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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1965

Page

12

Winless Dayton Next for Bobcats

Ohio University coach Bill Hess says the team faces a true test of attitude after a 0-6 start. Dayton is also winless, with six games featuring one touchdown and six points scored on offense. Hess plans dual position trials and names quarterbacks John Edwards and Bob Brown as next signals, with Fon Saglio out injured.

Rowland Congdon Dayton Ohio University Bill Hess Ohio Hess Flyers Sueuie Athens Bill Biggs Bob Beach Jerry Jenson Bernie Hull John Edwards Bob Brown Sam Fonsaglio Miami

Miami Threesome Leads MAC Stix

Miami's trio powers the Redskins as they top MAC in several receiving and rushing stats. Bruce Matte leads in total offense with 583 yards from four games while throwing six touchdown passes and amassing 401 passing yards. Al Moore and Billy Blunt also post strong rushing and receiving figures as Kent and Bowling Green trails in key categories.

Miami Redkins Bruce Matte Cleveland Ron Seifert Western Michigan Soph Slinger South Bend Ind Matte Joe Kozar Ohio Bobcats Billy Blunt Kent Massillon Tom Luettke Bowling Green Willie Asbury MAC Redskins al Moore Moore Gary Jennings Ron Mourie Blunt

Massillon Holds Top AP Spot as Sandusky Narrowly Trails

In Ohio scholastic football Massillon remains number one in the AP poll with 148 points and 10 first-place votes while Sandusky moves within six points. Warren sits third as Dover St. Joseph climbs into the top tier, with several 7-0 teams and a crowded Class A field noted alongside district matchups and upcoming games.

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Michigan State Wins No. 1 Vote in AP Poll Shakeup

Michigan State edged Arkansas by seven points to rise to No. 1 in the AP college football poll after a victory over Purdue. Arkansas held most first place votes but dropped to second as Nebraska stayed third. Notre Dame jumped to fourth after routing Southern California. Alabama moved into the top ten replacing Georgia after a Kentuc ky loss.

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Grinstead’s 3 Scores Lead York To 22-0 Victory

Grinstead scored all three York touchdowns on 54, 2, and 15 yard runs to lift the Bruins past Glouster 22-0. York totaled 340 yards to 30 for Glouster, adding a fourth quarter safety and a Campbell PAT.

Buchtel Steve Grinstead York Bruins Glouster Grinstead Ernie Campbell Acscane Campbell

Bulldogs blank Gallipolis as Eskey lauds team effort

Athens improved to 9 0 in Southeastern Ohio Athletic League after a 24 0 victory over Gallipolis. Don Eskey praised the offensive line and backs, noted strong defense, and highlighted Todd Snyder and Dick Adams as leading rushers while Eric Hummel contributed in passing and receiving.

Athens Don Eskey Bulldog Gallipolis Eskey Todd Snyder Dick Adams Snyder Adams Eric Hummel

Cubs Hire Leo Durocher to Revive Second-Place Cubs

Leo Durocher returned to management with the Chicago Cubs on a three-year deal promising change after 19 straight second division finishes. He named Whitey Lockman Fred Fitzsimmons and Verlon Walker as his immediate staff and asserted he is the manager not a coach. Durocher stressed winning and highlighted players Santo Williams and Banks as core pieces. The Houston Golf Classic is replaced by the Houston Champions International, debuting May 5-8 with a $100000 purse on the Champions course.

Chicago Leo Durocher Chicago Cubs Durocher Cubs Leo Verlon Walker Cub Whitey Lockman Fred Fitzsimmons Lockman New York Giants Dallas-Fort Worth Fitzsimmons Lou Klein John Holland Ron Santo Billy Williams Ernie Banks Houston Tex Jimmy Demaret Jackie Burke

Minnesota Visits Ohio State In Big Ten Showdown

Minnesota aims to derail Ohio State as both teams jockey for the conference race. Gophers carry a 3-0-1 mark in Big Ten play behind QB John Hankinson and a balanced offense, while Ohio State sits 2-1 seeking a late rally. The article notes Minnesota’s recent wins and the clash with Buckeyes on the schedule.

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