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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1972

Page

15

Tri Valley title chase hinges on Friday and Saturday games

In the Tri Valley Conference race Federal Hocking Warren Local and Belpre battle for the crown with Belpre challenging on back to back dates. North Gallia leads the SVAC followed by Symmes Valley at Eastern as Rio Grande hosts the Gallia County Tournament games this weekend.

Federal Hocking Warren Local Belpre Warren Federal- Hocking Federal-Hocking Eagles F-H SWAC North Gallia Symmes Valley SVAC Rio Grande College Paul R. Lyne Gallia Falcons Eastern Chesapeake Glouster Starr Washington Chapmansville Point Pleasant Wahama Spencer Fairfield County Alexander Spartans Lancaster Fisher Alexander Fisher Associated Press Tri-Valley Waterford Southern Bishop Flaget Vinton County Williamstown

Southeastern Ohio hoops action heads to Rio Grande

North Gallia meets Southwestern at 7 p m Friday in Rio Grande first state tournament held there. Hannan Trace faces Kyger Creek with Saturday consolation and championship games. Admission is 1 for adults 50 cents for students. Waverly and Gallipolis lead SECAL with 24 and 13 league wins respectively and top non league clash features Eastern vs Miller in Hemlock.

Rio Grande North Gallia Southwestern Hannan-Trace Kyger Creek Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Waverly Gallipolis Tigers Wellston Athens Jackson Ironton Logan Meigs Tri Danny Settles Mike Dyer Dave Smith Larry Snowden Settles Smith Mike Green Bill Markin Snowden Gil Price

Athens Bulldogs host Wellston in final home contest

The Athens Bulldogs end their home schedule by hosting the Wellston Golden Rockets in a SECAL league game. Both teams close regular season before the tournament. Athens stands 11-6 overall and 8-5 in league, while Wellston sits 4-13.

Athens Bulldogs Wellston Golden Rockets Athens Bulldogs Ironton Jackson Wellston Logan

SECUL Introduces All-Sports Championship Trophy Plan

Final plans outline a rotating all sports trophy awarded by SECUL with eight points for first through one point for eighth, across football basketball baseball golf and track. Tie splits and spring to fall timing are specified along with presentation at a football game after the season.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Loop Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association

Regional Tourney Set At OU and Area Prep Notes

Ohio University Con vocation Center hosts a Class A regional with two district co winners from Chillicothe and Columbus. Semifinals are March 17. winners play for state berth. Also notes on Class AA and AAA regional plans, plus Athens City Men’s Volleyball League signup and varsity roster updates.

Ohio University Chillicothe Columbus Rio Grande Miami University Oxford Expositions Center Coliseum Steubenville

Seaver 120000 Pact Tops New York Baseball PAY

The New York Mets lock Tom Seaver to a 120000 season, making him the highest paid New York baseball star surpassing Ruth DiMaggio and Mantle in total value. Dodgers fail to top Robinsons 140000 offer while Phillies face Wise requests for a 65000 raise after a 17 win season.

Hal Bock Associated Press New York Mets Tom Seaver Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Frank Robinson Rick Wise Seaver New York Babe Ruth Joe DiMaggio Mickey Mantle Dodgers Robinson Baltimore Wise Phillies John Quinn

College Scores and Local Recreation News From Athens Area

College basketball results feature East St. Josephs and Saint Peter's, Penn State, Temple, and more with many scorelines. The Athens City Recreation Department cancels Saturday gym classes for grades 3 through 8 and schedules a make up for Feb 26. The Athens Slow Pitch League holds a 1:30 p.m. meeting at Hocking Valley Sportsman's Club to discuss the season and field improvements. The American public used 5.2 million outboard boats in 1971.

Athens City Recreation Department Athens Hocking Valley Radford Road

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