports Syracuse University Clinton Comets Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association Chieftain Boosters

Bowling Warm-Up Tips and Common Pitfalls

The article advises practicing a game before competition to loosen the wrist and fingers. It warns that a weak first game often stems from inadequate warm-up and puts a bowler at a disadvantage in the actual contest.

Whitfield stars in Pan American Games debut win

Pro grid star and two time Olympic 800 meter champion Whitfield claimed three gold medals at the inaugural Pan American Games in Buenos Aires in August 1951.

Mal Whitfield Buenos Aires

Mazeroski to Golf in San Juan Tournament

Pirates captain Bill Mazeroski plans to play in his sixth American Astrojet golf tournament set for San Juan Puerto Rico February 3–6. He has won three times in five tries and may attend Clemente’s homeland event while Roberto Clemente stays busy after a .414 World Series batting mark.

Pittsburgh Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pirates San Juan P.R Maz Roberto Clemente Clemente Las Vegas

Final AP Grid Poll Names Warren Harding State AAA Champion

Warren Harding caps its undefeated season by winning the AP Class AAA state title with 226 points, narrowly ahead of Elyria and Garfield in a final poll. Steubenville Catholic takes Class AA, Marion Pleasant wins Class A, with Newark Catholic close behind Notre Dame.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio Warren Harding Steubenville Catholic Marion Pleasant Niles McKinley Elyria Akron Garfield Warren Kennedy Cleveland Holy Name Newark Catholic Portsmouth Notre Dame Notre Dame West Jefferson Cory Rawson Canton McKinley Niles Wintersville Dayton Steu. Cath. Seco Mor Pleas Seeccceveceen Wor Ccccces Wee Cleve HN. Seseees Jef Esses Cory Raw Cesseeeseeese Poland Ssseeeesees Porthmouth Notre Dame Trenton Sess A Lorain Catholic Seeeneee Tie Nop Sesseesses Tuse Seeeseseseee Tie Yast Nuseseeee Ada Eee Enn Enee Ween Vermilion la Gra Keys St. Mary Zanesville Rosecrans McDonald Miletown Fenwick Maria Stein Marion Smithfield Marion Catholic Clark Southeastern Mineral Rye Monroeville Lowellville

Browns shuffle QBs as Nelsen returns to lineup

Cleveland Browns coach Nick Skorich benches Mike Phipps again after a 13 7 loss to Kansas City. Bill Nelsen returns at quarterback while the team juggles the offense to end a four game skid and pursue the Century Division race against New England.

Cleveland Ohio Bill Nelsen Mike Phipps Nick Skorich Cleveland Browns Skorich Phipps Kansas City Chiefs Purdue Bo Scott Nelson Browns Pittsburgh Steelers New England Patriots

Gallipolis Star Pete Neal Named Messenger Player of the Week

Gallipolis senior Pete Neal 5-9 181 pounds set three more school records in a 12-6 win over Portsmouth. He previously broke the scoring record and this Friday scored a touchdown while carving marks for single game season and career rushing. Neal is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neal of 836 Third Ave Gallipolis.

Ils Portsmouth Senaior Albert Neal Third Ave Gallipolis

Pro Cage Results By THE ANCBATES PRESS EASTERN CONFERENCE

Eastern Conference standings show Atlantic and Control divisions with teams such as Boston Philadelphia New York Cleveland Baltimore and Atlanta holding varying records. Western Conference lists Midwest Pacific divisions with Milwaukee Chicago Detroit Los Angeles and Houston among others. Wednesday games include Baltimore at Cincinnati Houston at Philadelphia and Seattle at Atlanta.

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Largest Rainbow Trout Caught in District at Lake Tarawera

In Rotorua New Zealand the 17 pound 6 ounce rainbow trout was landed from Lake Tarawera by W K Kusabs. The fish is the largest caught in the district for many years and highlights a notable angling event.

Rotorua New Zealand Lake Tarawera W. KE. Kusabs

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