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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1977

Page

12

Injuries Shake Up Bobcats Grid Lineup Again

Ohio University facing winless Toledo at 1 30 p m as two starters sidelined and another defender unable to play. Theo Lemon and Steve Doe out with knee injuries. George Moore and Neil Seymour step in. Bob Weidaw out with knee problems. Terry Cooper starts at guard. Hess notes changes aim to preserve ground game and shift from favorites.

Bob Maney Messenger Blue Cross Ohio University Bill Hess Bobcats Toledo Miami Ohio Theo Lemon Steve Doe Doe George Moore Neil Seymour Bob Weidaw Terry Cooper Buddy Mohier Vincent Short Jim Givens Lyle Govert Michigan Jerry Bodart Pete Fioritto Aaron Bivens Keith Johnson Doug Williams Jon Gotwald Joe Conroy Kevin Kahl Ed Turner Mike Kennedy Don Puthoff Dave Hausfeld Bob Barrow Dave Simrell Steve Milano Randy Perkins Nigel Turpin Mike Sherman Vetter Mike Yelley John Gamble Jim Anderson Kevin Babcock Steve Green Dave Karikas Martin Minna Gary Zolciak Dan Cox Jeff Hepinstall Joe Ehland Skip McCulley Kevin Axe Mike Alston Ted Librizzi Harvey Kl Roch Wurst Todd Lucas David Ridgeway Jerry Fultz

Ohio offense faces MAC high tackler in upcoming clash

The Athens Messenger notes Ohio's offense gains 333 yards with John Gamble totaling 124 yards as a starter. Rocket linebacker Aaron Bivins tops the MAC with 108 tackles and could defend his defensive player of the year honor as Ohio fields its probable starting lineup at tight end Mark Geisler.

John Gamble Aaron Bivins MAC

Frazier Sparks Cavaliers Past Jazz In Close Win

Walt Frazier, 32, scored 19 points including the key late basket as Cleveland beat New Orleans 107-104. Campy Russell added 23 for the Cavaliers while Pete Maravich and Leonard Robinson led the Jazz with 29 and 28 points respectively.

NEW Orleans Walt Frazier New York Knicks Cleveland Cavaliers Frazier New York Cleveland New Orleans Jazz National Basketball Associa Campy Russell Cavs Pete Maravich Leonard Robinson Maravich Robinson Nate Williams

Bowling Green Eyes MAC Lead in Homecoming Clash

Bowling Green travels to face Miami in a key MAC showdown as the Falcons seek revenge after last year’s 9-7 upset that cost them the top spot. Eastern Michigan, Ohio University, and other MAC games shape the league as bowl hopes hinge on Saturday results.

Columbus Ohio Bowling Green Miami Falcons Denny Stolz Eastern Michigan Stobart Hess Central Michigan Akron Ball State Cal Poly-Pomona Northern Illinois Southern Illinois Ohio State Northwestern Buckeyes Michigan Tulsa Cincinnati Dayton Youngstown Central State Western Illinois Mount Union Marietta Baldwin Wallace Ohio Wesleyan Wittenberg Capital Muskingum Tigers Wooster Ohio Northern Heidelberg Findlay Defiance Hoosier-Buckeye Earlham Grand Valley State Kenyon Grove City Slippery Rock Ashland John Carroll Thiel

Toledo Rockets Search For First Win Under Chuck Stobart

New University of Toledo coach Chuck Stobart faces a dry spell as the Rockets struggle to win six games and settle into a long season. He cites inconsistency and a growing freshman rotation while stressing recruiting and a strong selling job in the Midwest to rebuild the program.

Hess Toledo Rockets Skip McCulley Kent State Bowling Green Miami Ed Chlebek Eastern Michigan Hurons Central Michigan Ohio University Bill Hess Chuck Stobart Bobcats Northern Illinois Stobart Bob Maney Messenger University of Toledo Middleport Sugar Grove Gallipolis Mt. Vernon Marshall Cincinnati Michigan

Fullback Gamble lauded for lifesaving fire act and football prowess

Ohio University freshman fullback John Gamble, a Van Wert paperboy since age nine, saved the Hangartner family from a November 1976 house fire, waking them and calling the fire department. He earned a Certificate of Appreciation and was praised for his discipline and football achievements. Gamble totaled 3311 career rushing yards, 230 points, and stood out as a defensive contributor with multiple fumbles forced and interceptions.

Ohio University John Gamble van Wert Gamble Donald F. Hangartner van Wert Times Bulletin Ohio John Bill Hess

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