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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1971

Page

14

Eastern Kyger Creek SVAC Picks by Tom Metters

A Messenger Staff Writer notes five of six SVAC schools have new head coaches this year while Eastern and Kyger Creek may again contest the title after last season. Eastern swept through the league in the previous campaign.

Tom Metters Southern Valley Athletic Conference Eastern Kyger Creek

Local grid squads prep for 1971 season title chase

Eastern led by new coach Roger Kirkhart and Kyger Creek under Dick Adams seek SWAC glory as 1970 league runners up. Athens native Adams returns to Miami U pedigree while Kyger Creek relies on 15 returning lettermen. Southern and North Gallia also promote new head coaches with mixed rosters as Hannan Trace and Southwestern rebuild for the coming year.

Kgger Creek Roger Kirkhart Eastern Athens Dick Adams Rgger Creek Bruce Wallace Southern John Blake North Gallia Hannan-Trace Tom Belville Southwestern Mel Carter Highlanders Oak Hill Toppers Plains New York Ithica College New Lexington Sheridan Kyger Creek Bobcats Miami University Athens High School Redskins Adams Houston Oilers Middleport High School Marshall University Jim Foster Pirates Loren Neal Harvey Brown Tony Glassburn Jack Smith Dwight Campbell Danny Easton Larry Hemby Keith Saunders David Wickline Philip Hollanbaugh Kim Hall Wildcat Belville Danny Cornell Dan Dry Dennis Eichinger Jim Amsbury Eastern Eagles Eagles Bill Phillips Southern Valley Athletic Conference

Exhibition Games Can't Be Given Up

NFL preseason games draw fans and dollars, with Detroit owner William Clay Ford arguing the exhibitions protect finances and allow rookies to prove themselves. Joe Namath and Sonny Jurgensen were sidelined by injuries as teams trim rosters to 44 players, ahead of weekend fielding.

Joe Namath Sonny Jurgensen National Football League William Clay Ford Detroit Lions Ford NFL Zany Mike Battle New York Jet Battle Chris Farasopoulos Phil Wise Jets New York Giants New York Ed Weisacosky Ted Davis Miami Dolphins San Francisco 49Ers

Bobcats Adjust For Injuries And Heat Ahead Of Scrimmage

Ohio University grapples with injuries and heat as two days of 80 degree plus practices prompt coach Bill Hess to shorten sessions. Don Caldwell shifts to right tackle. Steve Kappes to center. Mike Lemon to cover Harcourt. Beams nursed knee. Caldwell to bolster kicking duties if needed.

Ohio Grid Bill Hess Ohio University Bobcats Bobcats Chuck Kemper al Benton Dave Harcourt Don Caldwell Benton Steve Kappes Kemper Mike Lemon Harcourt Caldwell Mike Propst Jeff Beams Beams Dave Green Athens Hess

Howe Nears Decision on Retirement from NHL

Gordie Howe indicates a retirement decision will be announced at a Thursday news conference after saying he has made his choice. The 43 year old forward for the Detroit Red Wings has scored 786 goals in his career and cites lingering injuries as a factor. Meanwhile Phil Esposito signs a four year contract with the Boston Bruins worth about 400000, with terms undisclosed. Howe has previously said hockey is no longer fun for him.

Ted Meier Associated Press Gordie Howe Howe Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Phil Esposito Boston Bruins Esposito NHL

Big Enrollment Ahead for California State Colleges

More than a quarter of a million students expected to enroll in 19 California state colleges this fall. The projection highlights growing demand across the system and sets the stage for campus staffing and course offerings to meet the influx.

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