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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1972

Page

10

Cats Hope To Spoil Broncos Bid

The Ohio University Bobcats visit Western Michigan in Kalamazoo as injuries threaten key players including quarterback Rich Berry and receiver Darnell Brown. Western Michigan counters with Larry Cates, Joe Wade, and a rugged defense led by Dominic Riggio as a potential MAC spoiler margin and a possible three way tie at the top looms.

Larry Cates Marshall Joe Wade Dominic Riggio MAC Bernard Thomas George Zender WMU OHIO Ted Fevieneeeed Denny D'Haeneee Jett Eeeaeeee Ulmer Seeeeee Eee Ewes RT Mike McQuade WLB Bob Gavinski Bert Dampier Dan Arbour Dave Wolfrom E Mike Aeeweeen Weer Ed Bestvinaeeeee i Jim Boliweg Steeees Steve Kappe Ener QB Ad As SS Greg Deyton Ken Klosterman Mike Wood Eeervreeves FS L. C. Lyons Mike Johnson Rich Lilienthal Eoees ‘ FK

Orr Lost To Bruins For Indefinite Time

The Boston Bruins suffer a major setback as star defenseman Bobby Orr is sidelined indefinitely with a troubled left knee. Boston then lost 6-3 to Chicago, dropping eight points behind Montreal in the NHL East.

Orr Bruins Associated Press Boston Bruins Bobby Orr Chicago Black Hawks Boston Montreal Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles Atlanta New York New England Quebec Minnesota Houston Ottawa

Ohio Booters Face Critical Michigan State Test

Ohio University soccer aims to rebound after a 2-0 loss to Cleveland State leaving a 5-3 record as they prepare for a crucial trip to East Lansing. Michigan State stands 3-1-1, with Western Michigan win recent. injuries cloud Ohio’s outlook and key players Winders Roberts Smiles Statham Dunn all uncertain for Saturday.

Ohio Spartans Midwest St. Louis Northern Illinois Air Force Michigan State Western Michigan Bobcats Western Dennis Buford Cats Buford Cleveland State Andy Smiles Cocaptain Sherm Lyle Paul Dunn Michigan Eric Winder Gary Statham Larry Cohen Winders Ed Roberts

Squires Rockets clash sets ABA foul record

The Virginia Squires defeated the Denver Rockets 155 to 111 amid a record 86 personal fouls. Rockets had 56 fouls with seven players ejected. Squires also set records with 92 free throw attempts and 74 conversions, including a record 53 points in the fourth quarter. Julius Erving led Virginia with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Squires Rockets Denver Alex Hannum Utah Stars Memphis Tams National Basketball Association Milwaukee Bucks Kansas City- Omaha Kings Chicago Golden State William Franklin Virginia Julius Erving Ron Boone Zelmo Beaty Utah Tams Boone Beaty Bob Dandridge Oscar

Glouster Junior High Rolls Past Federal Hocking 34 16

Glouster junior high defeated Federal Hocking 34 to 16 as Lago tallied three touchdowns including a 70 yard kickoff return to start the second half. Hunter added a nine yard run with Meade scoring on a 14 yard run. Glouster led 28 0 at halftime and 34 0 after Lago's kickoff return TD. Federal Hocking scored twice in the third. Next game at Nelsonville.

Glouster Bob Lago Federal Hocking Mark Hunter Kevin Meade Hunter Lago Glouster Junior High Nelsonville

Kyger Creek overwhelms Symmes Valley 40 to 0 in SWAC matchup

Kyger Creek dominated after a scoreless first quarter, scoring in each of the last three periods to beat Symmes Valley 40 0. George Curry led with two touchdowns and 135 rushing yards, Mike Rife added 100 yards, and Kyger Creek improved to 5 2 1 overall and 4 1 1 in league play as the second place team.

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Pennell Leads Athens Eighth Graders Past Meigs 14–12

Eddie Pennell scored a TD and set up another on a 30 yard kickoff return as Athens eighth graders edged Meigs 14 12. Pennell ran for two yards for the go ahead score and Pennell added the extra point. Meigs answered with a fourth quarter TD but failed on the PAT. John Matthews and Mike Waugh paced Athens defense. Athens next play at Logan.

Lawrence Taber Eddie Pennell Athens Meigs Pennell Kevin Goldsberry Jeff Griffin John Matthews Mike Waugh John Lundberg Mike Mace Logan

Jackie Robinson Funeral Draws Notable Guests in Brooklyn

A large crowd gathers in Brooklyn for Jackie Robinson funeral services at Riverside Memorial Church and Cypress Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers include Dodger figures Walt Alston Pee Wee Reese Roy Campanella and public officials such as Sargeant Shriver and baseball figures Willie Mays and Bowie Kuhn.

NEW York Jackie Robinson Robinson Brooklyn Dodger Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn Ebbets Field Cypress Hills Cemetery Riverside Memorial Church Sargeant Shriver Democratic Party Dodger Walt Alston Joe Black Jim Gilliam Don Newcombe Pee Wee Reese Ralph Branca Earl Erskine Roy Campanella Walter O'Malley Peter Willie Mays New York Giant Dodgers Bowie Kuhn Ford C. Frick Branch Rickey

NCAA Withdraws From USOC Demands Major Reforms

The NCAA announces withdrawal from the United States Olympic Committee after accusing USOC of shortchanging America. The 18 member NCAA council calls for a complete reorganization and warns member schools to withhold funding and appointments.

Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Association United States Olympic Committee USOC America NCAA Charles Nevias Ncaa International Relations Committee Samuel E. Barnes Knoxville Tenn Barnes United States

District CC Cross Country Meets Slated in Athens and Upper Arlington

District cross country meets determine state meet participants for Southeastern and Eastern Districts. Class AA and AAA races at Ohio University Athens on a course used for the Ohio University District Classic begin 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. Ironton and Federal Hocking are named representatives for Southeastern District.

Athens Upper Arlington Ohio University Raymond Memorial Peden Stadium Ironton Federal Hocking Rio Grande

Palmer Ties Leaders At Sahara Invitational

Arnold Palmer shot six under par 65 in the first round at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas to share the lead with four others. The 43 year old admitted he hopes this time he can end a 15 month victory drought. He had led Kaiser International last week but faded after two rounds.

Bruins Orr Chicago Chico Maki Jim Pappin Pat Stapleton Bill White Pit Martin Stan Mikita Black Hawk Phil Esposito Jacques Lemaire Canadiens Bill Flett Philadelphia Detroit Don Kozak Las Vegas Nev Arnold Palmer Kaiser International

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