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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1963

Page

12

Plenty Of Action On Ohio College Gridirons

Ohio State plays Wisconsin and Cincinnati faces Indiana while 18 of 21 games feature Buckeye rivals. Wittenberg seeks 23 straight Ohio Conference wins against Ohio Wesleyan as Bob Cherry eyes a record. Denison hosts Heidelberg in a key race, with Marietta at Otterbein and other league clashes shaping standings.

Fritz Howell Ohio State Wisconsin Cincinnati Indiana Ohio Buckeye Wittenberg Tigers Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Bob Cherry Otterbein Denison Heidelberg Marietta Kenyon Oberlin Mount Union Hiram Capital Akron Muskingum Wooster Bowling Green Toledo Kent State Kent Miami Falcons Ohio Univer Hardluck Western Michigan Ashland Bluffton Wilmington Xavier Villanova Ohio Northern Findlay Detroit Dayton Baldwin Wallace Youngstown Lincoln Central State Case Tech Washington & Jefferson John Carroll Western Reserve

Bork Sets Passing Records At Northern Minors

Northern Minors University star George Bork, a slender Mt. Prospect native, leads with 2075 passing yards in six games as the Huskies bid for 3000 in a season. His 23 TDs give him 51 career while nine receivers, led by Hugh Rohrschneider and Gary Stearns, share his target bag.

Dekalb George Bork Northern Minors University Bork Huskies Eastern Illinois University Mt. Prospect Dennis Spurlock Whitworth Wash Hugh Rohrschneider Gary Stearns

Yogi Berra Signs One Year as Yankees Manager

Yogi Berra accepts a one year contract at 35 000 with the New York Yankees as he takes over from Casey Stengel and Ralph Houk. He aims for a pennant and names Chicago Minnesota Detroit and Baltimore as tough rivals. He accepts a cut in pay to prove his capability and says he will quit if unable to manage.

New York Yogi Berra New York Yankees Wonder Yankees Casey Stengel Ralph Houk Berra Stengel Houk Dan Topping Chicago Minnesota Detroit Baltimore Yogi

Rudolph Leads Fresno Open as Aaron Close Behind

Mason Rudolph and Tommy Aaron, two rising pros with one career win between them, hold the top two spots after opening rounds in the $25,000 Fresno Open. Rudolph shot 66 to lead by two over Aaron, with Aaron at 68 and a pack at 71. Rudolph, 29, former Memphis State, plays from Lehigh Acres Florida. Aaron, 26, 14th in earnings, has yet to win a pro event.

Fresno Calif Mason Rudolph Tommy Aaron Rudolph Aaron Tommy San Joaquin Country Club al Johnston George Knudson Chick Evans Buster Cupit Roger Ginsberg Bill Casper Jack Rule Jr Memphis State Lehigh Acres Fila San Francisco

Four Horsemen reunite with Stanford stars in West Coast gathering

Notre Dame greats Elmer Layden Jim Crowley Don Miller and Harry Stuhldreher join Stanford peers on the West Coast. The 1925 Rose Bowl Four Horsemen era is recalled as they reflect on past glory and Rice's nickname shaping their fame. Layden Crowley Miller Stuhldreher Nevers all now around 60s with new careers in industry law and public relations.

San Francisco Stanford Ernie Nevers Notre Dame Elmer Layden Four Horsemen Indians Fighting Irish West Coast Knute Rockne Layden Don Miller Jim Crowley Harry Stuhldreher Grantland Rice Army California Scranton Miller Cleveland Stuhldreher United States Steel Corp Pittsburgh Nevers Ernie Rice Four Horseman Crowley Polo Grounds

Hess Seeks 1963 Bobcats Bounce Against Miami on Migration Day

Ohio University eyes a recovery after three straight losses as Miami steps into Oxford for Homecoming. Kellermann, a 13th ranked total offense, leads the Redskins backed by Neumeier Tyler and Longsworth. Ohio counters with a stout defense and hope to snap Miami’s series lead.

Rowland Congdon Bill Hess Ohio University Bobcats Miami Oxford Ohio Ohio U Fense Kellermann Hess Bill Neumeier Scott Tyler Tom Longsworth Redskins Northwestern Jim Jares Mike Cohen Ernie Bremer Texas Western

McArthur Captures Homecoming Victory Over The Plains

The McArthur Generals edged The Plains 12 to 8 in a Southeastern Ohio Buckeye League homecoming game. McArthur improved to 2-1 in league play and 3-4 overall while The Plains fell to 0-4 in league and 1-7 overall. McArthur scorers included White and Smith, with touchdowns on runs. The Plains’ Gilkey scored a late TD on a run, Hawk added the extra point. Homecoming Queen was Karen Eberts.

Southeastern Ohio Buckeye McArthur the Plains Karen Eberts Gilkey Pat Hawk White Smith

Browns End Corps Pays Off in Big 1963 Victory Bid

Cleveland built a strong end corps starting in 1959 with Rich Kreitling John Brewer Gary Collins Bobby Crespino and Tom Hutchinson. They form the core for quarterback Frank Ryan as the Browns prepare for a key home game against the New York Giants before 84000 at Municipal Stadium.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns New York Giants Clevelands Municipal Stadium Browns Rich Kreitling John Brewer Gary Collins Bobby Crespino Tom Hutchinson Giants New York Jim Brown Frank Ryan Kreitling Ilinois Jim Houston Ohio State Brewer Crespino Mississippi Collins Maryland Hutchinson Kentucky Ray Renfro

Undefeated Cross Country Meet Set At Oxford

Ohio's harriers seek a 16th straight dual win against Miami at Oxford. All-American Bill Heller leads Ohio with a Notre Dame Invitational record time, while Miami relies on sophomores Andy Schramm Jack Bachelor and Dave Bartel to extend their eight win streak. This dual meet closes the season before All-Ohio and subsequent championships.

Ralph Francis Ohio Harriers Miami Oxford Stan Huntsman Bill Heller Notre Dame Elmore Banton Larry Smith Andy Schramm Jack Bachelor Birmingham Michigan Dave Bartel Wheaton Illinois

No games Thursday and weekend MLB schedule

The schedule lists Thursday games with Los Angeles at Cincinnati and New York at Philadelphia. Saturday features Baltimore at Boston Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at San Francisco and Detroit at St Louis. Sunday’s matchup is St Louis at Baltimore.

Los Angeles Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Baltimore Boston San Francisco Detroit St. Louis

Pew Stops Forte In Round One In Miami Fight

John L Pew of Boynton Beach aged 191 pounds stops Levi Forte of Miami at 1 round in Miami Florida. Forte weighed 180 pounds.

Miami Fla John L. Pew Boynton Beach Levi Forte

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