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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1970

Page

14

Southeastern district tourney opens with multiple Class A and AA games

The second season arrives as tournament play starts across the Southeast district. Athens leads Class AA at Alexander, while Rio Grande hosts Class A at Nelsonville York with six teams in recent pairings. More contests follow Friday and Saturday as regional bids and state finals loom.

Alexander Athens Belpre Marietta Nelsonville-York Logan Warren Local Meigs New Lexington SECAL Southwestern Vinton County Wellston Jackson Rock Hill Gallipolis Oak Hill South Point Ironton Portsmouth Trojans Lucasville Tigers Portsmouth Waverly Bainbridge Rio Grande Southern Kyger Creek Ross County North Gallia Tornadoes Kgger Creek Crooksville Miller Starr-Washington Grouster Glouster Tomcats Laurelville

Athens Masonry and People's Bank Reach City League Finals

Athens Masonry and People's Bank win semifinal games to reach the 1970 Athens City League final. Masonry beat Towne House 69 60 behind Tim Goss 27 points and Ken Turner 16 Forrest Ervin 11. People's Bank edged Fritz Gulf 63 59 led by Ladel McFadden 25 and Bob Richards 16. The title game is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Middle School gym open to the public.

Athens Masonry People’s Bank Middle School Towne House Fritz Gulf Tim Goss Ken Turner Forrest Ervin Jim Ault Dick DePugh Ladel McFadden Bob Richards Jerry Mellinger Bill Koons Floyd Russell

Athens adopts bonds for off street motor vehicle facility

City of Athens adopts ordinance authorizing 1 163 000 dollars in bonds and six percent interest to fund purchase and improvement of real property for an off street motor vehicle parking facility. Anticipatory notes issued February 1970 mature February 1971. bonds secured by full faith and credit of city with tax levy to retire notes and bonds. Officials sign and deliver notes to purchaser. funds used for project. Public notices include liquor store lease bids and estate appointments for Lois Perry and Carl Morris with four month claims periods.

FROA MTOR Couns Fenry Athens City of Athens County Ohio King of Motor Vehicles Ohio National Bank of Columbus Ohio National Bank of Columbus Cty Hens

Athens County Court notices list inventories and probate actions

The Athens County Court of Common Pleas publishes inventories and appraisements in the probate division. Edward S. Robe as administrator seeks sale of estate realty in Glouster and Samuel Peach subdivision, with hearings and exceptions due by March 1970.

Athens Oka J. E. Williams is —_ J. Rose Athens County Common Pleas Court Barbara Lb. Barker LRGAL Common Pleas Edward S. Robe William McClelland Anna Rigney Lawrence W. McClelland Ent Road Ledford Massachusetts Edward Robe Willam MccClehend Common Pleas Court Ohio Glouster Athens County Trimble Township Kanawha and Michigan Stoke Republic Coal Co Sunday Creek Co Samuel Peach Edward Robe Rowland Idgewat R

Redmen Host KIAC Tourney Opener At Rio Grande

Rio Grande hosts Berea in a KIAC first round game Saturday at 8 p.m. The Redmen earned the 1969-70 KIAC title and will also back Campbellsville Union or Cumberland in the semifinals based on conference records. The championship is set for February 26 with Rio Grande hosting any game it plays in.

Rio Grande Rio Grande Redmen Berea KIAC Oakland Campbellsville Union Cumberland Rio Grande-Berea Pikeville Campbellsville Union Redmen

College Scores Report From Diverse Conference Games

Summary of college basketball results across regions with several upsets and notable margins. Ohio shows Ashland 44 over Whealing 33 while NYU falls 77 to Notrepene 6. Colonial Tourney crowns Boston University 74 over Northeastern 71. The note adds Michigan State football crowd averages at 70,425.

Ohio Ashland Whealing Notrepene NYU Manhattan Lone South Houston New Orleans Loyola Ogiethorpe Seances Richmond Louisiana Tech Nicholls Midwest Memphis State Drake Wichite Arizona New Mexico Texas-El Paso Arizona State FAR West Denver Utah State Colorado Utah Wyoming Ain Las Vegas Fragi Boston U Northeastern Tufts MIT

Tournament Pairings for Various Class A and AA At Multiple Venues

Schedule lists Feb 20 21 tournament games by class and site. Matches include Crooksville vs Miller at Buchtel and Athens vs Belpre at Alexander, with several additional pairings at Rio Grande Patriot Southwestern and Lucasville Valley venues.

Buchtel Crooksville Miller Starr Washington Glouster Patriot Southwestern Vinton County Wellston Rock Hill Jackson Gallipolis Oak Hill Lucasville Valley Portsmouth Ironton Portsmouth West Northwest

Bowling Spot and Pin Systems Highlight Technique Debate

Bowling experts discuss two main aiming methods the spot bowler uses a target beyond the foul line while the pin bowler follows a line to the pins. The article outlines practical differences plus potential impact on scoring and consistency for players at various skill levels.

Line System Helps Bowlers Fix Pocket Alignment

A bowler explains a four checkpoint line system starting at the 1 3 pocket and ending at the starting position. By tracking spot, slide finish, and starting angle, the method seeks consistent pocket hits and explains adjustments after missed outcomes.

Teams Open State Tourney Begins In Zanesville

A total of 24 Athens Bowling Association teams will start the 66th annual Ohio State Bowling Tournament in Zanesville Saturday at 6 30 p m The event runs through May 17 Athens team personnel must report to Maysville Lanes Route 22 South by 6 p m Saturday for opening ceremonies Most Athens reps will also enter singles and doubles Sunday.

Athens Bowling Association Ohio State Bowling Association Zanesville Athens Maysville

Nicklaus Father Succumbs in Ohio City

Columbus druggist L C Charlie Nicklaus father of pro golfer Jack Nicklaus died of cancer Thursday at Riverside Hospital He was 56 Survived by his widow Helen a daughter mother sister and two brothers Funeral services set for Monday

Columbus L. C Charlie” Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus Riverside Hospital Nicklaus Ohio State University Portsmouth Spartans Helen

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