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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1972

Page

7

Washington Redskins Sing Praises After Seventh Straight

The Washington football team sings a rousing cheer after earning their seventh straight win. Husky-voiced players lead the celebration as the group belts out “Three cheers for the Redskins.” The crowd roars in approval as the streak continues.

Hubert Mizell Associated Press WASHINGTON _ (AP Redskins Washington Allen Dallas Cowboys Atlanta Falcons D.C Billy Kilmer Larry Brown Jerry Smith Falcon Kilmer Billi Bell Curt Knight Knight Claude Humphrey Ken Reaves Atlanta Bob Berry Jim Mitchell Ted Vador Bell Art Malone Chris Hanburger

Pat Fischer and Alvin Haymond Spark Redskins Rally

In a spirited locker room chant the Redskins praise Pat Fischer and Alvin Haymond. George Allen acts as scoutmaster as the team, the NFL powerhouse, celebrates a victory with defensive grit and dynamic kick returns.

Pat Pat Fischer Alvin Alvin Haymond Redskins George Allen Allen Fischer Haymond

Parseghian Attacks Bama Bowl Decision

Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian criticized Alabama for choosing the Cotton Bowl over the Orange Bowl saying it was the easy path after Alabama picked Texas in the Cotton Bowl, paving the Irish 8-1 to face Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.

Chicago Notre Dame Ara Parseghian Alabama Parseghian Texas Nebraska Michigan Cal Bryant Bob Devaney Bear

Ingredients Of Winner Outlined By Speaker

Don Young of West Virginia University outlined the traits of a winner at the Tri- Valley Conference football banquet in Belpre. Steve Vanney earned Most Valuable Player and Dave Boston was named Coach of the Year as Belpre claimed the league championship.

Tom Metters Messenger Belpre Don Young West Virginia University Belpre Middle School Steve Vanney Dave Boston Nelsonville York Young WVU Robert Wallace John Epperly

Chauncey Cage League Opens With Wednesday Games

Chauncey Little League basketball begins with opening action at the Chauncey gym. Fourth to sixth graders may sign up Wednesday, which also serves as the registration deadline. Opening pairings: Bulldogs vs Troopers at 7 p.m. and Celtics vs Knicks at 8 p.m.

Chauncey Chauncey Gym Bulldogs Troopers Celtics Knicks

USC Maintains Grid Poll Lead

USC holds a commanding lead in the AP college football ratings after a 24-7 win over UCLA clinching the Pac-8 title and Rose Bowl berth. Alabama remains second following a 52-13 victory over Virginia Tech, while Auburn moves into the Top Ten after beating Georgia 27-10 and Notre Dame drops to 11th after edging Miami. Michigan, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Penn State, Texas, LSU, Ohio State, and Washington also ranked among the top teams with Ohio State and Washington State boosting or dropping in the list.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Southern California Trojans Alabama Auburn Notre Dame UCLA Michigan Crimson Tide Virginia Tech Purdue Wolverines Ohio State Oklahoma Nebraska Penn State Texas Louisiana State Georgia Miami Fla Kansas Kansas State Boston College Texas Christian LSU Mississippi State Northwestern Tennessee Colorado North Carolina Missouri Iowa State Arizona State Washington State Texas Tech Washington Baylor Huskies Southern Cal Towa State Washin State Texas Ech Ted Schembechler U-M Ohio OSU Boilermakers

Area Cage Schedule Opens Season for Six Area Teams

Five basketball games on tap for Wednesday night mark season openers for six SECAL schools. Athens hosts Nelsonville York. Gallipolis visits Federal Hocking. Jackson plays at Chillicothe. Logan hosts Hilliard. Starr Washington (1-0) visits Paint Valley after an 87-73 win over Ohio Deaf.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Nelsonville-York Gallipolis Federal Hocking SECAL Jackson Chillicothe Logan Hilliard Starr-Washington Paint Valley Starr- Washington Ohio

Bucks' Buildup Begins

Ann Arbor Michigan reports that coach quotes the team as the closest knit group he has had as the Bucks start assembling for the season. The story describes early work and expectations for the team and its chemistry.

Ann Arbor, Mich

Fisk Unanimous Rookie Of Year

Carlton Fisk, Boston Red Sox catcher, named the American League Rookie of the Year in a unanimous BBWAA vote. Fisk hit .293 with 22 homers and 61 RBIs, stepping into the starting role and helping Boston in pursuit of a pennant.

KEENE N.H Carlton Pudge Fisk Boston Red Sox Baseball Writers’ Association of America Frank Robinson Willie McCovey BBWAA New Hampshire Charlestown

Hull Says He will Play Despite Court Order

Hockey star Bobby Hull said he would play for the Winnipeg Jets in Houston despite a Circuit Court restraining order from the Chicago Black Hawks. Hull noted he would be enjoined from Illinois but planned to play the Jets’ next game unless told otherwise. The Hawks suit seeks to keep him from playing for Winnipeg.

Chicago Bobby Hull Winnipeg Jets World Hockey Association Hull Houston Jets Houston Aeros Illinois Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Winnipeg Black Hawks Auil

Diles Triumphs In Athens High Ping Pong Tourney

Bill Diles wins the single elimination event at Athens High School beating Scott Lavelle. In doubles Jay Gardner and John Locke defeat Diles and Mike Abraham for the title. Seventeen players entered the singles and six teams played doubles.

Bill Diles Athens High School Scott Lavelle Jay Gardner John Locke Diles Mike Abraham

City Recreation City League Basketball Tripleheader

The city league schedule shows Abex against Howery Builders at 6:30, Woody's facing Baron's Men's Shop at 7:45, and Athens Masonry meeting Athens Express at 9 p.m. at the city gym.

Abex Howery Builders Woody's Baron’s Athens Masonry Athens Express

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