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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1970

Page

23

Wellston Defeats Vinton County in Class AA Sectional Opener

Wellston, now 7-3, upset Vinton County 76-66 to advance to the semifinals. Jeff Howell and Gary Martin led Wellston with 15 points each, while Larry Swaim added 24 for the Vikings. Vinton County shot 36 percent, and Wellston held a one-point edge at the half before pulling away in the second half at Southwestern High School.

Patriot Wellston Galden Vinton County Southwestern High School Rock Hill Jackson Gallipolis Oak Hill South Point Rock Hill Jackson Jeff Howell Gary Martin Steve Fout Jeff Jordan Andy Zimmerman Zimmerman Larry Swaim Vikings Whith Scott Blake Steve Tolbert Fout Intervision Rockets Welston Martin Weilston Swaim Bethel Vikings

Bowling Doctor Emphasizes Footwork and Arm Swing Timing

A doctor’s note advises bowlers to synchronize footwork and arm swing to gain speed. It argues that coordinated timing between the two fundamentals, delivered in a single fluid motion, yields faster deliveries with less effort.

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Ironton edges Portsmouth on Bartram bucket at buzzer

In a Class AA Sectional opener at Lucasville Ironton beat Portsmouth 63 61 as Steve Bartram scored 23 points and drilled a buzzer beater with three seconds left. Bartram led Ironton 13 overall while Portsmouth star John Davis had 19. Davis tied the game with 38 seconds remaining before Bartram drove for the final winner.

Lucasville Steve Bartram Ironton Portsmouth Tigers Oma Meig Waverly Bartram Charlie Kitchen Bul Washburn Fred Myers John Davis Barham Davis Bartram Ironton Hield Trenton Rick Boykin Portsmouth West Northwest

Cloninger Ailing Sent Home From Reds Camp

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tony Cloninger was sent home from spring training after reporting in weakened condition and losing 22 pounds on orders from Sparky Anderson. Anderson said weight loss made him too weak to risk in camp and expects Cloninger to regain eight to ten pounds as he works to rejoin workouts.

TAMPA Tony Cloninger Cincinoate Reds Reds Cloninger Sparky Anderson Anderson Ake Croninger

Cerrudo Extends Open Lead In San Antonio

Ron Cerrudo stretched his third round lead to four strokes at the $100,000 San Antonio Open with a one under par 71. Rod Funseth faltered early but finished strong to remain two behind at 209. Dick Lotz surged into solo third with a 64, tying with Lou Graham at 216, while other contenders like John Schlee and Lee Trevino also posted solid rounds.

San Antonio Tex Ron Cerrudo Cerrudo Rod Funseth Calworman Cerrado Dick Lotz Inten Tle Lou Graham John Schlee Miler Barber Rich Martinez Orville Moody Lee Trevino Dave Tllall Frank Beard Funseth Amy Derrida

Indians Eye Pennant Contention Amid Tradeoffs

Cleveland manager Alvin Dark terms the Indians contenders for the American League pennant though he cites Baltimore and Boston as favorites in the East. He says the Tigers Orioles and Red Sox were near equal before Dennis McLain’s suspension and believes a final push with everyone at peak is possible. Horton and Ellsworth are expected to miss Tuesday as they seek raises and resist cuts.

Tucson. Anz Alvin Dark Cleveland Indians Baltmoe Boston Dennis McLon Detroi Tigers Orioles Red Sox Dak Baltimore Mets Dark Indians Tony Horton Dick Ellsworth Horton Ellsworth

Pro Cage League Scores and Weekend Results

Los Angeles action dominates the weekend with multiple cage games listed. Notable players include Beltamere Ni and Phoen’ Va Sun Chene, with scores like 127 and 117. Titles and venues are mixed with teams such as Atlonio Biller and Seweubre 8 Breen Pulageich.

Frydey Los Angeles Beltamere Cneoge Beltmors Atlonio Biller

Champ Wins Billianrd Title By Inactivity

Los Angeles report states Youth ful Autuble Florence win and jose in two games Friday to assure Irving Crane of Rochester New York the 1970 World Pocket Billiards championship. Florence 24 of Torre nce beat veteran Luther Lassiter Elizabeth City North Carolina 150 144 and outpointed Frank McGowan New York City 150 86. This gave Florence a lead in the $19 500 23 day journey which ended last night but his standing isn’t enough to pass Crane who holds 12% of the total.

Los Angeles Florence Jose Irving Crane Rochester Torance Luther Lassiter Eliza Crane

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