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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1972

Page

10

Bobcats Open 1972 Season Against Central Michigan Chippewas

Ohio University hosts Central Michigan in the MAC opener at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats, led by Bill Hess in his 15th year, face a Chippewas squad rebuilding after losses to graduation. Ohio uses a pro style Houston veer with new lineup due to three injuries. CMU’s offense features an I formation and a developing defense as both teams seek a strong start.

Bill Prewitt Peden Stadium Ohio University Bobcats Central Michigan University Chippewas Ohio Bill Hess Bobcat Cats CMUL Roy Kramer Ed Bestvina Mike Williamson Roger Koepfle Jim Ostrosky Jeff Beams Williamson Scott Robinson Bill Gary Joph L. C. Lyons Rich Berry Cleveland Moutry Tim Warner Dave Juenger Don Caldwell Mike Propst Larry Young Steve Kappes Tom Florhe Dave Dvorchak Larry Knorr Chippewas Gary Bevington Mike Franckowiak Dave McCoy Joe Cissette Matt Means Bevington Franckowiak Jim Sandy Chuck Markey Central Paul Krause Skip Coatsworth Mike Leiter Bob Crooks Bruce Carlson Jim Culver Mark Bennett Rick Newsome al Darden Dennis Hess Bryant-Snyder Kramer CMU MAC Central Michigan

Matthews Collett Face Backlash After Medal Stand Moment

U S sprinters Matthews and Collett sparked controversy by standing sideways on the victory stand during the national anthem after winning the 400 meters as U S track teammates dominated field events. Milburn set a world‑class pace in the 110 hurdles, and Hammond earned a U S record bronze in the women’s 400 meters as DeMont lost the gold in swimming.

Munich U.S Hank Iba Vince Matthews Wayne Collett Ihe Italy Soviet Union Cuba Matthews Rod Milburn Collett France Guy Cruz Army Tom Hill Knoxville Tenn Brooklyn N.Y Santa Monica Calif East Germany Monika Zehrt Rita Wilden Steve Prefontaine Oregon Russia Nadezhda Chizhova Anatoly Bondarchuk Renate Stecher United States Chris Taylor Dowagiac Mich Czechoslovakia Marvin Johnson Ray Seales Jesse Valdez Ricardo Carreras U. S

MAC Kicks Off Season and Tangerine Bowl Approval

The MAC opens 1972 with Toledo facing Tampa in a potential setback to its 35 game win streak The Tangerine Bowl site Orlando Fla was approved by the NCAA after conditions on stadium and community support were met Also Kent State visits Akron as Western Michigan hosts Long Beach State and Miami Bowling Green play next weekend

Columbus Ohio Orlando Fla National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA MAC Ohio State Murphy Joe Schwartz Kent State Don James Akron Toledo

Squirrel season opens strong in Southeastern Ohio

The District Four office of the Ohio Division of Wildlife reports the squirrel season opening today looks good in Southeastern Ohio. A bumper mast crop suggests prospects for area parks and public hunting areas range from good to excellent.

District Four Ohio Division of Wildlife Ohio

High School Schedule Friday and Saturday Games

Friday matchups include Hannan-Trace at Eastern and Athens at Marietta with many area schools hosting. Notable games feature Fort Frye versus Belpre, Licking Valley against Miller, and St Albans at Point Pleasant. Saturday brings Manchester at Gallipolis at 2 30 p m.

SVAC Hannan-Trace Athens Marietta Columbus DeSales Ironton Oak Hill Jackson New Lexington Logan Reemlin Meigs Portsmouth Notre Dame Waverly Wellston Vinton County Fort

Senate Approves Pro Cage Merger

A Senate subcommittee endorsed a bill to let the ABA and NBA merge only if player rights are limited. Amendments would curb the reserve clause to two years, allocate 30 percent of gate receipts to visiting teams, blackout certain telecasts, drop a proposed 1.5 million indemnity, and allow freedom for players with preserved protections. Senator Sam J. Ervin highlighted the need to shield players.

Washington Senate Senate Antitrust and Monopoly American Basketball Association National Basketball Association Senate Judiciary Committee ABA NBA Sam J. Ervin D-N.c

Ashe Favored To Win Open Title At Forest Hills

Arthur Ashe, 1968 U S Open champion, leads as favorite after defeating Stan Smith 7-6 6-4 7-5 with help from Pancho Gonzales who advised on serve and forehand. Semifinals set with Ashe vs Cliff Richey, and Ilie Nastase to face Tom Gorman. Billie Jean King and Margaret Court meet in a separate women’s semifinal.

Forest Hills N.Y Arthur Ashe Pancho Gonzales Stan Smith Pasadena Calif Ashe Gonzales Pancho Margaret Court Mrs. Court Chris Evert Ft. Lauderdale Fla Kerry Melville Australia Cliff Richey San Angelo Tex Richey Frew McMillan South Africa Tom Gorman U.S West Side Roscoe Tanner Lookout Mountain Tenn Tanner Tom Okker Netherlands Ilie Nastase Fred Stolle Nastase Gorman

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