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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1975

Page

10

Six Lettermen Lead Federal Hocking Lancers Basketball

The Federal Hocking Lancers rely on six returning lettermen led by Terry Russell who is shifting from guard to center after a shoulder injury. Coach Mark Smith aims to quicken play and cut turnovers as they open the 1975 76 season at home against Miller with a compact schedule in the Tri Valley Conference posting key league games through February.

Tom Metters Stewart Federal Hocking Lancers Tri- Valley Terry Russell Nelsonville-York Russell Miller Mark Smith Dan Eise Terry McKinley Terry Ogg Steve Russell Jim Rodehaver Joe Butcher

Eastmoors quickness sinks Athens in season opener

Columbus Eastmoor defeated Athens 71 to 55 in the opening game as the Warriors surged late in the third quarter with a 17-2 run. Albert Jones led Eastmoor with 25 points and Billy Wilson added 20, while Arnie Chonko paced Athens with 21 points and Matt Faulkner added 10. Athens outrebounded 35 to 26 but committed 20 turnovers.

Columbus Eastmoor Athens Bulldogs Arnie Chenko Matt Faulkner Albert Jones Billy Wilson Warriors Chonko Chenko Faulkner Jones Wilson Warrior al Walton Rob Topping Walton Wte Columbus Eastmoor Heady Greer Ping Blackford Meek Whealey Columbus Eastmor Cavin Mills Thronton Edwards Lakers Rockets Gail Goodrich Los Angeles Lakers Houston Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Mike Newlin

Swick Sets NCAA Record in Toledo Victory Over Kent State

Toledo quarterback Gene Swick shattered the NCAA career passing yard mark with 334 yards in a 33-28 win over Kent State, reaching 8,074 total yards. He also set MAC career records for total offense, passing yards, completions and touchdowns responsible for. Swick praised his line and receivers as Miami, Ohio and Bowling Green victories or losses around the MAC frame the rest of the day.

Columbus Ohio Toledo Gene Swick Rockets Kent State Kent Jim Plunkett Stanford Swick John Reaves Florida Plunkett Hebron Miami Dick Crum Cincinnati Tony Mason MAC Tony Crum Bill Hess Arnold Welcher

Chaney’s foul trouble helps Colonels beat Spirits 93 85

Don Chaney was shuffled off McClain to help defense but Cincinnati guard Ted McClain answered with 14 points 12 in the second half as Kentucky beat St. Louis 93 85. Gilmore led Kentucky with 29 points while Lucas had 34 for the Spirits.

Don Chaney Spirits St. Louis Ted McClain Kentucky Colonels Chaney Artis Gilmore Don Kentucky Hubie Brown Teddie Rod Thorn McClain Colonels American Basketball Association New York Nets Utah National Basketball Association Atlanta Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Los Angeles Houston Seattle Milwaukee Gilmore Maurice Lucas Lucas Nets Stars Julius Erving

Bowling Scores Tie Hawks Honda Squad In Season Open

Pat Gibson 181 and 519, Deane Bailey 175 and 510, Marcia Spaulding 180 and 510 lead Hawks Honda 940 across 2735 in a season opener.

Pat Gibson Deane Bailey Marcia Spaulding Hawks Honda

Hayes Retirement Rumors Surface After Victory

After Ohio State’s 21-14 win at Michigan, rumors persist that coach Woody Hayes may retire. Hayes dodged the question, noting a possible Rose Bowl shot with California or UCLA, while assistants and players suggest no retirement plans. Archie Griffin and Brian Baschnagel praised the win as pivotal in pursuing the national title.

Ann Arbor Mich Woody Hayes Ohio State Michigan Hayes Associated Press Buckeyes California UCLA Denison Ohio Miami George Chaump Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Columbus Brian Baschnagel Griffin Michigan Stadium Oklahoma Nebraska Buschnagel George Hill

NIU football coach Ippoliti resigns after 3-8 season

Northern Illinois head coach Jerry Ippoliti 38 resigns after leading the team to a 3-8 record. The Huskies, fresh from a season finale loss in Moscow Idaho 25-24 to Idaho, announced the departure Sunday.

Dekalb, Ill Northern Illinois Jerry Ippoliti Ippoliti Miami Moscow Idaho University of Idaho

Three new Ohio girls volleyball champions crowned

Westerville AP Stow wins Class AAA title by defeating Cincinnati Seton 15-10 15-9. Ursuline tops Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 15-4 15-8 for Class AA. Adena beats Newark Catholic 12-15 15-9 15-13 to claim Class A.

Westerville Stow Cincinnati Ursuline Frankfort Adena Cincinnati Seton Ursuline Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary Newark Catholic

Edmonton Wins Grey Cup in Narrow 9-8 Victory

Edmonton defeated the Montreal Alouettes 9-8 in the Grey Cup after kicking three field goals. It marked the first Grey Cup without a touchdown since 1937.

Calgary Edmonton Montreal Alouettes

Holy Name Wins A Crown In Ohio Football Title

Kevin Hartman ran for two touchdowns and threw for another as Cleveland Holy Name defeated Cincinnati Wyoming 19 to 14 to claim the state Class A football championship on Saturday night.

