District Legion Tourney Opens in Meigs County This Weekend
The Eighth District American Legion Baseball Tournament begins in Meigs County with six teams Lancaster Athens Meigs Logan Jackson Wellston. Syracuse Middleport Racine host the first round as teams chase a state berth and district crown. Lancaster and Meigs clash in the feature 11 am opener with Meigs and Logan also featured.
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Deadline Set Sunday For Softball Meet
Ravenswood hosts a baseball tournament July 25 26 and 27 at Ravenswood City Park for boys 15 to 15 with a 15 entry fee. Teams already include Charleston Point Pleasant Ripley Ravenswood Peca Eleanor and Mason, officials seek Ohio teams. Trophies for first and second place. individual trophies for championship team members. Contact Jack Hendricks 622 Flint St Ravenswood 273-4122.
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Eighth District Legion Tournament Sites in Meigs County
Three fields host the Eighth District American Legion Baseball Tournament in Meigs County Syracuse Racine and Middleport. Syracuse Municipal Park on Route 124 serves Syracuse while Racine’s Southern High School diamond sits behind the old Racine High School on Routes 124 and 338. Middleport diamond along Route 7 near the swimming pool is Meigs High School’s home field.
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MAC Eyes Secret Session on Marshall Fate
The Mid American Conference Council of Presidents will meet in executive session in Columbus to decide Marshall University's fate amid irregularity charges. If Marshall is ousted it may seek the Southern Conference, while MAC actions could reshape membership and expansion plans.
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Remainder Named To NL All-Star Squad In 28-man Roster
Manager Red Schoendienst completed the National League team selecting 11 players to join 17 from votes. Starters include Hank Aaron Matty Alou Cleon Jones with Banks Clemente Mays Rose Staub as reserves and Cannizzaro Staub sharing catching duties.
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Free agents Long and Honer cut by Colts
In Westminster Maryland the Baltimore Colts waived two rookie free agents. Ohio State quarterback Bill Long and Texas Western placekicker Joe Honer were released as part of final roster moves ahead of weekend games.
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