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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1971

Page

12

Talent Laden Toledo Tries For Victory No. 27

Ohio University football faces a tough test at Toledo in the Glass Bowl as the Bobcats meet the Rockets. Toledo features a stingy defense led by Mel Long and Bob Rose and an explosive offense headed by Chuck Ealey Don Fair and Al Baker, riding a 26 game win streak. Ohio must overcome these adversities and prove it can win on the road while keeping MAC title hopes alive.

Ohio University Bobcats Toledo Glass Bowl Rockets University of Toledo Mel Long Steve Bowman Lynn Aschilman Bobcats Kent State Kent Cats Bowling Green Falcons Ohio Bill Hess

Bulldogs Seek Must Win To Stay Contender In Loop Play

The Athens Bulldogs face a must win as they battle the Jackson Ironmen in SECAL action. The Ironmen hold 13 football titles and lead in overall wins over Athens, though recent years have seen Athens gain the edge. The Bulldogs aim to reverse the trend and stay in the title race.

Jackson Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Bulldogs Athens Ironmen Bulldogs

Athens Faces Jackson in Key SECAL Clash at Butter Field

Athens travels to meet undefeated Jackson with a 12-6 win edge last year and a league lead in total defense, while junior Dave Elliott sits out after knee surgery. The game airs on WOUB AM with a 8 PM kickoff and a detailed Jackson offensive lineup expected.

Ironmen Butter Field Dave Elliott Ironton Bulldogs Elliott Tigers Riverside Hospital Columbus Athens Jackson Ken Valentine Don Wood Mike Green Stu Smith Chris Ondera Ondera Ed Hughes Dave Ruggles Valentine Woub-Am Jeff Duncan Jon Gahm Dave Mitchell Dan Morrow Dave Beckley Jeff Ross Mike Buckley Hughes Ben Buckles Steve Meadows Ken Hunter Tom Stephenson Howard Priest Ruggles Mitchell Joe Dalton Duncan Doug Jude Buckley Mickey Scott Steve Rice Stephenson Bulldog

Gallipolis Ironton Lead First SECAL Football Stats

The first weekly SECAL football statistics show Gallipolis leading in offensive first downs net rushing yardage and total offense while Ironton tops in net passing yardage and passing. Individual leaders include Ironton’s Jim Payne and Hal Spears and Gallipolis’ Pete Neal among others.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Gallipolis Ironton Wellston Jackson Meigs Athens Pete Neal Messenger Mike Mojzer Logan Ken Valentine Ray McKinniss Payne Cmp-Art Konton Logan Tee Seeeeee Meias Neta E Een Nee Waverly Eee En En Ewes Gallipolis Os Waverly Wellston Tee Wee

NFLPA Calls Halt on Artificial Turf and Closed Circuits

NFL players association chief Ed Garvey urged a stop to further artificial turf installations and to end home game closed circuit telecasts. Giants owner Wellington Mara dismissed Garvey's claims and said a meeting will be sought to discuss the alleged misstatements. Denver Broncos will beam their Oct 3 game with Kansas City to the Denver Coliseum, and the Redskins plan to show their final four home games there as well.

Washington National Football League Players Association Ed Garvey NFLPA Wellington Mara New York Giants Player Relations Association Mara Denver Broncos Kansas City Denver Coliseum Washington Redskins Washington Coliseum

Mid-Am Denies Marshall Readmission Rumor

The Mid-American Conference dismissed circulating talk that Marshall University will be readmitted soon. MAC spokesmen said no motion will come at the February presidents meeting despite earlier calls for Marshall to rejoin. Marshall had been suspended since 1969 for recruiting violations and facility concerns.

George Strode Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Marshall West Virginia MAC Council of Presidents Huntington Shriver Miami

71 Year Reign Ends for Baseball in Washington

Washington schedules mark of end as 71 years of baseball in the capital likely concludes with Hurricane Ginger approaching and rain threats. Frank Howard hopes for a final game, while the Senators face a 6-3 loss to the Yankees as talks swirl on relocation to Dallas Fort Worth and star pitchers may depart.

Associated Press Washington Ginger Frank Howard Virginia New York Yankees Senators Felipe Alou Yankee American League Dallas-Fort Worth Howard Denny McLain Ted Williams McLain Dallas

Cat Booters Slip Past Cleveland State 3-2

Ohio University soccer defeated Cleveland State 3-2 at Cleveland. Winders opened scoring on a penalty, Dunn added two goals in the second half, with assists from Schwaeb and Martell. Vasu scored both CSU goals as the Eagles prepare to host Wright State.

Cleveland Ohio University Cleveland State Ohio Eric Winders Paul Dunn Bobcats Suliman Schwaeb Pete Martell Cats

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