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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1966

Page

11

Cincinnati Still In Running For NFL Grid Franchise

NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle says Cincinnati New Orleans and Seattle remain in the running for the 1967 franchise. He notes stadium plans and financing are key as a joint NFL AFL decision on franchises nears. Governor Rhodes asserts Cincinnati will get a suitable stadium.

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Steubenville Still On Top In Ohio Class AA Ratings

Steubenville remains No 1 in the Ohio high school football Class AA AP poll with a 7-0 mark after a 22-0 win over Canton McKinley. Upper Arlington moves to second after beating Massillon 21-6, while Niles slips to third. Marion Catholic leads Class A with 119 points as Millersport follows at 7-0. Other notable results include Hoban breaking a scoring record with a 54-0 win over Struthers and several top-notes in the race for postseason rankings.

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Easiest way to roll a consistent hook ball

Frankie B of Muncie asks Joe Wilman how to achieve a steady hook. The advice focuses on moderate speed, letting the ball roll, and a thumb at 1 o'clock with fingers at 3 o'clock. Maintain the same speed and finish with the hand near the face. Readers may win a free Joe Wilman Timer by sending questions with a stamped return envelope.

Joe Frankie B Muncie Ind Frankie Joe Wilman Dept. R

Notre Dame Holds Top Spot In Week's Top 10 Poll

Notre Dame remains No. 1 with 32 of 41 first place votes after a 38-0 win over Oklahoma. Michigan State sits No. 2, UCLA No. 3, Alabama No. 4, and LSU’s defeat opens a Wyoming rise to No. 10. Nebraska falls to No. 8, Florida up to No. 7.

Associated Press Notre Dame Irish Oklahoma Sooners Wyoming Utah State Michigan State Spartans Purdue Boilermakers Arkansas Wichita State UCLA Alabama Southern California Georgia Tech Florida Nebraska Cornhuskers Colorado Gators Louisiana State California Vanderbilt Clemson Tulane Lou. Calif Wyoming al

Richmond Wins First In Twenty

Larry Zunich rushed 239 yards on 36 carries as the Spiders beat Davidson 23-17 to snap a 19 game skid. He set Southern Conference single game rushing and three school records, earning AP Back of the Week honors. Cincinnati routed Kansas State 28-14 as K-State extended its woes.

Dick Colch Associated Press Ulysses S. Grant Richmond Larry Zunich Zunich Spiders Davidson Portage Frank Jones Kansas State Cincinnati Clem Turner K-State Tetaix Carive Goodwin Sas Brinkman Athens Eens Hiummel Athens Ub Eens Hull Hummel Athens Enee Athens Handley Eee Eenes Hull Persea Reee Athens Viecacdsausae

Adcock Names Coaches For Cleveland Indians Staff

Cleveland Indians complete coaching lineup with Pat Mullin of Detroit Tigers named outfield tutor and first base coach. Clay Bryant named pitching coach, Del Rice to run bullpen and George Strickland retained as third base coach. Rice turns 44 this week. Bryant, 44, has Cubs pitching background and 17 years in minor league managing.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Pat Mullin Detroit Tigers Clay Bryant Indians Pawtucket R. C Joe Adcock del Rice California Angels Rice Adcock George Strickland Strickland Birdie Tebbetts Mullin Tiger Bryant Chicago Cubs Fort Lauderdale Fla Zanesville Ohio

Toss of the Coin Sets Miami Ohio Game Rhythm

After a mid field coin flip Miami and Ohio faced wind and field direction decisions at Peden Stadium. Ohio won the toss and defended the south goal with the wind at their backs in both halves, while Miami chose to receive each time. Coach Hess explained Ohio’s timeout choices and the winds limited second half scoring opportunities.

Miami Ohio Peden South Hess

Four Teams Can Win Share Of SECUL Title

Athens Bulldogs face Gallipolis in a decisive Friday game at Gallipolis as they bid to repeat as league champions. Coach Eskey stressed pass defense and noted Gallipolis strength in running and late-game poise after a 32-point average in their past two outings. The title picture narrows to four teams, with Logan and Pomeroy needing a Athens victory to stay in contention.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Gallipolis Athens Bulldogs Athens Don Eskey Bulldogs Eskey Nelsonville Wellston Logan Jackson Pomeroy

Ohio University to clash with Dayton in Homecoming clash

Ohio University and Dayton meet Saturday at Bobcat Stadium in a Homecoming attraction. A near capacity crowd is expected for the 1 30 p m kickoff following Ohio's record 20 200 attendance against Miami at Peden Stadium. Both teams are young and aggressive.

Ohio University Dayton Miami Peden Stadium Ohio Bill Hess Bob Madden Mel Taylor Billy Mayo Marty Coates Jerry Biebuyck Bee-Buck Bob Shortal Bob Kocher Pete Richardson Barry Profato Bob Print Hess Cliff Heffelfinger Bobcat Flyers John McVay Heffelfinger Richmond Cincinnati Bowling Green Louisville Buffalo Northern Michigan Soph Mike Christian Jay Maupin Lou Sawchik

Bullets shakeup looms after four early losses

Baltimore Bullets struggle with a 0-4 start as coach Mike Farmer faces fan boos and trade talk. Breach with Bailey Howell and Jim Barnes moves cited as failures. Kevin Loughery voices disappointment while Dayton Ohio and Ohio University football clash with momentum and strong rosters highlighted by star players and top defensive units.

Baltimore Mike Farmer National Basketball Association Baltimore Bullets Farmer Kevin Loughery Bailey Howell Boston Mel Counts Celtics Bullets Jim Barnes Los Angeles Leroy Ellis

Two More Arrested In Alleged Bribery Probe

The FBI charged Joseph Lee Nolan and Samuel F. Comeaux both of Baton Rouge with attempting to influence the outcome of six LSU games by bribery. A prior arrest included Samuel J. Graziano, a barber, for bribing players including Billy Masters, Gawain DiBetta and Jim Dousay. Nolan refused to talk to newsmen.

Baton Rouge, la FBI Louisiana State University Joseph Lee Nolan Samuel F. Comeaux Baton Rouge LSU Samuel J. Graziano Billy

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