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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1967

Page

7

Toledo Gets Kent State in Homecoming Showdown

Kent State, 2-4, visits Toledo at 2 p.m. with the Rockets seeking a fifth straight MAC win after a 35-9 conquest of Western Michigan. Coach Lauterbur hails Toledo’s sharp offense and defense, highlighting tailback Roland Moss and linebacker Paul Elzey as key performers. Miami meets Bowling Green at 1:30 p.m. in Oxford as the MAC race tightens toward November 4 showdowns.

Toledo Ohio University of Toledo Rockets Kent State University Golden Flashes Western Michigan Frank Lauterbur Toledoans Rocket Club Kent State Lauterbur Kent Flashes MAC KSU Rockets Dayton Bowling Green Roland Moss Oxford Miami Doyt Perry Falcons Miami Field Redskins Bo Schembechler Warriors Schembechler Ohio U

Indiana Crack Top Ten as Trojans Lead AP Poll

Southern California remains undefeated and unanimously ranked No 1 in the AP college football poll. UCLA moved to No 2 after beating Stanford while Indiana rose to No 10 following a 27-20 win over Michigan. Colorado Tennessee Georgia Purdue Wyoming Houston andNC State round out the top ten.

UCLA Bruins Stanford Colorado Tennessee North Carolina Georgia Purdue Wyoming Houston Indiana Volunteers Alabama Crimson Tide Virginia Military Cowboys Wichita State Hoosers Michigan Oklahoma State Buffles North Carolina State Duke Louisi

Reds Add Hurler Ron Tompkins From Vancouver

Cincinnati Reds announce the acquisition of pitcher Ron Tompkins, 22, from Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League. The San Diego native posted a 10-9 record in 1967 with a 3.14 earned run average.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Ron Tompkins Vancouver Tompkins San Diego Calif

Steubenville Holds No 1 In Ohio High School Poll

Steubenville remains the top high school football team in the AP poll with 283 points. Upper Arlington climbs into contention at No 2 as a 7-0 team, while Cincinnati Roger Bacon jumps to third and Canton McKinley edges Massillon for fourth. Norfolk?

Steubenville Arlington Golden Bears Massillon Cincinnati Roger Bacon Queen City Moeller Bacon Canton McKinley Dover Shelby Toledo St. Francis Sandusky Circleville Versailles Upper Arlington Canton McKinsey Massilon Toledo Ken "Roosevelt Princeton Dayton Belmont Cincinnat Elder Akron Garfield Wintersville Zanesville Columbus Eastmoor Sanctys Perkins Lakewood Cleveland Bellefontaine Collinweed Oberlin Youngstown Ursuline Morton Rankling Walnut Ridge Wadsworth Waterville Colerain Revere Cardinal Mooney Wyoming Cuyahoga Falls Napoleon Warren Western Reserve Hamilton Garfield East Liverpool Avon Lake Portsmouth Hamilton Linden

AP poll ranks Ohio high school football teams

The Associated Press releases a ranking of Ohio high school football teams based on a 10 to 1 point scale. The article outlines how many points each team has earned in the poll and explains the rating method used to determine positions.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press

OU Runners Soccermen Go Saturday

Ohio University's cross country team aims for a high finish in the All-Ohio meet at Oberlin after their best season effort at the lone home meet. The Bobcat soccer team carries a 1-4-1 record into a 1:30 p.m. home game with Wooster. Coach Huntsman expects Greg Cashman and Don Leedy to run well in the five mile All-Ohio race.

Ohio University Oberlin Bobcat Wooster Phil Roach Bill Harkins Akron Stan Huntsman Greg Cashman Don Leedy Bobcats Miami

Wilt In ABA As Watcher In New Jersey Crowd

Wilt Chamberlain attended the ABA opener in Teaneck as Pittsburgh Pipers outlasted the New Jersey Americans 110 to 107. Connie Hawkins 34 for Pittsburgh, Dan Anderson 41 for New Jersey, with Heyman and a controversial foul/tech call shaping the finish. Dallas beat Houston 100-83 as Hagan was ejected for arguing and pushing a referee.

New Jersey Wilt Chamberlain Pride Teaneck Pittsburgh Pipers New Jersey Americans American Basketball Association Connie Hawkins Pittsburgh Charlie Williams Dan Anderson Art Heyman Pipers Dallas Houston Bob Verga Chaparrals Art Becker Cliff Hagan Ron Rakel Hagan Rakel Minnesota Anaheim Kentucky

Ohio State Bobcat lineman John Smith profile

John Smith of Ohio University is a junior guard and interior lineman for the Bobcats. A Brush High School product, he moved from center to guard, values the diversified role and team success, and weighs dentistry or optometry as future plans while pursuing zoology.

Ohio University John Smith Smith Brush High School Cleveland John Brush

Athens Bulldogs Praise Offense In 21-0 Jackson Win

Athens aims at Nelsonville York after a strong showing against Jackson in SEOL play. Coach Don Eskey lauded the offensive line for opening holes and the unit for productive scoring while the defense limited Jackson to 35 rushing yards and five first downs. One player, Jeff Linscott, was shaken up but expected to play next week.

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Bowling tips from Oakland pro on quiet release

Local reader Sammy asks about a loud ball thump hitting the lane. The guide explains bending knees and forward lean to release the ball just inches above the boards, reducing thump and preserving spin and lift, with a promo for a 24 page bowling guide.

Oakland Cal Sammy W Sammy

Bobcats rely on sophomore Cleve Bryant’s potential after Miami game

Ohio University football coach Bill Hess voices confidence in Cleve Bryant despite 36 percent pass accuracy. He cites Bryant’s running and option threat, plus the Bryant Snyder pairing, as key for future success. Hess notes Bryant nears school records and praises Snyder’s 100 yard receiving game. He also highlights Bob Beach’s defense and analyzes the Dayton challenge, stressing four tough games remain and a strong finish is desired.

Cleve Bryant Bill Hess Cleve Bryant Bobcats Todd Snyder Kansas Snyder Ohio Bob Babbitt Lou Sawchik Hess Bob Beach Bob Madden Bill Mayo Mel Taylor Bernie Kress Dayton McVay Eastern Kentucky Cincinnati Southern Illinois Temple Bowling Green Louisville

Costello Faces Old Teammates in Browns Giants Clash

Vince Costello, a 10 year Browns linebacker now with the Giants, will face his old teammates at Yankee Stadium on Sunday after being traded for a draft pick before the season. Willlie Davis, a former Browns linemate now with Green Bay, praised the Giants offense and warned Cleveland of a strong opponent, noting the Giants lead 14-10 at halftime and have 170 points this season, 35 more than Cleveland.

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