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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1966

Page

10

Ohio University to Open MAC Play at Kent State

Ohio University travels to Kent State for a Mid-American Conference opener after upsetting Boston College last weekend. Coach Bill Hess says the rugged test with Kent State is the team's current focus, praising players like Ken Carmon Ron De Lucca and Bob Houmard and noting key defensive contributors.

Bill Boston Bobcats Ken Carmon Ron de Lucca Dick Conley Bob Houmard

Ohio University Beats Boston College Boosts Team Confidence

Ohio University's football team snapped a long losing streak with a comeback win over Boston College. Coach Bill Hess credited hard work and a strict conditioning program while fans hope the victory lifts spirits as the squad prepares for Kent. Joe Williams was honored by teammates after a hospital stay. about 19,000 fans are expected for the Kent game at 1:30 p.m. local time.

Ohio University Bill Hess Boston College Mammoth Eagles Hess Joe Williams Lima Purdue Kent Ohio Athens

Ohio University to Schedule Big Name Opponents Ahead

Ohio University athletic director Bill Rehr is lining up future opponents for the Bobcats well in advance, with tentative agreements for games through 1973 against Kansas William and Mary Minnesota George Washington Penn State Kentucky Tulane Northwestern and South Carolina. The scheduling serves operating budget, prestige, and recruiting impact regardless of results.

Purdue Ohio University Bill Rehr Ohio Bobcats Rehr Kansas William and Mary Minnesota George Washington Penn State Kentucky Tulane Northwestern South Carolina

Roach Named Head Soccer Coach at Wittenberg

Phil Roach, former Ohio University graduate assistant and ex assistant at Chauncey Dover, becomes head soccer coach at Wittenberg University.

Ohio University Chauncey-Dover Phil Roach Wittenberg

Iran to Build First Petrochemical Plant with US Loan

The Export-Import Bank authorizes a 3.1 million dollar loan to Iran for the construction and initial operation of the country's first petrochemical plant.

Washington Iran

Kent Back Leads Rushers in MAC Action

Kent fullback Don Fitzgerald tops rushing and total offense with 251 yards on 55 carries at 4.6. Tim Majerle of Western Michigan is second with 189 yards on 47 carries. Matte leads in total offense 246 yards and 10 of 17 passing. Marshall’s Jim Gilbert tops MAC passers with 17 of 33 for 183 yards.

Columbus Kent Don Fitzgerald Bruce Matte Miami Marvel Bob James Fitzgerald Tim Majerle Cadillac Mich Western Michigan Fitzie Marshall Matte Xavier Ment Cleveland Bruce Marshallseph Jim Gilbert Ron Seifert

Western leads MAC stats include Crain DeMarco Barski

Western Michigan players top several MAC categories with Gary Crain eight receptions for 147 yards and a TD while John DeMarco matches eight catches for 61 yards. Dale Livingston posts 43 yard punting average on 10 kicks and Marty Barski adds three interceptions for 149 yards and a TD.

Bronco Gary Crain WMU Marshall John DeMarco Dale Livingston Western MAC Marty Barski

Athens High Bulldogs open league play with win

Athens High School's Bulldogs won their first Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game and focus on the upcoming Wellston clash. Coach Don Eskey praised the blocking after the 6-0 victory over Logan.

Athens High School Wellston Athens Don Eskey Logan

Spartans Hold Top Ten Spot as Notre Dame Climbs

Notre Dame jumps from eighth to fourth in the AP poll after a 26 14 win over Purdue while Michigan State extends its lead with 22 first place votes and 367 points. UCLA stays second with 332 points after beating Syracuse 31 12. Alabama, Nebraska, Arkansas, Michigan, Georgia Tech and Tennessee round out the top ten.

Michigan State UCLA Spartans Penn State Bruins Syracuse Michigan St Ucla i Alabama Notre Dame California Nebraska Arkansas Michigan Georgia Tech Tennessee

Ask Joe Wilman: bowling tips for improving 5 pin strikes

A reader from Oakland reports trouble striking the 5 pin and Oscar explains that ball deflection from a weak ball causes misses. Joe Wilman advises a medium speed ball with rolling action and a hooked delivery, offering a 24 page booklet for 20 cents.

Joe Oscar T Oakland Cal Oscar Joe Wilman

Dodgers Top Cardinals 6-3 Behind Fairly's Three RBI Day

Ron Fairly of Los Angeles slugged a homer and two singles, scored twice and drove in three as the Dodgers widened their NL lead with a 6-3 win over St. Louis. Darrell Brandon of Boston yielded seven hits, blanking Washington 5-0 in the opener of a doubleheader.

Associated Press Ron Fairly Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Darrell Brandon Boston Washington Detroit Denny McLain California Gates Brown McLain Mickey Stanley Stanley Dalton Jones Senators Don Lock Joe Coleman Red Sox

Falcons fall as turnovers plague 1966 season opener

Bowling Green bowled over by turnovers as three interceptions and four fumbles doom their 1966 debut in Tampa 20-13. coach Bob Gibson laments mistakes while injuries hit the squad and Eastern Kentucky Marshall and Toledo results follow in recap of weekend college games.

Bowling Green Falcons Tampa Fla Falcons Bowling Green Bob Gibson Jim Porowski Dayton Bob Heider

Fairly and Briggs Spark Dodgers and Phillies In NL Action

Ron Fairly homered in his first Cardinals park appearance and added two singles as the Dodgers beat St. Louis 6-3. John Briggs delivered the go ahead run in the 11th inning as Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 4-3 in extras.

Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Briggs Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh Dodgers Pirates Dodger Walter Alston Pirate Harry Walker Cardinals New Park Connie Mack Stadium Phillies San Francisco Atlanta New York Cincinnati Detroit California Boston Washington Juan Marichal Felipe Alou Giants Willie McCovey Tom Haller

Houk declines Detroit managerial offer from Tigers

The Detroit Free Press reports that Ralph Houk, Yankees manager, rejected a reported offer to lead the Detroit Tigers. The offer allegedly could have paid up to 100000 dollars per year and allowed Houk to set terms, but he turned it down over the weekend with three years left on his Yankees contract. Tigers officials had no comment.

Detroit Detroit Free Press Ralph Houk New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Houk Detoit Joe Falls The Free Press Yankees CBS Tigers Charlie Dressen Bob Swift Frank Skaff Tiger Swift

Lemon Next for Bosox?

SEATTLE AP reports KVI cited a reliable source that Bob Lemon former Cleveland pitcher and Seattle Angels manager in the Pacific Coast League will be offered the Boston Red Sox field manager job. Lemon guided Seattle to a PCL pennant and second place in the Western Division last season.

Seattle Wash KVI Bob Lemon Seattle Angels Boston Red Sox Lemon Cleveland Indians

Baseball Standings and Schedule Summary

American League standings show Baltimore 96 60 as leader with Detroit 82 70, Minnesota 8671 366, Chicago 76 16, Cleveland 79 78, California 77 80, Kansas City 71 86, Washington 71 88, New York 65 85. Schedule notes include Monday results Detroit over California 2 1 and Boston 5 Washington 2 3, with ten games listed for Tuesday across leagues.

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