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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1966

Page

14

Strang Predicts MAC Clash Sparks Kent State Rivalry

Kent State coach Strang warns of a hard MAC showdown with Ohio University this Saturday in Kent. He notes Billy Blunt, a Massillon product, will play heavily this week after a knee injury and recalls his 1965 73 yard punt return against the Bobcats as a warning to Ohio.

Leo Strang Kent State Golden Flashes Ohio University Bobcats Kent Strang Billy Blunt Massillon Blunt Buffalo Northern Illinois Ohio Flashes Purdue Boston College Joe Dean Bobcats Gerry Leither Leither Cleveland Browns Gary Collins Leo Ohio U Dean Bill Eppright Newark

Ohio versus Kent State grid clash titled by quarterback debates

Ohio and Kent State prepare for a pivotal football clash as starter questions linger. Kent State’s Bob Van Valkenburg and George Infante vie for snaps while Ohio backs Ron DeLucca secures the signal. A crowd above 19,000 is expected with Migration Day attendees. Ohio broadcasts on WOUB with Joe Tait sidelined by illness.

Bob van Valkenburg Buffalo George Infante Northern Illinois Strang Hess Bobcats Sam Formsaglio Bob Brown Ohio Don Fitzgerald Kent Joe Pledger Bob Houmard

Bobcat Frosh Face Marshall In Athens Opener At 3:15

Ohio University freshman coach Dave Wagner previews a 3:15 p.m. home game at the Athens High School field against Marshall, the first of three straight at home on a five game schedule. Wagner cites a quick, capable backfield and a strong group of prospects led by quarterback Cleve Bryant and tailback Todd Snyder.

Ohio University Dave “Bucky” Wagner Bobcats Marshall Athens Mill St Peden Toledo Wagner Xavier West Virginia Miami Cincinnati Frosh Ing Snyder Canton Cleve Bryant Mike Schott Western Hills Todd Snyder Bruce Herdman Youngstown Chaney Ed Dut Tom Muter Celina Dave Gura Struthers Steve Bailey Scranton

Koufax Nets 300th Strikeout Mark In Historic Season

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax struck out 13 Cardinals to reach 300 in three seasons and win 2-1 as Los Angeles moved two games up with three to play. He could pitch again Sunday with two days rest if pennant is not clinched.

Ohio Bob Houmard Dick Conley Wash Lyons Bill Hess Flashes Dick Coach Associated Press Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Dodgers St. Louis Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pirates San Francisco Cardinals Phillies Curt Flood Walt Alston Orlando Cepeda Mike Shannon Washington Walter Johnson Rube Waddell Philadelphia Athletics

Phillies Ready For Spoiler Role

PHILADELPHIA Gene Mauch has his Phillies ready to spoil the Dodgers' hopes as Los Angeles visits to clinch or blow the pennant. The Dodgers lead the Pirates by two games with three to play, while the Giants still chase a slim tie scenario.

Philadelphia Gene Mauch Phillies Los Angeles

National League standings and schedule tease

National League standings show Los Angeles leading with a 65 64 record and Pittsburgh close behind. Thursday results list Los Angeles beating st Louis 4 1 and Houston over Cincinnati 3 2 with multiple games on tap across venues. A combined American League update runs amid pennant chases and a Trimble Jr. High football score 52 0 at Berne Union.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia Atlanta Eeeweeaeee Cincinnati Houston New York Chicago St. Louis Atlanta York Trimble Jr Berne Union Jacksonville Nelsonville

Major League Leaders Summary

American League leaders include F Rob inson batting .316 with 119 runs and 120 RBIs. Frank Robinson leads in home runs with 49 and is among top RBI and runs. Oliva posts 186 hits and .308, Yastrzemski 39 doubles, Campaneris 49 stolen bases. Pitchers McNally 13–5 and Boswell 12–5. In the National League Alou hits .342 with 119 runs and 125 RBIs. Aaron pads 116 runs, Brock steals 73. Koufax headlines 307 strikeouts with a 14–1 record on 15 decisions. Marichal 24–6, 800. The standings cite Philadelphia 109, San Francisco 103. Cincinnati 114, Los Angeles 105.

Dodgers Philadelphia Claude Osteen Phils Chris Short Pirates Woody Fryman San Francisco Juan Marichal Pittsburgh Houston Cincinnati Chuck Harrison Aaron Pointer F. Robinson Baltimore Oliva Minnesota Foy Boston Powell Yastrzemski B. Robinson Knoop California Campaneris Kansas City Brinkman Washington F Robinson Bal Gyners Killebrew Buford Chicago McNally Boswell McDowell Cleveland Kaat Alou Carty Atlanta Aaron Reer Atlan Clemente Rose Callison McCarver St. Louis Alley Brock

High School Football Schedule Friday and Saturday

Friday games include SEOAL matchups Athens at Wellston Gallipolis at Jackson Pomeroy at Logan Nelsonville at Middleport MOVC Vinton County at Wahama and others Eastern at York Rutland at Racine Point Pleasant at Logan West Virginia. The Plains at Glouster. Saturday Chauncey at Miller at 2 p.m.

Seoal Athens Wellston Gallipolis Jackson Pomeroy Logan Nelsonville Middleport MOVC York Rutland Racine Point Pleasant W. Va Glouster Miller

Ohio College Schedule Highlights I

Ohio University aims to rebound in a MAC clash at Kent State after a 12 game skid. Dayton travels to Bowling Green while Washington visits Ohio State and Miami hosts Western Michigan in a 24 game Saturday slate.

Columbus, Ohio Dayton Ohio University Washington Ohio State Western Michigan Miami Marshall Toledo Quantico Marines Xavier Cincinnati Wichita John McVay Flyers Bowling Green Doyt L. Perry Falcons Tampa Florida Stew Williams

Ask Joe Wilman on Bowling Form and Delivery

A guide on bowling technique stresses knee bends and a low body stance to avoid damaging the lane and ensure a smooth release. Joe Norris, ABC Hall of Fame, emphasizes keeping the head down and rear up, with bending from the waist on the second step to maintain a low delivery.

Joe Norris ABC Hall of Fame Star

Which Bowling System Suits You

In his pamphlet Joe Wilman outlines three bowling methods the one overhand two underhand styles and asks readers to choose the best for them. Send 10 cents and a stamped return envelope to Joe Wilman c/o this newspaper to obtain the pamphlet.

Joe Wilman

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