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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1962
Page
12
In a dramatic Thursday game, Lombardi’s Titans erased a deficit to beat the Lions 26-14. Green Bay eyes key returns as Detroit and Green Bay idle, while Denver drops a slim lead in the AFL West after a 46-45 loss to the Titans.
A Kent State source forwards a letter advocating Ohio University for a bowl invitation if they defeat Iowa State, citing the team's record and urging action by Sun Bowl and other committees. Editor notes indicate Ohio officials are receptive pending Saturday's outcome and discuss MAC eligibility rules for Miami.
Tommy O Connor outpoints Bobby Allen over eight rounds in Miami. The fight lists weights 136 and 132 pounds with Allen from Jacksonville Florida. The article also notes a misdated geological reference about the Virgin Islands and Antilles.
Alfred Alfred and Mrs Ernest Taylor attended the wedding of Roger Whaley at First Methodist Church in Athens. Helen Findling of Columbus visits her mother and brother Iva and Russell Findling. Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Vere Swartz were Mr and Mrs Murray Hopkins and daughter Betty of Dayton. Mr and Mrs Harry Guthrie attended the Farm Bureau Federation convention in Columbus. Ernest Holter of Eagle Ridge and Mrs Bertha Allen of Lottridge were admitted to Elmwood Nursing Home. Mrs Alma Swartz visited Mrs Juanita Swartz and Mrs Lloyd Mingus.
Maury Wills of the Dodgers won the National League MVP in 1962 in a tight vote over Willie Mays. Frank Robinson finished fourth as the season marked by Wills 104 stolen bases and a 208 hit, 299 average performance.
Ohio State prepares for the final game of the season against Michigan. The Buckeyes aim to improve a 5-3 record as 19 seniors bid farewell at Ohio Stadium amid cold wet forecasts. Michigan enters with a 2-6 mark.
Ames-Bern remains unbeaten at six games with a 63-46 win over Belpre in the season opener at Amesville. Mark Smith scored 23 points while Frank Dean added 14 and Bill Quinn and Gary Everett 11 each. Belpre led by Darrett with 17 and Ruble 12. Ames-Bern also won the junior game 28-18.
Cleveland fans expect a large home crowd as the Browns finish the season against Pittsburgh. Attendance this year already tops 368 441 in six home games, with last year reaching 426 886 for seven home games. Rivalry with the Steelers draws strong crowds, with past figures around 62 723 to 68 563. A 60 000 turnout would push the season total above 1961.
Glouster builds early lead and wins 53 to 41 over Trimble in a non conference opener. Don McDonald leads Glouster with 22 points while Danny McClelland adds 10. Ed Bolin scores 20 for Trimble and Orville Miller 12.
Detroit Lions upset Green Bay 26 to 14 at Tiger Stadium to end the Packers 12 game win streak and tighten the margin in the Western Division. Lions pressurized Bart Starr and Jim Taylor, stifling the league rushing leader and limiting GB’s offense.
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