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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1969

Page

24

Bobcat Gridders Visit To Children's Home Reported

Ohio University and University of Richmond football teams joined Christmas Day visitors to the Harry-Anna Crippled Children’s Home in Umatilla Florida. The Tangerine Bowl charity game has raised over 250000 for the home, which serves more than two thousand crippled children statewide. the Miller family long supported the hospital and local Elks led the drive.

Qileen Alina Elis Miller J. R. P. Miller Harrison Reason Fempfrey Miller Harry-Anna Umatilka Fla Florida Soln Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Hunt Lake County Rawebdyill Umatilla Eustis Harry-Anna Crippled Children's Home Harry-Anna Hospital Florida Elks Santa Claus Wolk H. BR. P. Miller Ohio University Bill Tiess Hess Ohio State Woody Hayes Vietnam U. S R. P. Miller Frank Peters Hakis Warry-Anna Crippled Children’s Hospital Miller BL Hess Peters Warry-Anna Otlando Harry-Anos Crippled Children's Home Olde University Iess Harry-Anne Crippled Children’s Hospital Dave LeVeck Elmer Wanke Bill Hess Craig Rader Nike Schou Cleve Bryant Bob Kappes Jef Bob Monmard Ed Zednik Jeff Robison Jin Tyree Frank Elfwood Ken Carnon Tom Janes

Hess Back From Vietnam Honored By Ohio University Trustees

Ohio University football coach Bill Hess, his undefeated 1960 and 1968 teams, and his staff were commended by the Board of Trustees for 87 wins, 40 losses, and 2 ties with four MAC titles. Hess returned from his second Vietnam trip in six months, met troops with film recaps, and noted soldiers had heard the Rose, Hose, and Super Bowls but not the Tangerine Bowl.

Ohio University Bill Hess University Board of Trustees Bill Rohr Thess Vietnam William R- Hess Mr. Hess Hess State of Ohio Grit University Orlando Florida University of Richmond Board of Trustees Ohio State Woody Hayes Hayes Armed Forces Radio

McLain Named 1968 Player of the Year in NY

Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers was chosen as the New York chapter Baseball Writers Association player of the year. He won 31 games last season and will receive the Sid Mercer award at the chapter dinner, where he is also slated to perform on the organ before about 1,500 guests.

NEW York Denny McLain Baseball Writers Association of Amenca McLain Detroit Tigers Sid Mercer Tiger Wurler

Kent State Golden Flashes Shatter West Michigan in MAC tilt

Kent State beat Western Michigan 93 to 65 in a Mid American Conference game on Saturday afternoon. Tom Lagodick scored 36 points as Kent State overcame a 44 31 deficit with a big second half, improving to 2 2 in league play while WMU fell to 1 2.

KENT Kent Stace Golden Flashes Western Michigan Broncos Tom Lagodick

Ripley Tops Point Pleasant In Close 71 68 Victory

Ripley Vikings defeated Point Pleasant Big Blacks 71 to 68 on Friday night after a tight lead exchange that changed hands ten times. Rick Handley led Point Pleasant with 22 points while Ripley’s Terry Landis paced the visitors with 19. rebounds were even at 46 apiece and shooting percentages favored Ripley at 46 to 38.

Jim Wilson Point Pleasant Big Blacks Ripley Vikings Ripley Point Peasant Rick Handley Pets McDermitt Ed McDermitt Rigbey Terry Landis John Hudson Kenny Swisher Parkersburg Catholic Barboursville Huntington Muntington East

Ravenswood Topples Falcons 80 50 in Friday Clash

Ravenswood defeated Wa hama 80 to 50 as Akers led with 26 points. Falcons Gary Clark and Tony Fields each scored 15, David Gillespie 14, while Wahama hit 20 of 85 from the floor and 18 of 82 at the line. Ravenswood owned the boards with 32 rebounds led by 14 from Fields. Falcons slip to 24 overall.

Mason Ravenswood Wahama Falcons Gary Clark Tony Fields David Gilles Pit Akers Ravenswhool Wanama Fafcons Meigs Hannan

Ohio swimmers split weekend with Bowling Green and Cincinnati

Ohio University’s men’s swimming split results with Bowling Green 68 to 44 at home while dropping a 14 to 51 decision at Cincinnati. Despite suspensions and missteps, Ohio’s Dave Solomon and Neil Wade won multiple events, Nick Douglass claimed two wins, and Benny Scheidt swept two events for Cincinnati as Bearcats edged the Bobcats in a close finale.

Ohio. University Bowling Green Cincinnati Bearcats Bill Zeeb Ohio Falcons Dave Solomon Neil Wade Solomon Bobcats Benny Scheidt Nick Douglass Tony Saridakis Andy Welsbrod Wade Charley Atwater Saridakis Witt

Hockeymen Down Bowling Green 6-2 in Friday Night Battle

Ohio University hockey, led by Teers and quick first period goals, defeated Bowling Green State University 6-2 at Bird Arena. Ollo and Thornton sparked a 2-0 lead, BG cut it to 2-1, Blyth tied late first, MacNicol scored twice in the final period as Ohio pulled away with three unanswered goals. The teams meet again Saturday night.

Weisbred Pauls Aiwater Sesse Frecetvier Zeeb Wee Founer Horning Sehoeetele Welz Bred Zeeb Shilson OD Bicaits Doupat IO Yelhems Behoenbals Ghie Pelnye Assorer Wade Guember Ohio Bowling Green James Stupar Messenger Ohio University Bowling Green ‘State University Bird Ave Ollo Sta Ge John Bangay Paul Oatasks Paul Thornton Bobcats Bill Hirtz Sies Bruce Blyth MacNicol

College Scores Saturday Reported Mixed Results

Michigan State defeated North Carolina 7 to 66 while Wake Forest beat Davidson 9 to 8. Virginia Military Institute triumphed 48 to 50 over Pittsburgh and Kentucky edged Tennessee. Virginia Tech and other teams showed varying outcomes with close scores and inconsistent performances across the slate.

Hie Yrcle Meehigan Mampire North Carolina Wake Forest

Athens Teams Beat N-Y In Grading Basketball Action

Athens Middle School seventh grade basketball beat Nelsonville York 22 to 18 while the ninth grade won 32 to 26. Charlie Adkins led the seventh grade with seven points and Pritchard had seven for N-Y. Freshmen, paced by Mike Green with 32 points, won their third straight after a three game losing streak. Freshmen next face Warren Local at Athens Tuesday.

Athens Middle School Nelsonville-York Athens Charlie Adkins Pritchard N-Y Mike Green Warren

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