Alexander star pole vaulter signs grant-in-aid with Ohio State
Roger Gilders, Class A champion from Alexander High School, signed a grant-in-aid to attend Ohio University. He vaulted 14-9 to win the state title and has improved after switching to a fiberglass pole last year. Gilders, son of Fletcher Gilders, was a 9-1 Spartans fullback and is joined by Ohio University ties through his brother Greg.
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Alexander
Ohio
Roger Gilders
Ohio University
Gilders
Alexander High School
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Michigan
Alexander Grad
Fletcher Gilders
Spartans
Greg
Roger
Larry Clinton
Bob Wilson Jr
Fletcher
The
Bengals
Griffin
Ohio State
Griffin Turns Down Canada Bet for Cincinnati NFL Return
Archie Griffin, two time Heisman winner, rejects about 150000 two year Canadian deal to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals for around 80000 per year. He says money isn't everything and plans for a future, aiming for a master’s degree and possibly a law degree while staying in Ohio.
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Archie
Cincinnati
Columbus
Ohio
Archie Griffin
Canada
Ohio State
Cincinnati Bengals
Griffin
College of Business Administration
Athens Swim Club members set Mid-Ohio marks
Kelly Schliecher and Brian MacDonald led AAU action at Parkersburg YMCA, posting top times in the 13-14 year breaststroke events. Laura Douglas won the 11-12 girls 100-yard free, and David Kim took the 10 and under 50-yard breast, as no team scores were kept in the six-team meet.
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Parkersburg
Kelly Schliecher
Brian MacDonald
Mid-Ohio Valley Swim Association
YMCA
Schliecher
Macdonald
Athens Otters
Laura Douglas
David Kim
Local Youth Swim Meet Results Highlight.impressive placings from Matt Jordan and Robin Garrett
In boys under two Matt Jordan finished second in the 100 yard individual medley. Robin Garrett placed sixth in the 200 yard individual medley for the girls 11 12. Kelly Schliecer and Sallie Evans were second and fifth respectively in the 200 yard individual medley for girls 13 14. Brian MacDonald and Craig Higgins were third and fifth in the 200 yard medley for boys 13 14. Chris Gerig Ben Jordan David Kim and Matt Jordan took second in the 200 yard freestyle relay for boys under two. Matt Farley Peter Bush Karl Fieler and Boyd Bailey finished third in the 200 yard freestyle for boys 11 12.
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Dan
Ben Jordan
Matt Jordan
Laura Douglas
Sallie Evans
Kelly Schliecer
Brett Rypma
Chris Gerig
Robin Garrett
Amy MacDonald
Kari Fieler
David Kim
Tom Hawk
Boyd Bailey
Brian MacDonald
Craig Higgins
Matt Farley
Peter Bush
Karl Fieler
Athens Track Club wins two events at Westmont meet
Andrew Stout captured first in the nine and under softball throw and Bunny Bell won the 10 to 11 high jump at Central State University during the Westmont Optimist Club Track and Field championships. Kim King placed fourth in the 100 yard dash in the same group.
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Andrew Stout
Bunny Bell
Athens Track Club
Westmont Optimist Club
Central State University
Stout
Bell
Kim King
Frank Starsink
Charley Harrington
Mark Mathewson
Karen Rileigh
Gilliam Waived To New Orleans
New Orleans Saints acquire Steelers quarterback Joe Gilliam on waivers for 100 dollars after Pittsburgh released him amid disillusionment. Gilliam, a pioneer black QB, joins a crowded Saints QB slate and will compete for playing time.
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Gilliam
New Orleans
Hank Stram
New Orleans Saints
Pittsburgh Steelers
Joe Gilliam
Pittsburgh
National Football League
Stram
Seattle
Seahawks
Kansas City
Chiefs
Nashville
Tenn
NFL
Terry Bradshaw
Terry Hanratty
Bradshaw
Hanratty
Steelers
Colonels Face Possible End As ABA Fades Into Relic
The ABA may dissolve if NBA owners at Hyannis approve mergers. Four teams could join for about 7 million dollars each, with Kentucky and Utah sold for 3 million. Kentucky Colonels face relocation as a path to continued existence, and Louisville market deemed too small for a six-team merger.
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Louisville
American Basketball Association
World Football League
ABA
WFL
National Basketball Association
Hyannis
Mass
NBA
John Y. Brown Jr
Ellie
Kentucky Colonels
Brown
Colonels
Denver
New York
San Antonio
Indiana
Kentucky
Utah
Glouster Legion Game Canceled. Riverside Open Set
Glouster American Legion game at Parkersburg South canceled due to conflicting field assignment. The Riverside Open Men's Amateur Golf tournament will run July 11-12 at Riverside Golf Course in Mason West Virginia. Entry fee is $20 and blanks available by writing the course or calling 773-9527.
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Glouster
Glouster American Legion
Parkersburg
Mason. W.va
Riverside Golf Course
Mason
Pros Skip Open as Open Qualifying Hassle Worsens
Several top golfers including Dave Hill George Archer Allen Miller and Fred Marti bypass the U S Open amid growing discontent with the three week 72 hole qualifying process and the time required to reach the national championship. They argue the event offers limited payoff and disrupts other tour schedules.
