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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1967

Page

9

Athens Four District reports improving fishing conditions

The Athens office of District Four, Division of Wildlife says streams are clearing and waters 55 to 57 degrees. Dow Lake yields large mouth bass and various panfish with record catches by local anglers. Lake Alma shows bass and crappie. Lake Logan nets reveal bluegill growth and muskies. Entry blanks for Beat the Pro fishing contests are available.

Athens District Four Division of Wildlife Dow Lake Ted Dean Robert Speedy Jim Blascheck The Plains Bill Boyd Tom Oldfield Alma Vinton County Lake Logan Hocking County George Billy Burr Oak Messenger Richard Paugh District Four Wildlife East State Street

Warriors Face 76ers In Cow Palace Battle For NBA Title

San Francisco seeks morale and rebounding edge as Bill Sharman’s Warriors host Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers after trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven finals. Nate Thurmond to play despite a hip injury. Fred Hetzel doubtful with a sore left ankle. Rick Barry ready though limited by ankle pain. The 76ers led the series opener and last meeting, while San Francisco dominates home playoff runs at the Cow Palace this season.

San Francisco Bill Sharman San Francisco Warriors Cow Palace Warriors Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers Sharman Philadelphia Alex Hannum Lastet Chamberlain Nate Thurmond Nate Fred Hetzel Rick Barry Barry 76Ers

Clay to Reveal Decision At Induction After Court Ruling

Cassius Clay says he will appear for the April 28 Army induction in Houston if he loses his legal battle over exemption for religious reasons. He insists his Black Muslim beliefs forbid fighting and vows to stand by them even facing jail or possible punishment, while awaiting further Supreme Court action.

Chicago Supreme Court Cassius Clay Houston Allah Clay U.S. Supreme Court Cincinnati 6Th U.S. Circuit of Appeals James F. Gordon U.S. District Court Owensboro Gordon

Reds Open Season Fast, Power Hitting Impresses

Cincinnati bats hot with a .323 average, 10 homers and 30 runs as they win five of six. Milt Pappas to start against Claude Osteen as Dodgers seek first win. Pete Rose, Vada Pinson and Deron Johnson lead early scoring with Pavletich hitting 1.000 in one game. Exhibition win over San Diego 2-1 adds confidence.

LOS Angeles Cincinnati Reds Walter Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Alston Dave Bristol Milt Pappas Claude Osteen Dodgers Pappas Houston

Colavito unhappy about platooning with Wagner

Cleveland Indians star Rocky Colavito voiced strong dissatisfaction with being used in left field with Leon Wagner. He insisted he is ready to play and would leave if not allowed to, as manager Joe Adcock plans to start him against left-handed pitchers. Adcock stressed no morale issue and outlined pitching plans for the Athletics series.

Cleveland Rocky Colavito Leon Wagner Cleveland Indians Indians Minnesota Kansas City Athletics Ager Joe Adcock Colavito Adcock Wagner Sonny Siebert Athletics Steve Hargan Luis Tiant Angels

Trojans Rally Past Indians In Athens County League

Carthage Troy overcame six errors to stun Rome Canaan 4-3 as Leeman fanned none but delivered the decisive seventh inning single. Nelson led Troy with two doubles. Rome remains winless in league play at 0-3. The Plains defeated York 4-1 behind Virgil Thompson’s 13 strikeouts and Horvath’s two singles to stay undefeated in the league at 4-0, 8-2 overall.

Coolville Leeman Alltop Carthage Troy Rome-Canaan Boyce Nelson Rome THE Plains Virgil Thompson York

Ames Bern Wins Twice in Home Doubleheader

Ames Bern upped its record to 6-3 with an 8-2 win over Alexander after a split with McConnelsville weekend. In Saturday action the Greenies won the opener 1-0 then fell 4-2. Pitchers Trout Albaugh and Rogers led the Ames Bern effort while McKinley handled Alexander’s hitters.

Amesville Ames Bern Alexander McConnelsville Greenies Terry Lewis Ben McPherson Ames-Bern Trout Albaugh

OU Coasts To 2 Wins In Golf

Ohio University golf team swept to a double victory on a wind swept course defeating Miami 20 4 and West Virginia 21 14 14 4. Bruce Helwagen led Miami with 77 while Ohio’s Mike Goecke shot 74 to pace the winners and earn low honors. Ohio improves to 10 2. Miami 5 6 2. West Virginia 5 4. Next action is at Dayton against the Flyers.

Gary Krino Ohio University Miami West Virginia Mountaineers Redskins Bobcat Bruce Helwagen Kim Ashley Phil Dissinger Mike Goecke Ohio Bill Monnett Terry Beard Jim Dickinson Hal Ward Bob Wilson Bob Hubbard Bobcats Dayton Flyers

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