Memory triggers memories of Hamrick Shrine game star
Tom Metters recalls Charlie Hamrick a Rio Grande and Ohio State fullback turned lineman who played in the East West Shrine Game. Hamrick later taught in McArthur and ran a Wellston dry cleaning business and was active with the Wellston Rotary Club minstrel show. The piece notes Hamrick’s Shrine game pride and charity roots and links to nearby college and high school Shrine efforts. Senior citizens in Athens district will get belated Christmas help as Bulldog Boosters Club and Chauncey Lions arrange free transport to Athens versus Lancaster. passes and phone contacts listed for eligible seniors.
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Art (Pappy) Lewis
Meigs County
Ohio University
John Weber
Wellston
Charlie Hamrick
Hamrick
Rio Grande
Gallipolis
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
Blue Devils
Ohio State University
Buckeyes
Francis Schmidt
Weber
McArthur
Charlie
Shriners
San Francisco
Lewis
Ohio
Athens County
Shrine Club
Athens
Athens Bulldog Boosters
Chauncey Lions
Bulldogs
Lancaster
Booster Club
Otis White
White
Roger Smith
Jim Lyons
Player's Wife Misses Fur Coat After Notable NHL Night
Highlights from an NHL program note a Kansas City scout victory over Vancouver 6-5 with Charron Nolet and Croteau scoring. Other games feature Detroit over Buffalo 3-1, Boston over Washington 3-2, Islanders over Rangers 3-0, Flyers over Black Hawks 4-2, Canadiens over Kings 2-1, Maple Leafs 6-2 over Blues, North Stars 3-2 over Flames, and Penguins 9-2 over Seals. A Belmon t Futurity winner colt brings racing note.
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Guy Charron
Kansas City
Charron
Gary Croteau
Simon Nolet
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver
St. Louis Blues
Bep Guidolin
Buffalo Sabres
Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins
Buffalo
Washington Capitals
Sabres
Charles Adams
Islanders
New York
Rangers
Philadelphia Flyers
Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal Canadiens
Los Angeles Kings
Toronto Maple Leafs
Blues
Minnesota North Stars
Atlanta Flames
Pittsburgh Penguins
California Seafs
Flyers
Black Hawks
Reggie Leach
Bob Kelly
Wayne Stephenson
Philadelphia
Chicago
Canadiens
Kings
Guy Lapointe
Yvon Lambert
Montreal
West Coast
Maple Leafs
Greg Hubick
Darryl Sittler
Toronto
St. Louis
Penguins
Seals
Syl Apps
Apps
North Stars
Flames
Dean Talafous
Pierre Jarry
Minnesota
Atlanta
Rose seeks third base on ballot in bid for All-Star spot
Pete Rose, in a holiday note to Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, says he wants to be the All-Star third baseman if placed on the ballot and notes his past multi position All-Star feats. He predicts Reds bench additions Lum and Bailey will help repeat as champions and outlines long term hitting goals and personal fitness choices.
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NEW York
Cincinnati
Pete Rose
Bowie Kuhn
Rose
Kuhn
Reds
Mike Lum
Bob Bailey
Doug Flynn
Clay Kirby
Bailey
Frank Frisch
Richards and Veeck Return to White Sox Management
Chicago AP Paul Richards returns to managing after 14 years with the White Sox where new owner Bill Veeck appoints him to lead the team. Chuck Tanner may stay in a different role as he weighs options with Oakland. Richards, 67, last managed Baltimore in 1961 and is praised for pitcher handling and speed oriented play. Veeck also resumes ownership and will serve as general manager.
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Chicago
Paul Richards
Bill Veeck
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Veeck
Richards
Chuck Tanner
Tanner
Charles O. Finley
Oakland A’s
Waxahachie
Tex
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore
Houston
Atlanta
Brooklyn
White Sox
Turnovers Doomed Spirits in ABA Loss to Pacers
Indiana Pacers capitalized on 18 steals as Don Buse and Darnell Hillman led a 113-102 victory over St. Louis in ABA action. Bobby Jones sealed Denver’s 106-103 win over the New York Nets with a late jumper and free throw after a tense finish.
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Associated Press
Rod Thorn
St. Louis Spirits
Bobby Leonard
Indiana
Pacers
Don Buse
Darnell Hillman
American Basketball Association
Buse
Leonard
Denver Nuggets
New York Nets
Hillman
Nuggets
Nets
Bobby Jones
Denver
New York
Brian Taylor
Baby items listed for sale to help buy a new twin bed
A reader offers to sell baby items including a bed play pen car seat and diapers to raise funds for a new twin bed for junior. The note suggests many expectant mothers would value such gently used gear and encourages posting the listing.
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Junior
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Tom Metters
Sportfolio
Scouts
Canucks
NHL
Don Lever
Chris Offleifson
John Gould
Dennis Ververgaert
Red Wings
Mickey Redmond
Nick Libett
Detroit
Fred Stanfield
Michel Bergeron
Wings
Bruins
Capitals
John Bucyk
Boston
Brad Park
Denis Potvin
Billy Smith
Ed Westfall
Light Army
Navy Army
Navy
Service Academies
Rusty Staub
New York Mets
Mickey Lolich
Jon) Matlack
Jerry
Koosman
Sports Illustrated
Bill
Messenger
Cheumon Cir
Roberts
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