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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1969

Page

28

Tournament Drawings Set Sunday for Southeastern District

The Messenger reports basketball tournament drawings Sunday across eight sites as Ulams in the Southeastern District prepare for interment action. The Class AA sectional at Alexander High School lists 11 am drawing, with other sites at 2 pm. Alexander’s Mark Lohr is tournament manager and Alexander cage coach. Plans also announce two Athens tournaments at the Ohio University Convocation Center for March 7 8 Class AA District and March 11 13 Class A Regional. Additional sectionals span Nelsonville York Gallipolis Chillicothe Piketon Portsmouth and others with winners advancing to Chillicothe March 5 6 7 8 for Class A and to Athens regional for Class AA.

Basketball Ulams Alexander High Jevent Tne Alex Ander Cage Moust Gallipolis Athens Ohio University Ulney Oak NL Homer Williams Pat Valley High School Baanvnige Billy Bruce Valley Local Licasville James Young Netsonville- York Bob Sheskey Exl Stewart Chillicothe James Strausbaugh Piketon Ron Tones Portsmouth Charles Adams Ronsonsames Columbus

Meigs Surges to First SECAL Win by Upsetting Logan 72 67

Meigs Marauders overcome Logan fast break to clinch their first SECAL victory since December 1967, 72-67. Jeff Tyo and Joe Myers key 34 and 15 points respectively as Meigs erases early Logan lead, holds on through fourth quarter despite Logan’s pressure. Logan’s Johnston 20, Shaw 10, Gallagher 10 pace Chiefs but Meigs dominate rebounding and clutch punctuations by Myers and Denny Aut secure the win.

Logan Marauders Jeff Tyo Meigs Chiefs Tya Joe Myers Bob Johnston Dan Gallagher Marc Shaw Fred Waller Cliff Lieb Johnston Shaw Bounds Gallagher Dexie Walters Mel Jeff Werry Rich Haggerty Tye Werry Haggerty Myers Denny Aut Point Pleasant Gallipolis Iront Meigs Tye Nadal Myers Sais Wesey Robinson Ault Watlars Middlepool Pomeroy Rutland SOEAL Nelsonville Athens SECAL Ironton

Buckeyes Rally Past Ironton 50 to 45 in League Battle

Tronton Nelsonville York stunned Ironton 50 46 on Ironton’s home court Friday in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game. Buckeyes move to 5 8 in league and 6 10 overall. Ironton sits 7 6 in league and 8 2 overall. Bob Crawford led Buckeyes with 12 points. Mike Akers topped Ironton with 14. Missed overall field goals kept both teams low scoring. Nelsonville York won the rebounding 44 2. Ironton’s reserves edged Neljaemineove 49 47 in double overtime earlier, sealing second in the reserve league. Ironton hosts Logan Thursday. Nelsonville York visits Wellston Wednesday.

Tronton Nelsonville-York Ironton Tigers Jackson Wellston Rockets Buckeyes Gallipolis Athens Bucks Bob Crawford Phil Ennis Mike Akers Tiger Charles Kitchen Tiger Soph Ring Jon Neljaemineove Logan Melsonvilleyoak Sot Polley Tnempyin Ton Gery

Community Hockey Night Sets Athens Arena Schedule

A full slate of hockey events runs 6 to 9 30 p m at Otuo s Bird Arena as Athens City Recreation hosts 8 to 28 year olds. Bruins meet Leafs at 6, North Stars face Red Wings at 6 30, sixth and seventh graders perform at 7, eighth and ninth graders at 7 35, and Athens High School competes against Colorado Junior All Stars at 7 20. Advance tickets cost 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults. at door prices double. Proceeds support ice hockey program improvements beyond rink rental and coats. Terry Hanratty set Notre Dame pass records across three seasons. Jim Stelanich of Joliet, SC, uniquely won four ABC titles.

Otuo Bird Arena Athens City Recreation Program Bruins Leafs North Stars Red Wings Athens High School Colorabus Ohio Joe Ciolek

Nelsonville-York weighs switch to Tri-Valley League meeting

Public meeting set for Thursday at 7 p.m. in Nelsonville-York High School cafeteria to discuss possible move from SEQAL to the Tri-Valley Conference. School board president Richard Hubbard says no decision will be made. aim is to gauge public sentiment on joining the newer league aligned with Belpre Warren Local Federal Building and Vinton County.

Nelsonville-York Board Tri-Valley Ic League Segal Brea Richard Yubbard Nebsonville-York Board of Education Hubbard Nelsonville SEQAL Nelsonville-York York Loop Tri-Valley Conference Curent Belpre W Warren Federalltocking Vinton County

Top Spot Unchanged In Poll

Lamar Tech loses its first game but remains No 1 in The Associated Press weekly small college basketball poll. Beaumont Cardinals fell 76 71 to Texas Arlington and later beat Trinity 93 92 in overtime to move to 16 1.

Associated. Press Lamar Tech Jonto Associated Press Cardinals Beaumont Tex Texas Artington Trinity

Athens Ohio Establishes Human Relations Commission Ordinance

An ordinance creating the Athens city Human Relations Commission, defining powers, duties, and duties to combat discrimination in housing employment and public accommodations. The commission will investigate complaints, issue reports, and promote harmony among racial and religious groups with annual reporting to the city council.

Brechce Erim Seganvannen Denon Toor Athens Ianunich Peteons Roperalens Taeerler, Reed Ratione Herotone Faeral Badiaote Cammaikhon Conesioror

Athens County ordinance on hearings and civil rights enforcement

The document describes procedures for a public hearing approval by the Human Relations Commission and City Council actions to authorize a public hearing. It outlines notice requirements, council and commission roles, admissibility of evidence, and potential remedies including enforcement by the Athens County Common Pleas Court. It also sets penalties for violations and declares the ordinance an emergency measure for public health and equal rights.

Genne Geuney Wweh Dhall Reselmen Authermiohon Muman Ralabont Auch Cushariaian Ae Counc Tel Ten Lake Es Vislanons Covnesl Saldor Athens County Common Pleas Court Athans II Ordinanes Rasieain Abula F. Violaneni-Penaliver Ghus United States Kaw By He, Glue Geli Treghty Commission Athena Ser Towie Sagver Tad Council Patrica Belark Ape Raymond Sheard Mayer

Revival Service at Bible College Hosts Key Speakers

A weekend revival event hosted by the Errcieville Bible Callens opens February 7 at 7 PM. Rev Malvin Maxwell, president of Errcieville Bible Callens, leads the series with Manwell de pivot speaker and longtime church leader. Attendees urged to join at Old eh on the 26.

Malvin Maxwell Errcieville Bible Callens The Bible College Nev Manwell Lésdar Chris Union Oldeh

Public Sale at Sugar Grove Farm in Ohio February 1969

Public sale notice for Sugar Grove in Ohio features Hereford cows and calves, Holstein cattle, farm machinery including Ford, Farmall, Ferguson tractors, and a 18 foot aluminum dump truck. Auction set for Saturday February 22, 1969 at 10 30 AM. Location guidance lists Route 33 and Swarte Mill Road near Lancaster. The seller disclaims responsibility for accidents.

Scaled Bes Suger Grove Ohin Lancaster Chin Ham Mall Sworte Mill Gvasoce Sto & Yante Oitier Leisshen M. Farmall Trence Ferguson Fem Lerch

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