Packers Rally Past Lions In Late Drive
Green Bay improves to 4-1 in the early season by overcoming a 17-7 deficit with a late TD pass from Scott Hunter to rookie Leland Glass and a Chester Marcol extra point. Ken Ellis returns a punt 80 yards for a key score, while Detroit loses a turnover and tallies two first-half TDs.
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Ken Ellis
Detroit
Greg Landry
Jim Hill
Landry
Ter
Artie Taylor
Lem Barney
Hunter
Moto-Cross Opens At Nelsonville Cycle Park First Race A Success
The Athens County Cycle Park south of Nelsonville held its inaugural event with strong local talent. Promoters Hawk and Wetzel merged 100cc with 125cc and 250cc with open classes to boost riders on the track, while keeping heats separate for fair scoring.
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Athens County
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A’s Aim to Finish Reds as World Series Streak Grows
Oakland leads Cincinnati 2 0 in the 1972 World Series after back to back 3 2 and 2 1 wins. Vida Blue says the A’s have the Reds "on the ropes" as John Odom prepares to start Game 3 at the Coliseum under a 50 000 sellout forecast amid showers risk.
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Massillon Heads Class AAA Poll As Sandusky Seeks Upset
Massillon remains No. 1 in the Class AAA AP poll with a 6-0-0 start. Sandusky, also 6-0-0, sits No. 2 and hosts Elyria while Massillon is favored to beat Cleveland Glenville. Kennedy leads Class AA and Pleasant tops Class A as last week’s upsets shuffle ranking.
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Ada
Steubenville
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Eastmoor
Lima Catholic
Bellaire
Vermilion
Cory Rawson
Norwalk St. Paul
New Boston
Newark Catholic
Zoarville
AHS Bulldogs Tie in Deadlock Across Chillicothe Meet
Athens Bulldogs win a dual meet over Chillicothe 19 40 with team mates Rick Mansfield Carl Stempel and Andy Wallwork sharing first in 10 19. Mike Wright led Chillicothe with fourth while Athens faced injuries and a Rio Grande invitational tie. Team heads to Jackson for SEOL meet.
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Brent Hawk Named Messenger Player of the Week
Athens halfback Brent Hawk was chosen for his 82 rushing yards on nine carries and two touchdowns in the 34 7 win over Waverly. He also had three receptions for 34 yards and key blocks, helping the Bulldogs reach 3 3 overall and 2 1 in SECAL.
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Meigs
Messenger Sports
Low-Key McKay Likes The Top
USC coach John McKay remains the nation's top ranking in the AP poll as the Trojans lead with 28 first place votes and 948 points. Oklahoma trails, Alabama and Ohio State follow, with USC’s long tenure and witty quips highlighted amid the season’s chatter.
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Associated Press Weekly
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Ohio Bobcat Jayvees edge Miami JV 21 20 in close win
Ohio University Jayvee squad evened its record at 1-1 by defeating Miami junior varsity 21-20. Charles Taylor opened scoring with a 70 yard run, Miami answered, and Rick Lilienthal connected with Jesse Scott for a 52 yard TD to tie. Lilienthal later scored on a run and the Bobcats held off a late Miami surge with a failed two-point try.
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Pro Cage Former Outfielders Eight Managers
Eight managers who finished the National League season played the outfield. The note highlights former outfielders turning to coaching roles and managing at the top levels.
Curry Criticizes Colts Firing Over Losing Record
Baltimore AP Curry says Don McCafferty was unfairly blamed for the Colts poor 1-4 start. He calls McCafferty a decent coach and faults GM Joe Thomas for the dismissal, notes quarterback Johnny Unitas could be affected, and highlights injuries and lost players as the real reasons.
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