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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1965

Page

10

Clay to fight Terrell after Patterson win

In Las Vegas Cas sius Clay defeated Floyd Patterson in 12 rounds at the Convention Center. He called out Ernie Terrell within three months if he is the best man and the public wants it. Patterson, severely swollen and in pain, praised Clay and hinted this might be his swan song.

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Patterson Patterson Patterson Clash After Las Vegas Fight

In a bright conference room Cassius Clay taunted Floyd Patterson while Patterson, battered and apologetic, accepted his defeat after the bout. Clay boasted of facing any opponent as reporters pressed for the next challenger and Patterson spoke of ending the fight with head held high. Patterson discussed a back problem and pondered retirement as he reflected on the upset outcome.

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Bobcats Honor Bill Biggs and Kornowa at Banquet

Athens Ohio University football held its annual banquet at Baker Center. Bill Biggs and Gerald Jenson were named co-captains for 1966. Dennis Kornowa earned team MVP honors and a tackle award while reflecting on a winless season.

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Miami Names Top Players

OXFORD Ohio Jim Bright is named most valuable player of Miami University's 1965 football team, co champions with Bowling Green in the Mid American Conference. Bright is a linebacker from Sandusky. Also named were most efficient back Joe Kozar of Lorain, most efficient linemen Tom Stillwagon of Mount Vernon and Ray Young of Fremont.

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Ohio U Places Three On 1965 All-Ohio Soccer Team

Ohio University placed three players on the 1965 All-Ohio soccer team selected by coaches in the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association. Named were John Eastman Tom Cranston and Sam Roberts from the Akron area.

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