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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1976

Page

9

Browns Surprised Coach With 8 4 Start In 1976

Browns coach Forrest Gregg praises an 8 4 record after a 17 13 win over the Dolphins. He notes the team has matured under pressure and eyes a 10 4 finish. Pruitt, hampered by ankle sprains, nears 1 000 rushing yards for a second straight season.

Berea Ohio Cleveland Browns Forrest Gregg Gregg Miami Dolphins Miami Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Cincinnati New England New Orleans Tampa Bay Cleveland Stadium Gregg Pruitt Pruitt

Prospect of a Hanging Arouses Irish People

Noel and Marie Murray, aged 25 and 27, sit on death row in separate prisons after a Dublin bank holdup in 1975 in which a police constable was killed. They plea that the officer was off duty. the case tests Ireland’s death penalty rules amid IRA tensions and a possible presidential reprieve.

ED Blanche Dublin Ireland Noel Marie Murray Irish Republican Army Supreme Court Murrays IRA Marie Michael Reynolds Murray

New 2 Piece Look Printed Pattern 9225 for Misses

Pattern offer for a two piece skinny top over elastic waist skirt in sizes 8 to 20. Includes printed pattern 9225 with bust 34, fabric yardage and price details. Order instructions list Pattern Dept Athens Messenger New York address and optional catalogs and books.

Dunk Return Brings New Excitement to High School Basketball

The NCAA reinstates the slam dunk at lower levels after long banhigh school and college players may now dunk to excite games. Cleveland State coach Ray Dieringer notes the move boosts play for skilled dunkers, while warnings against rim grabbing curb dangerous theatrics and injuries. Coaches cite equipment costs and practicality for smaller schools as a challenge, but anticipate overall benefits to the sport.

Cleveland Lew Alcindor Ncaa Rules Committee Cleveland State University Ray Dieringer Dieringer Kirtland High School Denny Stern

Michigan Grabs Lead In College Cage Poll

Michigan tops the first AP poll of 1976-77 after a 1-0 start. Marquette trails with 772 points and three first place votes while UCLA and Indiana fight for third, with Kentucky and other major programs following. Arizona leads the Second Ten after an overtime win, with Cincinnati and several others in pursuit.

Michigan Associated Press Indiana Wolverines Marquette UCLA Kentucky Nevada-Las Vegas Louisville Notre Dame North Carolina San Francisco Cincinnati Arizona Arizona State Alabama Wake Forest Tennessee Maryland Southern Illinois DePaul Rutgers North Carolina- Charlotte

Trimble hosts Waterford in season opener amid seven-game slate

Unbeaten Trimble seeks a fourth win as it hosts Waterford in a seven game schedule. Southern, Hannan Trace, and Waverly also start seasons hosting Federal Hocking, Rock Hill, and Portsmouth West respectively. Other games include Logan at Lancaster, Fairfield Union at Nelsonville York, and Minford at Jackson.

Trimble Waterford Southern Federal Hocking Hannan Trace Rock Hill Waverly Portsmouth West Logan Lancaster Fairfield Union Nelsonville York Minford Jackson

Cage Coaches Meeting for City Recreation League

A meeting for potential coaches of the 3rd and 4th grade city recreation basketball league is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Athens Middle School cafeteria. Call the City Recreation Office at 592 2423 for details or to arrange alternate contact.

Athens Middle School City Recreation City Recreation Office Recreation Office

PLO Officials Signal Fine Point on Jewish State Idea

Washington AP reports two PLO officials told U S Jewish groups that the PLO would accept in principle a Jewish state in Palestine alongside an Arab state but would not state this publicly. The PLO rejects Israel’s right to exist and seeks broad support while maintaining a hard line.

Washington Palestine Liberation Organization Palestine Herman Edelsberg PLO U.S Bult Edelsberg B'nai B'rith International Council Isam Sartawi Sabri Elias Jiryis Jiryis State Department United States Foreign Agents Registration Office Beirut Edelsberg Israel America

Four Officials Invited to Testify on City Charter

The heads of the safety departments City Auditor and City Treasurer are invited to testify before the ad hoc committee studying the city charter. The committee will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in City Hall to hear the four officials discuss their views. The public is invited.

City Hall

Voelz Named Conference Coordinator at Ohio University

Andrew J. Chonko, director of the Office of Workshops Conferences and Institutes, announced Carol Ann Voelz has been appointed conference coordinator in Ohio University. A November 21 Messenger article reported she was previously named conference director.

Carol Ann Voelz Ohio University Andrew J. Chonko Messenger Voelz

Real estate sale of Wiseman estate in Meigs County Ohio

Auction of the Wiseman estate comprising about 80 acres in Scipio Township Meigs County Ohio will be held Wednesday December 1 1976 at 11 00 AM in the Crow Crow Porter law offices Pomeroy Ohio The property includes a six room house garage barn 20 acres bottom land and 60 acres pasture with an asking price of 1 190 000 and sale subject to Probate Court approval Administratrix Sybil Ebersbach declares it a bargain Meigs County Ohio ordinance text and clerk notices included.

O W Wiseman Wiseman Scipio Township Meigs County Ohio Crow, Crow & Porter Pomeroy

Mini Dolls and Pattern Catalog Offer

A 1977 Needlecraft catalog promotes Mini-Dolls sets for children, pattern pieces, and prices. Orders ship via first class mail with additional air mail charges. Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Dept. Box 16 Old Chelsea Sta New York NY 1001 is the return address.

Laura Wheeler ALOG Se Museum

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