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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1965
Page
12
Ohio University coach Bill Hess says the 0-4 Bobcats fell behind due to players not meeting summer fitness standards. He notes 16 of 28 couldn't complete a six minute mile during fall practice, leading to adjustments in the backfield and scrutiny of conditioning ahead of the Xavier game.
Minnesota manager Sam Mele opts to use Mudcat Grant and Jim Kaat in a bid to avoid a World Series defeat. Grant to start game six after two days rest, with Kaat lined up for game seven if needed. The Twins seek offense back at Metropolitan Stadium after a 3–0 loss at Dodger Stadium.
Maury Wills arrives with a banjo in Minneapolis as the Dodgers prepare for Game Six against the Minnesota Twins. He talks of a Lake Tahoe engagement and chase for record hits in the series while noting cool weather won’t affect the Dodgers.
In Chicago next Thursday Walter O Malley proposes a three deputy plan with two league presidents and Judge Robert Cannon to aid a new commissioner. The plan aims to recruit an outsider to lead baseball with deputies advising him. Candidates include Don MecGannon Le Roy Collins Joe Cro nin and Lee MacPhail. Frick remains commissioner until replacement. Al Lopez says he does not plan to quit but won't rule out stepping down before next season.
Ohio University freshman football coach Dave Wagner says the team has a long way to go despite a 34 7 victory over Marshall. He notes Xavier's rugged line and fast backs as key threats and cites wingbacks Bill Waller and Bob Yett as top dangers. Kickoff in Cincinnati is at 3 p.m.
Kent State tailback Willie Asbury, a Cincinnati native and 226 pound senior, named Back of the Week after a comeback from a kidney illness. Marshall linebacker Tom Good named Lineman of the Week for 15 solo tackles, seven assists, three passes blocked and a key fumble play as Marshall beat Quantico 10 9. Other nominees include Howie Miller, Pete Kramer, Mike Weger, Ron Seifert. Dave Stallworth to join New York Knickerbockers. Floyd Little wears No 44 at Syracuse Joe Brown era references.
Xavier University relies on junior quarterback Carroll Williams to lead football success. He has 750 rushing and passing yards in four games, set Miami game records with 274 passing yards 288 total and 18 completions, and aims to extend a strong start as Xavier travels to Ohio University after beating Cincinnati 14-3 and Miami of Ohio 29-28.
In SECAL action Logan faces Middleport as both chase second place. MOVC highlights include Eastern at McArthur with Coach Don Eskey on Channel 20 and Athens aiming to stay unbeaten atop league standings.
Len Dawson, veteran quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, has nine seasons of pro football behind him. The former Purdue standout is noted for his leadership and playmaking in the NFL.
Kentucky football figure Charlie Bradshaw played for Kentucky under Paul Bryant and graduated in 1949. Georgia Governor Carl E. Sanders served as a quarterback on Oil Bowl championship teams.
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