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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1971

Page

8

Canadiens Upset Bruins In Seven Game Stanley Cup Fight

Montreal veterans led by Ken Dryden and Pete Mahovlich ride to a 4-2 win in the decisive seventh game as Dryden stopped 46 shots. The victory sends the Canadiens to the conference semifinals against Minnesota while New York beat Chicago 2-1 in overtime in the other playoff action.

Larry Eldridge Associated Press Boston Montreal Ken Dryden Pete Mahovlich Canadiens Boston Bruins Dryden Mahovlich Minnesota North Stars St. Louis New York Rangers Chicago Cliff Koroll Black Hawks Wayne Cashman Montreal Canadiens Henri Richard Boston Garden

Bobcat Trackmen Fall Narrowly in Close MAC Meet

Ohio University lost a suspenseful MAC dual 78 77 in Columbus with Miami Bayhem winning the steeplechase by a hair. Bobcats led by Verle Kinkopf 880 1 54.1 and Dan Stinson 53 14 shot put, while Rich Dowswell and Dave Leitch each had podium throws.

Columbus Ohio University Bobcats Mimai Dennis Bayhem Verle Kinkopf Dave Rose Jerry Marshall Dave Leitch Dan Stimson Ohio Athens Dan Stinson Roy Madsen Rich Dowswell

Wrenmen Open Home Stand

The Ohio University Bobcats baseball team, 12-3, start a two game home stand at Trautwein Field after losing two of three to Western Michigan. They host Xavier at 3 15 PM Monday and Cincinnati at 3 15 PM Tuesday, then travel to Notre Dame this weekend.

Ohio University Bobcats Western Michigan Broncos Wrenmen Broncos Xavier University University of Cincinnati Bearcats Trautwein Field South Bend Ind Notre Dame

Bowling Results At Athens City Banquet Plans

Plans announce the annual Athens City Men s Bowling Association banquet set for Tuesday May 25 at the Ohio University Inn Tickets cost 2 and are sold by Rollerbowl or board members. The event includes a 6 pm meeting 7 pm dinner with director elections and league awards. A Betterhalves Summer Bowling League meeting follows Monday at 7 pm Glouster Youth Center. Lakeview Ladies top half title with O U Inn safe in second half as Lakeview Lanes compete Monday at 7 pm for the championship rolloff. Leroy Hashman Gary Baldwin and Flord Ballinger post high scores with Varsity Barber Shop leading the way.

Athens City Men’s Bowling Association Ohio University Inn Betterhalves Summer Bowling League Glouster Lakeview Ladies O. U. Inn O.U. Inn Lakeview Lanes Yerde Machine Messenger Leroy Hashman Gary Baldwin Flord Ballinger Varsity Barber Shop

Athens Place Seventh in Circleville Relays

Athens finished seventh of twelve at Circleville Relays scoring 24 percent of the points. Circleville led with 75.14, Adena 51, Chesapeake 42, Logan 41, Hillsboro 39.14, with Teays Valley and Athens also competing. Logan won three events, including shuttle hurdles and distance medley, while Athens had multiple second and fourth place efforts in relays and field events. The Bulldogs travel to Logan for a dual meet Wednesday.

Circleville Athens Adena Chesapeake Logan Hillsboro Teays Valley Wilmington Jackson Miami Trace Waverly Logan Elm Mark Swart Allen Ackerman Paul Scarmack Mike Scarmack Bob Beverage John Goodwin Richard Sympson Buzz Caul Duc Chi Ky Gene Roberts Goodwin Paul Bob Fennell Beverage Alex Topping Worthman Chiefs

Softball League Sets Final Meeting in May

The Athens Slo-Pitch Softball League will hold its final meeting on May 2 at 2 p.m. at the Hocking Valley Sportsman Club on Radford Road. Team managers must attend and the entry fee of 66 dollars plus 2 dollars per player is due. No admission after May 2. For details contact Barry L. West or Bill Reed.

Hocking Valley Radford Road Barry L. West Bill Reed

Arnold Palmer Foot Position For A Powerful Swing

Palmer explains how foot alignment affects golf swing. Most players tee the right foot out slightly while left toe remains aimed out, creating balance and coil in the backswing and freeing lower-body movement in the downswing for more distance.

Carter keeps promise invites NASCAR drivers to Georgia mansion

Governor Jimmy Carter hosted a dinner for 26 NASCAR Grand National drivers at the Georgia Governor's mansion, paying for it himself. He recalled promising the drivers he would host them after meeting them at the Atlanta 500 last year and kept his word to elevate Georgia's profile in racing. Rosalynn Carter joined the event, emphasizing the personal nature of the gathering.

