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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1969

Page

18

Miller Wins Sixth Straight In Rough Race Night Notes

Miller Weray defeated rivals as part of a six straight win streak in a midweek race. The event featured multiple scorers including Ren Williams and Bub Riess with notable performances from Paden and Josepheon. Hosts New Lexington and St. Aloysius faced late stretch pressure while local teams contest Mid-Ohio Valley Conference play.

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Bucks Clinch Radioed Late Win Over Ironton Bucks

Nelsonville York buckeyes edged Ironton 55 to 52 Friday as Ennis and Edie Waitt hit late free throws. Nelsonville York moved to 2-3 in SECAL, Ironton dropping to 3-6 overall, 2-4 in league. Bartram led Ironton with 15 points while Polley and Fick added 10 each for the Buckeyes.

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Around The Area High School Deeds And Scores

Local area high school sports and community notes mix with scattered team standings and venue names. The list mentions Warren Moringa Crastsville Sova and several city names like Steubenville and Belmont, along with varied athletic results and upcoming games across multiple schools and towns.

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Buckeyes Top Final AP Poll After Rose Bowl Triumph

Ohio State remains national champions in the final Associated Press poll after beating Southern California 37-16 in the Rose Bowl. The 10-0 Buckeyes earned 44 first place votes and 968 points, with Penn State second at 782 points and Texas third.

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Bulldogs hold off Gallipolis 56 53 to top SEOL race

Athens stubbornly erased an 18 point bulge by Gallipolis and survived a late rally to beat the Blue Devils 56 53 in a South Eastern Ohio Athletic League game. Bob Handley and Mike Noel hit late free throws to seal the win, moving Athens to 3 0 in league play while Gallipolis fell to 2 2. Swart led Athens with 15 points and Jones added 17 for the Bulldogs with Spencer scoring 12 for Gallipolis.

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Wellston Edges Jackson to Seize Second in SEOAL

Wellston defeated Jackson 60 to 59 to move to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League, solidifying sole second place behind Gallipolis and Athens. Skip Downard led Wellston with 22 points, while Jackson's Paul Green had 24, but Wellston closed by hitting free throws and a late defensive stop.

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Buckeye Gridders Return to Columbus after No. 1 Rose Bowl

About 2,000 fans greeted Ohio State football players at Port Columbus Airport in a jubilant homecoming. Gov Rhodes, Mayor Sensenbrenner, and band members joined the festivities as OSU, after a 27-16 Rose Bowl victory over Southern California, was named national champion by the press group. Crowds were controlled by 18 police and signs proclaimed the Buckeyes No. 1.

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Glouster and rivals share top in close OVAC clash

Glouster rises to a three way tie for first at 2-0 after a 78-75 overtime win over Alexander. Kurt Kempton scores 21 and Bob Lee 20 for Glouster while Alexander leader Tim Goss nets 30 and Tom Booo 20. The Spartans rally from 14 down to tie late but fall short.

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Fasterns Eagles Narrow Win Over Hannan-Trace Wildcats

Fasterns Eagles edged Hannan Trace Wildcats 55 to 52 at home to run season mark to 6 2 Don Rose led with 22 points Ray Karr added 18 and Bob Ritchie pulled down key boards The game stayed tight throughout with Eastern holding the lead after each quarter and the Eagles set to host North Gallia next Friday before a trip to Alexander Saturday night for Mid-Ohuo Valley action

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Reds Bristol Predicts Winning Noise From Young Team

Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol forecasts a 1969 pennant race push built on a young fast lineup and improved pitching. He cites a youthful infield, bolstered outfield, Johnny Bench behind the plate, and a strengthened bullpen with Fisher Granger Abernathy Carroll and Short.

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Logan tops Meigs 55 46 in league clash

Logan broke a halftime tie with an eight point surge early in the third quarter and beat Meigs 55-46 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game. Fred Walter led Logan with 16 points while Joe Myers added 17 for Meigs. Logan outrebounded 43 27, with Johnston 14 and Shaw 13.

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