Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1968

Page

11

Badgers Hit Road For Ohio Series In 1967-68 Finale

Wisconsin hockey aims for 20th win as the high scoring Badgers head to Athens for a two game Ohio University series after beating Ohio State. Bert DeHate eyes career point mark as Wisconsin holds a 9-2 edge in Ohio meetings and pursues a fifth straight winning season since 1963-64.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Ohio Badgers Ohio State Ohio University Athens Wisconsin State Badger Buckeyes Minneapolis Bobcat Bob Johnson Bowling Green Michigan Tech Western Collegiate Hockey Association Lake Forest Gustavus Adolphus Notre Dame

Youngsters to perform in two Athens minor hockey shows

Athens Minor Hockey Association members from grade 4 to 12 will showcase in Bird Arena in two Saturday performances. An 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. open house will feature all three groups, followed by a post intermission game during a Ohio University vs Wisconsin hockey match.

Athens Minor Hockey Association Ohio University Bird Arena Ohio University-University of Wisconsin Ken Bamble Mike L’heureux Parker Walker Robert Burson Tiff Cook Don Switzer

Reds begin spring drills as unsigned pitchers stay away

Cincinnati Reds opened 1968 spring training with 20 pitchers and catchers on the field for nearly two hours. Six unsigned hurlers did not report, including Milt Pappas who met with GM Howsam but did not finalize terms amid a reported salary dispute.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Dave Bristol Milt Pappas Robert Howsam Howsam Reds Pappas Jim Maloney Gary Nolan Mel Queen Gerry Arrigo Kay Ritchie

College Scores and Wins Across The Nation

College basketball scores listed by region with teams such as Miami, Xavier, Notre Dame, NYU, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Manhattan, Brandeis, Northeastern, MIT, Boston University, Duke, Wake Forest, Georgetown, Clemson, Kentucky Wesleyan, North Carolina, Oklahoma City, Houston, New Mexico, Sam Houston State, Arizona State, San Jose State and others. Matches show final scores and some overtime results.

Miami Xavier Wilmington Malone Central State See Syracuse Colgate Notre Dame NYU Massachusetts Rhode Island Manhattan Iowa Brandeis Worcester Tech St. Francis N. Y CCNY Northeastern MIT Boston U Tufts South Duke Wake Forest Washington Georgetown D. Garte Clemson Kentucky Wesleyan North Carolina Fighting Irish New York New Madison Square Garden Irish Army Fordham Oklahoma City

Rolls First Ball Dies At ABC Tournament

Cincinnati AP report says Robert Pethe, 59, of Hartford City Indiana, collapsed and died after rolling his first ball in the American Bowling Congress Tournament. Pethe posted a 584 for his team in the regular division the night before as hospital officials withheld the death cause.

Cincinnati Robert Pethe Hartford City Ind Pethtel

How To Roll The Hook Ball Easy Method

Advice from Joe Wilman on achieving a consistent hook in bowling using finger release positions. Describes thumb at 10 to 12 o'clock and fingers at 3 o'clock, with higher thumb angles producing more hook. Promotes a booklet, offers a free timer contest, requires a stamped return envelope and ZIP code.

Joe Wilman Dept. R Joe

Tournament Pairings For Ohio Sectional Basketball

A listing of Feb 23 24 sectional pairings for Class A at Buchtel Rutland and Oak Hill sites with teams Federal Hocking Glouster Sheridan Laurelville New Lexington St Aloysius Starr Washington Alexander Southern Oak Hill Nelsonville York Eastern Kgger Creek North Gallia Meigs New Lexington Warren Local Belpre South Point Rock Hill Gallipolis Wellston and more.

Buchtel Federal Hocking Glouster Sheridan Laurelville New Lexington St. Aloysius Starr-Washington Rutland Alexander Southern Southwestern Oak Hill Nelsonville-York Eastern Kgger Creek North Marietta Logan Meigs New Lexington Warren Belpre South Point Rock Hill Gallipolis Wellston

Big EK climbs to third on career scoring list in rout

Elvin Hayes 44 points and 21 rebounds pace Houston 130-75 over Arlington as he moves to 2,525 career points, passing Baylor and Bradley. Ron Sanford scores 34 for New Mexico in 102-74 win. Xavier suffers fifth straight loss as John Zeides scores 16 in Miami victory.

Ted Meier Associated Press Elvin Hayes Big E UCLA Houston Cougars Arlington Tex Hayes Elgin Baylor Seattle Bill Bradley Princeton Frank Selvy Furman Oscar Robertson University of Cincinnati Dickie Hemric Wake Forest Ron Sanford New Mexico Lobos Arizona Albuquerque Lobos Duke Blue Devils Deacons Winston-Salem N.C Oklahoma City Rich Travis Hardin-Simmons Bradley Tulsa Wyoming Arizona State Clemson Massachusetts Rhode Island George Washington Georgetown D.C Miami Ohio Xavier Syracuse Colgate Holy Cross Connecticut San Francisco San Jose Phil Snow Redskins John Zeides

Point Pleasant Falls 78 55 to Huntington East

Huntington East overwhelmed Point Pleasant 78 to 55 as the Big Blacks suffered their 17th loss in 19 games. Mike Marnhout led Point Pleasant with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Mike Shortridge and Bill McNeer each had 21 for Huntington East. Shortridge also grabbed 12 boards as Stambach added 11. Point Pleasant shot 33 percent and totaled 37 rebounds. they close the regular season at Huntington High and then face the Parkersburg winner next week at Parkersburg South.