Atlanta Jimmy Carter Georgia Carter Daytona Governor’s Mansion Rosalynn Governor Carter

Ohio University overwhelms Rio Grande in season opener

Rio Grande College women’s softball opened 1971 with a 26 to 6 loss to Ohio University. Kathy Gutzeit pitched the win. Bonnie Yerian, a freshman from Troy, took the loss. Ohio will host a rematch May 5. The article notes growth of women’s intercollegiate athletics and Rio Grande’s evolving programs.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Ohio University Ohio Kathy Gutzeit Bonnie Yerian Troy Janine Cox

Memorial wake held for LA Rams president Daniel F Reeves

Several hundred friends and sports associates attended a memorial wake in Los Angeles Sunday night for Daniel F Reeves, president of the Los Angeles Rams, who died in New York Thursday night. Mount Union won the Ohio Conference Relays track championship at Westerville, spoiling Baldwin Wallace’s bid for a third straight crown. Tom Bowher won the ARCA late model 100 lap feature at Tri County Speedway in West Chester, edging Ramo Stott. Boston prepares for the 75th Boston Marathon, a Patriot's Day classic with more than 1,000 entrants starting noon.

LOS Angeles Daniel F. Reeves Los Angeles Rams New York Westerville Ohio Mount Union Baldwin — Wallace Westchester Tom Bowher Ramo Stott Tri County Speedway Boston Paul Revere

Appointment of Erle Bridgewater Jr as Estate Executor

Notice naming Erle Brid gewater Jr of Box 727 Athens Ohio as executor of the estate of Erle Bridgewater deceased of Chauncey Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated April 14 1971 Harold J Rose Judge Probate Division Court of Common Pleas.

Erle Bridgewater, Jr Athens Ohio Erle Bridgewater Ie Street Chauncey Athens County Harold J. Rose Court of Common Pleas

Elizabeth Beckley Appointed Executrix in Ohio Estate

Notice that Elizabeth Edmundson Beckley of 192 E State Street Athens Ohio is duly appointed executrix of the estate of J Clyde Edmundson deceased of Athens City Athens County Ohio. Dated April 14 1971 Judge Probate Division Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio.

Elizabeth Edmundson Beckley State Street Athens Ohio J. Clyde Edmundson City of Athens Athens County Harold J. Rose Common Pleas Court

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Case No 25832

Anthony William Moscato filed for divorce against Jay Patricia Moscato in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Case No 25832 on April 12 1971. Hearing set for May 31 1971 or as court calendar allows. Attorney Roger J Jones represents the plaintiff.

Jay Patricia Moscato High Street Glouster Ohio Anthony William Moscoto Court of Common Pleas Athens County Anthony William Moscato Roger J. Jones

State of Ohio highway bid notice for multiple resurfacing projects

Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals for parts 1 to 6 of a unit price contract covering resurfacing and bituminous surface treatments on roads in Athens Dover and Vinton counties. Bids due April 27, 1971. required bid security. plan on file with department. director reserves right to reject all bids.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens County Athens Alexander Vinton County Vin Wilkesville Township Vinton Township Department of Highways J. Phillips Richley

Route 50 widening parcel description in Athens Township

Notice of a proposed United States Route 50 section 14.57 taking in Athens Township Athens County Ohio describes parcel boundaries underground right of way and 0.26 acre county road portion. It requests defendants answer by May 15 1971 or waive rights.

Notice of Highway Property Acquisition in Athens County

The unknown heirs of John E. Snow and the unknown heirs of Adv. Phillips are notified they are defendants in a case brought by the Director of Highways of Ohio. The Common Pleas Court in Athens County seeks to appropriate parcel 356-WL for highway use on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 33, to determine compensation. The parcel lies in Town 9N Range 14W Athens Township Lease Lot 22 and is described as a fee simple interest including access limitation along the road centerline. Beginning at Lease Lot 22 easterly boundary and Route 50 proposed right of way line, North 4°08' East, 972.29 feet.

Ohio Department of Highways Athens Township Athens County Ohio Lne Pene Road Harold E. Miles County Recorder's Office Centerline J. Phillip Richley John E. Snow Adv Phillips Director of Highways State of Common Pleas Court Ohio Company Department of Highways

Obituary Notices and Memorials from Local Newspaper

A collection of death notices and memorial listings outlining the passing of residents, with brief biographical notes where available. Includes remembrances from family, funeral arrangements, and service details as published in the community paper.

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