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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1969

Page

22

Namath Debuts as Actor Amid Football Conflicts

Joe Namath makes his acting debut at Paramount Studio in Broadway Joe directory, saying football remains his first love while considering a film career. He confirms no session with NFL commissioner Rozelle and notes focus on motion picture work despite Jets past.

Hollywood Call Joe Namath Ois New York Jets Joe Sat Namath Arkansas Marine Corps Singer Glen Campbell Norwood Jack Haley Jiro Broadway Joe Paramount Studio Shaggy Siglevision Rozelle Pete Rozele New York Hap Diapdate Hollywood Marie Corps Hal Wallis

Yarbrough Clinches Firecracker 400 With Crew Teamwork

Lee Roy Yarbrough wins the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway after a year with Herb Nab and Junior Johnson guiding a cohesive pit crew. He edges Buddy Baker in a sprint draft and posts a $22,175 payout as he nears the national stock car record. Baker hints at possible upgrades from Colton Owens to challenge Ford dominance.

Macfeely Daytona Beach Fla Lee Roy Herb Nab Junior Johnson Yarbrough Yarbough Buddy Baker Dodge Baker Lee Ray Fourh National Association For Stock Car Auto Racing Izvad Ims Witlin Cale Yerborough Myearvld Dover Belsunday Frention Colton Owens Owens

Pitchers Duel Goes To Visitors

New Haven American Legion teamsnips Athens 2-1 at Trautwell Field in a ten inning affair. Gary Hunt, age 15, throws a one hitter until a ninth inning error and doubles by Rob Essex threaten his bid. Brent Clark scores the decisive run in the top of the tenth on a bunt and a bad hop error.

New Haven American Legion Athens Loring Rein Trautwell Field Gary Hunt Gary Clarke Helder Brent Clark New Havens Hunt Hhe Rob Essex Steve Halstead Randy Brooks Keith Perry Ravenswood En’s Wahama High School Brooks Perry Halstead Oy Lanny Casto Chuck Robinson Dick Rutter Paul Ayers Clark Tim Howard Gary i Clark Tom Daft Essex Jeft Them Ayers Steve Jones Jett Jones Ove Ota Lene Aus Wit Curt Keith Kelly Abdella Kelly Belpre Trautwen Field Tom Metters

Athens Legion teams split holiday twin bill with Lancaster Meigs

Athens American Legion split district action by dropping to Lancaster 4 1 then rallying to beat Meigs 12 8 at Trautwein Field. Lancaster’s John Snider went 4 for 5 with three doubles as Athens fought to score against Callahan who struck out 12. Meigs edged Athens late, with Tom Spencer driving in three runs and Meigs pitcher John Ingers earning the win in a game that featured 12 Athens hits and multiple lead changes.

Tom Metters Sssenger Athens” American, Legion Lancaster Meigs Trautwein Field Athens Cincinnati Bentley Callahan Steve Jones Mark Mark Bullock Steve Levering Jersuth Jetton John Snider Chris Hanners Tne Ack Richardson Mike Wakefield John Ingers Gary Hart Lonnie Bush Acven Tom Spencer

Spin-Filled Program Delivers Thrills at Skyline Race

Dan Wallace reports 1500 fans watched Fred Hadley of Middlebourne win the 30 lap Root Stock Championship at Skyline Speedway amid a chaotic program. Dexter led early, Hadley took the lead on lap 26 after water on track sparked spins, and final order had Bond, Fleming, Dexter, McManaway trailing.

Dan Wallace Stewart Fred Hadley Middlebourne Skylie Speedwey Hadley Darrell Dexter Dover Ohio Larry Brumfield Apple Grove Bob Boyles Parkersburg Nick Sovka Cambridge Brumheld Ing Sovka Dexter Cec Snider Ma Raines Ron Bond Frost Chio Jack McManavay Seneca Lake Ohio Jim Fleming Bellevue Ohuo Bond Fleming McManaway Tony Martin Earl Ball Monty Goodfellow Athens Red Thomas Nelsonville Goodfellow Thomas George Branscom Chillicothe Herb Malone Jackson Jim Patrick Portsmouth Boyles Hadley Dexter Epee Warmg Probms MacManaway Marion Garvin Sharon

Top Netmen At Cincinnati

Clark Graebner of Beachwood Ohio the No 2 in the United States will compete in Cincinnati Western Tennis Tournament. Arthur Ashe the No 1 from Richmond Virginia has announced plans to play. Tennis stars from 14 countries will compete in the event.

Cincinnati Clark’ Graebner Beachwood Ohio United States Arthur Ashe Richmond

Bowling Congress Opens Fourth Season to Men

The American Bowling Congress begins its 473th season for male bowlers on August 1 with entries and official proceedings.

American Bowling Congress

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