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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1969

Page

8

McKee sets Ohio career scoring mark in dramatic win

Ohio University beat Northern Illinois 87 86 in the final home game at the Convocation Center. Gerald McKee, a 6 3 senior forward from Dayton Dunbar, became OU’s all time leading scorer with 1253 points joining Don Hill’s 1252. John Canine poured in 30 points as Ohio rallied late after leading at halftime.

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Negotiations Continue In Baseball Labor Talks

After a nine hour session ending at 3 a m Tuesday players and owners planned to resume bargaining on the pension issue. No final deal yet as talks proceed in New York. The update follows prior marathon session updates. Pete Maravich tallies 20 points as Tennessee defeats LSU 87 63 in Knoxville. The Vols use a four man zone with a chaser to limit him. In Tucson the Indians announce 30 of 42 roster spots filled led by pitcher Luis Tiant under GM Gabe Paul.

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Steubenville Brilliant Defeats Dillonvale 64 to 54

Steubenville Brilliant earned a 64 54 win over Dillonvale while Mount Pleasant posted 55 against Stanton in a tight district basketball night. Officials report final scores for Steubenville Brilliant and Mount Pleasant games with local teams contesting.

Steubenville Brilliant Dillonvale Mount Pleasant Stanton

Coolville Wins 1969 County Junior High Title In Close NBIght Contest

Coolville edges Albany 58 57 as Danny Hall sinks two late free throws with 19 seconds left. Mitch Daugherty scores 21 for Coolville which finishes 16 0. Albany top scorers Greg Brooks 22 Rick White 15 Henry Tribe 14. Albany cheer team takes first in contest.

Coolville Danny Hall Albany Mitch Daugherty Hall Mike Meek Greg Brooks Rick White Henry Tribe Albany Cagers Pat Borchard Amesville Meek Daugherty Schloss Mahomey Springer Brooks Brown White Tribe Ervin

Jockey Baeza tops purse money for fourth straight year

Braulio Baeza led national riders in purse money won in 196 for the fourth straight year. His 1,089 mounts earned 2,638,680 dollars. Michigan State win Big Ten cross country title in 1968 marks 12th Spartans conference victory in 19 meets. Jim Wiechers cards seven straight birdies in the 1968 New Orleans Open.

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