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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1970

Page

24

McLain Hints At Return To Baseball In 1970

Lakeland reports Detroit star Earl McLain saying he expects reinstatement within a month and will return to baseball or turn to nightclub work. He cites family needs and financial troubles including eviction orders while detailing his suspension over 1967 gambling links and noting other Tigers beginnings of spring training and signings.

Lakeland Flaip Beneve Jim Campbell Detroit Tigers Merchant Stadium Cesar Gutierrez Venezuela Padder Mickey Loloch Norm Cash WIVT Tampa Fla MerLigigtl Tiny Lye McLain Pologe Shay John Alba Friday Jb Punt, Mich Parsons

Wahama Wins Seventh In Row In Here Friday Thriller

Wahama remained undefeated in seven straight games with a 66-60 win over Spencer. Gillespie led Wahama with 10 points while Clark added 17 and Toward 15. Spencer’s Varda scored 16 to pace the visitors who fell to 7-10. The Falcons pulled away late at the free throw line and rebounded well, setting up a home date with Ravenswood before finishing the regular season at Wirt County.

Spencer Wahama Tair Cons David Gulesple Gary Clark Tim Falcons John Varda Dan Stewart Jay Stargher

Bowling Winners Named In Athens City Tourneys

The 1970 Athens City Bowling Tourneys crowned winners in singles doubles and the all events divisions. Mary Tirehorn and Jane White took the doubles with 1164, narrowly ahead of Patty Groeser and Carol Blosser and Edna Hoffman and Bonnie Cakentine. Dot Gayle won the singles with 857 scratch while Marg e Adams followed at 3656 including handicap. Ron Batley led the men’s all events with 1990 handicap. Ralph Kyle organized the men’s tournament and Air Teen assisted in the women’s.

Athens City Mary Tirehorn Jane White Patty Groeser Carol Blosser Edna Hoffman Bonnie Cakentine Lor’na McKibben Jo Rider Lou Grubb Pat Witmer Sue Crawford Pat Cowledge Norman Riggie Gleen Kyle Carla Showaen Pat James Rita Hysell Nee Hall Elaine Hawk Ava Goldsberry Dot Gayle Marge Adams Donna i Willams Pat Lowry Phyllis McDonald Pauletta King Sally West Marty Ikehart Patty Grueser Judy Woolery Lorna McKibben Ron Batley Bie Adams John Kroner Harold Sean Mike Collins Jon Longstreth Ralph Kyle Howard Keys Larry Burke Air Teen

Southern Wins and Alexander Next in Class A Semifinals

Southern defeated Kyger Creek 5348 to reach a semifinal against Alexander (11-8) as the Class A sectional progressed Friday night. Southeastern County beat North Gallia 83-70 behind Gary Norris 12 rebounds and Dwight Hull 20 points to advance, with Roy Johnson adding 13 for the Tornadoes. Kyger Creek, finishing 6-3-3, was led by Dave White with 16 points. Henson and Brown contributed, while North Gallia bowed out at 13-6 after a 23-point night from Bob Smith and 18 from Arthur Clark. Southeastern posted 47 percent shooting and 60 percent free throws, while Kyger Creek and North Gallia combined for lower efficiency.

Rio Grande Sayrhees Southeastern Semmifinals Vicanes Southern Kgger Creek Lexander North Gallia Hannan-Trace Gary Norris Tornadoes Roy Johnson Torhadoes Kyger Kgger Creek Nicos Bine Jay Tebuiltds Wate Henson Jed Kyger Creek Dwight Hull Ross County John Skaggs Greg Pater Bob Smith Arthur Clark Larry Justus Ross Countians Gallia Academy High School Piketon Feld Southeasters Prater Larry Justice North Alia

Southeast district Class AA results and scores across Ohio

Albany Athens 63 Worcester 2 March 18 led by York 21 and Sugar Valley tournament results. Multiple high school teams including Akron and Columbus area schools posted scores from county and league fixtures, with numerous players contributing across divisions. Rankings and playoff implications noted for Mansfield, Columbus Central, and Akron region teams as spring schedules unfold.

