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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1969

Page

6

Nets Draft Alcindor in secret ABA selection

The New York Nets won the rights to Lew Alcindor via coin flip in a secret ABA draft, with Commissioner Mikan unavailable for comment. The move heightens the ABA NBA competition as Alcindor weighs playing in New York or elsewhere, amid money-pooling by ABA owners to lure him.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis New York Nets Lew Alcindor American Basketball Association ABA George Mikan Minneapolis Alcindor Ern National Basketball Association Chicago Nets Houston Oakland Tribune Willie Carter Drake Indiana Herman Gilliam Purdue Kentucky Phoenix Milwaukee NBA UCLA New York Mikan

Unclear Pro Cage NBA Results Highlight Messy Scan

The text shows fractured scores and matchups for basketball games including Milwaukee versus Atlanta and Oakland versus Houston with many garbled team names and stray fragments. It also lists upcoming and played games with inconsistent city abbreviations and partial scores.

13 Year Old Bowls 300 Sets Youth Record

John Stewart, aged 13 from Toledo, bowled a 165 300 161 for a 626 series in open sanctioned play. He averages 152 in one league and 154 in another, youngest to 300 by five days, surpassing Raymond Russaw. His father Ray joined him in the Imperial Father and Son league, finishing with 441.

Toledo Ohio John Stewart John American Bowling Congress Raymond Russaw Kansas City Ray

Harrelson to Report to Camp Amid Strike Tension

Ken Harrelson said he will report to spring training with the Red Sox, declaring intent to play despite the players union ban on contracts and camp reports until the pension dispute is settled. Owners offered a $5.3 million pension total after a $200,000 increase, while the union contends it is insufficient. OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Class A Tournaments at New Concord feature Madison Guernsey vs Lafferty Seton Mall and New Concord Glenn vs Cadiz with high school teams competing Monday.

Hal Bock Associated Press Ken Harrelson Harrelson Red Sox Players’ Association Marvin Miller Players Association Ohio New Concord Madison Guernsey Lafferty Seton Mall Glenn Cadiz

Second Spot At Stake In SECUL Finales

Athens visits Jackson as the SECUL final round decides runner-up honors. Ironmen seek second place with a win, while Ironton and Wellston aim to affect the final standings. Game coverage includes Bulldog players Wickerham Handley Swart Wagner Noel and Jackson’s Rice Green Osborne Mapes Cosby, with WOUB Radio air at 7 p.m.

SECUL Athens Jacks Ironmen Wells Ironton Nelsonville-York Wellston Zan Wallipolis Meigs Jackson Nelsonville York Or Ironton Becruse Dan Wickerham Bob Handley Mark Swart Tom Wagner Mike Noel Bob Rice Skip Downard Wickerham Rice Paul Green Terry Osborne Jerry Mapes Roger Cosby WOUB

Tournaments Offered By Independents

Independent teams in Southeastern Ohio may enter two early March tournaments. Wheelersburg Boosters Tournament runs March 8 and 13 15 with 60 trophies for a 10 team field and a $25 entry due by March 1. South Zanesville Invitational runs March 16 24 with 18 trophies in a double elimination format and a $35 registration due by March 1.

Ohio Wheelersburg Boosters South Zanesville Wheelersburg Wheelersburg Football Boosters Club Box 375 Zanesville Bill Waites Lake Drive Maysville High School

Athens High school faculty edge WATH in charity basketball

At Athens High School gymnasium the faculty team defeated WATH 49 to 35 in a game benefiting VICA members. Players included Pat Walsh and John Gordon for the faculty and Jerry Izor and Alan Moore for WATH, with VICA adviser David Bowling among spectators and participants.

Athens High School Bulldogs Athens Wath Radio WATH VICA Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Athens High David Bowling Pat Walsh John Gordon Jim Mason Bob Besecker Bob Finnearty Frank van Nostrand Ron Partridge Phil Bobo Tom Cady Jerry Izor Alan Moore Jack Thomas Steve Scott Kenney Thomas Carl Walker David Collins Roger Lonas Bob Hamilton Charles Tinkham Bill Krivesti Jim Saul

Bobcats Edge Ramblers 103 92 at Convocation Center

Ohio defeated Loyola of Chicago 103 to 92 before 4 152 fans as Walt Robertson led with 27 points. Gerald McKee neared the all time scoring mark as Ohio boosted its record to 13 8 while Loyola fell to 13 8.

