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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1965

Page

20

McArthur Generals Claim MOVC Win Over Eastern Eagles 20-6

In a co-leaders showdown despite two injured starters, McArthur defeated Eastern 20-6 to secure at least a share of the new Mid-Ohio Valley Conference title. Ed Weidner scored twice, George Peters added a six yard TD, and McArthur dominated with 263 rushing yards to Eastern's 81.

McArthur Generals Eastern Coleaders Rutland Ed Weidner Dan Smith Frank Radine George Peters Roger Allman Herb Kinnison Dave Bolender McAr Thut Weidner Peters Radune Wahama Allman

Williams fuels Xavier victory over Ohio in tense showdown

Xavier tops Ohio 15 14 in a late comeback as Williams sets four records with 56 passing attempts 20 completions 311 yards and 333 yards total offense. Ohio led 14 7 late in the third before Xavier rallied with Mainer Abramowicz and a late turnover aided drive for the win. Ohio’s Bogan rushes and Brown Edwards shuffling at QB highlighted a hard fought game.

Hess Xavier Williams Walt Mainer Mainer Ray Dankel Ohio Hill Marc McClain Sam Bogan Simmons McClain Brown Fabulous Williams Bogan Beach Edwards Bobcats Gary Simmons Wash Lyons

Tornadoes Rally Past Bruins In High Scoring Clash

Racine Tornadoes defeated York Bruins 42 to 24 in an offensive showdown. McClintock led Racine with 20 points as Cundiff, Evans, and Grueser fueled the attack with multiple touchdowns and key plays. York's Grinstead scored twice and Cavote returned a kickoff for a TD. Racine improves to 4-2 and visitas North Gallia while York hosts Glouster.

Bob Downs Buchtel Racine Tornadoes York Bruins Dennis Evans York Sherman Cundiff Cundiff John McClintock Bob Grueser Grueser Charles Matthews McClintock John Burt Matthews Evans Ernie Campbell Campbell Jim Wagner Steve Grainstead Grinstead Steve Cavote Wagner Bruins Glouster

Ohio Stays Undefeated With 2-0 Kent State Win

Ohio's 2-0 victory over Kent State improves the season record to 4-1-1 with goals by Alex Downie and Sam Roberts. Roberts increases his season total to 10, while Kilpatrick earns the shutout as Ohio dominates defensively. The team next faces Akron on Tuesday and Pittsburgh at home October 23.

Alex Downie Sam Roberts Ohio Kent State UCLA Downie Roberts Ed Hemminger Kent Darrell Kilpatrick John McComb Bobcats McComb Akron Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association Akron University Zips Pittsburgh Peden Stadium East Dayton Mich State Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern Bowling Green Toledo Western Michigan Miami Marshall

Tomcats Fall To Ceramics In Friday Loss

Glouster Tomcats opened with an 8-0 lead but dropped to Crooksville Ceramics 36-8. Russell scored Glouster’s touchdown on a six yard run with a rushing two point conversion. Crooksville improved to 5-1 in six games while Glouster fell to 1-5 and will visit York next Saturday.

Glouster Glouster Tomcats Crooksville Ceramics Tomcats Floyd Russell York Crooksville Young Watts King Probasco Spring Russell Pat

State routs Ohio State in Big Ten clash

Fourth ranked Michigan State held Ohio State to minus 22 rushing yards as the Spartans overwhelmed the Buckeyes 32 to 7. In golf, Peter Thomson fell to a fantastic Australian, 3 and 2, in the World Match Play final.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Ohio State Spartans Big Ten Buckeyes Peter Thomson Australia

Purdue Tops Michigan As Griese Propels Comeback

Bob Griese threw two second half touchdowns and added a 35 yard field goal with 55 seconds left to lift seventh ranked Purdue to a 17 15 victory over Michigan. Michigan had taken a brief lead on Rick Sugar s 18 yard field goal in the final quarter but Griese sealed the outcome with his late kick.

John Edwards Lancaster Edwards Bob Brown Brown Napoleon Bobcat Kent Toledo Bobcats Williams Biles Ohio Xavier Carroll Williams Jim Stofko Glenn Hill Sam Bogan Marc McClain Lars Schwartz Bogan Dave Mueller Lyons Simmons Maiier Willams Abramowicz Dankel Wiliams Ann Arbor Mich Bob Griese Purdue Michigan Griese Rick Sugar Wolverines

Hockey starts bold run with All Star game and season open

The National Hockey League pushes into a busy week with the All Star game and the regular season kickoff. A major expansion move advances as the six team circuit grows.

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Roberts to undergo surgery on right elbow

Houston Texas veteran right handed pitcher Robin Roberts will have surgery next week to remove a bone chip from his right elbow. He was the winningest right hander for the Astros in the last six weeks of the 1965 season with a 5-2 record.

Houston Tex Robin Roberts Roberts Houston Astros

Gary Player Wins Virginia Waters Championship Closes Victory

South African golfer Gary Player secured victory at the Virginia Waters event with a final breakthrough, closing out the match to claim the title.

Virginia Waters England Gary Player South Africa

Marines shutout Dayton 10 0 for first win of season

The Quantico Marines defeated Dayton 10 to 0 on Saturday, handing the Flyers a fifth straight loss. Don Ross kicked a 38 yard field goal just before halftime and a fourth quarter TD sealed the victory.

Dayton Ohio Quantico Marines Flyers Don Ross Marines

East Bank Triumph Over Point Pleasant in Homecoming

East Bank Pioneer live up to homecoming crowd with a 25 7 victory over Point Pleasant Big Blacks. Ron Ford opened scoring with a 15 yard run and Neal Burnett added two short TD runs. Lennie Gavan connected with Maynard for a 75 yard TD, while Smith scored for Point Pleasant and Ferguson added the extra point.

East Bank East Bank Pioneer Point Pleasant Big Blacks Ron Ford Dennis Young Don Wiggins Neal Burnett Lennie Gavan Maynard Joe Smith Buddy Ferguson Burnett Smith Ferguson Ford Gavan Young

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