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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1968

Page

18

Ohio University Golf Team Wins Second Straight Match

Ohio University golf team defeated Case Western Reserve 3014 1144 at the university course. Sophomore Roger Krupa shot 74 to earn medalist honors as eight Bobcats won. Bill Monnett led with 77 while coach Kermit Blosser used mainly second-stringers. Ohio improves to 2-0, CW Reserve falls to 0-2.

Ohio University University Case-Western Reserve Bobcat Kermit Blosser Bill Monnett Roger Krupa Bobcats

Reds rely on trio of Pappas Queen and Maloney to start season

Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol said the Reds can lean on Milt Pappas Mel Queen and Jim Maloney for the first 10 days of the season as arm troubles sidelined two starters. He praised Arrigo Tsitouris Culver and predicted one will fill Nolan and McCool roles while the team seeks mental readiness after a day off. Also notes Hedgemen Lewis stopped Ruben Rivera in Hollywood.

Birmingham Ala Cincinnati Dave Bristol Reds Milt Pappas Mel Queen Jim Maloney Pappas Queen Maloney Bristol Gerry Arrigo John Tsitouris George Culver Gary Nolan Bill McCool Nolan McCool

Tony Conigliaro Career Over

Star Red Sox slugger Tony Conigliaro faces likely end due to a worsening left eye condition after an August injury. Doctors warned surgery may be needed and his baseball future is doubtful. His brother Billy may step in with the Red Sox farm system, while Richie remains in school.

Boston Tony Conigliaro Conigliaro Boston Red Sox Sal Conigliaro Tony Red Sox Billy Richie Swampscott Billy Conigliaro Pittsfield Swampscott High School Jack Hamilton

Chamberlain Russell Duel Opens NBA Playoffs Tonight

The Eastern Division final starts with Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics facing Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. The Western final tips off in Los Angeles as the Warriors meet the Lakers, with emphasis on the Chamberlain Russell duel and key injuries for Philadelphia.

Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Russell Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76Ers Chamberlain Philadelphia National Basketball Association Los Angeles San Francisco Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Boston 76Ers Alex Hannum Ics New York Detroit Billy Cunningham Luke Jackson Wally Jones Jackson Jones Johnny Green Cunningham San Francisco St. Louis Lakers Chicago Warriors Jeff Mullins Elgin Baylor Jerry West

Athens Games Canceled and Rescheduled Amid Weather

Athens was rained out of a game with Parkersburg on the Athens diamond Thursday afternoon. The game is rescheduled for Monday. The Athens golf team hosts Jackson today, while the track team heads to a meet Saturday on the Ohio University track against Logan and Belpre, but both events may be postponed by weather.

Athens Parkersburg Jackson

How to Grip for Straight Golf Shots

The grip position determines shot direction. Turn the V of each hand to the left on the downswing to close the face and reduce slicing. Excessive left rotation at address opens the face and causes rightward slices.

Ohio fishing report a wide map of lake and river bites

Outdoors report from Ohio Division of Wildlife details fishing conditions across regions Central Northwestern Southwestern and Southeastern Northeast and Lake Erie. Highlights include large mouth bass at Buckeye Lake and Lake Logan muskie runs at Leesville and Dillon Reservoir walleye action at Sandusky River Fremont and Grand River and strong bluegill and bullhead activity at several lakes. Weekend forecast calls for poor conditions due to high winds.

Ohio Buckeye Lake Kiser Lake Hoover Reservoir Knox Lake Hargus Lake Mad River Sandusky River Kildeer Wildlife Area Lima Reservoir Ferguson Maumee and Auglaize River Defiance Nettle Lake Logan Burr Oak Lake Dow Lake Tycoon Lake Dillon Reservoir Leesville Berlin Lake Milton Charles Mill Grand River Shafer Road Sandusky Bay Fremont

Trackmen Seek Rare Miami Win

Ohio University track opens its dual meet season at Miami in Oxford. Coach Stan Huntsman says the Bobcats, a four-point underdog, seek their first win in Miami since nine years ago in Athens and hope added depth and star performers like Emmett Taylor and Dennis Larrabee boost chances for wins in sprints, jumps, and throws.

Stan Schnitzer Messenger Ohio University Miami Oxford Bobcats Redskins Athens Ohio Stan Huntsman Huntsman Seefeld Wayne van Houten Art Sanders Jim Siboldt McElroy Ted Downing Hunstman Emmett Taylor Akron Bobcat Provo Utah Taylor Roger Holser Jerry Rhodes

Local bowling scores lead list shows top players

The record lists players Jerry Yates 258 and 246-693 Fred Gordon 228 Norman Pasler 200 Bill Folbed 209 Larry Webb 208 Everett Boggess 206 Frank Shay aa Calvin Whiteside 202 Paul Perry 201, with Weathy Shank 200 among others.

Jerry Yates Fred Gordon Norman Pasler Bill Folbed Larry Webb Everett Boggess Frank Shay Calvin Whiteside Paul Perry Weathy Shank

Sixteen Women Teams In State Bowling Meet

Sixteen teams from Athens travel to Cleveland for the women's state bowling tournament. Singles and doubles start at 3 p.m. Sunday at Northfield Lanes, with team play at 11 a.m. at Ambassador Lanes. Team captains include Elaine Hawk and Jo Rider among others. event names include Hawk's Cycle Sales and Kentucky Fried Chicken. The Democratic Central Committee in St Louis says meetings in German and English are no longer needed and drops the naturalization report rule.