Huntington Point Pleasant Mike Marnhout Mike Sergeant Mike Shortridge Bill McNeer Shortridge Steve Stambach Huntington High Parkersburg High Field House Parkersburg MccDermitt Sergent Stadis Marahout Patterson Jackson E. McDermitt Neville Haught Kineside McNeer Mn Stambach Butler Rowsey Walrous Huntington East E Pleasant Huntington East

Fragmented local notice compiles names and scores

The fragment lists multiple names such as Baldwin Renee Henson Adams Main Davis and others alongside numbers and items like Buckeye Potatoes and Globe Orthopedics. It also cites top scorers Mary Scott and Betty Hayhurst with scores and prizes, plus several business names and products. The overall piece reads as a crowded community notice with partial data and unsure context.

McGee Leads Tucson Open After First Round

Jerry McGee shot a seven under par 65 to take a two stroke lead at Tucson Open. The Ohio native notched seven birdies with no bogeys on the Tucson National course, while Dean Beman trailed at four under and defending champ Arnold Palmer stood nine back after Thursday’s round.

Tucson Ariz Jerry McGee McGee New Lexington Ohio Tucson National Dean Beman Beman Steve Oppermann Bruce Crampton Dave Stockton John Lotz Arnold Palmer

Pro Cage NBA Thursday Results

Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 112 to 99 while Detroit routed St Louis 128 to 15. Friday matchups included Detroit at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Los Angeles Seattle at San Diego Baltimore at St Louis and Boston at San Francisco. Saturday programs listed Detroit at Baltimore Chicago at New York Cincinnati at San Francisco Boston and Seattle at Vancouver.

Baltimore Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia Los Angeles Seattle San Diego Boston San Francisco Chicago New York Cincinnat Vancouver

Falcons Go For Crown

Bowling Green's 9-2 MAC pace under rookie coach Bill Fitch sets up a title bid. Star forward Walt Piatkowski has slimmed down and leads with a 24.5 scoring average as BG faces Ohio in a potentially decisive 8 p.m. game at Anderson Arena while Snyder notes a relaxed attitude and needs strong shooting for the Falcons to clinch a share or more of the conference crown.

Fitch University of North Dakota Coe College Iowa Falcon Falcons Walt Piatkowski al Dixon al Hairston Joe Henderson Dick Rodgers Reading Ohio Bobcats Toledo Marshall Piatkowski Bowling Green Falcon Flash Snyder Miami Anderson Arena Jerry McKee Doug Parker Greg McDivitt John Canine Wayne Young Gayle Waverly Fred “Dirk” Moore Athens

Amesville Faces Coolville in Jr High Final Saturday

Amesville battles Coolville in the Athens County Jr High tournament final set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Amesville arena. The matchup pits local rivals in a decisive title game drawing student fans and community support.

Amesville Coolville Athens County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bert DeHate Don Addison Bert AL Albert -Bobeat Palmer St Che Messenger Rowland Congdon Midwest New Mexico Sam Houston East Texas State West Texas State Abilene Christian Far West San Jose State ABC Wilman Richland Avenue Richland Ave Big Alabama Ness Blackmore Globe Orthopeds French Rens Leon Henson Ete Culbert Electric Motors Berts Plumbing Dailey Ford Tractor Sales Bumpass Coast Newsome Coast Pepsi Cola Mary Scott Low Grubb Betty Hayhurst Helen Kosler Logan, Ohio Chauncey T. Reet Beeen Oateteess Columbia Gas of Tenneco Moose Lodge Calvin Whiteside C.E Columbia Gas Stroh Cerling McBee Systems Martins Hooters Capp Campus Barbers Skyline Gneeservnee Jock Rosser Skip Ridenour Jim Ag Gill Hickman Carling Steven Charney Jock Lobel Waseesdd Spot Pizza Sevssrasoos Steppes Abe Ruth Gunes Widdoes Ann Ray Ohio High School Columbus Central Grandview Marion Franklin Columbus North Jmoel Ph Nordonia Cleveland Northwestern Wayne Black River Winchester Frankfort Adena Frace Philo la V.gnd Zanesville Rosecrans New Boston South Webster Jefferson Adams West Union Pymatuning Valley Ledgemont Grand Valley Newbury Stanton Pos Bridgeport Wayne Leespew North Union Sperta Highland Northmor Belfast Sinking Springs Ft. Prye Newport Waterford Bealisville Woodsfield Lawrence Lisbon Leetonia Springfield Mahoning Crestview Columbiana Honeverton United NBA Rowland Congdon Messenger Bowling Green Falcons MAC West Kent Sto Eebeneee Ohie Northern Illinois Kent State Western Michigan Bill Fitch Dick Shrider Bill Rohr Shrider Lohr Calais DeVille Karr & van Zandt Cadillac Oldsmobile Pomeroy, Ohio
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication