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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1971

Page

9

Banquet honors Athens officials with 19 certificates

About 50 people attended the Athens Chapter banquet at the American Legion Home. Nineteen officials received first certificates from the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 15 to 25 years of service in football and basketball. Guests included area coaches and Southeastern District Board members.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Officials Association American Legion Southeastern District Board The Ohio High School Athletic Association Tony Reis A. H Jack) Rhoads Kenneth Russell Fred Swearingen Paul Tribe Bob Wren Darrell L. West Joe Vanity Bob Baur Kermit Blosser Richard Bower Tad Grover Harry Kessel Jack Ley Nolan Mace Ralph Nuzum Donald Pratt Lowell Rapp Nolan Swackhammer Don Eskey Dale Bandy Ohio University Eskey Max Schwarzel Burton DeVeau Ron Smith Richard Wollison Woolison Darrell West Schwarzel Guy Guinther Officials’ Association Smith West DeVeau Nuzum Harold Billups

Dodgers Open 1971 Season At Houston Finale

Roaming Richie Allen starts for the Dodgers in the season finale of a three game set at the Astrodome with Bill Singer facing Houston ace Larry Dierker. Allen boosts LA pennant hopes after a winter trade from St Louis.

Associated Press Richie Allen Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros Astrodome Cincinnati Washington Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Allen St. Louis Bill Singer Larry Dierker Philadelphia Cardinals Reds

Bucks crush Warriors to clinch West playoff series

Milwaukee vanquished San Francisco 136 86 to win the Western Conference semifinal four games to one and reach the West final against the Los Angeles Chicago winner. John McGlothlin Lew Alcindor and Bob Dandridge led the Bucks as Oscar Robertson tied an NBA playoff opening quarter assists record.

Baltimore New York Knicks Knicks Atlanta San Francisco Bucks John McGlothlin Lew Alcindor Bob Dandridge Milwaukee Oscar Robertson NBA Rod Hundley Los Angeles McGlothlin Alcindor Dandridge Fritz Williams Philadelphia Bullets Fred Carter Earl Monroe Jack Marin Monroe Carter Billy Cun

Dampier scores 28 as Colonels beat Floridians 120 110

Louie Dampier leads Kentucky with 28 points including four threes to push the Colonels to a 120 110 victory over Florida in the East Division semifinal to take a 2 0 series edge. Issel adds 26 as Kentucky builds a 61 55 halftime lead before fending off a late Floridian push.

Louie Dampier Colonels Ians Dampier Issel

Bulldogs Face Home Golf Opener and Track Meet Week

Athens High School schedules a Monday home golf match against Marietta and a Wednesday bout with Gallipolis at Athens Country Club. Track opens at Chillicothe and visits Gallipolis on Monday as the defending SEAL champions. Baseball travels to Logan Tuesday for a key Southeastern Ohio battle. Logan leads 4-0 while Athens stands 1-2. Lee Hamilton will broadcast the Logan game on WLGN AM 1510 and FM 98.3.

Athens High School Bulldog Harold Kessler Marietta Gallipolis Athens Country Club Athens Chillico Blue Devils Logan Chieftains Bulldogs Wellston Meigs Mark Shaw Chiefs WLGN Lee Hamilton

Buckeyes Split Doubleheader With Wellston High

Nelsonville York defeats Wellston 3 2 in nightcap after a 13 5 loss. Dave Miller twirls five hit shutout in game two after starting at third base in game one and aiding two Nelsonville York runs with a bases clearing triple. Miller also doubles and scores in the fourth, while Randy Gaston delivers the go ahead hit in the seventh. Nelsonville York hosts Vinton County and Alexander next at Estel Crabtree Memorial Field.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Wellston High School Golden Rockets Buckeyes Nelsonville- York Dave Miller Wellston John McLain Nelsonville-York J. Martin Ed Martin Rockets Miller Randy Gaston Gaston Jim Lax Vinton County Alexander Estel Crabtree Memorial Field Nels-York McLain Lax Barber Ratcliff and Hatten News-York Miller and Triplett Huffman Mitchin and Hatten

Football Officiating Class Kicks Off Monday in Grover Center

The first session of a football officiating class will be held in Room 5 of Grover Center at 7 p.m. Monday. Richard Woolfson will teach the course, which costs 25 dollars to cover books and the state test. The class will meet Mondays at 7 p.m. for at least seven weeks, with on-site enrollment available at the first meeting.

Grover Center Richard Woolfson

Athens Recreation Office Announces Field Reservations for Teams

The Athens city recreation office urges all Athens area baseball and softball teams to reserve fields at W. State Street park in advance. Reservations can be made by calling Bob Burson, City Recreation Director, at 592 2423 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Athens City Athens Area W. State Street Park Bob Burson

Heidemann Cut by Indians Sent to Wichita for AA

Tucson report notes Jack Heidemann, once viewed as a possible season starter, was released by the Cleveland Indians and assigned to Wichita in the American Association. The move follows his consideration for opening roster duties as the season begins. Heidemann will join the Wichita team to continue his pro season.

Tucson Ariz Jack Heidemann Cleveland Indians Wichita

Playoff Results and Series Leads From Saturday to Monday

Eastern playoffs Philadelphia defeated Baltimore 98 to 94. Milwaukee routed San Francisco 136 to 86 to take series 4-1. Chicago beat Los Angeles 113 to 99 as series tied 3-3. Baltimore edged Philadelphia 128 to 120 to win the series 4-3. ABA West Indiana 106 Memphis 104 giving Indiana a 2-0 lead. Utah 137 Texas 107 scheduled. East Kentucky 120 Floridians 110 giving Kentucky 2-0 lead. Utah 113 Texas 110 with Utah up 3-0. Upcoming games include Chicago at Los Angeles and Baltimore at New York in the NBA, plus Indiana at Memphis and Kentucky at Florida in the ABA.

Colonels-Floridians Virginia New York Utah Texas Don Freeman Gene Moore Stars Dallas Indiana Memphis Pacers Milwaukee San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles Baltimore Philadelphia Kentucky Floridians Hofstra University Dade Jr

NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule and Standings Snapshot

Pro Hockey Stanley Cup quarter final matchups listed for April 7 to April 15 include Toronto New York Montreal Boston Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and Minnesota. Standings show East Division teams Boston New York Toronto Buffalo Vancouver Detroit with wins goals for and against and points.

Toronto New York Montreal Boston Philadelphia Chicago Minnesota St. Louis Montesecu Ecsccee Buffalos Sscocese Vancouver Detroit Los Angeles Pittsburgh California Buffalo

Minnesota Names Cal Luther Coach After Rupp Endorsement

AP reports Adolph Rupp praised Cal Luther as Minnesota selects Luther, 43, from Murray State to replace George Hanson. Luther’s career record stands 246-158. Rupp spoke in a Houston hotel during NCAA finals with Minnesota assistant Glen Reed present.

Minneapolis Adolph Rupp Houston Cal Luther University of Minnesota Rupp Glen Reed Minnesota Gophers Murray State Kentucky Luther Reed George Hanson National Association of Basketball Coaches

Pirates Add Rookie As Sanguillen Backups Eye Catcher

The Pittsburgh Pirates pursue a new rookie as Manny Sanguillen remains a reliable catcher. Milt May, 20, joins from Columbus Ohio after a 280 batting year with 85 RBIs and 20 homers, aiming for third base but facing Rich Hebner who batted .290 last season. Pinky May, his father, played 665 Phillies games.

Bradenton Fila Pittsburgh Pirates Manny Sanguillen Milt May May Columbus Ohio Pinky Philadelphia Phillies Pirates Rich Hebner Hebner

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