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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1968

Page

11

Bentley extends unbeaten run in Athens state tourney finish likely

In Athens the state American Legion tourney reached its fourth day with Bentley clinching a win 2-1 over Hillsboro and a 7-1 rout of Worthington. Steubenville and Worthington won key morning games to set up Friday and Saturday eliminations and a potential final.

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Indians Fall in Sandsot Benefit to Reds in Exhibition

Cleveland trailing the Detroit Tigers by 13½ games after a brutal Detroit series, sees its pennant hopes fade. The Indians lost 4 2 to the Cincinnati Reds in a Sandsot benefit game as Leo Cardenas, Pete Rose, and Lee Maye fueled a seventh inning rally, while Mike Paul to George Woodson handled mound duties for Cleveland.

Cleveland Gabe Paul Cleveland Indians Paul Indians Tigers Detroit Cincinnati Reds Leo Cardenas Cincinnati Pete Rose Lee Maye Billy McCool McCool Mel Queen Tribe Mike Paul George Woodson

National League Results and Thursday Stars Highlight

The National League see a slate of city matchups including St Louis versus Chicago and Pittsburgh against Philadelphia. Mike Shannon leads the Cardinals with a grand slam and five runs batted in as St Louis defeats Chicago, while other top performers appear in reports from San Francisco Philadelphia Houston and New York.

Mike Shancon Cadinals Pritsburgh Boston Cleveland Minnesota Wees York Californa Wasington Gokland New York Benmore Cotforne Washington Ouéland Weshregion Californe Beibmore Minnesoa Cheego Clevelan Dept Garey Baltimore Chicago Cakland Inibab Derren Caliornia

Whaley resigns coaching post at Alexander to join firm

Bill Whaley resigns as high school basketball coach and athletic director at Alexander to join the insurance firm of Dave Lundberg and associates in Athens. The Athens native and former Ohio University star cites personal matters but recalls five productive years at Alexander and prior successes at Albany High School.

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Redskins and Colts open 12 game weekend exhibition slate

The Redskins host the Colts in what is billed as a key early NFL exhibition as Harry Theofield leads Washington against Baltimore. The four day, 12 game set features interleague clashes and a nationally televised Chicago versus Green Bay at Milwaukee. The Redskins seek their first win over Baltimore this year after a 16 game skid.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press Washington Redskins Jme Baltimore Colts Harry TheofijJedes Redskins NFL Chicago Green Bay Milwaukee Wis APL Colts Dallas Los Angeles

MAC and Southern Loop Talk Tangerine Bowl Plan

Officials from the Southern and Mid-American conferences weigh a yearly Tangerine Bowl matchup of their football champions in Orlando Florida. MAC commissioner Robert C. James attended as seven of the Southern Conference’s eight members field teams. The MAC includes Ohio University Toledo Miami Western Michigan Bowling Green Kent State and Marshall.

White Sulphur Springs Orlando Fla Southern MAC Robert C. James Citadel Davidson Firman Richmond East Carolina WME Wiliam and Mary Ohio University Toledo Miami Western Michigan Bowling Green Kent State Marshall

Purdue Favored To Win Big Ten In Coaches Poll

Big Ten coaches pick Purdue to win the conference based on spring drills with Minnesota Indiana and Ohio State as top challengers. The season could hinge on the October 12 game in Columbus between Purdue and Ohio State.

Chicago Big Ten Purdue Minnesota Indiana Ohio State Columbus

Erickson Hair Consultant Free Consultation in Athens

H. M. Lie offers a free hair problem consultation at the Sunset Motel 135 Columbus Rd Athens Ohio on Sunday Aug 18 1968 from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Claiming guaranteed results and private consultations, the ad urges those with hair loss to attend.

Erickson Sunset Motel Columbus Ird Athens Ohio Chicago H. M. Lie Sunset Columbus Road H. M. Life

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