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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1969
Page
20
The item notes Hess and LeVeck in early football talk around Ohio Unity edition with mentions of Todd Snyder and preseason All American notices. It highlights expectations, potential potency, and shifting roles as the season nears.
Ohio State football coach Hess awaits a verdict on senior fullback Dave LeVeck after a hamstring strain. If LeVeck can’t go, soph John Roush will start. Five sophomores are set to debut on offense or defense as the Bobcats prep for Kent State at Peden Stadium.
Miami Redskins surged to a 35-7 victory over Xavier University at Kent in front of 13,260 fans as first games under head coaches Bill Mallory and Eger unfolded. Kent State rallied behind Don Nottingham who scored twice in a 24-14 win over Dayton Flyers.
Sunday schedule lists AFLI football Miami at Cincinnati at 1 30 pm and 4 pm Reds baseball Cincinnati at San Francisco in color. Also APL football Houston at Oakland at 4 pm and exhibition AFL football Baltimore Colts vs Dallas Cowboys in color at 9 pm.
Roundup of American and National League results with team games, standings, and upcoming schedule. Highlights include Oakland, Kansas City, New York, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, San Francisco, and Montreal performances with wins and losses noted across multiple dates and venues.
Rich West ran 21 times for 298 yards and five touchdowns to lead Miller to a 44 to 18 win over Southern. West scored on runs of six four and three yards and added a late TD run. Southern, 0 2, got a 55 yard run by John Hinkle and a 1 yard TD by Justus with Hoback adding a late extra point. Miller had 437 yards to Southern 177 and 11 first downs to 4. Miller faces Federal Hocking next while Southern travels to Ruger Creek in Valley play.
Lancaster dominated a weak Athens attack holding the Bulldogs scoreless for the second straight week. Tailback Mark Batley rushed 239 yards on 24 carries with two touchdowns while Joe DeFillippo and Larry Whitaker sparked key breaks. Athens managed only 87 total yards and three turnovers in a 46 0 defeat at Lancaster.
MUNCIE Ind Ohio Universitys cross country team edged 28 27 by Ball State in the season opening meet. Bob Bertelsen of Ohio claimed individual honors with a four mile 20 14 clocking Dan Fineran Ball State was second 20 43 while Ohios Jim Alexander placed third 20 47 Freshmen are now eligible in all varsity sports except football and basketball. Gary Dexheimer Ball State was fourth 20 50 Rick Schornstein Ohio finished fifth 20 54
In Johnstown Monros, Glouster was defeated 20 to 0 on Friday. Glouster rushed for 329 yards while Johnstown produced key plays and steady defense to claim the win.
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