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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1963

Page

12

Albert Brown Duel Likely in Bobcats vs Blue Hens game

The Bobcats stock up with Don Hoovler nearly back from a bruised hip while senior co captain Jim Albert joins the matchup against Delaware. Albert, leading the Bobcats ground game with 219 yards, seeks another big effort as Brown from Delaware aims to counter.

Bobcats Don Hoovler Toledo al Hart Blue Hens Ohio Jim McKee Jim Albert Albert Bob Babbitt McKee Canfield Star Delaware Brown

California pro Geiberger leads Sahara Invitational after opening round

Al Geiberger, a little-known California professional, shot a blistering 39 32 67 to lead the Sahara Invitational as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus trailed in the crowded field at Paradise Country Club. Palmer and Nicklaus, both hampered by shoulder and back issues, sat four and eight strokes behind respectively as play paused after a rain delay.

Las Vegas Nev Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus California al Geiberger Palmer Nicklaus Geiberger Art Wall Jr Lionel Hebert Gay Brewer Paradise Country Club Don January Ted Kroll George Will Canada George Knudson San Diego

Detroit, Four Cities Bid For 1968 Olympic Site

The 60th IOC session in Baden Baden moves to a decisive vote tonight to select the 1968 Summer Games host. Detroit Buenos Aires Mexico City and Lyon are the candidates with Lyon favored but each city holding a 25 percent chance per IOC president Avery Brundage.

Baden - Baden Germany International Olympic Committee Detroit Buenos Aires Mexico City Lyon France Avery Brundage IOC

Ohio College Roundup Favors Buckeyes But USC Looms

Ohio State is a three point underdog for Saturday's showdown with Southern Cal in Los Angeles. Veteran kicker Dick Van Raaphorst has booted 48 and 49 yarders in recent games, while the Buckeyes pursue an intersectional schedule and state rivalries across Ohio.

Ohio State Southern California Los Angeles Trojans Buckeyes Dick van Raaphorst Big Ten Southern Cal Colorado Michigan State Oklahoma Notre Dame

Celtics Edge Royals 93-92 in opener with Robertson 20

Boston defeated Cincinnati 93-92 as Oscar Robertson led the Royals with 20 points while Jerry Lucas contributed 20 rebounds and Celtics guard Sam Jones scored 24. Knicks debutant Art Heyman had 19 points but was not a savior, as New York fell to Baltimore 115-113.

NEW York Eddie Donovan Donovan Art Heyman Knicks Heyman National Basketball Association Baltimore Bullets Chicago Zephyrs Cincinnati Boston Celtics Royals Celts Dischinger West Robertson Sam Jones Boston Celtics Bill Russell Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Arnette Mop Brockhorn Boozer Embry of Hawkins Hobertson Smith Havliceke K. Coones Loscutoff McCarthy Naulls Ramsey Ussell Sanders Boeckhorn

Mower Blade Injures Xavier Players Before Dayton Clash

Xavier University football players John Dankert and Ron Rosnosky were struck by a lawn mower blade as they walked to the cafeteria. Dankert, a junior end from Chicago, suffered a 12 inch laceration and possible internal injuries. Rosnosky, a senior tackle from Youngstown, suffered a cut to the left arm and possible fracture.

Cincinnati Xavier University Dayton John Dankert Chicago Ron Rosnosky Youngstown Dankert Rosnosky Musketeers

County weighs Grover Center use for county tournament

Athens County athletic committee plans to discuss moving the nine team county tournament from February to Grover Center with Ohio University President Vernon R. Alden. University athletic director William Rohr says Grover Center cannot host due to intramurals and a Mid American Conference wrestling meet. Porter to meet Alden Monday. Alden preferred county officials meet Rohr first.

Athens County Athletic Committee Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Grover Center T. C. Porter Ames-Bern High School University William Rohr Rohr Porter Alden

Co operation Key To Browns Early Success Says Collier

Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier credits cooperation as the core reason for the team's rise as a title threat. He notes players and coaches contribute ideas, with play calls adjusted from the sideline and by quarterback Frank Ryan as situations change. Preparation focuses on defense ahead of a Sunday game with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cleveland Browns Blanton Collier Collier Browns Philadelphia Eagles Frank Ryan

Myatt Named Phillies Third Base Coach

George Myatt, 49, a 16 year baseball veteran, has been named third base coach of the Philadelphia Phillies. County officials push university to reconsider its stance on county tournaments amid predictions they may end within two years due to school reorganization and NCAA concerns. The discussion centers on using Grover Center to host final county games while preliminaries stay at area gyms. leaders emphasize not bypassing the athletic department and seek President Alden’s input. Attendees included Jack Hillyer, Lowell Cole, Raymond Ogg, and Porter.

Philadelphia George Myatt Philadelphia Phillies Porter Athens State Athletic Association Ohio University Athens High School University AHS Grover York Grover Center Alden Jack Hillyer Lowell Cole Trimble Raymond Ogg Rome - Canaan

Mystery In Death Of Fichter Boxing Case Intensifies In Baltimore

Baltimore grand jury prepares to hear testimony from the Maryland Athletic Commission chair and two physicians tied to boxer Ernie Knoxs death after a 10 round heavyweight bout. Knox weighed 178 pounds at the weigh in, but an autopsy listed 153 pounds, prompting scrutiny of boxing safety.

Baltimore Ernie Knox Maryland Athletic Commission Commission Knox Wayne Bethea New York Grand Bethea Jack Cohen The Athletic Commission Charles Tommasello Charles S. Petty

Runners At Notre Dame Sunday Meet Highlights Ohio Squad

Ohio University's undefeated cross country team travels to South Bend Indiana for the Notre Dame Invitational. Western Michigan and Notre Dame present stiff opposition with WMU veterans and strong sophomores returning. Ohio aims to break its meet win drought as Elmore Banton challenges for top honors.

Ohio South Bend Indiana Notre Dame Stan Huntsman Western Michigan Ohio University Elmore Banton Bill Heller Banton Larry Smith James Berendsen Rich Alderfer Miami Oxford

Ohio Good On Defense In Homecoming Tilt

Ohio University sits tied for second in national pass defense after last week's draw with Toledo. The Bobcats have allowed 32 yards per game, ranking tenth in total defense at 169.5 yards per contest as they prepare for Homecoming foe Delaware, an undefeated small college standout. Rutgers leads pass defense after Ohio’s decline.

Bucks Ohio Ohio Northern John Carroll Ada Bluffton Ashland Ohio University Toledo Delaware Athens Rockets Bowling Green Bobcats Texas Western Rutgers Associated Press

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