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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1969

Page

20

Fifth Annual City Olympics Open Plan Set

Final plans announced for the Fifth Annual City Olympics sponsored by the Athens City Recreation Department. The event runs through Aug. 3 with competitions at Athens High School, Ohio University venues, and other local sites. Teams from Chauncey The Plains East Highland West Morrison race for age-group prizes and a team title.

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Clear Creek Reservoir Meeting Topic in Ohio

The League of Outdoors Sportsmen plans two public meetings to discuss the proposed Clear Creek reservoir spanning Fairfield and Hocking Counties. The first gathering July 26 at Minerva Park Community House in Columbus invites press and supporters at 2 pm. the second August 2 at the same location invites opponents and the public.

Clear Creek Reservoir Columbus League of Ohe Ohio Clear Creek Fairfield Hocking Minerva Park Community House Minerva Lake Rd Ted T. Lee Earl Schaeffer Eck Williams Richard L Paugh Minerva Park Road Cleveland Avenue

Ravenswood Women’s Slow Pitch Tourney Planned

Ravenswood hosts a women’s slow pitch softball tournament on August 13 at Ravenswood City Park with a first round double elimination. Entry is 20 dollars, 26 if the ASA fee is unpaid, trophies awarded to top teams and first place members. Deadline July 27. contact Jack Hendricks at 28 Flint St Ravenswood W Va or call 273-4122 for info.

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Eddie Leon Called Up by Indians

Cleveland Indians announce shortstop Eddie Leon is being called up from Portland to replace Max Alvis on the roster. Leon, who will be 23 next month, hit .241 at Portland and spent spring training with the Indians while Alvis is on the disabled list due to a knee ailment.

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Caldwell Lake Opens With Special Regulations in Ross County

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources opened Caldwell Lake in Ross County with rules requiring catch and release for largemouth bass muskellunge and northern pike. Other species may be taken. The 1 acre lake was renovated two years ago with fish attractors added and initial stockings documented. Seasonal and water conditions are described for several nearby lakes with angler reports and outlooks.

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Ohio U Grad Hired As FA Cage Coach

Michael J Hyland, a Fairfield Union native and 1986 Ohio University graduate, is appointed head basketball coach at Fairfield Union High School in Fairfield County and will assist with varsity football. He has coached Stanbery Junior High, led a 12-2 ninth grade team to a city title, and is pursuing a master's in physical education while teaching in Lancaster schools. Hyland is the son of well known basketball official F D Hyland of South Webster.

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Hee lock wrap aims to cut football ankle injuries

Gerald Carl sim a PE instructor at the University of Colorado Denver Center devised a hee lock wrap to reduce ankle and knee injuries in football. He conceived the method while a trainer at Northland College in Wisconsin.

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Gallia Cager Accepts Capital Grant-In-Aid

Gallia Cager James Henry accepts two basketball grant-in-aid at Capital University. The Gallipolis athlete joins the Blue Devils for two years, earning a spot on the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League second team and earning praise as a top defensive player from coaches and peers.

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Cost Of Televising Golf Meet Runs Into Millions

Houston AP report details golf telecast costs with millions in equipment and hundreds of staff. It notes network control rooms manage camera feeds and split screen shots under tight timing. Production crews from New York Hollywood and local staffs coordinate to bring live coverage to viewers.

Bob Green Associated Press Houston Hutchinson New York Hollywood Jess

Ex Kent Gridder Wounded In Crash Of Navy AF Jet

Graydon Eckard, former Kent State defensive end, survived a Navy Air Force jet crash that left him with two broken hips a broken pelvis and chest injuries. He remained optimistic telling coach Strang he would be back in about three months. Eckard is listed as Ensign Graydon Eckard care of St Joseph's Hospital Meridian Mississippi for fan mail updates.

Kent Gridder Navy AF Kent Graydon Eckard Leo Strang Kent State Travis Ohio Ui Cleve Bryant Graydon Eckard Navy Air Force Navy Leo Massillon Strang Merie Canton Iz St Uct Ensign Graydon Eckard St Joseph's Hospital Mendian Miss

Announcers Named for 40th All Star Game NBC telecast

Curt Gowdy Tony Kubek and Mickey Mantle named as NBC announcers for the 40th Major League All Star Game to be broadcast July 22 from Robert F. Banty Stadium Washington. Mantle one of nine AL All Star rosters, earlier retirement noted. Pre game 7 30 p m features interviews and highlights. NBC projects 30 million viewers worldwide. Live coverage expands to Mexico Puerto Rico and Canada. Nine color cameras plan to capture the game. Ohio wildlife officers freed ten violators in May June 1969 frog season case. 330 dollars in bonds forfeited. Frog season closed 45 days yearly May 1 June 15. reopened June 15 with 10 frogs per day.

Curt Gowdy Tony Kubex Mickey Mantle Robert F. Banty Stadium Washington Charlie Jones Gowdy Kubek NBC Mantle New York Yankees Mickey Mexico Puerto Rico Canada Ohio Division of Wildlife Athens County Ohio

Steve Howell Cut as Bengals Trim Roster

Thirteen rookies and two veterans were released by the Cincinnati Bengals, reducing the squad to 71 players. Among the cut was 10th round pick Steve Howell of Ohio State, a basketball star who had not played football since high school and was trying out at tight end.

Steve Howell Cincinnati Bengals Wilmington Ohio Ohio State

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