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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1969

Page

8

Penn State Football Power Praised by Ohio Coach Hess

Ohio coach Bill Hess calls Penn State the strongest defensive team he has seen and likens the program to Ohio State without heavy recruiting pressure. He cites Penn State’s quality players and staff as reason to schedule games in 1970 1973 and 1974. He notes Penn State captains and players helped Cleve Bryant after a knee concern and praises the team culture.

Penn State Bill Hess Ohio University Hess Ohio Tom Jackson Mike Reid Steve Smear Cleve Bryant Cleve Ohio State Pennsylvania Big Ten

Doolittle's Broncs Test For Bobcats

Western Michigan Broncos visit Ohio Bobcats on Saturday at 1 30 p m in a MAC clash. Coaches Doolittle Hess Dean praise each squad while noting Western triple option and Ohio defense lead into a close test for both teams.

Bill Doolittle Western Michigan Broncos Ohio Bobcat Bill Hess Joe Dean Marshall

Bobcats Leaders Highlight NFL NCAA Offensive Standings

Ohio's Cleve Bryant and Todd Snyder remain among national leaders in total offense and receiving. Bryant sits 23rd with 1067 yards and 12 TDs after six games. Snyder is tied for fifth with 38 receptions for 448 yards and six scores. In the MAC Don Nottingham is third in rushing with 823 yards after seven games. Toledo's Tony Harris 12th with 629 yards in six games. Kent's Dan Brenning is 14th in punting at 42.4 yards. Toledo's Ken Cross ranks in scoring and kick scoring with 45 points.

Ohio Penn State Bill PSU Bobcats Cleve Bryant Western Miami Redskins Broncos Kent State Toledo Ted Grignon Mark Bordeaux Grignon Bordeaux Greg Flaska Pas al Bellile Marshall Cats Bill Doolittle Bill Hess Coumbus Grandview Cleve Zeke Bratkowski Georgia Bob Griese Purdue Choo-choo Charlie Justice North Carolina Bryant Snyder Todd Snyder Don Nottingham Ed Marinaro Cornell Clarence Davis USC Nottingham Tony Harris Dan Brenning Kent Ken Cross Rocket Booter

Cowboys Dominate Giants 25 3 in Cotton Bowl Clash

Dallas bolted to a 25-3 victory over New York as Fran Tarkenton endured a suffocating Cowboys defense that sacked him 10 times for 70 yards and limited the Giants to eight first downs. Mike Clark and Craig Morton connected for a touchdown, while Dallas added three field goals and a safety.

Dallas Fran Tarkenton New York Giants Custer Giants Dallas Cowboy Tarkenton George Andrie New York Cowboys Mike Clark Craig Morton Lance Rentzel Calvin Hill Bob Hayes Alex Webster Willie Williams Morton Andrie Larry Cole Jethro Pugh Bob Lilly Flinthard Cole Tom Landry Landry Aaron Thomas Mike Gaechter St. Louis Bears Concannon Bear Gale Sayers Sayers Cass Lockhart Freeman White Minnesota Mike Reilly Bobby Joe Green Reilly Fred Cox Garry Lyle Cox Jim Purnell Gossett

Buckeyes Top Poll With Wildcats Looming

Ohio State remains at No. 1 with a 5 0 record and 232 points allowed 42 as Northwestern sits 2 4 and 177. Tennessee Georgia Texas and Penn State hold positions in the top five as Florida climbs to No 7 after moving up three spots. LSU USC and UCLA also gain or shift in the AP major college poll with several top ten clashes on the weekend slate.

Ben Olan Associated Press Ohio State Wildcats Tennessee Bulldogs Buckeyes Northwestern Wildcats Georgia Vols Texas Southern Methodist Arkansas Texas A&m Penn State Boston College Florida Nittany Lions Southern California Louisiana State UCLA Stanford Notre Dame Tulane Irish Missouri Colorado Michigan Oklahoma Mississippi Wolverines Minnesota Kansas State Houston Southern Cal California Auburn LSU Washington Navy ORO Louvisiana Notre Dame Toro Sveeci Us Vctvee Purdue Wyorni Serre Air Force Norwalk St. Paul McDonald Cory- Rawson Mechanicsburg Davidson Miami Ohio Dartmouth Toledo Wyoming Baylor Columbia Iinois Marshall VMI Xavier Ohiic East

Bowling Doctor: Correct Hand Position for Better Hook

The article explains how poor hand position at release causes weak hooking action in bowling. It advises keeping the hand on the side of the ball at delivery to achieve proper lift and control, improving ball path toward the pins.

Pro Cage NBA Monday's Results

No games scheduled today as listed matchups include Baltimore at Detroit Boston at Milwaukee Atlanta at New York Chicago at Seattle with no results or outcomes recorded.

NBA Baltimore Detroit Boston Milwaukee Atlanta New York Chicago Seattle Medne Philadelphia San Diego Atlante San Francisco Totley Miami Caroling Greensboro Denver Los Pittsby Gomes Pittsburgh Indiana Dallas Kentucky

Golden Bears Return to Top in Ohio Class AA Poll

Upper Arlington moves back to No. 1 in the Ohio Class AA football poll after a one week drop. The Golden Bears, aiming for a 28th straight win at Marietta, carry a 56 of 57 game run and face Steubenville‑area action this weekend. Canton McKinley falls to fourth as Elyria and Niles McKinley rise. Ohio Class A leaders Newark Catholic and Danville meet Saturday as Lucas defeats its 31st opponent.

Georgestrode Associated Press Columbus Ohio Upper Arlington Golden Bears Watterson Eagles Marietta Canton McKinley Canton Steubenville Elyria Niles McKinley Cincinnati Moeller Akron Garfeld Niles Red Dragons Fremont Newark Catholic Danville Green Wave Lucas Marion Pleasant Wynford Paint Valley Mount Gilead Dennison St. Mary Granville Sandusky Newark Lassaa Ee W. L. T Enere Nee Niles McKinle Canton McKinsey i Sevene Warren West Reserve Jackson Sésccceves Shmiry Nck Cndabaustias Akron Garfield Rossford Dover Cleveland St. Joseph Lima Shawnee Whitehall Columbus West Sidney Massifion Springfield South Cleveland Benedictine Toledo Bowsher

Spooks Sparkle To Drab Bears In 0-6 Start

Chicago Bears endure a wretched 0-6 start as AP recounts a string of odd plays and miscues. The narrative cites timeouts miscalled, misdirected passes hitting receivers in the back, and unusual ball handling that yielded key scoring plays for opponents St. Louis, New York, Minnesota, and Los Angeles.

Chicago Chicago Bears Bears St. Louis Jack Concannon Cardinal Mike Pyle Larry Stallings

Gibson's Purple Pride Leads Kansas State Rout

AP reports Kansas State under coach Vince Gibson opened strong with a 59-21 win over Oklahoma as purple pride and a 38,500 crowd boosted the Wildcats. The piece notes rapid program improvement since 1967 and memories of long Sooner victories, plus other sports notes and a Nixon anecdote from Orono Maine.

Gibson Purple Pride Kansas State Richard Nixon Maine NEW York Vince Gibson Wildcats Colorado State Oklahoma K-State Sooners

Pro Hockey NHL Wednesday Schedule

No games played today. Montreal visits Minnesota, Boston plays Toronto, New York hosts Pittsburgh, Detroit travels to Los Angeles, Chicago meets Oakland.

National Hockey League Montreal Minnesota Boston Toronto New York Pittsburgh Detroit Los Angeles Chicago Oakland

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