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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1967

Page

17

Houska Named Physical Education Instructor at Ohio University

Harry Houska, 24 year old national champion and three time MAC titlist, returns to Ohio University as an instructor in physical education effective Sept. 1. A former three time 4 1 champ and 1964 Olympian alternate, he plans to train for Pan American and World Championships with aims for 1968 Olympic selection. He previously taught biology at North Royalton High School and holds 1964 bachelor and 1965 master degrees from Ohio.

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NBA Pension Pact Ended NBA Player Strike Threat

NBA owners and the players association reached a pension agreement amid a playoff stalemate led by Oscar Robertson. Commissioner Walt Kennedy noted raises and a plan funding every active player through 1967 with protections against contract jumps to rival leagues.

Chicago National Basketball Association Players Association NBA Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Walt Kennedy Kennedy American Basketball Association

Nolan's 15 strikeouts sink Willie in Giants win

Willies fans recall Gary Nolan's dominant outing as he fanned 15 and kept Willie Mays scoreless. McCovey supplied the big swing with a three run homer propelling the Giants to victory in a tense night of baseball.

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McCovey Finalizes Giants Win With Ninth Inning Blast

San Francisco ties the game with Willie McCovey’s first pitch homer off Bob Lee, then Haller’s grounder scores the winning run in the ninth. Nolan Ryan earned the win as Cincinnati beats Philadelphia. Pirates, Cubs, Braves, and Astros also won in NL action.

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Pirates Draft John Morlan In Special Phase

Pirates select Ohio University outfielder John Morlan in the special phase draft. Morlan, not yet 21, was eligible after being chosen previously and recently finished his sophomore year at Ohio. The brief note lists other sports results including pro soccer scores and a National League game recap.

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