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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1961

Page

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Homecoming clash with Xavier set for Peden Stadium

Ohio University hosts Xavier University in a high scoring homecoming clash at Peden Stadium set for 2 p.m. on Saturday. Ed Doherty’s Muskies rely on a fast paced passing attack while Ohio U braces for a close contest featuring top kickoff return threat Larry Cox and quarterback IrvETler. Attendance around 14 000 and tickets limited by W J Trautwein with stadium windows selling at kickoff.

Ohio University Peden Stadium Xavier University Ed Doherty Ohio U W. J. Trautwein Trautwein Grover Center Bill Hess Hess Muskies Irvetler Bobcats Etler Walt Bryniarski Tom Clark Larry Cox Cox Clark Xavier

Defenders Shine as Ohio U Faces Xavier in Lancaster

Ditcd posts 25 tackles and 13 assists from corner back. Bob Daumeyer adds 28 tackles 10 assists two passes blocked and one interception. Xavier will start Ken Lehman at center replacing injured Dick Kohls as Ohio U alters quarterback spot with Bob Babbitt ahead of Roger Merle. Ohio U holds 8-4 series edge over Xavier.

Bob Daumeyer Xavier Marquette Ken Lehman Dick Kohls Kohls Ohio U.’s Bob Babbitt Roger Merle Babbitt Dayton Athens Hess Lancaster Logan Peder Stadium Ohio U

Alums Prepare Busy Homecoming Week at Ohio University

Alumni Association Board led by Edgar Shoemaker of American Potash and Chemical Company Glendale Calif plans a fall meeting in Baker University Center Friday night. A main event is an alumni luncheon in Byrd Arena Saturday 11 30 a m to 1 15 p m with a post game coffee hour in the Arena.

Ohio University Alumni Association Pres. Edgar Shoemaker American Potash and Chemical Company Glendale Calif Baker University Center Byrd Arena

Week end Homecoming events at Athens campus

Weekend schedule lists events Friday and Saturday October 13 14 including pep rallies, parades, a movie night, a football game Ohio University versus Xavier at Peden Stadium, a jazz concert with Duke Ellington, dances, and alumni gatherings. Notable past OU football upsets from 1921 to 1949 highlighted.

Memorial Auditorium College Street Byrd Arena Peden Stadium Ohio University Xavier

Homecoming crowds marked by better behavior in 1961

Athens Police Chief Joseph B Grogan notes improved crowds for Ohio University Homecoming despite larger attendance. Seven regular and seven auxiliary officers will police the event with traffic plans guiding residents to cross Mill St bridge and visitors to vacate parking, open bottles banned, and walking encouraged. The 1961 season is the 66th for the Bobcats. no varsity football in 1943 44 due to World War II.

Ohio University Athens Joseph B. Grogan Grogan

OU Edge in 49 Football Series Tie

The Bobcats lead the series 49 to OU, with 29 behind and nine even splits. Cincinnati remains the most frequent opponent historically, though they are no longer on the OU schedule.

Bobcats Cincinnati

Bobcats rely on McKee as football season starts

Ohio University leans on kicker Jim McKee and punter Harl Evans as the 1961 Bobcats lag in running strength. McKee boots a 41 yard field goal and two extra points in a 23 17 loss to Kent State and converts two extra points in a 14 13 victory over Dayton. He also made a 22 yard field goal with an extra point against Toledo.

Doherty Arizona State Cincinnati Muskies Kent State University of Cincinnati Detroit Miami Bbbcat Ohio University Bobcats Jim McKee Harl Evans Bob Babbitt McKee Mariemont Toledo Dayton Jack Kieter Aaron Bateman George Fisher Ron Lyon al Miller Bill Taraschke Dave Hutter Pat Smith Roger Merle Charles Bremer Tom Widdoes Roger Farr Musketeer Sullian Higgins Austin

Bobcat Muskeeter grid lineups note kickoff at Peden Stadium

Kickoff is at 2 p m at Peden Stadium. The page lists Bobcat and Musketeer substitutes with positions and numbers for the game day roster and special teams.

Peden Stadium Bobcat

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