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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1977

Page

11

Ali Retains Crown In Dramatic 15 Round Thriller

Muhammad Ali defeats Earnie Shavers by decision in a 15 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Despite NBC scorecards showing an Ali lead after 12 rounds, Shavers surged in rounds 13 14 and 15. Ali, 35, praised his heart while hinting at retirement as Shavers, 33, left with a 54-6-1 record.

Shavers Ali Manila Tony Castellano Eva Shain LoBianco Associated Press Gerri Coatzee Coatzee Condon Bob Arum Top Rank Inc George Foreman Richard Dunn Earnie Shavers Muhammad Ali New York Madison

Ali Faces Inner Voices After Shavers Fight

Muhammad Ali weighs two voices within him as he reflects after a punishing 15 round decision over Earnie Shavers at Madison Square Garden Felt Forum. He speaks of aging and retirement while Allah guiding him and the ego voice urging continued fame and money.

Will Grimsley Muhammad Ali Ali Allah Madison Square Garden Felt Forum Earnie Shavers Ali No Ali No. 1 Joe Frazier George Foreman Sonny Liston Ali No. 2 Manila Zaire Ken Norton Buck Angelo Dundee

Football schedule dominates Friday night games across conferences

Today at 8 p.m. SE OA L features Jackson at Athens Gallipolis at Waverly Ironton at Meigs Wellston at Logan SVAC matchups Kyger Creek at Southwestern North Gallia at Symmes Valley Miller at Alexander Federal Hocking at Eastern Fairland at Nelsonville York Trimble at Vinton County Warren at Ravenswood Green at Hannan Trace Wahama at Southern Ohio University at Sauk Valley Also Ohio University hosts Pittsburgh in women's volleyball In vitational Kent State at Ohio University 1 p.m Grove City at Athens 1 30 p.m Wooster at Ohio University 10 30 a m Cross country Ohio University at Indiana In vitational 10 30 a m women s field hockey and more

Seoal Jackson Athens Gallipolis Waverly Ironton Meigs

Lineup Changes for Bobcats in Must Win Kent State

Ohio University responds to a MAC title setback with five defensive changes led by Steve Doe and Theo Lemon. Kent State, 1-0 in the league, relies on Tom Roper and Kim Featsent to pressure the Bobcats. Ohio aims to reduce mistakes and improve execution at Peden Stadium.

Bob Maney Messenger Ohio University Bobcats Central Michigan Kent State Peden Stadium Bill Hess Ohio Steve Doe Theo Lemon Buddy Mohler Lemon Joe Callan Vincent Short Lyle Govert Golden Flashes Ball State Houston KSU Mark Geisler Andre Lanier Bob Wallace Mike Douglas Bob Weidaw Mike Zele Bruce Heasley DE Charles Cochran Bob Barrow Larry Caver Steve Milano Jack Lazor John Summers Mike McKibben Nigel Turpin Darryl Hoyett Andy Vetter Woodie Thompson Kevin Babcock Harry Liggins Arnold Welcher Neil Ferree Steve Green Kim Chris Harris Ted Librizzi Marvin Hall Mike Johnson Jeff Hrenya Wayne Yowell Jim Krezmien Todd Lucas Tom Jesko Jerry Fultz Sam Moore Jim Givens Tom Roper Keith Credit Jim Posipanka Paul Marchese

Central Michigan tops MAC race with strong offense

Central Michigan leads the Mid-American Conference at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in league play, featuring a potent offense and stout defense. Ball State aims to upset the Chippewas while Western Michigan and Kent State seek top spot with key MAC games ahead.

Chippewas Central Michigan McClain Kent State Ball State Western Michigan Broncos Bowling Green Flashes Ohio University Toledo Mid-American C. Michigan Kent. S W. Mich E. Mich Miami B. Green Ohio Univ N. Ill Wi Ai

AHL Opens League Play With Sweeps Over Jackson

Athens swept both varsity and reserve matches at home. The varsity win 15-7 16-14 featured Kelly Schleicher with 11 points. The reserve 15-12 16-14 saw Michelle Worthington lead with 10 points.

Athens Jackson Kelly Schleicher Michelle Worthington

Logan Takes Golf Victory Over Waverly in OSaaL Match

Logan hosts Logan Chieftains defeat Waverly 181 to 204 at Hocking Hills Country Club in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League golf meet. Medalist Dave Berry shoots 42 for Logan. Rod Brower leads Waverly with 51 as teams plow through the league chalk. Logan sits 7-9 overall and 46 in league.

Logan Dave Berry Chieftains Waverly Hocking Hills Country Club Rod Brower Dave Vaughn Dave Stilwell Dave Lehman Troy Smith Tom DePugh Harvey Aes Pie Troy Banta Greg Sturg

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