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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1966

Page

11

Hayes Opens 1966 Season Against Texas Christian

Ohio State, led by Woody Hayes, starts its 16th season with a green roster against Texas Christian. The Buckeyes face a Horned Frogs squad returning seven offense and nine defense players, with Bill Long and Gerry Ehrsam at quarterback and a strong line and skilled receivers. The 1:30 p.m. EST kickoff highlights a potential high-scoring clash as TCU wings it against a heavier, veteran Ohio State defense.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Texas Christian Woody Hayes Buckeyes Hayes TCU P. D Shabag Rick Bridges Bill Long Gerry Ehrsam Bucks Paul Hudson Bill Anders Bo Rein Rein Arnie Fontes

Irony and Justice in MAC Football Echoes From 1949

The piece recalls Miami of Ohio under Woody Hayes with Johnny Pont’s 96 yard punt return in a 23 6 win over Wichita and parallels 1966 memories of Bob Glover. It notes Mic key Jackson of Marshall as a prolific scorer, runs and wins by MAC teams Miami and Bowling Green among all time leaders, and lists win loss records and percentages for Miami and Bowling Green.

Woody Hayes Miami Johnny Pont Redskins Wichita Pont Bob Glover Indiana MAC Bowling Green B.G

OU Harriers Open Home Season at Peden Stadium

Ohio University's cross country team makes its home debut Saturday at 11 a.m. against Kent State and Pittsburgh near Peden Stadium. Coach Stan Huntsman again lines the lineup led by All-American Pier son Lorandeau and Sam Bair with seniors John Blair Mel Williams John Tillman Greg Cashman and sophomore Frank Furman.

Ohio University Kent State Pittsburgh Peden Stadium Stan Huntsman Harriers Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Bowling Green Akron Huntsman Pitt Kent Pierson Lorandeau Sam Bair MAC John Blair Mel Williams John Tillman Greg Cashman Frank Furman

Doolittle’s Broncos Start Season On Winning Openers

Former Army aide Bill Doolittle nicknamed Mr Doomuch by SID Bob Culp leads Western Michigan to three straight opening game wins by narrow margins. Victories include 10-7 over Louisville in 1964 17-13 over Louisville last year and 16-14 against Lamar Tech. Next season WMU faces Miami and a tougher schedule.

Doolittle Army Bill Doolittle Western Michigan Broncos Mr. Doomuch Sid Bob Culp Bronco Louisville Lamar Tech Miami

Rockets Upset Xavier as Glass Bowl Crowd Roars

Frank Lauterbur praised Toledo defense after the Rockets beat Xavier 9-0 in front of a Glass Bowl crowd of 18,705. The win snapped Xavier’s five game MAC win streak, and Toledo eyes another Xavier hex in future meetings with Bo Schembechler.

Frank Lauterbur Toledo Xavier Musketeers MAC Xavier Hex Bo Schembechler Xmen Ed Biles

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