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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1969

Page

19

Governor Hosts Caddy Tourney in Columbus

Invitations issued for first annual Governor's Caddy Golf Tournament under Governor Rhodes at Raymond Memorial Municipal Golf Course on Aug 11. Ohio caddies under 17 must qualify in two classes, with postmark by Aug 6. City of Columbus waives green fees. tourney aims to aid youth development and citizenship.

Dave Ray Columbus John Jacob Worthington James A. Rhodes Raymond Memorial Municipal Golf Course Jatah Ohio Truabue Rd Jolin Facub Nigh City of Saime

Unsigned Pro Rookies Not Welcome At All-Star Camp

The 1968 Collegiate All-Star Football squad, led by coach George Strickler, will face Joe Namath and the Jets at Soldier Field. Holdouts including O J Simpson Leroy Keyes and others won t join or impact the game as the team emphasizes performance over personal appearances. The national telecast airs at 9 30 p m EDT on ABC with standout players from Notre Dame Michigan and Florida State among those listed.

Ovid, Colo Rich Sanger Revere High Ovid Sanger John Bretz O. J. Simpson Joe Namath New York Jets Soldier Field Southern California Simpson Buffalo Bills Purdue Leroy Keyes George Strickler Chicago Tribune American Broadcasting Company Graham Sttl Northwestern

Tennis Winners Are Announced in Athens City Events

Winners of the Athens City Recreation tennis class tournaments are announced across age groups. Adults Nancy Farrington Barbara Daniel Ant Swardson Kathy McBride Maghelg Jim Warmke claim trophies. 14 18 year olds Jon Warmke and Waynener among top finishers. 6 10 group Sara Gardnanit Mark Donohoe. 10 12 group Jay Warmke Melanie Brown Pally Mullins. 12 14 group Linda Kappes.

Athens City Nancy ‘Farrington Marshal Gandman Brenda Clawson Jon Warmke Barbara Dan Iel Ant Swardson Kathy McBride Maghelg Jim Warmke Wipers Sara Gardnanit Mark Donohoe Jay Warmke Melanie Brown Pally Mullins Waynener Linda Kappes

Arnold Palmer puts pain on putting guide request

A fragment from a golf guide notes grip changes for full shots and putting. It advises stronger use of the fingers and palm positioning for left and right hands, suggesting avoid palm-heavy grips. The piece ends with an offer to send 208 by stamped self addressed envelope to Arnold Palmer via the newspaper.

Arnold Palmer

Namath Sharp In Jets Scrimmage After Brief Retirement

Jets quarterback Joe Namath returned to action at Hofstra with 10,000 fans watching. He completed four of 19 passes for 73 yards and a 22-yard TD to Don Maynard, in a first showing since retirement. Weeb Ewbank praised the display as the Jets staged four TDs in the scrimmage.

Ted Meier Associated Press Joe Namath New York Jets Jets Hofstra College Hempstead Namath Don Maynard Weeb Ewbank Rabe Pavilli al Woodall Althogether Chicago John Dockery Wayne Sewart Woddall Lee White Tushing George Nock New Orleans Saints Gary Lane New York Giants Giants Allie Sherman Ronnie Blue Freeman White Travis Williams Green Bay Frank Quayle Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs Wally Murphy Texas-El Paso Minnesota Vikings

Post-season Colt League tournament set after close of season

New Marshfield defeated Abex 90 and Page Chevrolet won by forfeit from Chapmans as the league closed. Page-Chevrolet claimed the title at 34 2, Albaugh pitched two-hitter without walks, Dicken Stover Seel led hitting with multiple doubles. Live League and Popy League semifinals loom with teams like Jonesys Logans Medics and Litton Electric Company left in contention for Monday through Saturday action at Jaycee fields.

New Marshfield Abex Page-Chevrolet Chapmans Page Albaugh New Marshield Junesys Medics Logans Rotary University Vis Jonesys Ahens Litton and Electric Company Pam Jaycee 2 South Miracle Water Moose Jaycee Wields Electrg Company Athen Bank

Girls Pony League Friday game report emerges

Susan Reed led Snoopys with two hits and a loud 3 run homer as Fala Risa Rosenberg Jo Wood and Debbi Armbruster fueled the attack. Joan Kempion added a run producing double and two singles while Babe Urhich chipped in a double and a single for the losers. Final standings are listed with team names and partial standings.

Pony League Susan Reed Snoopys Fala Risa Rosenberg Jo Wood Debbi Armbruster Joan Kempion Ja- Sands Wor Singhe Babe Urhich Isingle Ware

Woman Umpire Debuts Friday in New York League

New York reports that 47 year old Bernice Gera of Jackson Heights will become the first woman umpire in organized baseball. She will work Auburn N.Y. game between the Auburn Twins and the Corvine Royals in the Class 4 New York Pennsyl vania League. Gera received notice from Vincent McNamara of Buffalo, league president, ending her three year fight for a job as an umpire. She hopes to pave the way for future women umpires in other leagues.

New York Gasdall Bernice Gera Long Island Jackson Heights Auburn Auburn Twins Corvine Royals Gera Vincent McNamara Buffalo

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