Athens Cleveland Northfield Lanes Ambassador Lanes Hawk’s Cycle Sales Elaine Hawk Luckoff’s Edna Hoffman Steppe’s Ann Reynolds Kentucky Fried Chicken Jo Rider Five Jills Freda Bolen K and K Electric Ailen Kyle Wath Radio Judy Woolery Easler’s Carla Snowden ST. Louis Democratic Central Committee

Adult Junior Bowling Tourney Winners at Athens Rollerbowl

Winners announced in two divisions at the Athens Rollerbowl Adult Junior Bowling Tournament. Junior division 14 entries with Wilson Carr and Leroy Hashman winning 1208, plus handicap 1172 if counted. bantam division 19 entries with Richard Cooksey and Floyd Ballinger 1143 plus 1032 handicap. Top individual games recorded include Carr 214 Hashman 231 Ballinger 233 and McBride 212. A full list posted at the Rollerbowl.

Athens Wilson Carr Leroy Hashman Richard Cooksey Floyd Ballinger Carr Hashman Cooksey Ballinger Chris and Kent Bumpass Bunda Annalene Reynolds Sharon Nicholson Bill Shaver Wilma Reynolds Leon Henson Bill and Emory Allen Bob and Taylor Culbert Jon McBride Bruce Carpenter Betty Cremeans

Filler Up Bandits Rob Alabama Gas Station

In MOBILE Alabama two armed bandits held up a gas station attendant as a customer arrived. One robber pocketed his gun and approached the motorist to fill the tank while the other rifled the register, securing about $142 before aiding his partner.

Mobile Ala

Pro Cage NBA Finals Do Not Schedule Openers

Eastern Division Boston of Philadelphia and Western Division San Francisco of Los Angeles each play first games of best-of-7 series. Pittsburgh leads Minnesota 1-0 in their best-of-7 series after Thursday’s action. Dallas faces New Orleans in the other first game with Minnesota at Pittsburgh slated for Saturday.

Montreal Boston New York Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota St. Louis Philadelphia Philadelpha Etroin Shrolush San Francisco Pittsburgh Dallas New Orleans

Swearingens defeat Allen Pontiac 119 to 85 in tourney

In an independent tournament game at Sistersville West Virginia the Swearingens Sporting Goods team from Athens Ohio beat Allen Pontiac of Yrwnsboro 119 85 to advance to Friday semifinal. Starters included Charley Gill Harry Kessel Wayne Young and Jack Marks with claims of more ex Ohio players joining for the next game.

Sistersville W Va Swearingens Sporting Goods Athens Allen Pontiac Yrwnsboro W. Va Swearingens Marshall West Virginia Charley Gill Ohio Federal Hocking Harry Kessel Wayne Young Jack Marks Tom Walter Marietta College Bob van Poppel Bowling Green Ohio U

Divorce petition filed in County Ohio custody case notice

Patricia Shilfier appears in a divorce and child custody petition filed by James E. Shi ita in County Ohio Cause 2471, hearing set for May 6. Also notice for bids to furnish and install aluminized chain link fencing at Trimble Township cemeteries with bids due April 20.

Patricia Shilfier James E. Shi Ita County Oho de Reewel Board of Trustees Trimble A Round Township Leonard Lent Trimble Jacksonville Ohio

Notice for Bids on County Trucks and Probate Court Accounts

The Athens County Commissioners invite sealed bids for two dump trucks two one ton pickups and related specs. Bids due by 10 30 AM April 15 1968 and opened at 11 00 AM same day. Probate Court announces numerous estate accounts with hearings suspended to May 13 1968 and invites exceptions before five days prior to hearing. names include Arbaugh Hoodlett Linscott Cornwell Sidders Coon Wells Withem Pitts Tritipe White and guardianship actions. Harold J. Rose by Sandra L. Vaughen Chief Deputy Clerk.

Board of Athens County Commissioners Court House Athens County Ohio Athens Marie Hoodlett Bertha Ann Linscott Foster B. Cornwell Robert E. Sickles John E. Withem John Withem James W. Pitts Dale P. Pitts Alice J Tritipe John Q. Tritipe Margaret M. White Earl L. White Harold J. Rose Sandra L. Vaughen

Inventories and Appraisements Filed in Athens County Probate

The Athens County Ohio Probate Court has filed inventories and appraisements for multiple estates. Hearings are suspended for notice by publication and exceptions until April 22, 1968 at 9:00 AM. Estates listed include Nolan Bishop Ellen H Clark Morie S Desonier Nelle Richards William G Runyon Phillip H Sheridan Clarence Smith Helen Edith Stocklin.

Athens County Ohio Probate Court Nolan Bishop Ellen H. Clark Morie S. Desonier Nelle Richards William G. Runyon Phillip H. Sheridan Entery Clarence Smith Inrer Helen Edith Stocklin Edith Stocklin Harold J. Rose Sondra L. Vaughan

Notice of Probate Sale in Athens County Ohio

John P. Summel as Administrator seeks sale of real estate belonging to Phebe L. Crawford to pay debts in Athens County Probate Court. The petition names multiple heirs and interested parties including Mrs. George Hughes and Clarence E. Waugh, with notices to unknown heirs and estate claimants. Attorneys Rowland Bridgewater & Robe list dates for filings and further actions.

Athens County John P. Summel Phebe L. Crawford Ohio Os Phebe L. Crawford Phebe Crawford William Hyndman Mingo Junction George Aghes Downey Ave Faramount Calif Forest Peck Brilliant Clarence E. Waugh 56Th St Pennillas Park Florida State of George Hughes Downey Avenue Paramount California 5Éth Street N. Penillos Park Athens Lodi Township Slong Phebe Lucinda Crawford Deca Rowland Bridgewater & Robe

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