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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1969

Page

8

Banquet Caps Ohio Bobcats Great Sporting Year

The annual spring sports banquet honored four squads with two champions and two near champions. Attendees included Ver non Alden the outgoing OU president and MAC Commissioner Bob James. Awards covered letters most valuable players Reese Cup all-sports trophy and a pennant to be displayed at football basketball and baseball venues. Retiring physical education head Jack Rhoads received a green jacket.

Non Alden Bob James Convocation Center Bill Rohr Alden James Green and White Lee Adams Ludi Schenk Craig Maul Jim Petitto Mike Bob Adams Joe Carbone Rohr Rowland Congdon The Messenger Mid-American Conference News Media Association Peden Stadium Convocation Trautwein Field Jack Rhoads Athletic Department Dennis Hagerty Ron Morrison Bill Sawyer Mike Schmidt Gary Shade

Faded League Results Across Cities and Teams

scattered scores from a regional league show New York, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Montreal with mixed outcomes. multiple absurd fragments indicate standings and played dates, with names like Johnson Meritt and Osteen appearing amid uneven text.

Vivier Ceversrse Pittsburgh New York Pei St. Lows Philonepha Awe Montreal Ssscceee Los Angeles Cincianeticus San Francisco San Diego Semedey Houston Chicago Atlante Philadelpy Cincinnati St. Lawes Mortren Ae Sender San Franciso Creage Arian Loe Loe Angeles 12, Philadelphie St Lewes Remnant San Deeyo Mentreo Tedoys Sentara Delpha J Johnson Osteen Kooemen Vea Atlanta Stone Sibern Francenco Sedech Stoneman Heveton Sen Francisco Philadelphia Comeumnet St. Loui C. Jones Aaron Kesenger Wynn Banks Melovey Hite M Alou Pittebergh Wil Bare Chicage M. Alou Piteburgh R. Jackson Aton Telon McCovey San Prendees Cincinnoti Breck, Sr. Lows Meron Moyeron Abernathy Chi Atlants Baidechun Sidheouts Singer Los Argees Gobson

Scholarship Fund Established To Honor Larry Spaulding

Final tributes were paid to Lance Cpl. Larry Spaulding a 1966 Athens High School graduate and baseball team member killed in Vietnam. His classmates created a Larry Spaulding Baseball Scholarship Fund with contributions sought at Union Printing Co. Athens National Bank and 25 Sunnyside Dr.

Lance Cpl Larry Spaulding Athens High School Vietnam Spaulding Bulldog American Legion Athens Beverly Legion Ed Bannow Larry Gibson Chuck Ballinger Rannon Ballinger Spauldin Balli Robert Cooley Union Printing Co Paula Day Athens National Bank John Jump Sunnyside Dr

Durocher blasts Cubs writers after hot start

Leo Durocher challenges Chicago press for faint praise of Cubs players amid a 7 game NL East lead. He cites Ron Santo, Ken Holtzman, Glenn Beckett, and others, saying sustained effort earns praise, not excuses, and recalls a NY writer giving negative coverage on losses. A separate item notes John Laipply Sr. recording his first ace at a Toledo course after the course opened.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Chicago Chicago Cubs Leo Durocher Ken Holtzman Kenny Durocher Mike Shannon St. Louis Beckett New York Toledo John Laippty Sr Larry Brown

Major League Leaders and Baseball Statistics Highlight

A roundup lists leading batters, pitchers, and fielding leaders from the American and National Leagues. Notable names include Carew and Robinson for Minnesota and Baltimore respectively, with top doubles by Ceorew and Alou, and home runs by McCovey and Aaron. The piece ends noting temperate-region buds formed by July.

Expos extend losing streak as Mets stumble in mixed MLB results

Montreal Expos drop to 16 straight losses after a 5 2 defeat at San Diego as rookie Nate Colbert and veteran Johnny Podres lead the Padres. St Louis tops Cincinnati 11 3. Cubs rout Atlanta 13 4. Mets edge San Francisco 5 4. Dodgers, Pirates win. Hicks, Brock homer.

Dick Couch Associated Press Gene Mauch Mauch Montreal Expos San Diego New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Atlanta Hank Aaron San Francisco Pittsburgh Houston Los Angeles Philadelphia Nate Colbert Johnny Podres San Chicago Randy Hundley Cubs Billy Williams Jim Hickman Aaron Ted Williams Ron Swoboda Joe Gibbon Mets Willie McCovey Giants Pirates Richie Hebner al Oliver Roberto Clemente Andy Kosco Bill Sudakis Tom Haller Don Sutton Phils Richie Allen

Interleague Pre Season Games Set for AFL NFL Clubs

A 74 game preseason schedule features 33 interleague games between AFL and NFL teams led by the world champion Jets who play six games starting August 1 in Chicago against the College All Stars. The Colts, Browns, Steelers and others mix AFL opponents and NFL clubs. Montreal tests include Lions vs Patriots and Giants vs Steelers.

AFL NFL New York Colts San Diego Oakland Houston Buffalo Miami Dallas Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati Green Bay

Scioto Downs Crowd Sets Wagering Record

Scioto Downs drew 9 003 fans Saturday night and wagered 360 791 on 10 races. Driver Gene Riegle won back to back features guiding Ozzie Hanover in the invitational pace and Robert E Adios in the 2500 preferred pace both by two minutes. Parisian led the daily double first race and Maxmar J Won won the second.

Columbus Scioto Downs Gene Riegle Riegle Ozzie Hanover Rick Ranger Beaus Rose Robert E. Adios Parisian Maxmar J

Regulars Hold Off Newcomers At Skyline Speedway Race

Four weeks into Skyline Speedway 1969 season regulars again shone. Newcomers Morgan Boston Robast Miller faced mechanical and racing incidents while Tom Dixon won the super modified feature and Ben Leas swept helmet dash and heats with Dave Reed claiming a heat.

Skyline Speedway Bobby Morgan Chillicothe Ohio Keith Boston Vienna West Virginia Ed Robast Huntington Wayne McGuire Grayson Kentucky Pete Miller Portsmouth McGuire Boston Robast Miller Morgan Skyline Tom Dixon Marietta Steve Ungar Garretsville Leas Steubenville Dean Mast Cleveland Bob Boyles Parkersburg W. Va Darrel Dexter Dover Tony Martin Denny Gay Lancaster Benny Stanfford New Haven Mast Dave Reed Ragland Bill Casella Weirton Paul Barnes Veto Ron Bond Coolville Dexter Bernard Triplet Athens Boyles Paul DeWald Tiffin Bob Bauer Chester Gayin Jock Adams

NFL Realignment Nears Final Merger Stage

New York National Football League owners met to form three divisions for the 13 remaining teams ahead of spring meetings. Commissioner Pete Rozelle aims to complete the merger with the AFL in 1970. The key dispute centers on the Central Division including Green Bay, Detroit, Minnesota and Chicago.

Urches Baltimore Boston Derror New York Washngton Cleveland Minnesota Seattle Cheeteee Kansas City Econ Calternia Seturdeys Kansas City Washington Chicago Ontlana Detroit Septie Monesota Asitornia Chicagoo California Trannings Ostland Seoti'a Detrei Tedoy Gomer Chicago Horien Boston i Nogy 29), N Washington (Bertons 12) At Kareos City Melson New Tore Kekich Kear Detre i McLanen Californie Murphy Ant Seanie Borper Scottie Colifernie Oakland Pete Rozelle NFL Ers Pittsburgh Baltmore AFL Green Bay

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