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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

10

Meigs eliminated in 3-2 loss to Hillsboro in tourney

Meigs joins a late run of one-run losses as Hillsboro scores two in the bottom of the ninth to win 3-2 and knock Meigs from the Ohio American Legion Tournament. Meigs had previously defeated Kent and Ashtabula after an early loss to Cambridge while Archbold leads unbeaten teams.

Meigs Hillsboro Ashland Meigs American Legion Kent Ashtabula Cambridge Archbold Euclid Piqua Sat Worthington Rick van Matre Kip Young Fife Gary Tucker David Allen Tucker van Matre Bob Werry Allen Rod Bostleman Victo Ington Franklin County Wyandotte Mich Lancaster Athens

Three Drivers Lead With Dual Wins At Athens County Fair

The Athens County Fair opened with three drivers each posting two victories on the first racing day. Included are results from the 3-year-old pace eliminations and 2-year-old divisions, with top horses like Regal Roman Patrick Royal Speedy Hayes and Lovely Filly dominating multiple races. Meigs and Hillsboro teams also featured in district tournament action extending into the state competition.

Athens County Fair Dick Elliott Lovely Filly Red Harris Patrick Royal Elliott Regal Roman Mamie D. Harris Mercill E. Elliott Speedy Hayes J. J. Collins Lovelys Raymond Grant L. E. Ripley R. Ewing Keith Brown Dick Edwards Fair Ellen Othello Johnson Big Red Machine Roger Sid Spencer Jacob Weinberger Blake Davis Donald Spencer Charles L. Picken

Skorich Omits Nelsen for Browns Rams Exhibition

Cleveland coach Nick Skorich will not use Bill Nelsen in the Browns first exhibition against the Los Angeles Rams. Mike Phipps will start and play most of the game with Don Gault backing him, while Nelsen may be used later in the preseason.

LOS Angeles Nick Skorich Cleveland Browns Bill Nelsen Los Angeles Rams Stanford University Skorich Mike Phipps Don Gault San Francisco 49Ers Browns Bill Phipps Gault Mike Nelsen Leroy Kelly Bo Scott 49Ers Rams Fair Gary Collins

Bengals Brace for Lions Exhibition Clash in Detroit

In Wilmington Ohio AP reports the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for a Saturday exhibition against Detroit. Cincinnati seeks improvement after last year’s 38 3 loss to the Lions and aims to counter a strong front four led by Alex Karras and Larry Hand.

Wilmington Ohio Cincinnati Bengals Detroit Bengals Lion Cincinnati Lions Joe Schmidt Jack Donaldson Alex Karras Larry Hand Donaldson

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