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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1962

Page

13

Ohio Bobcats Seek East Prestige in Buffalo Showdown

Ohio University's unbeaten Bobcats fly to Buffalo for a non conference clash with Buffalo on Saturday at 12 30 EST. The 4 1 team aims for its sixth straight win and continues to climb in national polls after last week's 12 6 victory over Miami. Buffalo quarterback John Stofa leads a passing attack while Buffalo backfield features Baker and Burd. The game follows Ohio's 16 road victories in four seasons and the Bobcats hope to extend their grid prestige in the Eastern matchup.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Bobcats Buffalo Jim Zentmeyer Messenger Ohio University Columbus University of Buffalo Cats Tige Miami Hess Statler-Hilton Lake Central Airlines Temple Bob Baker Don Gilbert Gilbert Buffalo Bulls Warsaw N. Y John Stofa Stofa Bulls Boston University Delaware Cliff Heffelfinger Dayton Ralph Harper John Cimba Baker Tom Butler Jim Burd Burd John Michno Jerry Philbin Kevin Brinkworth Brinkworth Oxford Bowling Green Toledo Kent State Western Michigan Marshall

Elaine Rodney Wins United Nations Trot At Yonkers

Elaine Rodney owned by S. L. & K. Stable of Eggertsville N Y and driven by Clint Hodgins won the $60,000 United Nations Trot at Yonkers Raceway in 3 minutes 18.2 seconds defeating favorite Su Mac Lad who finished second. Su Mac Lad becomes the all time money winner in harness racing history.

Yonkers N.Y United Nations Yonkers Raceway Elaine Rodney Su Mac Lad S. L. & K. Stable Eggertsville Clint Hodgins

Rosburg shoots 63 to lead Orange County Open

Costa Mesa California former PGA champion Bob Rosburg set a Mesa Verde Country Club course record with a 63 in the opening round of the $22,500 Orange County Open Championship. He posted two nine hole rounds of 33 and 30 and leads by three strokes over Jerry Sl smith with Gene Littler and George Bayer tied for third at 67.

Costa Mesa Calif Bob Rosburg Bob Wilke Mesa Verde Country Club Rosburg Jerry Steelsmith Gene Littler George Bayer

Scores From Cincinnati and Dayton Area High Schools

Football scores list for Cincinnati Western Hills 7 Cincinnati Walnut Hills 6 and Cincinnati Taft 56 Cincinnati Hughes 16. Dayton Stebbins 88 Dayton Dunbar 26. Centerville 38 Germantown 6. Oak Hills 20 Harrison. Troy 41 Sidney 6. Dayton Northridge 30 Eaton 14. Lebanon 12 Dayton Dayton Col onel White 20 Oakwood 8.

Cincinnati Western Hills Walnut Hills Greenville Xenia Troy Sidney Dayton Stebbins Lebanon Dayton Dunbar Dayton Colonel White Oakwood Dayton Northridge Eaton Centerville Germantown Taft Hughes Wyoming Deer Park Oak Hills Harrison

York Posts Sixth Win Over Southern Local

York High overwhelmed Southern Local 34 to 8 on snowy turf as Bruin halfback Errol Conker ran for 172 yards and three scores. Jeff Bullock and Bill White added TDs while Larry Jones scored for the Falcons. Campagna connected on several passes to set up York’s clinching drive.

Wren L. Aber Glouster York High Falcons Southern Local Bruin Errol Conker Conker Jim Walpole York Bruins Jeff Bullock Bill White Larry Jones Walpole Dave Arkley Jack Osborne Bill Campagna Bullock Falcon Ken Fisher Snow Foot

Indians GM Gabe Paul Seeks Stock Control But Faces Shortfall

Cleveland Indians general manager Gabe Paul aims to buy a large stake in the club but may not secure enough shares for full control. His group has secured a sizable bank loan yet a larger syndicate is needed at nearly six million dollars. Ray Smith and Grayle Howlett are identified as group members. Gene Fullmer contemplates retirement amid personal pressures as he plans a rematch.

Cleveland Gabe Paul Cleveland Indians Cleveland Plain Dealer Paul Ray Smith Oklahoma Grayle Howlett Tulsa Indians

Ohio U and Buffalo Prepare for Rotary Field Kickoff

Ohio University and Buffalo University unveil starting lineups with names and numbers for the anticipated contest at Rotary Field. Kickoff set for 12 30 EST, broadcast on WOUB. Ohio averages 223 including linemen and backs 186 while Buffalo averages 206 and 187 respectively.

Ohio University Buffalo University John Trevis Jim Bowden Chuck Nickoson K. Brinkworth John Frick John Michno Bill Taraschke Jim Wick Skip Hoovler Buffalo Rotary Field Woub Dick Schulz Jerry Thilbin Ken Smith Larry Gergley Ohio U

Devilbiss Upsets No 1 Alliance 28 to 8 on Thursday

Devilbiss built a 20-0 lead and scored three second half touchdowns to upset top ranked Alliance 28-8. Alliance suffered its second defeat in seven games while Devilbiss earned its sixth win, keeping only loss to unbeaten Toledo Central Catholic. Win Young scored Alliance’s only points with a three yard run.

Toledo Devilbiss Alliance Aviators Associated Press Toledo Central Catholic Win Young

Kyger Creek and Eastern win big in SVC action

Kyger Creek outscored Symmes Valley 30 to 0 as Jim French led with three TDs and Dan Eblin added a 43 yard run. Eastern overwhelmed Southwestern 56 to 6 behind Ron Ritchie four first half TDs and a 501 yard total offense.

Kyger Creek Symmes Valley Eastern Southwestern Kyger SVC Symmes Jim French Dan Eblin Pat—Mel Coen Terry Shamblin Eblin Ron Ritchie Fleet Little

Jesse Smith Stops Bobby Gordon in Philadelphia Bout

Philadelphia fighter Jesse Smith from 16114 stops Bobby Gordon of McKeesport Pennsylvania in five rounds. Smith lands decisive blows to end the bout. Gordon suffers defeat on the road as Smith advances.

Philadelphia Jesse Smith Bobby Gordon McKeesport

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