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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1971

Page

6

Buckeyes win tri meet led by Nelsonville-York dominates Logan Glouster

Nelsonville-York captures eight of 15 events to take first in a triangular track meet over Logan and Glouster. Buckeyes total 80.44 points to 71.14 for Logan. Glouster scores 8.0. Relays help N Y with Coffman Bookman Foughty Voigt on 880 and mile relays.

Carl Inman Bucks Jerry Hayman Tony Osborne Voigt Inman Steve Nixon Logan Dave Crawford Chris Tolliver Craig Davidson Nelsonville-York Glouster

Gallipolis Blue Devils win triangular track meet at Portsmouth

Gallipolis Blue Devils clinched six first places to finish with 54 points, besting Portsmouth West 45 and Portsmouth East 38 in a Monday triangular meet. Winners included Richard Ferguson in the two mile, Rick Grimes in the mile, Bagshaw in discus, Knotts in pole vault, Stebbins in long jump, and the 880yard relay trio Stebbins Sneden Neal Ferguson.

Portsmouth Gallipolis Blue Devils Portsmouth West Portsmouth East Richard Ferguson Rick Grimes John Bagshaw Knotts Steve Stebbins Snowden Neal Rod Ferguson Stebbins Rich Ferguson Salisbury Howe Horton Grimes Williams Dueley Hall Mullins Wood Bagshaw Seer Gardner

Lancers Tie Meigs Marauders Behind Sixth Win

Federal Hocking Lancers secure their sixth victory of the season by defeating the Meigs Marauders 5-3 at home. Mitch Daugherty homered with two aboard in the second, Mick Harris tripleled, and Tim Mayle added two doubles as Rob Smith earned the win. Rick Van Matre took the loss for Meigs.

Middleport Federal Hocking Lancers Meigs Marauders Mitch Daugherty Mick Harris Tim Mayle Federal Hocking Rob Smith Lancers Rick van Matre Marauders Logan SECAL Nelsonville- York Fed-Hock Jenkins Mayle Smith Robinson Lewis van Maetre Dixon Wr — Dougherty

Gallipolis Golfers Win Dual Match Led by Cunningham

Gallipolis golf team won a dual match against Wellston here Monday. Medalist John Cunningham shot 35 aided by Steve Gardner 36 and Mike Noe 38 and Don Saunders 38 for a total 147. Wellston countered with Bill Vicars 46 and Bill Householder 44 among others to reach 197.

Gallipolis John Cunningham Wellston Bill Vicars Blue Devils Steve Gardner Mike Noe Don Saunders Steve Shafer Roger Scott Eric Calley Bill Householder

Pro Hockey By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday’s Results

No games scheduled. Tuesday’s semifinals include New York at Chicago with New York leading 1-0 in the best-of-7 series and Minnesota at Montreal for the first game of their series.

Associated Press New York Chicago Minnesota Montreal Associated Pressmerican Baltimore Washington Cleveland Boston Detroit California Oakland Milwaukee Kansas City Minnesota Sane Shellenback Peterson Pascual Peters Cal Canton Perry Johnson Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego Griffin Jenkins Short McNally P. Niekro Moose Sodecki Cloninger Downing Artin Marichal

Bobcats Blank Musketeers 4-0 in Ohio State Victory

Ohio University freshman Jim Bierman earned five scoreless innings as Bobcats beat Xavier 4-0. Gary Shade collected four hits to raise his average above .260, Steve Swisher hit his first career homer, and reliever Bill Toadvine closed with three punchouts. Bobcats improve to 13-3 while Xavier drops to 4-7 with a 3:10 p.m. game vs Cincinnati scheduled at Trautwein Field.

Ohio University Xavier Musketeers Gary Shade Musketeer Mike Bolger Steve Swisher Ohio Mento Bob Wren Jim Bierman Wren Bill Toadvine Xaviers Western Michigan Shade Swisher Cats Mike Schmidt Mike Hannah Bobcat Musketeers Bobcats Bearcats University of Cincinnati Trautwein Field

Knits Edged in NBA East Crown Clash

The Baltimore Bullets defeated the New York Knicks 93 91 to claim the Eastern Conference title and earn a best of seven final against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ray and Charlie Scott scored 30 points each as Virginia Squires led Kentucky 150 137 in the ABA Eastern Division finals.

Associated Press NEW York Milwaukee Gene Shue Bucks Baltimore Bullets New York Knicks Bullets Madison Square Garden Knicks National Basketball Association Ray Charlie Scott Virginia Squires Kentucky Tah Indiana Baltimore

Indians Squeeze Past Redsox Giants Win Ninth Straight

The San Francisco Giants beat the St Louis Cardinals 4 to 2 for their ninth consecutive win as Ron Bryant earned the complete game. Chris Speier Willie Mays and Bobby Bonds sparked the offense with key hits and Bryant struck out eight. Elsewhere the Dodgers edged the Padres 3 to 2 Minnesota outslugged Kansas City 9 to 8 and Cleveland defeated Boston 5 to 4 in 13 innings.

