Racine High Coach Morrison Honored at Athens Banquet
Racine High coach Larry Morrison, who once failed to quit a soft drink habit, has lost 40 pounds on a crash diet and has guided Racine to 126 wins in six years. He will be honored May 8 at the Greene and White sports appreciation banquet in Athens with other Ohio sports figures. Morrison credits fine players and a tough, win orientated program as key to success.
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Racine Tornadoes Prep for District Playoff Run
Racine High celebrates a strong season with an 18 6 record and a new football field as coach Morrison builds a winning tradition. Duane Wolfe, senior, earned a scholarship to Ohio University, while five graduating players head to OU or military service.
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Reds Open Four-Game Set as Jay Seeks Win Number Three
Cincinnati starts Joe Jay in St. Louis against the second place Cardinals as he attempts to rebound from a rough 5.64 ERA and a 2-2 record. Hutchinson expects the Reds to win the series despite hits and runs rising, while Milwaukee and Los Angeles deliver offensive bursts in separate games.
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Bulldogs remain undefeated after 13 2 win over Wellston
Athens High baseball remained unbeaten with a 13 to 2 SECL victory over Wellston. Sophomore Paul Ayers earned the win with five shutout innings and eight strikeouts, while Bill Wooddell and Dick Duncan led the offense with multiple hits. The Bulldogs added six runs in the sixth, aided by Wellston errors, and set up a sectional opener versus Logan on Saturday at 1 p.m.
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Point Pleasant Dominates Middleport In 8-0 Baseball Win
Point Pleasant pitcher John Prince allowed only one hit as the 8-0 victory over Middleport marked the team’s seventh win in nine games. Prince struck out 10 and walked two, with Rickey and Danny Johnson providing strong hitting. Four Middleport errors aided Point Pleasant, who posted their fifth shutout of the spring. Ned Jones was noted for upcoming start against Ravenswood. Ohio wildlife reports encourage fishing as conditions improve.
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Trio Preps For Derby Contenders Sir Gaylord Doc Jocoy Sir Ribot
A trio of 3-year-olds with Derby potential prepare for the May 5 race in a 7 furlong test. Sir Gaylord, Doc Jocoy and Sir Ribot head the field as Derby expectations rise. Other notes include Pacific Coast League results Seattle 3 Vancouver 1 and Salt Lake City 10 San Diego 4 with other games postponed.
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Indians Trade for Starting Pitcher to Boost Title Quest
Cleveland, aiming to maintain AL leadership, seeks another starting pitcher. Manager Mel Mc Gaha notes a trade option, while acknowledging acquisitions Dick Donovan and Pedro Ramos. In a 6-4 win over the Angels, Sam McDowell starred, and Joe Nuxhall sealed the late innings. The Tigers face Lary’s injury as Detroit halves a 11-7 win over Kansas City, with other scores showing Boston over Washington 8-7 and Minnesota over Baltimore 3-2.
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Pedro Ramos
Jim Grant
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Barry Latman
Jim Perry
Ron Taylor
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Athens High Track Eyes Upset At Chillicothe Meet
Athens High travels to Chillicothe to improve a 2 1 record in a six team meet including Chillicothe Logan Bexley Wilmington and Greenfield. Coach Don Eskey says Chillicothe looks toughest and depth is Athens main weakness while pole vault 220 and 440 yard events plus the mile relay offer strength. Carl Gustavson figures in the 220 yard dash with a 23.8 second recent time.
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