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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1966

Page

10

Massillon Falls From Top Ten In AP Football Poll

The AP weekly high school football poll shows Steubenville still No 1 after Massillon, Niles, and Sandusky drop from the top tier. Massillon lost 20-14 to Altoona, while Mansfield Madison and Warren Harding also fell out. Niles and Sandusky moved up, with Arlington and Watterson holding spots among the elite.

Columbus Ohio Massillon Steubenville Associated Press Big Red Toledo Macomber Niles Sandusky Blue Streaks Upper Arlington Columbus Watterson Hamilton Garfield Cincinnati Elder Dover Louisville Portsmouth Warren Harding Mansfield Madison Tigers Altoona Warren Alliance Clear Fork Columbus Academy Unioto Stanton Local New Albany Bridgeport Brookville Piketon Millersport Berne Union Canton McKinley Bulldogs McKinley Cleveland St. Joseph Ohio State Lennie Fontes Arnie Bucks Notre Dame Fredericktown Weirton W. Va Madonna Hamilton Badin Oxford Talawanda Rams Lima Hamilton Laft Steve Kockeran Marion Catholic Mount Gilead Tim Grady Gordy Cuyahoga Heights

Wynn Signs as Twin Coach Arrigo Returns to Reds

The Cincinnati Reds promote eight farm players including pitching prospect Gerry Arrigo who returns after a stint with the New York Mets. Also promoted are Dan McGinn Jack Earl John Noriega John Bench Bernie Carbo Hal McRae and John Fenderson plus details on Fenderson and Noriega performances. Cleveland Indians president Gabe Paul says Early Wynn signed with Minnesota after leaving the Indians and notes Wynn was offered other roles while remaining under contract with Cleveland.

Southpaw William O DeWitt Arrigo Reds New York Mets Jack Earl John Noriega John Bench Bernie Carbo Hal McRae John Fenderson Fenderson Knoxville Noriega Bench Husky Binger Okla Peninsula Carbo McRae Earl Tampa Cleveland Cleveland Indians Gabe Paul Early Wynn Minnesota Twins Wynn Minnesota Paul Twins Gabe Indians Joe Adcock

Canadiens Favored To Repeat In 1966-67 NHL Opener

In New York and Boston the 1966-67 NHL season opens with Montreal Canadiens as clear title favorites. Chicago faces New York Rangers, Detroit meets Boston, while Maple Leafs host Canadiens and New York hosts Toronto in the traditional Hockey Night in Canada kicks off weekend.

NEW York National Hockey League Boston Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Canadiens Rangers Detroit Red Wings Bruins Maple Leafs Canada Montreal Toronto Red Wings Chicago Hawks

Miami Ohio Clash At Peden Stadium In MAC Showdown

Miami and Ohio University meet at Peden Stadium as 3 0 and 2 0 MAC leaders with a near 20 000 crowd. Miami boasts an 11 game win streak and Hess notes balance and depth while Ohio’s injuries may weaken their lineup.

Miami Ohio University Peden Stadium Bobcats Redskins

Balsamo’s comeback season after an 0-10 year at Ohio U

Ohio University safety Tony Balsamo reflects on last year’s 0-10 season, calling it a life lesson about getting up after a fall. He starred in a 21-6 win over Toledo with two interceptions and a key end zone break, praising the team’s attitude, conditioning, and leadership.

Tony Balsamo Ohio University Bobcats Balsamo Tony Ohio Toledo

Notre Dame Surpasses Spartans In AP Football Poll

Notre Dame moved ahead of Michigan State to take over first place in The Associated Press major college football poll. Ben Olen reports Notre Dame rose to the top as MSU dropped in the rankings.

Notre Dame Spartans Ben Olan Associated Press Michigan State Michigan St UCLA Alabama Southern Calif Georgia Tech Nebraska Florida Purdue Oklahoma

Emotion and Runback Boost Jackson Victory Over Athens

Athens High, 16 6 loss at Jackson last Friday, saw emotions run high as Don Shaffer returned a kickoff 53 yards for a quick Jackson lead after Athens scored on an interception. Jackson coach Bob Callahan credited the runback as a key momentum shift in a game dominated by strong Bulldog emotions.

Don Shaffer Athens Athens High Don Eskey Jackson Eskey Ironman Bob Callahan Shaffer

Kent State Sees 23 20 Loss To Western Michigan

Kent State compiled 24 first downs and 285 yards rushing but fell 23 20 to Western Michigan. Don Fitzgerald set a school record with 47 carries for 194 yards and 3 touchdowns, yet the Golden Flashes dropped their fourth game in five. George Boreland connected with Bill Devine on a 44 yard pass for a Bronco score and a 66 yard connection for the game winner.

Associated Press Kent State Leo Strang Kent Western Michigan Bronco Western Don Fitzgerald Golden Flashes George Boreland Bill Devine Broncs

Crash Kills Freshman Football Player in Ohio Collision

Ohio University freshman Philip S. Gordon Jr., 19, was killed in a two car head on crash near Camden Ohio Friday night. He was driving from Oxford to Columbus when he crossed center line striking an oncoming vehicle. The other occupants were uninjured. Coach Bucky Wagner called him a promising defender. He is survived by his parents and three sisters.

Miami Bill Hess Ently Conley Toledo West Xavier Bob Houmard John Edwards Hess Oxford Redskins Bruce Matte Marshall Ohio University Camden Ohio Philip S. Gordon, Jr Columbus Bucky Wagner Gordon

How to Roll the Straight Ball Hook Back-Up and Curve

Illustrated bowling guide explains how body height at delivery affects where the ball lands beyond the foul line. Lower delivery produces a quicker hook while higher stance sends the ball farther down the lane. Readers can mail 20 cents and a stamped envelope for the booklet.

Walter M Hayward California Buzz Fazio Joe Joseph Bill Lillard Dick Hoover Fazio Hoover Lillard Joe Wilman

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