AKRON Kevin Hartman Cleveland Holy Name Cincinnati Wyoming

Reds Share World Series Winnings Generously

Cincinnati Reds distribute the World Series winnings among players and staff. Reliever Tom Hall receives 750 dollars, Don Werner 500, John Vukovich 1000, and clubhouse youths 4765.11 each. Total 52 shares yield 19060.45 per player. Donations tally 3000 to a local children's fund.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Tom Hall Don Werner John Vukovich Scott Teepe Jeff Schachleiter Darrel Chaney Reds Chaney Teepe Schachleiter

Green and White Club to Host Team Night for Bobcats

The Green and White Club schedules Meet the Team Night at Athens Country Club on Tuesday December 2 at 7 30 p m with dessert coffee cider and doughnuts. Members should return reminder cards before Colt Aptly Named Crap Shooter is described as a 43 year old colt from Watch Your Step and Run the Table. The Bobcats open home schedule against Marietta and the Green and White game at the Convocation Center starts tonight at 7 30 p m with free admission.

Green and White Ohio University Bobcats Athens Country Club Bobcats Marietta Colt Colt Crap Shooter Athens Convocation Center

Two Infants Baptized at Heath United Methodist Church

In Middleport Abbey Ruth Blake and Margaret Diane George were baptized during Sunday worship. The Rev. Robert Bumgarner performed the rites for daughters of John Blake and Diane George.

Middleport Heath United Methodist Church Robert Bumgarner Abbey Ruth Blake John Blake Margaret Diane George Diane George

Honor Roll List At Southern Junior High Names 40 Students

RACINE Forty four students were named to the honor roll for the second six weeks at Southern Junior High School. In seventh grade the list includes Bonnie Bose Peggy Bush Steve Circle Bob Lee Janet Middleswart Carl Morris Mark Simpson Mary Beth Slavin Danny Talbott Melissa Yonker Jack Wolfe Crista Beegle Paul Cardone Eric Hill Sonja Hill Teresa Holstein Della Johnson Terry McNickle Mary Beth Obitz Berta Robinson John Williams Bryan Wolfe and Paul Wolfe all with A grades. In eighth grade Cricket Carpenter Amy Fisher Melissa Ihle Meg Amberger Camellia Brinager Kenny Cook Sharon Crouch Jack Duffy Kim Dugan Dave Foreman Richard Furbee Carrie Guinther Pam Harden Rosemary Hubbard Brian Johnson James Meadows Kent Varney Cindy Warden Matt Weaver Karen Vines Debbie Zirkle. Mary Beth Obitz was unintentionally omitted from the first six weeks roll.

Bonnie Bose Peggy Bush Steve Circle Bob Lee Janet Middleswart Carl Morris Mark Simpson Mary Beth Slavin Danny Talbott Melissa Yonker Jack Wolfe All A’s Crista Beegle Paul Cardone Eric Hill Sonja Hill Teresa Holstein Della Johnson Terry McNickle Mary Beth Obitz Berta Robinson John Williams Bryan Wolfe Paul Wolfe Cricket Carpenter Amy Fisher Melissa Ihle All A’s

Bishopville Missionary Society Meets at Church

Mrs. Bertha Carpenter and Mrs. Katherine Trainer hosted the Bishopville Missionary Society gathering at the church. Mrs. Doris Farley led devotion on Humility and plans were set for Christmas baskets and nursing home visits in 1976.

Bishopville Bertha Carpenter Katherine Trainer Bishopville Missionary Society Cheryl McClelland Doris Farley Farley JoEllen Cramer Florence Bulen Kimes Convalescent Center Athens Carpenter Trainer June Humphrey Rachel Nichols

Dinner Plans Are Completed for Church Fellowship Dinner

The Loyal Berean Class of Glouster Church of Christ met in the social rooms on Thursday night with hostesses Freda Geyer and Bea Mesaros. Plans for a Fellowship Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday were finalized, with the Berean Class preparing the meal and requesting pumpkin pies from members. A Christmas party is planned for Dec 18 at 6 p.m. with the Loyal Women's Class as guests and a dollar gift exchange.

Glouster Berean Glouster Church of Christ Freda Geyer Bea Mesaros Fellowship Evelyn Vernon Hazel Easler Mildred Hogue Ben Vaughn Frances Smith Hazel Antle Louella Noon Mildred Harrison Wanda Kittle Judy Crafton Dorothy Vernon Vernon

Meigs County Notices and Hospital Updates

Meigs residents share visitations as Bernice Bowen recovers from a hip fracture at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Pomeroy. Others include Mrs. Leo Kennedy with pneumonia at same hospital and Mrs. Roger Morgan under care at St Marys HunNa. Thanksgiving plans and a clothing day in Pomeroy complete the brief notices.

Lester Rock Rockford Iowa Nan Moore Mildred Hawley Bernice Bowen Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy Miss Bowen Meigs County Moore Leo Kennedy Kennedy Roger Morgan St. Mary's Hospital Hun- Na Robert Bumgarner Toledo Charles Dick) Roush Des Moines Middleport Naomi Roush

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