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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1964

Page

12

Unheralded Sophomore Key to Ohio Upset Over Miami

Ohio University coach Bill Hess credited an overlooked sophomore quarterback John Edwards with aiding the upset of Miami as Ohio prepared with a left-handed passer. The win came amid tactical prep, blitz variety, and standout play from backs and linemen including Larry Bainter Skip Hoovier and John Frick.

Rowland Congdon Ohio University Miami Bobcat Bill Hess Hess John Edwards Ernie Kellermann Edwards Kellermann John Ohio Bainter Skip Hoovier John Frick Skip

Massillon Holds Top Spot as McKinley Rises to Second

In Ohio prep football, Massillon remains No. 1 after a 38-18 win over Altoona, Pa. Canton McKinley jumps to second with a 70-0 destruction of Steubenville, setting up a Nov. 14 title showdown. Springfield South climbs to third with a 35-0 win over Portsmouth.

Massillon Canton McKinley Altoona Steubenville Bulldog Sandusky Elyria Niles McKinley Cincinnati Roger Bacon Dragons Mt. Vernon Upper Arlington Arlington Springfield South Portsmouth Wildcats Posi Louisville Cincinnati Elder Dayton Chaminade Bob Gladieux Bob Lisbon Buster Vannon Steubenville Central Canton Timken Ashland Roosevelt Robinson Wooster

Ohio high school football polls released by AP editors

Forty-three editors rate Ohio teams with first place votes and points. Top pick mimosa leads, followed by Canton McKinley, Springfield South, and Niles McKinley. listing includes numerous small schools and regional contenders with win loss records.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press

Hayes Sees Platooning Boost Big Ten Play This Season

Woody Hayes praised platoon football as boosting Big Ten passing and team depth. He cited Ohio State’s five straight wins, Iowa’s two losses, and his 12 years of support for the rule as he prepares to face Iowa in a high profile clash.

Columbus Woody Hayes Iowa Ohio State Woody Hayes Tall Corn Country Gary Snook Purdue Ohio

Bowling Green Miami Top MAC Game in Ohio

Unbeaten Bowling Green (6-0, 3-0 MAC) travels to Oxford to face Miami (3-1) in a pivotal conference showdown. Ernie Kellermann of Miami and coach Bo Schembechier's squad loom, while Toledo visits Kent State and Western Michigan plays Marshall in other league battles.

Miami Bowling Green Columbus Oxford Buckeye State Doyg Perry Falcons Ohio University Bobcats Dayton Perry Redskins Ernie Kellermann Ohio U Kellermann Bo Schem Bechier Ohio Schembechier Toledo Kent State Western Michigan Marsh

Eastern High to Join SECBL Football League

The Messenger reports Eastern High School Meigs County was accepted into the Southeastern Ohio Buckeye League for football after an August meeting. Eastern has played three SECBL schools, loses to Chauncey-Dover Rutland and Belpre, with two SWAC games upcoming. The piece notes other local context and quotes Beano Cook and purdue coach Mollenkopf insights.

Messenger Eastern High School Meigs County Southeastern Ohio Buckeye League Eastern Chauncey-Dover Rutland Belpre McArthur the Plains Eagles Dave Stricklin Racine Southwestern SWAC Messenger Sports Department

Heart Fund Bowling Tournament Planned

Appointment of Mrs. Edan Holland as local chair for the Eighth Annual Heart Fund Bowling Tournament was announced by Dr. Lawrence Goldberg. It will be held at the Roller Bowl in Athens November 8 to 14 with roll-offs for grand prizes at Olentangy Village Lanes in Columbus on November 22. Top lane scorers in COHA counties qualify to compete. entry costs $1 with 70 cents funding cardiovascular research and 30 cents for prizes.

Edan Holland Heart Fund Lawrence Goldberg Athens County Heart Association Southeastern Ohio Bowling Proprietors Association Athens Fort Lauderdale Olentangy Village Lanes High St Columbus Coha

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