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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1971

Page

14

Indians lose star catcher Fosse to torn hand ligament

Cleveland reports All Star catcher Ray Fosse has a torn ligament in his left hand from a Monday batting incident against Washington. His sidelining duration is undetermined and he hopes to avoid withdrawing from the All Star game. Sam McDowell also sidelined with an inflamed left shoulder tendon. Floyd Patterson to headline five bout card in Erie on July 17 as part of his heavyweight comeback.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Indians Ray Fosse Indians Fosse Washington Sam McDowell Erie Floyd Patterson Don Elbaum Erie Stadium Patterson

Trevino Seeks British Open Title Amid Wet Greens

Lee Trevino arrives at Royal Birkdale with a hot run and Open titles in hand. He warns early starters gain advantage as greens remain damp and crusty, increasing putting difficulty. Trevino tees off midfield with British Walker Cup captain Mike Bonallack.

Southport England Lee Trevino U.S Trevino Royal Birkdale Mike Bonallack

ILTF faces split over top pros and 1972 Wimbledon

At Stresa Italy ILTF aims to ratify a split with leading professionals that would bar stars such as John Newcombe and Rod Laver from major 1972 events including Wimbledon. World Championship Tennis led by Lamar Hunt with 32 pros under contract demands higher payments to play ILTF opens and threatens rival tournaments in 1972.

Stresa Italy The International Lawn Tennis Federation John Newcombe Rod Laver Lamar Hunt ILTF

Ryan doubts European tour after last place mile finish

Jim Ryan, world record holder in the mile, appeared low and ailing in Stockholm after finishing last with a 4 17.3 time on Tuesday night. He said he was unsure about continuing his European tour following the defeat.

Stockholm Jim Ryan

Bowling Scores and Listings From Local League Night

A local bowling league page lists teams including Williams Shaft and Slope, Dickens Grocery, Angel of Mercy No 1 and No 2, Pete's Plumbing, Gillette Jr, Spudnut, Hunter's Grocery, Pepsi Colate, B & J Bowlers and High Scores by Sheila Gillette Ken Crabtree Cecil Gillette Sr and G M Supply. The board notes standings numbers and scores such as 2 12 490 and 799-2293 for contact.

Martin Builders Ck Pacieasbeacsee Gillette Sr Cecil Gillette Sr G & M Supply

District 12 slow-pitch tourney set for Marietta

The District 12 open slow-pitch softball tournament will be held in Marietta July 17 18 24 and 25 with a drawing on Sunday July 11 at 6 p m at Hadley s Field. The winner advances to the state tournament in Youngstown contact Reuben Ritchey at Marietta Route 1 374 7206 for details

Marietta Hadley’s Youngstown Reuben Ritchey

Mail Theft Ring Strikes Port Arthur Area

AP reports in Port Arthur Texas more than 5000 dollars in checks have been stolen from mail boxes over recent months. Most targets were Treasury welfare retirement and insurance checks. A welfare check for a blind woman and an insurance check used to support seven children were among those stolen. postmaster W T McCuistion says the checks are easily identified.

Port Arthur Tex W. T. McCuistion U.S. Treasury Department State Welfare

Gordie Howe Faces Uncertain Return After Wings Finish Last

Toronto report says Gordie Howe may end his major league career after Detroit finished last in the East. A painful arthritic wrist delays his decision. Howe planned to attend training camp in September and decide based on form. A month earlier he said he would play at least one more season. He admitted uncertainty on Tuesday.

Toronto Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings Wings

Seattle signs Brown to multi year contract

The Seattle SuperSonics announce the signing of University of Iowa star Fred Brown as their No. 1 draft choice to a multi year contract after more than three months of talks. Brown was also drafted by the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA.

Seattle Seattle SuperSonics University of Iowa Fred Brown National Basketball Association Brown Kentucky Colonels American Basketball Association

Canaan Township Budget Public Hearing Set

The Canaan Township Trustees will hold a public hearing on their prepared budget for the coming fiscal year at the Canaan Township Townhouse on July 15 at 9 00 a.m. Pauline Wright, Clerk R D No 4 Athens Ohio 77.

Canaan Township Canaan Pauline Wright R.D

Bids Sought for Athens County Children Services Group Homes

Athens County Commissioners invite sealed proposals for the construction and labor on the Jacobs Drive Group Homes project in Athens Ohio. Plans by Auble-Mitchell Burgess & Associates. bids due July 22 1971 at 10:00 AM CST. deposit 25 dollars. bonds 5 percent. right to reject bids reserved.

Athens County Commissioners Athens County Court House Athens Ohio Children Services Group Jacobs Drive Auble-Mitchell-Burgess & Associates State Street Athens County Athens County Commissioners T O Athens Eee Auditors Office Board of Y. Ruth H. Seaman Order of the Common Pleas Court Vanity, Jr Fred Faust Fritz Faust Dew Street Glouster Fairview Athens County Recorder's Office Trimble J. B. Vanity, Jr

Almanac classifieds index of notices and services

A dense roster lists categories such as Card of Thanks In Memoriam Obituaries Florists Hobbies Good Things to Eat Announcements and real estate housing rentals sales and services across multiple classifications including employment financial real estate transportation and miscellaneous offerings. The page outlines section numbers and topics for public notices auctions and classified ads.

Rates and Regulations for Classified Ads

Publisher reserves right to edit or reject copy. Ads may be canceled with charges only for days inserted. Cancellations by 10 a.m. for same day. Errors not advertiser fault may be corrected with one free insertion. Corrections in first possible edition. Rate per word per day with 16 word minimum. contract rates on request.

Ohio Water Pollution Control Board City of Nelsonville Charles G. Shafer Jane Heintzelman Earl Hilleary

WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY BILLS OTHER THAN MY OWN

The statement asserts personal financial responsibility for one’s own expenses and excludes liability for others' charges. It presents a clear boundary on who bears costs and avoids ambiguity about shared or third party charges.

Really Big Yard Sale Weekend

A large yard sale is planned for Saturday July 10 at 152 Grosvenor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features hundreds of items including furniture antiques baby items books a window fan and more at the corner of Ballen Drive and The Plains Road.

Grosvenor Ballen Drive the Plains Road South Blackburn

Ohio University dormitory furniture auction in Lindley Hall

Public sale announces sealed bids by July 16 1971 for Lindley Hall dormitory furniture and kitchen equipment. Items include maple tables and chairs many appliances and metal racks with viewing days July 9 and 10 1971 and removal deadlines July 30 1971. bidding through Director of Purchases at Ohio University Athens.

Ohio University Athens Ohio Lindley Hall South Court Street Hobart Garland Detroit Henry Dean Haning Hall Dean

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