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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1969
Page
22
A breezy update from major leagues notes Reggie Jackson driving in 10 runs with a 22nd homer as the Athletics clobber the Red Sox 21. Other items mention the World Series hopefuls, a Parkersburg high school title win, and a Houston golf Open update with Miller Barber taking a near lead in the third round.
At Lexington Kentucky three members of the One University track team and a former Bobcat track assistant placed in early events of a U S Track and Field Federation national championships. Hon Hungarter took second in the hammer with 180 feet 2 inches, a career high. Dave Leitch was fifth with 173 feet 2 inches. In the javelin Don Fish finished fifth at 61 feet 0 inches and Gary Stenlund sixth at 245 feet 4 inches. Stenlund, now an instructor at Ohio University, was an assistant coach for two years and helped Fish during that time.
Greg Moore of Athens captures medalist honors for the second year running at the Southeastern Ohio Junior Golf Tournament held at Fairgreens Country Club. He posts a one over par 73 to edge Rick Feill of Chillicothe, while Marietta claims team honors with a 209, narrowly ahead of Gallipolis. Athens, defending champ Chillicothe, and others post scores as the field features six teams and top four counts toward the rear score.
In Athens Friday Electric Company and South's Miracle Waters improved to 4-0 in Pony League action. Mark Handley won for Electric Company with an 11-hit effort including a four for four, and Larry Dailey slugged a grand slam. Swearingen's G o and Scott's Miracle Water won their games behind strong pitching from John Locke and Rick Dally respectively.
In UOVLAKE England AP reports Mike Bonallack aged champion from Huntingdon Valley Pa defeats Hyndman 3 and 2 to win the British Amateur for the second straight year and fourth time overall tying records held by Ball and Hilton. The final, 36 holes, marks Bonallack's latest triumph in a storied Walker Cup era.
Boston report says Russell has not yet decided to retire from basketball. Red Auerbach says Russell telephoned him from the West Coast saying he will inform the Celtics when ready to quit. The Roster Herald Traveler claimed Russell planned to retire after 13 NBA seasons to pursue acting.
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Additional umpires are needed and will be assigned to Colt League games. Interested persons should contact league director Mark Welmer at 592-2688. Games run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at the U. U. Freshmap field and the Frargreands field.
Four teams compete in the Girls Pony League Softball with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 15 p m at Athens High stadium. Open to girls in Athens County who just completed eighth through tenth grade. Rosters list many players and coaches across the four teams in this local youth league.
Chauncey Little League opens Monday with a larger program adding a fifth team and expanding the league structure. The move aims to broaden participation and opportunities for local youth athletes.
Le Mans France AP report says British driver John Woolfe died in the first lap crash of the 4 hour race. Five Porsche prototypes led early as the field packed with powerful cars drew controversy over safety. Woolfe, a Worcester driver, died after his car spun, rolled, and exploded near the Ford turn. Amon of New Zealand escaped unharmed and helped extinguish the flames. Woolfe was taken by helicopter to a hospital where he died on arrival.
Cincinnati JP Don Kessinger of the Chicago Cubs tied a National League record for shortstops by playing 52 straight games without an error. The major league mark remains 53 set by Chico Carresquel in 1951. Athens Legion to Newark doubleheader Sunday. first game at 1 p.m., after a 5:30 p.m. Saturday Parkersburg clash. results unavailable. Larry Jones of Denver set an ABA season record by averaging 30 points in two consecutive games, surpassing the previous high of 118 straight games.
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