Bryant Reberger Jose Cardenal Cardinals Giant Jerry Reuss Willie Mays Dick Dietz Chris Speier Mays Dietz Bobby Bonds Los Angeles San Diego Minnesota Kansas City Cleveland Boston Padres Don Sutton Dodgers Willie Davis Wes Parker Davis Parker Billy Grabarkewitz Harmon Killebrew Bob Oliver Homer Killebrew Jim Kaat Roy Foster Cleve

Monday Stars Bat for Twins and Giants

Harmon Killebrew drove in six runs for the Minnesota Twins through a homer a single and an infield out as they beat Kansas City 9-8. Ron Bryant relieved Frank Reberger in the first inning and pitched nine innings for a 4-2 Giants win over St Louis.

Associated Press Harmon Killebrew Twins Minnesota Kansas City Ron Bryant Giants Frank Reberger St. Louis

Major League Leaders Mixed Standings Baseball Stats

American League leaders include Buford batting .440 with 12 runs and 22 hits by Tovar. Killebrew and Aparicio lead RBIs at 12. Home runs reach 3 by several players, with Pipers, Alou and Powell among leaders. National League lists Bonds batting .426 with 21 hits and Stargell homering. Pitching leaders show Seaver and Perry with high strikeouts and strong win records.

Associated Press Buford Balt Tovar Minn Bando Oka Aparicio Bost Killebrew Rojas K. C Garr Bonds S. F Watson Hous Mays Stargell Pirtt S F W. Davis L. A Kessinger Chic Clemente Pitt Millan Atl Stargel H. Aaron Colbert S. D Moys Harrelson N. Y Russell Renko Seaver Carlton S. L Upshaw

Baltimore Wins Eastern Conference Final In Tight 93 91

Baltimore edges New York 93 91 to clinch the best of seven series at 4 3 and advance. Wednesday features Baltimore at Milwaukee in the championship series opener on national TV at 9 p m.

Associated Press NBA Baltimore New York Milwaukee

Selgo Signs Letter With Bowling Green State U

Pettisville High School basketball star Dick Selgo signs with Bowling Green State University of the MAC. He averaged 30.6 points per game and earned AP Class A first team All Ohio honors.

Bowling Green Ohio

Villanova Aide New Army Cage Coach

Dan Dougherty, longtime Villanova assistant basketball coach, has been named head coach at the U S Military Academy at West Point. He succeeds Bob Knight who left West Point for Indiana University.

West Point N. Y Dan Dougherty Dougherty Villanova University U. S. Military Academy Bob Knight Indiana University

Dodgers Cool On Roberts Trade Rumors

Dodgers reportedly keep distance from Dave Roberts trade while eyeing Mets pitcher Ray Sadecki. Los Angeles, seeking a starter, cooled talks on Roberts after beating him 9-2 in L A and 3-2 in San Diego Monday night.

SAN Diego Los Angeles New York Mets Ray Sadecki Dodgers Dave Roberts Gallipolis Roberts

Oklahoma Center Inks Chicago Bulls Pact

Clifford Ray, a 6 9 center from the University of Oklahoma, signed with the Chicago Bulls on Monday. He averaged 13.1 points and 12 rebounds in 27 games last season. The Bulls also signed their No 1 pick Kenneth McIntosh from Eastern Michigan last week.

Chicago Clifford Ray University of Oklahoma Chicago Bulls Ray Bulls Kenneth McIntosh Eastern Michigan

Chauncey Plans Class B Basketball Tournament

Chauncey announces a Class B basketball tournament at the old Chauncey High School sponsored by the Chauncey Lions. The event, open to non college players, will hold a Friday drawing at Chauncey Village Hall with games on April 28 29 and 30. Entry is 20 dollars and trophies will be awarded. Contact John Matheny or Tom Blower for details.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey Lions Chauncey Village Hall John Matheny Tom Blower

Giants Radio Voice Russ Hodges Dies at 60

Russ Hodges longtime Giants radio and TV announcer died at 60 in Mill Valley California after collapsing at home He had retired from full time broadcasting in 1970 Hodges is remembered for calling the 1951 playoff when Bobby Thomson hit the pennant winning shot Giants win the pennant was his famous line

Mill Valley Calif Russ Hodges Giants Hodges Marin General Hospital Brooklyn Dodgers Bobby Thompson

Ohio Bobcats finish third in MAC Invitational golf

Ohio University Bobcats place third at the 5th Annual MAC Invitational on Hueston Woods course with a 36 hole total of 744. Purdue leads with 732 and Indiana second at 741. Low Bobcat was Mike McPhee tied for second individually, as Brad Hoffer of Purdue tops medalist with 141.

Oxford Ohio University Bobcat Hueston Woods Bobcats Purdue Indiana Hoosiers MAC Mike McPhee Brad Hoffer McPhee Dave Denger Ian Thomas Miami

Ali Case Prejudiced, Supreme Court Is Told

Ali's case argues government bias in the draft appeal. Chauncey Eskridge says Griswold's brief shows prejudice against Ali and Islam. Justices hear the argument as Thurgood Marshall recuses himself. Decision due in June. In New York, David Vazquez defeats Chuck Spencer to win the North American bantamweight title after Spencer suffers a broken nose and the bout ends in the seventh.

Washington Muhammad Ali Supreme Court Chauncey Eskridge Erwin N. Griswold Ali Griswold Eskridge High Court Allah Thurgood Marshall U.S Justice Department Kentucky Selective Service Board of Appeals Houston Draft Center New York David Vasquez New York City Chuck Spencer

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