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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1971

Page

8

Mistakes End Colts Streak In Vikings 10 3 Night

Ed Sharockman and the Vikings defense stymied the Baltimore offense for a 10 3 win that kept Minnesota atop the NFC Central at 5 1 while Baltimore fell to 4 2 despite 276 153 total yardage. Unitas blamed the goalpost play on the late drive that stalled at Minnesota’s doorstep.

Pat Thompson Associated Press Minneapolis - St, Paul Ed Sharockman Minnesota Vikings Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts Sharockman Baltimore Unitas Colts Minnesota Ed Hinton Jim O’brien Pittsburgh Morrall Dave Osborn Vikings Miami Baltimore Colt Norm Bulaich Minnesota Viking Wally Hilgenberg Minneapolis-St. Paul

Celtics Top Hawks In Only Pro Cage Action

Boston Celtics defeat the Atlanta Hawks 136 to 116 at the Garden in their lone NBA game. Guard John Havlicek led Boston with 25 points, while Dave Cowens added 27 and 19 rebounds. Hawks’ Herm Gilliam scored 25, Lou Hudson 23.

Boston Celtics Hawks John Havlicek Boston Atlanta Dave Cowens Art Williams Tom Sanders Don Nelson Havlicek Williams Sanders Celtics Satch Walt Bellamy Nelson Cowens

Pro Grid NFL Lakeview Bantams and Local Scores

Readable parts show high scores for team members Karen Brown 180 David Adams 168 and Eric Bobo 168. Mentions Athens Nat Bank and Wood, with references to teams No. 8 and Lakeview. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear event details or dates.

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Sooner Close Gap In AP Poll As Huskers Hold Top

The Associated Press college football poll sees Nebraska stay No. 1 after beating Oklahoma State 41-13 while Oklahoma crushes Kansas State 75-28 to near the top. Michigan, Alabama and Auburn remain in the top five with mixed results. Notre Dame drops from sixth to 12th after a loss to Southern California.

Associated Press Oklahoma Sooners Nebraska Oklahoma State Cornhuskers Kansas State Notre Dame California Penn State Georgia Arkansas Nittany Lions Texas Christian Bulldogs Kentucky Razorbacks Texas State Stanford Petee Michigan Alabama Auburn Pete Colorado Ohio State Louisiana St Arizona Sing Ccceeencives Texas Pee Toledo Tennessee

Rankings Shake Up In AP Ohio High School Football

Gallia drops from top ten as Eastern remains 14th and Ironton Tigers hold ranking. Warren Harding leads Class AAA with Moeller close behind. future matchups spotlight a pivotal week as Dayton Jefferson rises in AA and Cedarville enters Class AA top ten.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press Warren Harding Cincinnati Moeller Massillon Moeller Queen City Power Roger Bacon Steubenville Catholic Warren Kennedy Kennedy Marion Pleasant Porrtsmouth Notre Dame Dayton Jefferson Springfield Shawnee Cedarvile Circleville Gallipolis Minerva Cleveland Holy Name Ironton Youngstown North New Lexington Napoleon Newark Catholic Cory Rawson Lorain Catholic West Jefferson Tuscarawas Catholic Ada Zanesville Rosecrans Cedarville Steuvenville Cath Mar Plst Akron Grt Youngstown N Srain Cath Troy Eter Wetnee V. N. Lexington Eeere West Jeff Napleon Tenner Cath Niles McKlyeeneee Dayton Jffsn Ada Canton McKlyees Seeeetes Elyria Nee Eennetee Zanes Ros Fremont Ross Weer Poland Carrollton Elyria Col Eastmoor Tee Catholic Cincinnati Madeira and Galli Harrison

Injuries Still Key To Ohio University Comeback

Ohio University Bobcats face Western Michigan with an injury list growing to eight skilled players. Key players Bill Gary Mark Jones Bob Allen remain doubtful after losses to Virginia Tech and Miami as 3 3 record sustains close games. Dave Juenger is Ohio's standout on offense and Larry Knorr anchors defense with tackles and a recovered fumble.

Bill Prewitt Ohio University Bobcats Virginia Tech Ohio Broncos Western Michigan Bill Gary Gobblers Mark Jones Miami Bob Allen Bobcats Jef Beams al Benton Gary Jones Allen Mike Williamson Scott Morrison Mike Crish Cats Dave Juenger Tech Larry Knorr Knorr

Strikes and Spares in Bowling Footwork

The article outlines three likely footwork missteps during bowling. First, a skip during the push away to realign with the arm swing. Second, an extra step at the back swing to let the arm catch up. Third, a final hop caused by rushing for speed that slows both arm and hip movement.

Hinton Vikings Gary Cuozzo Colt Oscar Reed Stu Voigt Fred Cox O’brien Morrall To Hinton Vik

Rangers clinch playoff berth for fifth straight season

The New York Rangers secured a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, marking their fifth consecutive playoff appearance. Contender squad demonstrated consistent performance across the regular season, earning their postseason berth.

New York Rangers

Logan QB Greg Smith Named Messenger Player of the Week

Logan Chieftains quarterback Greg Smith, a 5 8 senior at 140 pounds, threw two TD passes including a late 7 second clock game winner and added an extra points pass as Logan defeated Waverly 14 7 to clinch the Southeast ern Ohio Athletic League title. Smith led a 60 yard six play drive for the decisive score and is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of 876 James Rd Logan.

Chieftains Greg Smith Logan Chieftains Messenger Logan Waverly Chiefs Smith Harry Smith James Rd

Whiteside Wins Third Founders Day Golf Tourney

Bob Littler of Athens Country Club announced Calvin Whiteside won the Third Annual Founders Day Golf Tournament held last weekend. Whiteside shot 81 with a 14 handicap for a net score of 67. The club will hold the annual membership meeting and banquet Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at the country club.

Bob Littler Athens Country Club Calvin Whiteside Whiteside Littler

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