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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1969

Page

8

Greg Moore Tops Hale-n-One Tourney Leaderboard

Greg Moore leads the Hale-n-One Tournament at A hens County Fair grounds as the grand prize of 200 dollars remains unclaimed. He captured the closest-to-the-pin award with a 10 inch approach and moves to the overall lead, surpassing Athens Mayor Raymond Shepard. Lynette Kern remains the top woman a eight feet seven inches from the pin. Special guests include Bob Littler and Ohio University coaching staff. The event runs nightly through Saturday from 7:30 to 1 with prizes for closest-to-pin on multiple levels and trophies for top man woman and junior golfers. If unclaimed the 200 will roll to a golf clubs prize.

A Hens Lions Club A Hens County Fairgrounds Greg Moore Athens Raymond Shepard Lynette Kern Athens Country Club Bob Littler Ohio University Athetic Bi) Rohr Ohio U. Ccaching Star Fairgrounds

Jaycees Set A Tourney In Glouster

GLOUSTER The Trimble Two Jaycees Fifth Annual Little League Baseball Tourney will be held at Glouster Park on July 26 27 and August 24. Trophies will be awarded to first and second place teams with individual trophies for winning team members. Entry fee is 15 dollars and contact Jon Halbert at 90 Main St Glouster phone 767 3226. Deadline for entries is Friday August 18.

Glouster Jaycees Glouster Park Jon Halbert Main St Glousier Entres

Mikan Steps Down as ABA Commissioner

George Wikan resigns as 25th ABA commissioner during a two day New York meeting to set up the league headquarters He cites home and business ties to Minneapolis and plans for reduced duties The ABA moves headquarters to New York with Thurlo E McCrady named executive director and Lee L Meade joining as public relations director

New York George Wikan American Basketball Association ABA Mika Minneapolis Mikan League James C. Gardner Rocky Mount N.C Thurlo E. McCrady Lee L. Meade

Baseball Recap From Monday Night Action

Jack and Lily show in pitching for Georgia Brunet of the Angels with a second shutout as California blanked Fanoscay 24. Bob Allison of Twins homered twice, including a ninth inning tied game blast. Glendon Mainhead’s early win highlighted The FE Ao Remintnod Chico £3.

Wonoay Gaerga Brunet Angels Red California Fanoscay Bob Allison Ace Gledn Mianeadg FE Ao Chico

Major League Baseball Schedule Confused Tosses Upsets

A jumbled recap from the American League East outlines scattered results and upcoming games. Teams like Washington, Kansas City, Chicago, Cleveland, Baltimore, Boston, and New York appear across the fragmented box and standings, with tentative matchups and dates muddled by poor OCR.

Phemre Prittsburgh Martie Avetecan Chicege New York Houten Pittsburgh Buiohott _Philadetonia Aran Weed Grenoon Rataney Jet Chicago Sel Fin Tan Fron Momtomal Tgoklund Seana Kansas City Cahtore Inner Balthoare Id Barro Warhington Boston

Kent State Outfielder Wins NCAA Postgrad Grant

Kent State outfielder Kent McGowan Ally Mac recipient of a $1000 NCAA postgraduate scholarship. McGowan a psychology major with a 2.49 GPA was cited for athletic and academic honors. Dayton native, two time all conference in centerfield, led MAC action with a .37 average and .308 overall.

Kent Bill McGowan Kent State NCAA McGowan Walter Byers Centerfield MAC Dayton Florida State University

Cubs Nip Mets To Increase Lead In East Division

Cubs beat the Mets to widen their East Division lead as injuries and rough play marked a Monday night. Stoneman scattered eight hits for his fifth straight decision, while Seaver matched Hands until the sixth. Bill Hands and Jim Brewer aided a Chicago win that moved them one game ahead of the Dodgers and closer to the division title.

Go Cubs New York Toefit Dodgers Albinia Mest Huston Exle Stoneman Exosis Bob Bailey Coco Labay Jose Herrera Paips Jon Phillips Reliev Er Uly Monee Ysar Sebacks May Roberto Clenamte Montreal Seaver Don Kessinger Beckett Williams Wes Parker Houston von Sutton Jim Brewer Jim Wynn Hector Torres

Twins Rally Past White Sox To Stretch AL West Lead

Hal Bock reports the Minnesota Twins won a 14 inning duel over Chicago 4 to 3. Bob Allison hit his second homer of the night and Cesar Tovar delivered a two out double to tie the game in the 12th. Tony Oliva, Allison, and Leo Cardenas then produced the decisive hits in the 14th to finish the victory and extend Minnesota s lead over Oakland.

