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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1969

Page

8

Bobcats Face Penn State With Starters Doubtful

Ohio travels to Penn State to meet a top national foe with quarterback Cleve Bryant listed doubtful for two weeks after a 24-21 loss to Miami. Also doubtful are linebacker LeVeck and flanker back Allen, as Steve Skiver will start at quarterback and Ohio adapts with replacements on offense and defense.

Ohio University Penn State Cleve Bryant Miami Bryant Cleve Nittany Lions Jack LeVeck Bobby Allen Steve Skiver Toledo St. Francis Ohio Skiver Qohio Joe Statmiller Columbus Mike Crish Youngstown Ur Saline Harvey Mitchell Allen Mitchell Syracuse Bill Greg Cook Cincinnati Terry Hanratty Notre Dame Roger Staubach Navy Todd Snyder Redskins Charlie Pittman Seph Lydell Mitchell Seph Franco Harris Lions Chuck Burkhart Kansas Onkotz Pittman Mike Reid Steve Smear Penn States Greg Edmunds Harris

Two PP&E Winners Advance To District Meet

In Athens Huntington Saturday the Punt Pass and Kick winners earned district berths. Kevin Meade of Glouster captured first in the nine year old division, and Don Skinner of Athens Route 1 won the 13 year old division. They will compete in Cincinnati Saturday among 35 district meets.

Athens Huntington Kevin Meade Glouster Don Skinner Athens Route 1 Cincinnati

Pro Cage NBA Monday Results

No games were scheduled on Monday. Upcoming contests list Los Angeles at Baltimore Phoenix at New York Boston at Detroit with Wednesday matchups including Los Angeles at Cincinnati San Francisco at Atlanta Milwaukee at San Diego Phoenix at Philadelphia.

NBA Los Angeles Baltimore Phoenix New York Boston Detroit Cincinnat San Francisco Atlanta Milwaukee San Diego Philadelphia

Canton McKinley Grabs Top Spot In Ohio Poll

Canton McKinley jump to first in the AP Ohio high school football poll as Upper Arlington drops to second and Elyria stands third with a 7 0 0 record. Newark Catholic extends its Class A lead after a 56 6 win, while Newark Catholic and Norwalk St Paul shape the top of Class AA.

Columbus Ohio Canton McKinley Associated Press Upper Arington Elyria Upper Arlington Golden Bears Newark Catholic New Albany Norwalk St. Paul Newark Marion Pleasant Rocco Rich Rich Brown Eddie Floyd Bulldogs Sandusky Niles McKinley Warren Western Reserve Green Wave

Cronin rules out Seattle Pilots move to other markets

President Joe Cronin and AL owners met Seattle Pilots reps and rejected moving the franchise to Milwaukee or Dallas-Fort Worth. A Oct 30 deadline set for Seattle covers stadium expansion to 28,000, a permanent stadium by spring 1973, and ownership change plans. Detroit Tigers owner John Fetzer said shifting a new franchise from Seattle would be wrong.

Associated Press Chicago Joe Cronin Seattle Pilots Seattle Milwaukee Dallas - Fort Worth Cronin Pilots Legaue Anderson King County John Spellman Perry Johanson

Brooks Named NASCAR Rookie of the Year at Daytona

Dick Brooks, a California native now based in South Carolina, was named NASCAR rookie of the year in Daytona Beach.

Daytona Beach Fila Dick Brooks California South Carolina Nascar

Williams Named As JTop AL Pilot

Williams earns AP American League manager of the year after guiding the Senators to an 86 76 finish and first winning season since 1952. He drew 113 votes, beating Billy Martin and Earl Weaver, as Martin was fired by Minnesota owner Calvin Griffith. Williams was abroad filming in Zambia during the award period.

Associated Press NEW York Washington Senators Ted Williams Williams Billy Martin Minnesota Twins Earl Weaver Baltimore Orioles Lefty Phillips California Zambia Africa Weaver Bob Short Martin New York Yankee Minnesota Twins Dave Boswell Detroit Calvin Griffith

NHL Results Roundup Shows Pairings Across Cities

National Hockey League results list games including Pittsburgh at Oakland St. Louis at Montreal Philadelphia at Toronto Chicago at New York Boston at Minnesota and Pittsburgh at Los Angeles.

National Hockey League Pittsburgh Oakland St. Louis Montreal Philadelphia Toronto Chicago New York Boston Minnesota Los Angeles

Maynard Stars Jets Rip Oilers For East Lead

Jets beat the Oilers 26 17 at Shea Stadium to seize first in the AFL East as Don Maynard piled up 212 yards with seven receptions and two touchdowns. Namath threw 57 and 4 yard TD passes, while Jim Turner added four field goals on a treacherous sod.

JETS Houston Oilers Roy Hopkins Mike Battle John Elliot New York Jets Shea Stadium Associated Press NEW York Don Maynard Maynard Houston Miller Farr Ken Houston Oilers Joe Namath Jim Turner Farr Namath Shea Turf Art Powell Turner

Frick's Freshmen Open at Home in Cincinnati Matchup

Ohio University's freshman football team, coached by John Frick, prep for a home opener against Cincinnati rookies. Site uncertain due to weather, kickoff 2:30 p.m. Frick praises defense and plays of quarterbacks Rich Trustdorf and Greg Deyton, plus standout rushes by Bill Gary.

Ohio University University of Cincinnati John Frick Peden Stadium Bobcat Frosh Marshall Huntington Cincinnati Dayton Frick

Bucks Diversified Attack Preps For Ulini Clash

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says the Buckeyes balance their multi backfield attack as they prepare for Illinois. Key players Otis Kern Brockington Zelina face injuries while Illini, coached by Valek, pursue a mixed triple option and pro set offense.

Ulini Associated Press Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State Buckeyes Hayes Illinois Woody Jim Otis Minnesota Otis Rex Kern John Brockington Larry Zelina Kern. Rex Houston Texas Tim Anderson Brad Nielsen Leo Hayden Jack Anderson Illini Buck Lini OSU Esco Sarkkinen Indiana Bucks Jim Valek Esco

Bowling Doctor Offers Cure for Low Scores

A bowling expert notes low scores despite a strong hook due to poor control. The remedy stresses training to funnel the hook into the 1-3 pocket consistently, even if it requires adjusting speed or hook.

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