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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1969

Page

12

Beating memory to drive at Cleveland in NFL clash

In a Sunday preview of NFL and AFL games, Dallas aims to settle a prior playoff loss to Cleveland while Los Angeles seeks a seventh straight win over Atlanta. Oakland rides momentum past Cincinnati as December title hopes loom. Multiple matchups involve Vikings Bears Giants Eagles Packers and others with key players noted.

NEW York Dallas Cowboys Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Atlanta George Allen Rams Oakland Cincinnati Paul Brown Nippert Stadium Dallas Cowboys Giants Craig Morton Calvin Hill Ron Johnson Minnesota Chicago Vikings Bears Wrigley Field Gale Sayers Philadelphia Eagles Norm Snead Princeton N.J Fran Tarkenton Washington Baltimore Colts Redskins Vince Lombardi Pussycats Don Shula John Unitas Sonny Jurgensen Falcons Bruce Lemmerman Green Bay Pittsburgh Packers Steelers Terry Hanratty San Francisco Detroit Lions Bill Munson Greg Landry Greg Barton Steve Spurrier 49Ers John Brodie

Toledo and Miami clash for top rushing offenses

In Oxford Saturday Toledo ranks seventh in rushing and tenth in total offense while Miami sits eighth in rushing defense and sixteenth in total defense. In Vancouver, the Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the BC Lions 18-7 as Ron Lancaster and Bubba Wyche threw TD passes. Former Bobcat Bob Houmard plays for the Lions.

Toledo Miami Oxford Vancouver B. C Ron Lancaster Bubba Wyche Saskatchewan Roughriders British Columbia Lions Bobcat Bob Houmard

SEC Slambang Lineup Promises Weekday Showdown Weekend

The Southeast Conference features three top teams Tennessee Georgia and Florida facing three dangerous rivals Auburn LSU Mississippi in a packed slate. Tennessee hosts Georgia while Florida visits Auburn and LSU meets Mississippi in Jackson in a weekend of high stakes SEC action.

Tennessee Georgia Florida Auburn Louisiana State Mississippi Jackson Miss

High School football and college clashes on weekend slate

Friday schedule features Southeast Ohio games including Jefferson at Nelsonville York and Trenton at Meigs with several local pairings. Saturday card highlights heavy college slate led by Ohio State at Northwestern and top AP teams facing strict competition including Texas at SMU and Arkansas at Texas A&M. Ohio State eyes win streak rise while national titles and Rose Bowl implications loom as Buckeyes seek to extend ten-game spark.

Louisiana State Mississippi Tigers Archie Manning Charles McClendon Ohio State Northwestern Texas Southern Methodist Texas A&m Arkansas Boston College Purdue Buckeye Woody Hayes Hayes

Bobcat Icemen Previewed for 1969-70 Hockey

Ohio University teams host Sheridan College in a two game exhibition series at Bird Arena Friday and Saturday at 7 30 p m with admission set at 2 dollars. Coach John McComb begins his 12th season with a veteran lineup and a strong freshman class joining the varsity for the first time.

Ohio University Bobcats Sheridan College of Canada Bird Arena John McComb Ohio Cats

Spartan Club Dine At End Of Season Potluck

Spartan athletic boosters host an end of season potluck at Alexander High School Monday at 6 30 p m for football players cheerleaders coaches parents and club members Meat drinks and bread provided attendees bring covered dishes and table service NHL results include Montreal 2 St Louis 2 tie New York 3 Philadelphia 3 tie

Spartan Athletic Alexander High School

Nicklaus Seeks Money Lead With Strong Opening Round

Jack Nicklaus fired a 66 to share the Kaiser Open first round lead at Silverado, tied with Lou Graham and Jack Courtney. He trails Frank Beard by about 77,000 dollars for the year and weighs potential runs for three or four straight wins.

Napa Calif Jack Nicklaus Frank Beard Nicklaus Lou Graham Jack Courtney Silverado Country Club Ron Cerrado Ed Sneed Don January Billy Casper Steve Reid Tommy Aaron John Miller Chi Chi Rodriguez Doug Sanders Robert Panasiuk George Archer Arnold Palmer Ray Floyd Tom Weiskopf

Bowling Doctor Diagnoses Striking Truths in Bowling

Bowler Joe Wilman presents a playful yet practical guide on bowling. He argues most strikes arise from calm, well timed approaches and controlled armswings. Straining for speed or heavy spin often backfires, locking the knee and lofting the ball with less effect.

Joe Wilman

Bucks Dominate Pistons In 7 Minute Window

Milwaukee built a 50-24 halftime edge and finished 102-81 over Detroit as Lew Alcindor scored 23 with 19 rebounds and Flynn Robinson 25. Detroit’s Dave Bing led with 21 while New York beat San Diego 123-110 and Phoenix edged Cincinnati 106-104.

Houston Boston Patriots Ode Burrell Holge Granger George Webster Oilers Kansas City Buffalo Chiefs Mike Garrett Warren McVea Bob Holmes Lenny Dawson Mike Livingston Bills New York Miami Jets Dolphins Joe Namath Broadway Joe Oakland Cincinnati Daryle Lamonica Raiders Greg Cook Sam Wyche Bengals Denver San Diego Broncos Gary Garrison Jacque ‘JacKinnon Dick Trapp Chargers Bucks Pistons Lew Alcindor Milwaukee Flynn Robinson Detroit Dave Bing Phoenix Walt Frazier Willis Reed Elvin Hayes Neal Walk Suns Gail Goodrich Tom van Arsdale Royals

Pro Cage NBA Scores and Upcoming Games

Basketball scores from Milwaukee and New York leads with 102 81 and 123 110 respectively. Upcoming Sunday and Saturday fixtures include Cincinnati San Francisco Oakland Seattle Atlanta Baltimore and more across ABA NBA circuits.

Milwaukee Detroit New York San Diego Phoenix Cincinnati Chicago Baltimore Boston Seattle Philadelphia Atlanta San Francisco Oakland Sundey Cincinnant Los Angeles

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