Hal Bock Associated Press Minnesota Twins Bob Allison Chicago White Sox Cesar Tovar Tony Oliva Allison Leo Cardenas Idie Oakland

Orioles no, Tigers 0 as AL roundup notes shutout

In Monday action Washington blanked Detroit 3-0 while California overwhelmed Kansas City 20. Chicago tied Detroit in the fourth on Hopkins Ward and Herrmann singles, then took the lead on Hopkins RBI double. Bobby Knoop drove in the go ahead run in the 12th as Rod Carew and Tovar sparked a late rally for the Twins. Joe Coleman and George Brunet pitched well in shutouts by their teams.

Washington Detroit California Kansas City Ison Chicago Gail Hopkins Pete Ward Ed Herrmann Yiben Eignen Hopkins RBI Allison Bobby Knoop Twins Billy Martin Rod Carew Tovar Oliva Cardenas Joe Coleman Senators George Brunet Angels Coleman

City Recreation Advances to 10-1 on Forfeit Win

City Recreation Events Electric Company held first place in the Pony League with a 10-1 forfeit win over Hocking Valley Bank Monday night. Moose edged Swearingen's 3-1 in eight innings with Rick Bobo winning pitcher. Gilders and Cooksey led Moose with doubles and singles. Chauntey won a sixty girls Little League game 22-1 over The Plains led by Paula Ross with a grand slam. The Plains’ Cathy Romanowski and Cheryl Martin added two singles each. Morrison beat East 8-7 in another Monday game with Brenda Burson’s home run and Tammy White’s three singles.

Eiger Camsony Tony Gpinem Neural Bank Abex Chauntey Plains Paula Ross Cathy Romanowski Cheryl Martin The Chauncey Jean Kish Patti Pennell Lori Pennell Chery! Evener Nancy Johnson Becky Evérier Morrison East Brenda Burson Tammy White New Marshfield Wew Colt New Marshfield Brent Carpenter Gary Risley Carpenter Darrell Jones Page Ohio Browne Meddies Volkswagen Logan Logan’s Doug Bolon Bolon Kent Taylor Steve Castes Chris Scheek Bob Gall Jaycees Kasler Steve Wilkes Ross Hall Wilkes Knighte of Columbus Roly Dana Thielmann Yankees Cubs Maurice Hart Tann Jim Roberge Mark Donahue Reds Roberge Donahue David Smith Red Sox Dodgers Orioles Seeinna Brogers

Group Has Fishing Derby in Athens

More than 50 children attended a fishing derby at Duin Sun near Hocking Valley Sportsman's Club on Ranford Road in Athens. An official noted over 200 hot dogs and two cases of soft drinks were consumed. Numerous prizes were awarded for top catches and time-based achievements. CEREMONIES SET NEW PHILADELPHIA Ohio Bishop Kenneth Gardiner Hamilton Gov James A Rhodes and author Paul Green will join groundbreaking ceremonies for Outdoor Drama Association Amph theater.

Hele Duin Sun Ranford Road Hocking’ Valley Philadelphia, Ohio Kenneth Gardiner Hamilton Moravian Church James A. Rhodes Paul Green

Legion Game Cancelled Between Athens and Marietta

The American Legion game set for Tuesday at Trautwein Flekd between Athens and Marietta was cancelled by Marietta due to a schedule conflict. Athens, holding an 8 12 1 record, will be idle until the Eighth District tournament in Meigs County this weekend.

American Legion Athens Marietta Trautwein Flekd Meigs County

Indians Optimistic Despite Rough Start And All Star Break

Cleveland Indians manager Alvin Dark expresses cautious optimism with a 33 52 record as they open a four game series in Baltimore. Nelson returns from military duty but hampered by limited action while Alvis battles a knee injury and Dukes Sims attends his father George Sims funeral in Salt Lake City with burial in Arimo Idaho.

Baltimore Alvin Dark Cleveland Indians Tribe Indians Dark Ute Indians Detroit Tigers Dave Nelson Nelson Nelsom Roonts Gary Kroll Portland Max Alvis Dukes Sims Alvis Shaker Medical Center Hospital Cleveland Sims George Ezra Sims Salt Lake City Arima Idaho

All-Star Pitchers Selected by NL Manager Schoendienst

Cardinal skipper Red Schoendienst named nine pitchers to the National League All-Star roster for the July 22 game. Right-handers Dierker Gibson Niekro Seaver Seaver Carlton Koosman plus lefties Carlton Jackson Koosman and 9-8 Grant Jackson headline a 9 man group with a combined 101-34 record. The selection includes newcomers Miekro Dierker Singer and Jacham while Sibson Seaver Carlton Koosman have previous All-Star appearances.

Francisco Phil Niekro Atlanta Tom Seager New York Bill Singer Los Angeles Steve Carlton St. Louis Grant Jackson Philadelphia Jerry Koosman Miekro Dierker Singer Jacham Mancha Washington Sibson Seaver Mets Nationals Carlton Koosman Houston Splayers Schoendienst

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