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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1969

Page

26

Two Youth Leagues Start Play In Athens Summer Baseball

Athens city recreation announces Colt and Pony League play opening at West State Street and the old Athens High School diamond. Rosters and schedules released by recreation director Bob Burson with games set on Monday through Friday and two Jaycee fields used for practice with advance city office registration.

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Clay Wiretap Case Briefs Ready In Two Weeks

Houston reports government and defense lawyers prepared briefs to be submitted to a federal judge within two weeks after two wiretapped conversations were admitted as evidence in Cassius Clay’s draft evasion case. The Supreme Court ordered a hearing March 4 to determine if government actions tainted the indictment and trial.

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Athens Bulldogs set marks in 1968 track season

The AHL Trackmen, led by co captains Mike Noel and Steve Riggle, set eight school records and tied another. Noel scored 75 points, Riggle 66, and Handley joined in multiple firsts as the team won the league title for the seventh straight year. Nine individuals advanced to regionals despite no state qualifiers.

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Deadline Set For L Play

Deadline announced for entries in the 11th annual Kgger Creek Linde League Tournament to start June 20. Teams must mail entry details to tournament director at Box 1 Gallipella Teeny, including team name city managers and contact numbers.

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West All-Stars rout East in 14th annual high school baseball

West Bears East in Columbus as West All-Stars win 3 1 over the East in game one of the 14th annual series. Dave Cole had three singles in three at bats driving in a run and scoring once. Bob Bruno and Gary Cooper contributed key extra-base hits for the West. The East threatened in the ninth but could not overcome the deficit.

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Hocking River Fishing Prospects Open Up New Water Ways

The article describes the Hocking River system from Lancaster to the Ohio River at Hockingport, noting a new water area created by the Reedsville dam and embayments along Four Mile Creek. It highlights fishing opportunities for bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, carp, and muskellunge, plus boat landings at Hockingport and a new facility at Coolville. It also mentions Burr Oak Lake, Lake Logan, and Forked Run Lake with current conditions and typical catches for the weekend.

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Giles to Retire As Baseball Commissioner After 18 Years

Warren Giles announced retirement as National League president after 18 years at the helm. He plans to stay involved in baseball through consulting and attending games, while noting no确定 successor and possible consolidation of league offices.

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NFL Split Undecided On Realignment At Spring Meeting

New York owners adjourned the NFL spring meeting without agreement on realignment. They did retain a four-man player draft and agreed interleague trading will run from the day after the last postseason game until March 1, 1970.

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Slo-Pitch Tournament Set in Lowell

LOWELL A slow pitch softball tournament will be held here on June 4 5 and 6 with entries due by June 27 at 8 pm. First round single elimination then double elimination. Fees 15 32250 for sanctioned teams and 28 50 for non sanctioned. First and second place trophies plus 16 individual trophies awarded. RACE AT NIGHT FOUNTAIN COLORADO N- Pikes Peak Turf Club hosts Colorado's first night thoroughbred racing.

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Bill Glass Announces Retirement From Pro Football

Bill Glass, 39, a 11 year NFL defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, retires to devote his life to evangelical ministry. The Baptist lay minister spoke at a Topeka news conference and leads the Crusade For Christ, offering a one season return if a key Browns injury demands.

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