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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1968

Page

8

One Hurdle For OU To End Undefeated

Ohio University faces Northern Illinois on Dad's Day at 1 30 p.m. EST aiming to extend a 9 0 season. NIU, fresh off a 7 6 upset of Bowling Green, features halfback LaLonde and a balanced attack, while Ohio quarterback Cleve Bryant tallies 365 yards of total offense in a big win over Cincinnati.

Ohio University Northern Illinois Bobcats Northern Bowling Green Ohio Cats John Spillis Huskies Falcons Joe Dean Dean Jack LaLonde Cincinnati Queen City NII Spilis Cleve Bryant Greg Cook Cook Phil Swindell Dave le Veck Swindell Bryant le Veck Chuck Nickoson Otis Wagner Nickoson Wagner Cincy Dick Mustardo Kent Southern Cal Ohio State Penn State Harvard Yale Bob Houmard Houmard

PGA Championship To Be Played In Dayton In 1969

Dayton APG and PGA factions affirm the PGA championship will proceed August 14-17 at National Cash Register CC. PGA president Leo Fraser says the event will be held despite APG members’ concerns over contracts and player field quality. Chamber of Commerce officials had threatened to cancel without a guaranteed top field. Registered officials are needed for City Basketball League games starting November 26. contact Clyde Jarvis at 725-2323 or 797-4644.

Dayton Ohio Professional Golfers Association New York APG PGA Leo Fraser Dayton Area RPG Dayton Chamber of Commerce National Cash Register Country Club City Basketball League Plains Gymnasium Clyde Jarvis Ohio State Michigan Oklahoma Southern Methodist Houston Astrodome Missouri Jacksonville Fla Alabama Wyoming Florida State Arizona State Auburn el Paso Tex Nebraska Air Force Arizona Memphis Tenn

Ocean Floor Free Ownership Claim Questioned

The piece notes there is no legal ownership of the open ocean floor per the National Oceanographic Data Center. It lists top scorers Chuck Bryne 744 225 659, Vere Smith 1027 Bele 1027 2977.

Chuck Bryne Vere Smith Bele Open Ocean National Oceanographic Data Center

Kansas Penn State In Orange Bowl Match

The Associated Press reports the bowl lineup for season finales with Penn State and Kansas earning Orange Bowl bids in Miami. Contenders Georgia and Tennessee secure Sugar and Cotton spots, while Bluebonnet and Sun Bowls pick SEC and SWC teams amid late-season standings.

Kansas Penn State Associated Press Miami Dallas Tennessee Texas Arkansas New Orleans Robin Whatley Robin

Cassius Clay Critics Talk at Ohio University

Muhammad Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, spoke at Memorial Auditorium about being America's most controversial athlete. He defended his Black Muslim faith, name change, draft refusal, and personal life, saying separatism and not integration fuel controversy while denying involvement in draft protests.

Brad Vinocur America Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Hammed Ali Ali Cassius Clay Ath

Bobcats Stay In 17th Spot Top 20 Rankings

The Bobcats remain in the 17th position in the Top 20 standings with first place votes, records, and total points. Points are distributed for the first 15 picks using a 20 18 16 14 12 10 9 8 sequence.

Bobcats South Calif Ohio State Penn State Michigan Georgia Texas Kansas Tennessee Arkansas Notre Dame Houston Purdue Missouri Oklahoma Alabama Oregon State Ohio University California Auburn Wyoming

Five NBA Matchups on Monday Schedule

Pro Cage reports no games today with several matchups listed including Cincinnati at Detroit Atlanta at Milwaukee Phoenix at Philadelphia at New York San Diego at New York San Francisco at Chicago and Boston at Los Angeles. A midweek slate includes San Diego at Baltimore and San Francisco at Cincinnati New York at Atlanta Boston at Seattle. Kentucky edged Miami 120 119 while Houston beat New Orleans 99 88. The 1969 U S Women's Open will be at Scenic Hills in Pensacola June 26 29.

Cincinnati Detroit Atlanta Milwaukee Phoenix Philadelphia New York San Diego San Francisco Chicago Boston Los Angeles Baltimore Seattle Kentucky Miami Houston New Orleans Denver Minnesota Duluth Indiana Dallas Oakland Scenic Hills Country Club Pensacola Fla

Right Handed Bowler Tips for the 10 Pin

Chicago bowler Jack G asks Joe Wilmon for tips on spare conversion. The guide advises ignoring the right gutter, hitting the 10 pin solidly, and following the shown angle from a left of center stance. Beginners are urged to buy Joe Wilmon's Tips for the Beginning Bowler for 10 cents.

Jack G Chicago Jack Joe Wilmon

Pair Plans Formation of Professional Track Loop

Two California graduates propose a National Track and Field Association to run a 30 meet, three month season starting next June with 4 million dollars in prize money. They claim interest from about 50 athletes including Olympic team members and list potential franchises in New York Boston Philadelphia St Louis Cleveland Los Angeles San Francisco Oakland Portland Dallas Fort Worth Houston.

California U.S Jerry Sherman Mike Heaman Sherman Oaks Calif Wade Bell Tom Farrell Ed Caruthers Bob Beam Sherman AAU

Chevrolet Trucks Highlight Versatile Rock Hounding SUV Appeal

The piece extols Chevrolet trucks as versatile road and off road vehicles with four wheel drive options. It notes aluminum grilles, an 812 ft box on some models, and strong V8 engines including a big 307 cubic inch standard on V8s. Coil sprung suspension and thick foam seats add comfort.

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