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Atlanta
Dave Hill
George Archer
Allen Miller
Fred Marti
Gibby Gilbert
Atlanta Athletic Club
Miller
Gilbert
Father Son Team Wins Late Stock Class at Skyline Speedway
A father and son from Chillicothe finished first and second in the late stock class at Skyline Speedway last weekend with Bob Crace Sr. second. Heat winners included Moe Beehler, Frank Wilson, and Charles McCline. In the super division Charlie Swartz won with Jim Vizer second, and heat winners included Paul Barnes and Vizer. Irwin Hale won the 1976 PGA tour earnings early season totaling over $151000.
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Stewart
Skyline Speedway
Bob Crace Jr
Chillicothe
Bob Crace
Moe Beehler
Masseyville
Frank Wilson
Pinsboro
Charles McCline
Jagerburg
Charlie Swartz
Piketon
Jim Vizer
Vierton
W.va
Paul Barnes
Barlow
Vizer
Nelsonville Sweeps Baltimore in Heart of Ohio doubleheader
Nelsonville moved into first in the Heart of Ohio League with a Sunday doubleheader sweep over visiting Baltimore. Mitch Wright improved to 4-0 with a 3 hit 13 strikeout shutout in the opening 13-0 win, while Dailey matched with a 3-0 victory in the nightcap to go 2-0. Corby Moran Wright Miller Cartmill and Mace led Nelsonville with multiple hits as Baltimore struggled early.
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Nelsonville
Baltimore
Mitch Wright
John Corby
Dusty Moran
Wright
Dave Miller
Ken Cartmill
Larry Dailey
Dailey
Mark Mace
Deely
Savrey
Blake
Staniford Wright
Corby
McQuaid
Gregory Dailey
Notice of Appointments and City Ordinance in Athens Ohio
Notices of appointment name Garry E Hunter as administrator of Gladys Irene McKnabb estate in Chauncey Athens County Ohio with four month claims period and Huntington National Bank as executor for Robert L Morton estate. city ordinance amends garbage rates and declares emergency with various rates per residential and commercial containers and special hauls effective upon approval.
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Garry E. Hunter
Cline Building
Athens
Ohio
Gladys Irene McKnabb
Chauncey
Athens County
Harold J. Rose
Athens County Court of Common Pleas
Huntington National Bank of Columbus Ohio
Robert L. Morton
Charles L. Curran
Athens Co Court of Common Pleas
Environmental Services Committee
Ellsworth Holden
Athens City
City of
City of Athens
Jerry L. Adams
Athens City Ordinance Amends Recreation Director Pay
The finance committee introduces Ordinance 0-42-76 to amend Ordinance 0-11-76 correcting the Recreation Director pay from 4 954 5 202 to 5 533 5 810 for 1976 77 78. The measure declares an emergency and cites Athens Ohio for recreation department operation with passage approvals by Janice Wallace.
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Joe Johnson
Athens
Ohio
City of
Recreation Department
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Morrison
Angela Mollica
Jill Douglas
Toni Lingery
Lee Terrell
Patti Harman
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B. McClung
the Plains
Jeannie White
Tony Lingeryn
Mary Ellis
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Knicks
Warriors
Doug Dearth
Chris Dinos
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Cavaliers
Art Chenko
John Ward
Ken Sapp
Mitch Blower
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Celtics
Rob Topping
Mike Bruning
Jeff Vosler
Rick Penrod
Dave Matthews
Topping
Brunning
Tim Snow
Dearth
Greg Clench
Mike Dailey
Phil Faries
Greg Kirkendall
Chenko
Spencer Edwards
Greg Holbert
Blower
Terry Cunningham
Mark Mills
Pony League
Pony League Action, Sports Inc
McDonalds
Dave Funk
K. C. Brenneman
RBI
Gary Moore
Randy Sabo
Moore
Athens National Bank
Troy Ross
Bob Williams
Chris Scheur
Albany
Mike Kranyk
Jim Cooksey
Fred Ross
Dave Hawk
White Swan
Karen Carman
Stover
Jago
Graham
Oak Room
Chiccalini’s
Cindy Sands
Linda Ellis
Karen Bleigh
Jane Cartmill
Debbie Brookins
Pam Fulks
Cheryl Martin
Linda Garbo
Belk’s
Memory Gardens
Little Ritz
Medics
Page
Rick McCombs
Dave Moorehead
Danny West
Steve Milar
Mike Loos
Logan’s
Steppe’s
Ken Maurath
Chad Cooley
Jamie Wade
Rotary
Jaycees
Tim Heightenland
John Green
Jeff Russell
Marty Long
K of C
Brad Baker
Andy Adams
Elks
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Ohio State Park
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Los Angeles
United States Golf Association
Roger Maltbie
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Pleasant Valley
Memorial
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Charlotte
N.C
Tony Jacklin
England
Julius Boros
Sam Snead
Janice S. Wallace
Donald L. Barrett
Janice
Wallace
Wei Ie Waai
Marian Martin
Athens Messenger
West 18Th St
Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Depot
Athens Mes
Ole Chelsea Sta
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