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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1969

Page

2

Bulldogs Nip Tigers To Retain SECUL Lead

Athens edged Ironton 66 to 66 in a tense late‑game finish to stay atop the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. Don Winefordner led Athens with 10 fourth‑quarter points, Dick Moore scored 20 for Ironton, and coach Charles McAfee praised defensive work on Charlie Kitchen. Athens outshot 52.2% to 44.6% and hit six of seven free throws in the final two minutes to seal a 64–60 victory.

Tom Mettens Messenger Iheir Athens Ionian Bulldog Gym Logan Wellstonleft Bulldogs Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Tigers Ironton Don Winefordier Eric Coon Steve Jones Dick Moore Stove Itz Charlie Kitchen Bulldog Charles McAfee Mike Riggie Kitchen McAfee Nuddoss Coon Aeld Conn Swart S Teamis Herd Jones Winefordner Wineford Wers Severy Trenton Bartram Moore Tronton Dave Smith Bud Christian Wellston Land Meigs Ashand

Meigs Beats Nelsonville York 70 to 56 in League Contest

Meigs Marauders, now 2 0 in league and overall, held a 39 20 rebounding edge to defeat Nelsonville York 70 56. Jef Tye led with 19 points, Dosie Watters added 17 and 20 rebounds, Chip Haggerty scored 12, with three Buckeye players also at 12. Nelsonville York remains winless in five.

Rutland — Meigs Nelsonville York Marauders Nelsonville-York Jef Tye Dosie Watters Chip Haggerty Buckeye Stu Brooks Dave Weaver Bill Lower Meigs Young Bucks Point Pleasant Ironton Gallipolis Bucks Sonville-York Sullivay Vailmon Meigs Henslee Shes Tye

Gallipolis Defeats Jackson as Matthews scores 31

Gallipolis upends Jackson 65 to 41 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game led by Jack Matthews with 31 points. Gallipolis improves to 4-1 in league play and 2-3 overall. Jackson remains winless in four starts. Matteson Ferguson added a point total for Gallipolis while Mike Rouse led Jackson with 20 points. Gallipolis built a 30-14 halftime edge and pulled starters with 2:47 left as free throws favored the Blue Devils.

Gallipolis Jack Beep) Matthews Gallipolis Blue Devils Jackson Ironmen Ron Ferguson Blue Devils Mike Rouse Gallia Jim Osborne Ferguson Rouse Blue Imps Ironboys Nelsonville-York Logen Waverly

Kyger Creek Edges Southern in Thin Finish

Kyger Creek rallied in the second half to beat Southern 58 56 at Gallipolis. Dave White scored the decisive bucket with eight seconds left as Kyger Creek absorbed a late comeback. Wade Henson led Southern with 18 points while Roy Johnson added 17 and Kenny Theiss 14 for Southern. The Tornadoes shot 19 of 53 from the floor and Kyger Creek 23 of 70. Southern held a 35 21 rebounding edge.

Gallipolis Kyger Creek Southern Dave White White Wade Henson Roy Johnson Kenny Theiss Southwestern Hanian Trace Hhe Southern Shore Re Hert Kroan Creek Berhaeb Brown

Falcons Open Cage Season With Victory

MASON Wahama opened its regular cage campaign with a 75 to 58 win over Buffalo on Friday night, seizing early leads and finishing strong with 28 points in the final period. Four Falcons reached double figures led by Gary Clark with 19, Tim Howard 16, Mike Fields 14, and Randy Smith, while Buffalo’s Mike Panora scored 24 in the loss. The game featured free throw totals of Wahama 83 and Buffalo 24 of 42.

Mason — Wahamia Buffalo Falcons Gary Clark Tim Howard Mike Fields Randy Smith Mike Panara Wahama Buffain North Gallia Spencer Mupfalo Panora Sayre Anthony Garrison

Wellston Tops Chieftains in SE Ohio League Clash

Wellston defeated Logan 73-61 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game to tighten its grip atop the standings. Jeff Howell led Wellston with 22 points, supported by 15 from Andy Zimmerman and Jeff Jordan, while Logan’s Mark Shawn also scored 22. Wellston outshot 40 percent to 33 percent and had a rebound edge of 47 to 44.

Wellston Iassai Ironton Logan Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Joss Chieftains Gallipolis Meigs Gary Martin Marlin Rockets Jeff Howell Andy Zimmerman Jeff Jordan Steve Fout Mark Shawn Howell Steve Harpshire George Yeknich

Untitled High School Scores From Fragmented Recap

A patchy OCR list shows numerous school match results with varied scores. Notable entries include Maine 70 over Melannuiteve TANVALLE Fetarat-Hechirn 72 and Naw Concord Soha Glenn 76 over Mergen 34, plus West Muskingum 70 over Mewkexington 53.

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