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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1969

Page

12

China Edges Elyria In Final Inning LLB World Series Semi

Pierce Burt, former catcher turned pitcher for Elyria Ohio, drove in all three Elyria runs with a three run homer in the top of the sixth to tie the game. In the bottom of the last inning Burt walked home the winning run as Nationalist China Pacific won 4 to 3 in Williamsport.

Williamsport Pierce Burt China Pacific Elyria Ohio Burt Homer Fon Kai Yue Republic of China

Palmer Defines Loose Impediments Under Golf Rules

The rules distinguish natural objects not fixed or growing as loose impediments on greens you may remove without penalty if the ball is not moved. If the ball moves while removing a loose impediment in the fairway or rough a one stroke penalty applies, including moves caused by a partner or caddies. The advised practice is to avoid removing leaves or similar objects unless you can do so without moving the ball.

Simpson Faces Colts in Exhibition Clash Tonight

O J Simpson, Buffalo rookie running back, aims to see more action as the Bills meet the Baltimore Colts in one of two NFL exhibition games tonight. Coach Wally Lemm gives Don Trull the start for Houston against Chicago at the Astrodome as the NFL and AFL leagues schedule interleague clashes.

O.J. Simpson Baltimore Colts Simpson Buffalo Bills Baltimore Detroit Colts Max Anderson Chicago Houston Astrodome NFL Colts Jets Don Trulli Pete Beathard Bob Davis Bob Naponic Lemm Beathard Trull Gale Sayers Mercury Cleveland Nfl San Diego Kansas City Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Green Bay Dallas Washington Atlanta Minnesota St. Louis Memphis Tenn Pittsburgh New Orleans Baton Rouge Miami Cincinnati New York Jets Oakland Boston Montreal

Ohio Champ Budde Eyes Unbeaten Streak in Regional Tourney

Cincinnati Budde and Eau Claire remain undefeated in Region 5 American Legion play as they prepare the 4:30 pm showdown. Cham bersburg and Pemberville win their cohorts while Waukegan and Edina exit after losses. The eight team field advances with two Saturday games and potential Sunday title clash.

Bowling Green Ohio Cincinnati Budde Eau Claire Wis American Legion Chambersburg Pontiac Mich Pemberville Waukegan Ill Bill Rothan Terre Haute Ind Jeff Brookaw Edina Minn

Memorial Golf Tournament Planned in Point Pleasant

Plans announced for the first annual Jim Fisher Paul Wedge memorial golf tournament set for September 7 at 2 p.m. at Hidden Valley Country Club. The nine hole event honors two local leaders James T. Fisher and Paul Wedge with Tom Fisher Jimmy Joe Wedge as captains.

Point Pleasant Jim Fisher Paul Wedge Hidden Valley Country Club James T. Fisher Silver Bridge Fisher Wedge Tom Fisher Jimmy Joe Wedge Charles Fowler Bill Gilmour

Decision on Marshall coaches fate nears

Marshall University President Dr. Roland H. Nelson Jr. plans a final decision on football coach Perry Moss and basketball coach Ellis Johnson by Saturday. The MAC review will determine disclosure timing. Assistant Peter Kondos resigned amid comments. Nelson had recommended dismissal in August after the council suspended Marshall.

Huntington W Va Marshall University Roland H. Nelson Jr Perry Moss Ellis Johnson National Collegiate Athletic Association Nelson Mid-American Athletic Conference Robert James James MAC Peter Kondos Moss Newsmen Kondos Camelot Marshall Mid-American Conference Council of Presidents Edgar C. Barrett

To Donate Fines For Corrales Aid

Fines collected by Orioles players and staff in a makeshift kangaroo court are to be donated for the education of Reds catcher Pat Corrales four children following his wife’s recent death in childbirth. The pool exceeds $500 from fines levied by Chief Judge Frank Robinson against players coaches and others.

Anaheim Calif Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Reds Pat Corrales Corrales Frank Robinson Orioles

Athens Freshmen Football Calls Players to Start Routines

Freshmen football prospects at Athens High School are urged to begin running now as full-scale practice starts when school opens. They should arrange physicals before the term begins, with cards available at the Athens stadium off Mill Street from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm. THURSDAY'S STARS mention Johnny Bench of the Reds hitting a three run homer to move first in the NL West, while Steve Keeley of the Angels pitched seven innings to beat the Orioles 2-0 in his major league debut.

Athens High School Athens Stadium Mill Street Johnny Bench Reds Cardinels Steve Keeley Angels Baltimore Orioles

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