Albany Athens Wsipee Talsapvikiy York Sugar Valle Tromtan Marttmouth Rio Grand Sevinarn Syase Creek Hes Werth Galil Chilticothe Rexel Leesburg Kuntar Meiri Werth Ganon Martina Akron Hower Delusione Manchester Colen Mandlard Shelby Monatisld Mansfield Mtoe Tor Norman Sleveland

Six Area Athletes Hit 3.0 Grade Average at Ohio Univ

Six area athletes at Ohio University recorded 3.0 or better GPAs for the fourth quarter, led by a tennis squad with a 2.8 team average. Individuals include Jim Carpenter Albany soph in arts and sciences 3.2 Bob Cooley Athens junior in gall business admin 3.5 Larry Hunter The Plains junior in education 2.7 Jim Heffelfinger Athens junior in education 2.2 Steve Kappes Athens university college 3.0 and Mike Noel Athens university college freshman track 3.6.

Sim Area Ohio University Jim Carpenter Albany Terns Bob Cooley, Jr Gall Athens Larry Hunter the Plains Jim Heffelfinger Steve Kappes University College Mike Noel

Marshall's New Athletic Course Charted in Wake of MAC Rejection

Marshall University President Rolan H. Nelson Jr. outlined a plan after the MAC refused readmission, signaling possible withdrawal from the conference. Nelson criticized MAC officials as arbitrary, pressed for committee review, and noted restructuring of football and basketball staff along with a $1 million stadium and track upgrade.

Mac Sar Roland H. Nelson, Jr Huntington W. Va Marshall University Rolan H. Nelson Jr Marshall BSAC Nelson MAC Marshal Siwnington Perry Mogs Ells Johnson Peter Kondos Mid-American Conference Mid- American Conference Donald Dedmon MAC Council of Presidents Pontius Pilate

No Longer Bridesmaid Aims At Daytona 204000

Daytona Beach Florida driver James Hylton of Inman South Carolina seeks a start in Sundays Day tona 500 for national points and hopes to fund his racing with the Florida Citrus 250 win. Hylton, 41, a veteran mechanic, has finished runner up in Grand National events and seeks his first major title this year. The lineup includes Lennie Pond Jake Thomas and Darrell Yarborough amid tough competition for the national stock car crown.

Daytona Beach Fla James Ayrton Inman 5. C Hylton Tin Gobs Hang Ting Jake Thomas Christiansburg James Cox Radford Lennie Pond

Expect Fast Tight Race To Gain Win At Daytona

The 12th annual Daytona 5d is set for Sunday as top stock car contenders clash for speed. Cale Yarborough holds pole in a 1989 Mercury with a 194.015 mph lap. Richard Petty drives the Plymouth Superbird in its first super speedway run. Petty and Stott bring credibility to the Union 76 panel. LeeRoy YARBROUGH ranks high in earnings and speedway wins but trails in polling. The Daytona 500 remains the sport’s premier event with immense prestige and prize money.

Buddy Baker Chalotte Bobby Isaac Catawba N. C Carrie Glotzbach Ceorgetown Ind Lee Ray Yarbrough Columbia S.A Cale Yarborough Phe Richard Petty Petty Plymouth Union 76 Ramo Stott Stott Yarbrought Lee Roy Union 7& Racing Panel

Driver Makes Remarkable Return After 1969 Texas Wreck

In December at Texas International Speedway a severe last race wreck left driver Cale with a broken shoulder and doctors warning it would be months before he could drive again. He reportedly qualified with a record-breaking run, defying predictions and returning to pace.

Texas International Speedway Cale

National Lakers Out with Jeers in New Process

Fragmentary OCR text shows mentions of teams and scores, including Lakers and Bucks. Implies a write up about a game with a disputed process or bad air around the outing. Limited readable entities hinder full reconstruction of a coherent event or date.

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