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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

8

Ohio and Toledo clash for MAC lead in Peden Stadium

Ohio and Toledo meet in a pivotal Mid-American Conference showdown at Peden Stadium Saturday. Toledo trails with a 2-0 league mark while Ohio seeks to maintain its title-contending pace as both teams chase a Tangerine Bowl bid. key players include Toledo's Moss and Houmard and Ohio's Bryant and LeVeck.

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19th Olympiad To Be Held In Mexico City

The 19th Olympiad will proceed as scheduled in Mexico City nine days before opening ceremonies. IOC President Avery Brundage said the games would go on and cited assurances from Mexican authorities while noting authorities must prevail to prevent further violence amid student protests.

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Bengals Bleachers Found Not to Sway at Nippert Stadium

Cincinnati officials report no evidence of sway in the 4500 seat bleacher section at Nippert Stadium after complaints from spectators following a Sunday game with the San Diego Chargers. The temporary stands increased capacity to about 31,000. inspection by the Building Department and Durbrow-Otte Associates found no movement.

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Michigan Cleared Of Charges By Big Ten Report

CHICAGO AP Michigan was cleared by the Big Ten in a 21 page report to athletic directors on Thursday. The Michigan Daily had alleged violations including discounted meals clothing free meals theater passes and other gifts to athletes and improper benefits.

Chicago Michigan Big Ten Michigan Daily Bill Reed

Meet New Bobcats

OTIS SANDIGE a 5 11 175 Soph from ASHTAELLA high school earned All-America honors in football and made AH Ohio All Star team and all league. A history major he aims to teach and pursue professional football or baseball careers.

Otis Sandige Soph Ashtaella

Tigers Return To Detroit After 8-1 World Series Win

The Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8 to 1 to tie the World Series at one game apiece. Mickey Lolich pitched six strong innings and contributed with a homer, while Willie Horton and Norm Cash also slugged for the Tigers in a decisive victory. The win contrasted with Wednesday’s effort.

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Tigers win seesaw World Series Game Two at Busch Stadium

Detroit edges St Louis 4 1 as Lolich homers and Kaline drives in two. Kaline said relaxed team talk helped erase nerves after a tough opener. Lolich, Briles both hit rough patches with Briles laboring, Gibson praising Tigers power as Detroit takes a 2 0 series lead.

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Chauncey Leads Lodge Scoring Beyond 400 Marks

Chauncey and Lodge players top a long list of names including Russ Hiles Marvin Boitour Norm Qupler Everette Shan and Leroy Haskman as scores reach high totals at a regional meet. Top scorers include Brooks Adams Beetard and Polly Toon with strong team showings from The Originals Boag Co Prane House of Glamour and Falcon Electric Motors.

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Grid Picks College and NFL Conference Results Recap

A compact tally of last weeks football picks across college and professional leagues. Teams named include Oregon State, Michigan State, Toledo, Bowling Green, Xavier, Pitt, Cleveland, Chicago, Baltimore, Dallas, Green Bay, Detroit, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, Kansas City, San Diego, Oakland, Cincinnati, Denver, and Houston with noted right and wrong counts.

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Small College Poll Highlights Top Ranked Teams

The poll lists 30 colleges by first place votes and points. San Diego State leads with 12-210, followed by North Dakota State, Eastern Kentucky, Northern Michigan, Lenoir Rhyne, State, Texas A and M, New Mexico Highlands, and others through Arkansas State and Western Kentucky with varied point tallies.

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Purdue QB Mike Phipps tops 2000 passing yards in 196? season

Purdue quarterback Mike Phipps is the nation’s only active college passer to exceed 2000 yards last season with 2020 yards on 118 completions in 243 attempts. Also mentions NYU captain Sam Mele leading the 1943-44 basketball team and a note on perch bait.

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