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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1969

Page

19

Lancers Lead Tri Valley as Federal Hocking Topples Vinton County

Federal Hocking's Lancers pulled a 55 49 victory at Athens High School to stay 3 0 in league play and 4 2 overall. Dennis Ball led with 28 points and 15 rebounds as the Lancers outrebounded 42 32 and hit 81 percent at the line to fear Vinton County.

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Falcons Edge Wahama. Parks clinches Pennsboro win

Wahama led late but a foul on Gary Clark halted a potential winning bucket. Dave Parks sank two free throws with six seconds left as Pennsboro beat Wahama 68 to 65. Clark and Larry Herndon led Wahama with 16 points each. Dotson top-scored for Pennsboro with 26. Pennsboro shot 59% at the line. Wahama 39%.

Pennsboro Dave Parks Wahama Gary Clark Falcons Clark Parks Bos Larry Herndon Dave Dotson Tom Collins Dave Flemming Wahsama Herndon Gillespie Kgger Creek Ripley

Pocket hits determine bowling scores and growth

The article stresses tracking pocket hits per game to measure strength and weakness. It notes scoring near 200 hinges on regular hits, while frequent misses yield 140s and 150s. Recording game data helps identify problems and improve to higher averages.

Kansas City Has 11 on All Stars

NEW YORK AP Yank Strain plans West AFL All Star squad adding 10 players including Len Dawson Wille Lamer Em mitt Thomas from Kansas City, giving the Chiefs 1 starter on the Roman squad. Also named were Gene Upshaw Gary Garnson Bob Trumpy Bob Johnson Dave Costa Rich Jackson Floyd Littie. Jan 19 game in Jacksonville Florida.

NEW York Yank Strain Wil Len Dawson Wille Lamer Emmitt Thomas Chiefs Kanzas City Oakland Stram Gene Upshaw Gary Garnson San Diego Bob Trumpy Bob Johnson Ciainnati Dave Costa Rich Jackson Floyd Littie Denver Keker Jan Stenerud Kansas City Lance Alworth Warren Wells Billy Cannon Jim Tyrer Ron Mix Ed Budde Walt Sweeney Jim Otto Oak

Akron Handed Worst Beating by San Francisco State in 1901

Akron lost to San Francisco State 02 56 on Friday night in a lopsided game. Joe Callaghan led the Golden Gaters with 35 points while Akron struggled to score and trailed by a wide margin throughout.

Akron Ohio San Francisco State Zips Golden Gaters Joe Callaghan San Francisco Harpess Zips

City League contenders in Athens race hold deadlock

Fritz Gulf and Woody's share first as both clubs win Thursday in Athens City League. With three games left, a Jan. 20 head‑to‑head looms. Monday features CWA vs Hawk's Cycle and Athens Masonry vs People's Bank, aiming for third.

Fritz Athens Masonry People’s Bank Tree Toppers ABEX Green Meadows Jaycees Fritz Gulf Bill Koons Sover Floyd Russell Dave Gatchell Jon Holbert Jeff Jarvis Woody’s Fred Gibson Woody Errorrameters jRoach John Meyer Hawk Leroy McCune Jum Dishong Bill Coon Buck Walsh Lynton Jackson Taycees Mark Bartlett Dave Howell Woody's Lord Woody's People's Bank Whaws Troyd Russell Bob Cooley Russell

More Physicians Sought For City

Theilmann urges expanding Sheltering Arms with new hospital and nursing programs to attract physicians from Columbus and nearby cities. He links medical growth to regional industry, university partnerships, and Appalachian development, noting staffing would rise from 121 to about double with expansion and new health initiatives.

Uty Thelmann Speers Wall Athens Pestis Columbus Parkersburg Gallipolis Tielmann Winca Theilmann Southeastern OK Nelsonville Pan Ahopat Ralertsinn Winteh Ava Olio Themann Qie University Long Theumann Theulmann Sheller's Omo Southeastern Ohio Sheltering Arms Atnes

Three-step bowlers under fire in Timers contest

The letter column debates bowling styles with Oscar R. of Dolgeville arguing four and five step approaches are more efficient than three steps. Lee Jougtard of Detroit is cited as an exception in ABC Singles with a 773 series. Readers are urged to send questions for free Timers answers and prize drawings.

Oscar R Dolgeville No.5 Oscar le Jougtard Detroit ABC Lee Lee Jougtard

Announcements and Classifieds Mix Of Odds And Ends

A cluttered page lists announcements for clubs hobbies and services including real estate rentals livestock and transportation. Items mention horses mobile homes apartments and space for rent, plus ads for building materials tools and auto parts. Reading reads like a vintage classified page with scattered product and service offers.

Rates and Other Information Regulations

Public notice outlines advertising policies including edits refunds cancellations and rate adjustments. It specifies word minimums default publication rules and office hours with dates and periods for display and billing according to standard practice.

Fragmentary legal notice from Athens County court filing

An unclear municipal court filing references a December action and a monetary amount, with partial names and dates obscured. The fragment mentions attorney Renee and a judge, with unspecified tendered sums and dates tied to a January 194% timeframe, rendering specifics unreadable.

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Thieves Steal Watchdog in Albuquerque Break In

AP report from Albuquerque notes Smith W. Howard reported thieves broke in on Wednesday stealing a watchdog along with a telephone and parts of outdoor Christmas decorations. The incident highlights property crime in the area and involves local residents and authorities.

Albuquerque Smith W. Howard

Obscure Toast to Community Ties and Bereavement

An unclear tribute from a local page recalls neighbors and kin amid grief and memory. It references figures like Wilbur Point and Lyndon and expresses thanks to those who shared condolences and support during a time of loss.

Mather Busters & Ney Tee Wilbur Usland Lyndon

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