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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1977

Page

9

Summers Injury Plagues Ohio Wide Receiver John Summers

Troy native and Ohio University junior John Summers tallies a lengthy varsity saga marked by knee injuries and three on field positions. Once a starter at running back, his 1975-76 arc included two operations and lengthy rehab before returning to conditioning and play. Summers emphasizes focusing on performance rather than injury when back in action.

Hess Ohio University John Summers Troy Ohio Summers Bobcat

Summers Finds New Role As OU Wide Receiver And Return Specialist

Summers credits Skip Vosser and Coach Hess for his comeback and reshaping his role on the Oklahoma team. He embraces playing wide receiver and special teams, noting the boost from making big plays on kicks to energize the rest of the game.

Skip Vosser Hess Summers Skip Bobcat

Bobcats face defensive overhaul after CMU loss

Coach Bill Hess reshuffles personnel after a 31 14 defeat at Central Michigan. Ohio's 1-2 start reflects a porous defense allowing 37 points per game, with injuries to starting ends and defensive backs. Hess plans tweaks before Kent State game.

Bob Maney Messenger Bill Hess Bobcats Central Michigan Ohio Hess Kent State

Gridders Face Regroup After Mistakes Cost Half Lead

Coach Hess blamed errors for Central Michigan's late first half drive and a 14 point swing. He noted injuries limit returns of safeties Govert and Simpson and Callan. Nigel Turpin led with 104 receiving yards as Ohio earned MAC honors.

Hess Bobcats Central Michigan Lyle Govert Bill Simp Nigel Turpin Ohio

Athens Golfers Fall Logan Whips Ironmon

Jackson wins SECAL triangle at Hocking Hills with medalist Brent Wickline 36 and team 166 to 170 for Athens and 191 for Waverly. Athens led by Karl Fry 41 and Troy Banta 40 for Waverly as Jackson climbs to 8-1.

Athens Logan Waverly Athens High School Jackson Ironmen Brent Wickline Karl Fry Bulldogs Troy Banta Ironton Meigs Lance Oliver Marauders Hocking Hills Country Club Dave Stilwell Jim Goodwin Belpre Nelsonville-York Kent Fearns Joe Holter Mike Hoffman Brian Pedigo Tim Smith John Turrill Steve Higgins Rick Laney Jeff Higgins SEOAL Gallipolis

Trimble Triumphs in Twin Bill at Federal Hocking

Nelsonville York and Trimble split wins as Nelsonville York defeats Federal Hocking 15-0 16-18 15-3 in varsity play while the Buckeye reserves win 15-10 15-5. Trimble sweeps Warren 15-4 15-0 with Pam Van Fossen scoring 11. reserves win 15-13 15-3 led by Patty Lanning and Kelly Duncan.

Stewart Nelsonville- York Federal Hocking Lancers Nelsonville-York Buckeye Trimble Vincent Warren Tomcat Pam van Fossen Patty Lanning Kelly Duncan Murray

Trimble-TVC at Belpre Leads Evening Schedule

In the regional sports calendar Trimble plays Belpre at Oxbow at 4 p.m. while Vinton County visits Trimble at 5 55 p m and Warren hosts Nelsonville York in an 5 55 p m kickoff. Volleyball action featuresJackson at Athens and Athens at Jackson for freshman. Federal Hocking has an open slot.

TVC Trimble Belpre TVC Warren Nelsonville- York Vinton County Trimble

Schembechler Gets His Wish Drops to Third in AP Poll

Michigan coach Bo Schembechler avoided a No 1 ranking as his team edged Navy 14-7 and Duke 21-9 to remain behind Oklahoma and Southern California in the AP college football poll. Oklahoma surged to No 1 by narrow win over Ohio State, while Southern Cal and Penn State climbed in the Top Ten.

Associated Press Michigan Bo Schembechler Wolverines Navy Duke Oklahoma Southern California Ohio State Sooners Southern Cal Texas Christian Trojans Penn State Maryland Nittany Lions Texas A&m Texas Tech Red Raiders

Nelsonville Sealed Bids For Dump Truck Due Oct 5 1977

Sealed bids are invited by the Safety and Service Director of Nelsonville Ohio for furnishing a dump truck. Bids must include bidder names and be accompanied by a bond equal to ten percent of the bid or a certified check. If bids are rejected the check is returned. if a bid is accepted the check is returned after contract execution. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.

Safety & Service Nelsonville Ohio

Meigs County Adopts Public Meeting Notification Rules

On September 20 1977 the Meigs County Commissioners adopted Rules for Notification of Meetings to the Public and News Media Pursuant to 121.22 F R C for informing the public of regular and special meeting times and places and for notifying media and requesting advance notice Copies are available at the Clerk's office during normal hours and posted at the courthouse Mary Hobstetter Clerk Meigs County Commissioners 1t

Board of Meigs County Commissioners R.C Mary Hobstetter Meigs County

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