Jim Snyder Ohio George Ireland Loyola Ramblers Walt Robertson Snyder Robertson Convocation Center Bobcats Gerald McKee Don Hill McKee Jerry Jackson Dayton Dave Groff Craig Love Mike Miller Steve Battle Marshall Greg McDivitt Doug Parker McDivitt Kenny Kowall Love Groff John Canine Tom Coleman

Daytona set for 500 mile late model stock car race

Daytona Beach prepares for the 500 mile late model stock car race to be held Sunday February 23 with crowds over 100000 anticipated. A new Fireball Roberts grandstand will add 4600 chair seats and ten extra rows atop Keech grandstand as work finishes before the event. Drivers from the United States Europe South America Mexico Australia and Canada are expected to compete in the 24 hours of Daytona classic starting Saturday February 1.

Daytona Beach Fla Daytona International Speedway Roberts United States Europe South America Mexico Australia Canada

College Scores Roundup From Various Upsets Across Conferences

Ohio University 103, Loyola Chicago 92. St Bonaventure 81, Kent State 58. Bluffton 81, Findlay 69. Cleveland State 71, Wayne State 69. Northwood Indiana 68, East Bridgeport 45. Maine 84, Connecticut 70. Fairleigh Dickinson Rutherford 76, Rider 70. Lenoir Rhyne at Guilford postponed due to snow. Kentucky 85, Georgia 77. Duke 100, Virginia 8. West Virginia 86, Richmond 78. Florida 65, Tennessee 63. Tennessee Tech 9 at Kentucky 9. Vanderbilt 85, LSU 83. Auburn 60, Alabama 53. Eastern Kentucky 91, Austin Peay 62. Notre Dame 94, Butler 90. Iowa State 74, Missouri 74 OT. Tulane 79, U Chicago 70. Kansas State 69, Oklahoma 59. Howard Payne 82, East Texas State 62. UCLA 53, Washington 44. Weber State 85, Idaho 6. Wyoming 78, Air Force 60. Colorado 73, Oklahoma State 66. Colorado State U 70, Utah State 60. Oklahoma City 112, Denver 100. Washington State 64, Southern California -

Guilford Kentucky Georgia Dukes Virginia West Virginia Richmond Florida Tennessee Tennessee Tech Vanderbilt Louisiana State Auburn Alabama Eastern Kentucky Austin Peay Midwest Notre Dame Butler Iown State Missouri Cleveland State Wayne State Tulane U. of Chicago Kansas State Oklahoma Southwest Howard Payne East Texas State UCLA Washington Weber State Idaho Wyoming Air Force Colorado Oklahoma State Colorado State Utah State Oklahoma City Denver Washington State Southern Califor

Ohio State Freshmen Rout Ohio University 80 68

Ohio State freshmen led by Mark Minor 23 and John Petty 16 defeated Ohio University 80 to 68 at the Convocation Center. Howell topped OU with 27 points, Corde added 24, as OSU built a 20 point second-half lead before resting starters.

Bobcats Ohio Rolling Ramblers Love Ohio State Ohio University Convocation Center Mark Minor John Petty Columbus Bob Howell Howell John Canine Ohio U Tom Corde Corde Gary Kiracofe Bucks O.U Bobkittens Dave Kugai Buckeyes Bobbittens

Beginning Bowling basics facts from Joe Wilman pamphlet

Advice on efficient bowling discipline and concentration urges bowlers to avoid delays at the approach. Promotes a pocket booklet “Beginning Bowling” by Joe Wilman offering tips and fundamentals for 20 cents plus return envelope to the newspaper address.

Joe Wilman

Maplewood Inn Tops Local League Scorers and Standings

Maplewood Inn leads the season listing top scorers Betty Kennard with 170 points and Dorothy Vandyke at 45 as Moose No 1 and Moose No 2 contest for position. Belk Simpson and Biehl Safety Service are among sponsors. Maplewood Inn 446-1197.

Maplewood Frn Iccsceanesess Moose No ADAR Mares Furniture Belk-Simpson Biehl’s Safety Service Ss.ccess Betty Kennard Dorothy Vandyke Maplewood Inn

Dinner For Spartans Pre Tournament Potluck

Plans for a pre tournament potluck dinner were approved at a Spartan Athletic Booster Club meeting at Alexander High School. The meal for varsity, reserve and freshman players, cheerleaders, coaches, managers and Spartan Club members is Wednesday at 6 15 p m in the high school cafeteria with attendees asked to bring a large covered dish. Meat bread and drinks provided by the Spartan Club. Steve Hunt a 6 foot 7 center from Westwood Massachusetts is in his third varsity season with West Point basketball.

Albany Spartan Athletic Alexander High School Spartan Club Steve Hunt Westwood, Mass West Point

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