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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1972

Page

14

Ironton Dominates SECAL Team Statistics in 1972

Ironton Tigers led 24 statistical categories in the SECAL 1972 football season, finishing first in six offense and six defense categories and tying for first in another offensive stat. Athens, Wellston, Waverly, Jackson, Gallipolis, Meigs, and Logan also posted top finishes across various categories.

Ironton Tigers Athens Wellston Waverly Jackson Logan Gallipolis Meigs

Herd Thunders In For Finale Against Ohio Bobcats

Marshall aiming to finish 1-8 season with a win at Ohio University in Athens. The Herd face a 3-7 Bobcats recovering from injuries as coach Jack Lengyel expects a tougher test on grass after a season on AstroTurf.

Richard Carelli Associated Press Huntington W. Va Marshall University Thundering Herd Ohio University Herd Athens Bobcats Marshall Jack Lengyel Ohio Lengyel Toledo Rich Berly Tulane Berly Dave Juenger Juenger Fairfield Stadium Reggie Oliver Terry Gardner Jim Wu

Ohio University to Host Annual Water Show This Weekend

The Ohio University swimming team presents its annual water show this weekend with acts including the Fabulous Fitzsimmons Sisters and the man from Krypton. Shows run Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the natatorium. Tickets available from team members, at the Convocation Center Ticket Office, the natatorium, or at the door.

Ohio University Fitzsimmons Sisters Man From Krypton Convocation Center

Bobcat Soccer Team Gains NCAA Berth in 1972 Tourney

Ohio University and Bowling Green earned bids to the 1972 NCAA major college soccer championship in the Midwest section joining St. Louis and Air Force. Ohio State’s Walter Ersing heads the Midwest committee. opening games set between November 25 and 28 with sites pending.

Ohio University Bowling Green Midwest Selection Committee Air Force St. Louis Walter Ersing Ohio State University Bobcats Dennis Buford Micky Cochrane Ohio University Air Force Billikens Miami Fla

Alabama to Face Texas in Cotton Bowl After Bowl Bids

Miami Herald reports Alabama will meet Texas in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, passing up Orange and Sugar bids. Oklahoma to defend Sugar Bowl title against Penn State, with Nebraska likely facing Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl and Albania vs Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

MIAMI Alabama Texas Dallas Miami Herald Bob Elliott The Herald Crimson New Orleans Oklahoma Penn State Associated Press Nebraska Notre Dame Albania

Basketball Preview Opens With New Free Throw Rule Change

Area high schools start regular season this weekend with two previews Friday and Ohio University planning its Green and White game Saturday. A major rules change eliminates free throws on most one shot fouls to speed play, with inbounds passes awarded up to the fourth foul in high school and sixth in college. Several area games and charity previews precede league play, including Starr Washington hosting Ohio Deaf and Aladdin Shrine Crippled Children Benefit in Athens.

Ohio University Starr-Washington High School Union Furnace Ohio Deaf Starr- Washington Messenger Athens High School Aladdin Shrine Crippled Children Athens County Shrine Club Athens Ivs Athens Glouster Alexander Nelsonville-York Federal Hocking Meigs Medina Kgger Creek High School Southern Valley Athletic Conference Southwestern Kgger Creek Hannan-Trace Southern Eastern North Gallia Symmes Valley

Comeback Delayed for Bengals Quarterback Greg Cook

Cincinnati Bengals place quarterback Greg Cook on injured reserve for the rest of the season after deciding to wait another year. Coach Paul Brown cited investment in him and planned summer camp as the path to recovery.

Cincinnati Greg Cook Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown

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