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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1962

Page

10

Iceman Stofa Leads Bulls In Comeback Wins

Buffalo quarterback John Stofa, nickname Long John, drives the Bulls to a 16-13 win over Temple and a 27-23 upset of Boston University. A 6-3, 190 pound junior, Stofa has compiled 1354 passing yards and 1569 total offense in 14 games, with a strong late-game flair and a prior love of basketball in high school.

Buffalo Ieman Ohio University State University of New York Buffalo University John Stofa Johnstown John Buffalo Bulls Temple Long John Johnstown Memorial Cemetery J. William Everett Boston University Terriers Delaware Stofa Dick Offenhammer Buffalo Club Bulls Heffelfinger Holy Cross Villanova

Ohio high school football title race tightens as Alliance and Niles vie

The AP poll shows Alliance still ranked No 1 among 52 voters while defending champ Niles McKinley creeps closer. The race likely hinges on their November 9 clash after weeks of shrinking margins. Springfield South upset Day ton Chaminade 34 14 ending a 3 game skid for the Eagles. Middletown's Bob Walden has 32 receptions and 10 touchdowns as the Middies prepare to meet Richmond Indiana with its relay team noted.

Columbus Ohio Alliance Lima Associated Press Niles McKinley Niles Mel Knowlton Toledo Central Catholic Springfield South Dayton Chaminade Eagles Middletown Bob Walden Middies Richmond Ind Xenia Nick Smith

Northwestern Surges To Third In AP Football Poll

Northwestern climbs to third after upsetting Ohio State while Texas holds first and Alabama stays second. Ohio State drops from leadership to outside top ten after two losses. Wisconsin rises to fifth with a 42-14 win over Iowa.

Texas Associated Press Alabama Bear Bryant Northwestern Ohio State Arkansas Razorbacks Tennessee California Wisconsin Iowa

Rollerbowl Saturday Junior Week 1 Results

Weekly results list multiple teams and venues with scores, including Stephenson Ace t, Kerr Hardware, Athens Pharmacy, Don's Donut Shop, Blackmore’s Restaurant, Miller’s Poultry, Houseware Center, and Dolen’s Paver Drive-In. Standings show varied results across divisions and week segments.

Stephenson Acc’t Kerr-Hunter Hardware Athens Pharmacy Don’s Ae & Blackmore's Dolen's Houseware Center Miller’s Poultry Dolen's Deiveri Miller's Poultry Stephenson Ace’t Blackmore's Restaurant Don's Benus Shop

Fight Results Philadelphia and Tokyo Card Highlights

Von Clay of Philadelphia stopped Dick Young in five rounds at 177 pounds. Ryo Watanabe of Japan stopped Poung of Korea in five rounds at 147 pounds.

Philadelphia von Clay Dick Young Tokyo Ryo Watanabe Japan Poung Korea

Bobcats Prep For Buffalo Clash In Band Day Setting

Ohio University football coach Bill Hess says Buffalo poses a tougher test than it appears with three come from behind wins and a strong pass defense. Cliff Heffelfinger notes Buffalo similarities to Dayton while Miami game film praised for solid tackling by Widdoes Trevis and team leaders.

Jim Zentmeyer Messenger Ohio University Cliff Heffelfinger Bobcats Buffalo Bulls Dayton Buffalo Heffelfinger Hite Roger Farr Miami Hess Ara Parseghian Purdue Ohio Ron Fowlkes Jim Albert Tom Widdoes John Trevis Bob Babbitt Rotary Field

Fullmer Faces Tiger in San Francisco World Middleweight Bout

Gene Fullmer 9-5 underdog meets Dick Tiger in a 15 round world middleweight title clash at Candlestick Park San Francisco. The bout headlines PD T 7 30 p.m. PDT with calm forecast amid city weather quirks and will air in 48 cities. Tiger seeks eighth defense favors activity while Fullmer 31 seeks to defend title earned in Mor mon church ties.

Utah Gene Fullmer Dick Tiger Nigeria San Francisco Candlestick Park San Francisco Giants California Bay Fullmer World Boxing Association Tiger Dick Ihetu

Area's Top Scorers List Of Local Teams

Ron Ritchie of Eastern leads with 104 points followed by Jim French of Roger Creek with 86 and Dan Crothers of Southwest with 74. Others include Harry Strole The Plains 70, Roger Ruble Belpre 68, Bill Wickline Racine 62, Steve Safford Pt Pleas 61, Chuck Matheny Chauncey 53, Chuck Starks McArthur 50, Joe White McArthur 50, Errol Conkery York High 48, Terry Shamblin Kyger Cr 46, Ron Erwin North Gallia 44, Gary Durst Eastern 42, George Boggs York High 40.

Ron Ritchie Eastern Jim French Rgger Creek Dan Crothers Southwest Harry Strole the Plains Roger Ruble Belpre Bill Wickline Racine Steve Safford Pt. Pleas Chuck Matheny Chauncey Chuck Starks McArthur Joe White Errol Conkery York High Terry Shamblin Kyger Cr

Woody Hayes Sees Officials Cheated Buckeyes in Northwestern Loss

Coach Woody Hayes claims Ohio State was cheated out of a touchdown in the 18-14 loss to Northwestern. He blasted the official who ruled pass interference on a 52 yard return by Bo Scott, saying no interference occurred and a touchdown was missed. Northwestern rallied from a 14-0 lead to win.

Columbus Woody Hayes Northwestern Ohio State Buckeyes Woody Big Ten Columbus Sports Writing Corps Paul Warfield Chuck Logan Ohio Logan Warfield

Pro Opener Has Problem For Warriors Debut

San Francisco Warriors debut tonight at the Cow Palace facing the Detroit Pistons amid prior relocation problems and ticket sales hindered by Giants pennant race and World Series. An 8,000 crowd is anticipated as Wilt Chamberlain leads the team into action with other events clashing at Candlestick Park.

San Francisco San Francisco Warriors Wilt Chamberlain National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons San Francisco Giants Cow Palace Gene Fullmer Dick Tiger Candlestick Park

Montreal at Chicago Tonight in NHL Matchup

The National Hockey League lists Montreal against Chicago as the featured game for today. No games are scheduled for Monday or Wednesday.

Montreal Chicago

Har din Simmons Ends Long Football Losing Streak

Hardin-Simmons defeats Trinity 14 to 6 ending a 27 game skid and prompting a university holiday on Monday. Coach Jack Thomas praises the team as players earned their win through effort, with George Graham signaling a campus break and teachers planning Tuesday classes.

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