McKinney Shines for Ohio U in MAC Spotlight
Ohio University baseball press notes credit sophomore Berke Reichenbach and pitcher Tom Murphy as returning seniors sign pro pacts. Freshman standout Rich McKinney from Troy leads MAC with a .625 batting average and six RBI in 11 games, also pacing MAC in RBI with six and hitting .404 in 11 games with six homers.
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Cincinnati Set for AFL Franchise and New Stadium
AFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle indicated Cincinnati is near securing the 10th AFL franchise with a stadium ready. A 1969 season goal sits alongside possible 1968 play at Nippert or Crosley Field. Rozelle met with university officials and potential owners including Paul Brown and John Wiethe to discuss ownership and stadium plans.
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OU Golf Team Splits Way Through Wet WV and Indiana State
Ohio University golf split two matches at Lakeview Country Club in Morgantown West Virginia. The Bobcats defeated West Virginia 11 7 but lost to Indiana State Pa 104 744 in steady rain and wind. Ludwig Schenk led with 87 41 78 while Terry Fisenhaut of Indiana State was medalist with 38 39 77. Ohio State BG and Miami loom in Columbus Saturday followed by Miami and West Virginia in Athens Monday.
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Pape and Taylor Set For Ohio Relays Duel
Over 450 athletes from 17 midwestern schools arrive in Athens for the eighth annual Ohio University Relays. The 27-event program opens at 12:30 p.m. with field events, finals at 1:30 p.m. in Peden Stadium. Ohio University coach Stan Huntsman expects a strong relay show, with Pape facing Central State’s Martin McGrady in the 440 hurdles and Emmett Taylor challenging Clarence Ray of Kentucky State in sprints.
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Browns Basketball Coming To Athens
The Cleveland Browns basketball team will play Athens All Stars Friday April 21 at 8 p.m. in the Athens High School gym, with a 7 p.m. junior vs senior all star game. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults and 1.00 for students at Swearingen's. Players include Vince Costello Jim Houston Jim Kanicki Milt Morin and Frank Parker for the Browns and Charles Gill Larry Kruger Darrel Tewksbury Bill Whaley Steve Yambor for the Athens side, plus an autograph session at halftime.
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Bill Whaley
Steve Yambor
Beard Leads Tourney of Champions With 65
Fourteen golfers, including Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, trail Louisville’s Frank Beard after a 65 to open the Tournament of Champions at Stardust. Beard set a course record but holds a two stroke edge over Doug Sanders, Don January, and Gay Brewer as 54 holes remain. Palmer, Nicklaus, Nichols, Sikes, and Archer sit three back at 68.
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Ohio bowlers from Athens and Logan travel to Akron
Two teams from the area enter the Ohio State Bowling Association Tournament in Akron. Athens entrants Elmo Scott Gerald Meek Otto Wagner and Carroll Widdoes join Logan competitors Bill Gainer Jim Gross Lawrence Casto Paul Gross Howard Slusher and Paul Hunsaker for singles doubles and team events. A coon dog field trial starts 11 a.m. Sunday at the Hocking Valley Sportsman's Club on Radford Road, open to the public.
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Reds edge Houston 5 4 in season opener surge by Johnson
Cincinnati walked off with a 5-4 win over Houston as Deron Johnson drove in three runs including a second homer of the season. Johnson said returning to third base restored his power while Ted Abernathy and Gerry Arrigo preserved the lead. Sonny Jackson sparked Houston with three runs.
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Possible Clay Patterson Title Fight Moves Across Cities
Cas sius Clay remains active in pursuing a April 25 title bout with Floyd Patterson as governors in Nevada and Pennsylvania reject Las Vegas and Pittsburgh venues. Muhammad says negotiations continue with Albuquerque and Atlanta discussions surface, while Georgia Gov. Maddox signals no ban if Atlanta Stadium Authority approves. Clay denies plans to enter the draft and says his induction decision will follow his faith and U S law. National Basketball Association playoff finals schedule notes no games today with San Francisco at Philadelphia upcoming.
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