Hall of Fame Mints Pro Football's Early History in Canton
The article traces the NFL's formative era at the Canton National Football League Hall of Fame. It highlights Jack Faulkner's 1962 reform of the Denver Broncos and the Great Sock Barbecue, the display of artifacts from Thorpe to Namath, and the hall’s growth as a major tourist site with thousands of items and extensive archival material. It notes evidence identifying William Heffelfinger as the first paid pro and describes exhibits on early games, Thorpe's era, and the Hall's multimedia displays.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
Canton, Ohio
Denver Broncos
Jack Faulkner
Broncos
Faulkner
Hall of Fame
Denver
Dick Burnell
Nixon
Jim Thorpe
W. Heffelfinger
Red Grange
Jimmy Brown
Paul Brown
Tom Matte
Baltimore
Joe Namath
New York Jets
Colts
Gaton
National Football League
Niles
Thorpe
Namath
Sac and Fox
Latrobe
John Briller
Pudge Heffelfinger
Yale
Allegheny Athletic Association
Heffelfinger
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Canton
NFL
New York Giants
Tom Dempsey
New Orleans Saints
Brown
Y. A. Tittle
Grange
Pete Rozelles
Bert Bell
Charley Trippi
Sammy Baugh
Tom Fears
Bronko Naguriski
Ernie Nevers
Joe Perry
Jack Christiansen
Paddy Driscoll
Baugh
A Century Of Sports reviewed for broad readership
A Century Of Sports offers a wide history of more than 40 sports from pro football to curling. Edited by Will Grimsley and written by AP staff, it covers from early games to modern events with concise, expert writing and vivid coverage of figures like George Halas Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Mike Ratcher contributes the pro football section. the work assembles storied moments for sports enthusiasts and general readers alike.
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Bill Prewitt
Associated Press Sports
Will Grimsley
George Halas
Mike Ratcher
AFL
Bowling Results Tuesday at Athens Area Meet
High scorers include Ken Crabtree 226 596 Jack Rosser 232 Ann Reynolds 200 Wilma Allen 558 Athens National Bank 798 Dales Sohio 2345. Milwaukee report notes advice on prolonging outboard engine life by running dry after use.
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Ken Crabtree
Jack Rosser
Ann Reynolds
Wilma Allen
Athens National Bank
Dales Sohio
Players Oppose Merger in Congress Debate
NBA star Oscar Robertson of the Milwaukee Bucks and ABA figure Zelma Beaty of the Utah Stars told Congress on Tuesday that players oppose the merger of the two pro leagues. They said they will fight the bill until players gain free contract negotiations.
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Washington
National Basketball Association
American Basketball Association Players Association
Oscar Robertson
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
Zelma Beaty
ABA
Utah Stars
Congress
Pincay Names Saratoga as His Favorite New York Track
Laffit Pincay, leading jockey at three tracks this year, says Saratoga is his favorite New York track because it feels like the country. He notes traffic and crowds in New York as drawbacks and reports 25 winners in 24 days at Saratoga with four wins in the Belmont meeting’s first two days.
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Elmont
Pi— Laffit Pincay
Belmont Park
Saratoga
New York
Panama
Pincay
Santa Anita
Hollywood Park
California
Pro Quits For Christ
Hempstead New York Steve Thompson a three year pro football player with the New York Jets says he is quitting the game after receiving direction from the Lord to do something else.
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Hempstead
N.Y
Steve Thompson
New York Jets
Notice to Creditors for Koehler & Koehler Partnership
The surviving partner Nial Koehler issues a notice to creditors of the Koehler & Koehler partnership. Creditors must present authenticated claims within one year from September 7 1971 or be barred. Debts of the partnership must be paid promptly as required by law.
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Koehler & Koehler
Koehler Bros
Nial Koehler
Athens Ohio Ordinance Calls Bids for Water Plant Works
The Service Safety Director is authorized to advertise and accept bids for chlorination and phosphate removal facilities at the Waste-Water Treatment Plant and to repair Currier Street and Depot Street lift stations. The measure is declared an emergency for public peace and safety and takes effect after mayoral approval. Harry B. Crewson, Catherine Phillips, Raymond Shepard.
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Athens
Graham & Dutro
Columbus
Ohio
Athens Police Department
Charles Cochran
Federal District Court
Cochran
Steele
Vinton County
Currier Street
Depot Street
Harry B. Crewson
Catherine Phillips
Raymond Shepard
Athens approves highway cooperation for County Route 91 plan
Athens Ohio legislative authority adopts a resolution to cooperate with the State Highway Director on improving County Road No 91 and County Road No 24. The plan covers 0.647 mile of upgrades with estimated cost of 426,580 dollars funded partly by federal and state sources, with Athens to pay its share and rights of way at no cost to the state. The measure includes emergency status to expedite construction and requires certification to the State Highway Director.
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Ohio
Grover
Legislative Authority
Athens
County Ri No. 91
Stimson Avenue
Aghway
Director of
Federal Highway Administration
Hocking
Weber
Yeas
Catherine Phillips
Gerald C. Mollica
Raymond Shepard
Harry 8. Crewson
Notice of Bids for 4 Passenger School Buses Albany Ohio
The Alexander School District invites sealed bids for four passenger school buses. Bids due October 11, 1971 at 12:00 PM in the Superintendent's office Albany Ohio. Separate bids for chassis and body, with compliance to district specs and Ohio safety standards. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Edna Stalder Clerk-Treasurer Box 8 Albany Ohio.
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Board of Education
Alexander
Albany
Ohio
Department of Education
Director of Highway Safety
Edna Stalder
Public highway taking notice in Athens County Ohio
The Director of Highways of Ohio sues D E Allen Frances Allen and unknown heirs to appropriate parcel 228-WL in Allen Dale Addition Athens County for U S Route 50 and 33 improvements. Parcel includes Lot 15 and 46 totaling about 21 520 square feet with access easements. Answer due by October 1 or default judgment will be entered.
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D. E. Allen
Frances Allen
Director of Highways
State of
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Allendale
Recorder's Office
Murray DO. Shaffer
Ers
J. Phillip Richley
Notice of Sale of Bonds Chauncey Ohio Waste Water Bonds
Sealed bids for 50 000 Chauncey Ohio sewer bond issue to finance a waste water treatment facility will be received at Chauncey Municipal Building until 12 noon EST October 13 1971. Bonds dated October 1 1971 bear 6 1 2 percent interest with par and accrue to maturity. Bid terms require highest bid with lowest rate at par plus accrued interest. bids include a 1 percent bid security. Delivery within Ohio to successful bidder. conditions include no litigation and tax considerations. Helen Fiske Clerk-Treasurer. 9-17, 9-24
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Chauncey
Ohio
Athens
Converse Street
Hocking Valley Bank of Athens Company
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
Cleveland
Lot
State of
Helen Fiske
Century of Sports volume offered to Athens readers
A new sports encyclopedia, detailing more than 40 sports from baseball to curling and jiu jitsu, is advertised for 5.95. The volume features color and black and white illustrations and chapters written by AP staff writers with deep sport knowledge, offering a vivid history of each sport.
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Associated Press
Athens Messenger
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