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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1969

Page

18

Broadway Joe Rejoins the New York Jets

Jets star Joe Namath ends six week retirement drama after meeting with commissioner Pete Rozelle. Namath says he and Rozelle resolved the issue and that Namath will rejoin the Jets, aiming to report for camp and play in the upcoming College All-Star game.

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Blues seek THL franchise in St. Louis for 1970-71

The St. Louis Blues have asked to join the THL as a franchise for the 1970-71 season. The move would place a minor league team in St. Louis, using the NHL arena when not in use. The THL draft at Boyne Highlands saw 14 players chosen in seven rounds, with each lost player paid 1000.

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Ohio U Adds 7 To Hall Of Fame Class

Ohio University selects seven new members for its Athletic Hall of Fame. Included are Bull Hess, pro golfer Don Finsterwald, and several past standouts from Ohio teams. The group brings the total inductees to 43, honoring a mix of former players coaches and contributors with varied achievements in football, basketball and golf.

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All-Star Tilt Ballpark Clash In Kennedy Stadium Tuneup

Washington stars Frank Howard and Richie Jackson lead the American League against the National League in the annual All-Star game at Kennedy Stadium. A sellout crowd near 45,000 plus President Nixon expected as the event marks baseballs centennial with gala festivities and all-star rosters. The NL holds a 21-17-1 edge in the series while two-division play and a new schedule push the game two weeks later than usual.

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Four Teams Battle as Logan Gains Split in Legion Meet

In Syracuse and Middleport action, Logan edged Lancaster 7-6 after a 10-9 win over Jackson earlier. Athens, Lane Caster, Meigs, and Jackson went 1-1, Wellston eliminated. Logan moves to 11-14 and sits idle next Saturday as Lancaster and Meigs meet, with the title ride to continue next weekend at Syracuse.

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Athens blanked Wellston 12 0 in baseball clash

Jeff Lenigar hurled a complete game allowing five hits as Athens rolled to a 12 0 win over Wellston. Chuck Robinson led the offense with a leadoff homer and two hits apiece by Levering and Rutter fueled a 10 run outburst. Meigs edged Athens 6 2 as Spencer went the distance for Meigs and Bush and Dempsky each had two RBI. In Syracuse, Jackson downed Wellston 52 to end the day with limited details available.

John Snider Lancaster Meigs Mews Laavasta Snider Jon Hothgeb John Ingels Pat Powers Bull Crowell Phil Francis Crowell RBI Spencer Megs Lansaster Chowan Jeff Lenigar Athens Wellston Chuck Robinson Robinson Steve Levering Dick Rutter Levering Rutter Steve Jones Danny Settles Terry McManus Athens Cossecy Leniger Esyee Kelly Selvien Ed Mons Ford Rokvwags Alhen Dad Tom Spencer Randy Brooks Mike Wakefield Carl Dempsky Lonnie Bush Ith Bret Hart Brooks Wakefield Rebroyon Eaven

Britain eliminates South Africa in stormy Davis Cup tie

Graham Stikwell beat Bob Maud 8-6 11-9 6-3 as Britain seized a 3-1 lead in the European Zone Section A final. Demonstrators disrupted play with flour bags and slogans, twice interrupting the match and forcing a halftime halt as ground crews cleared mess. South Africa bowed out after a troubled campaign with defaults from Poland and Czechoslovakia.

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Unclear standings and race results across multiple events

Fragmented OCR text lists various standings and matchups across cities including New York and Baltimore with teams like Pittsburgh and Atlanta. The garbled lines reference races, dates, and venues but fail to yield coherent results or a single event narrative.

Logan 7 Lancaster 6 late rally seals win in tourney

Logan slighted Lancaster 7-6 as Mark Shaw lined a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth to score Fred Walter for the walk-off victory. The decisive inning featured a three-run rally and a two-run Walter single after Ellis opened with an error.

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Ex BG Guard Named Aide at Bowling Green

Jim McDonald a starting guard at Bowling Green State University in the late 1950s will return to his alma mater as assistant varsity basketball coach Athletic Director Doug Perry announced McDonald earned three letters with the Falcons during the 1956 59 era a period when BG posted a 47 25 record and won one Mid American Conference title

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Stewart Wins British Grand Prix in a Fast Race

Jackie Stewart the Scottish driver won the British Grand Prix in Silverstone driving a French Matra. He secured his fifth major win this year as Jochen Rindt chased but failed to overtake. The race featured repeated lap records and several cars running short of fuel near the finish.

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Parents Consent Rules for Youth Bowling Leagues

Students under 19 need parental consent to join adult bowling leagues and tournaments. Consent must be filed at least one week before bowling unless a parent is at lanes, in which case it can be filed immediately prior to the student’s first roll.

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