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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1965

Page

12

OU's Turner Switches to Tackle Fueling Gridiron and Art

Charlie Turner of Ohio University, a 6-3 230-pound defender turned tackle, rose from a rough Weirton upbringing to become a promising lineman and aspiring commercial artist. Coach Hess moved him from end to tackle, citing improved play and potential, while Turner reflects on hard days and a new focus on art opportunities.

Charles Turner Rugged Charlie Turner Ohio University Bobcats Turner Weirton W. Va Charles Atlas Ling Ohio University Bill Hess Hess Indiana Bobcats

High School Results From Thursday Finals

Thursday high school results show Bridgeport 28 over Shadyside 22 and Jefferson Union 64 over Wellsville 0. Other scores include Carrollton 12 Springfield Local 24 and Portsmouth West 62 over Valley with multiple leagues reporting varied tallies.

Spartans Aiming For Rose Bowl With Duffy Leading

Walter L. Johns surveys Michigan State football under coach Duffy as the Spartans pursue the Rose Bowl and a national title. The piece notes Duffy’s rise toward all time wins, the Stabley Vista Spartan News notes, and the team’s optimism despite critics, with quotes and “Duffyisms” highlighting the season’s mood.

Michigan State University Spartans Spartan Sports Service Fred Stabley Nick Vista Spartan News and Notes Duffy Stabley Vista Michigan State Biggie Munn Syracuse Spartan Biggie

Festivities Set for Ripley at Point Pleasant Game

Ripley visits Point Pleasant for the 32nd old oaken bucket clash. The game doubles as Dads Night Senior Night and Howie Lee Miller Night with Miller aiming for pro football after knee surgery.

Point Pleasant Ripley W. Va Big Blacks Howie Lee Miller Miller Marshall University Quantico Marines Marshall Big Green

Hockey League Results and Weekend Schedule

National hockey league notes show Chicago beating Detroit 5 to 1. Friday results list no games. Saturday schedule has Chicago at Montreal and Detroit at Toronto, plus New York at Boston.

Chicago Detroit Montreal Toronto New York Boston

Ohio at Dayton Similar Teams With Dissimilar Records

Ohio University and Dayton meet in Dayton with contrary 1965 records. Both rely on sophomores, Ohio scoring more but Dayton holding stronger defense. Ohio shows better offense overall. Dayton’s defense leads, and special teams and turnovers remain key factors ahead of the Saturday game.

Clyde Thomas Bobcat Philadelphia Eagles Aurelius Thomas Ohio State Turner Miami Flyers Bobcats Kent Flashes Dayton Bowling Green Cincinnati Louisville Quantico Buffalo Ohio

Ohio University Faces Tough All-Ohio Cross Country Title Defense

Ohio University, defending all Ohio cross country champion, aims for a fourth straight title at Bowling Green led by Elmore Banton. Coach Huntsman notes sophomores Tillman and Blair may boost support as Miami is favored. The meet follows the All-Ohio finals with majors at Kalamazoo Chicago and Lawrence.

Ohio University Bowling Green Stan Huntman Bobcats Ohio Kalamazoo Mich Chicago Lawrence Kansas Miami Huntsman Elmore Banton Banton John Tillman John Blair

Bobcats Face Two-Way Shift Under Coach Hess

Gary and Ohio sports note discusses Bill Hess's plan to use two way players Bill Biggs and Bob Beach to address issues for the Bobcats. A tongue in cheek prediction sets Ohio over Dayton 10 to 6.

Gary Simmons Bill Hess Bill Biggs Bob Beach Bobcats Ohio Dayton

Heart Fund Bowling Tournament Dates Set

Plans for the Ninth Annual Heart Fund Bowling Tournament are announced by Dr. Lawrence Goldberg of the Athens County Heart Association. The event runs Nov 7 to 13 at Rollerbowl and Lakeview Community Center lanes, with a roll-off on Nov 28 at Olentangy Village Lanes in Columbus for top scorer at COHA lanes. Winners receive a Fort Lauderdale trip with Hertz and Yankee Clipper Hotel, plus prizes. Seventy cents of the $1 entry fee supports cardiovascular research. Scores are based on pins in a three game series over the bowler’s league average.

Heart Fund Lawrence Goldberg The Athens County Heart Association Roger Grueser Lakeview Community Center Central Ohio Heart Association Olentangy Village Columbus Fort Lauderdale Fla Hertz Yankee Clipper Hotel COHA

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