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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1969

Page

14

Athens Legion blanks Logan in seven run rally for win

Athens Post 81 defeated Logan Post 78 14 11 at the OU freshman field after a seven run fifth inning. Keith Perry earned the win with relief help from Jeff Lenigar who notched the save. Mark Bullock had four singles and three RBIs as Athens improved to 3 2 1 1. Logan dropped to 3 6. The game ended after eight innings due to darkness with Athens outhitting Logan 10 7. Logan led 3 0 before Athens rallied for the decisive advantage.

Tom Mettersessenger Depledan Athens American Legion Logan Ore University Athens Keith Perry Jeff Lenigar Perry Rich Hockenberry Jim Reinshell Fred Walter Mark Bullock Cliff Siehl Dave Ellis Hockenberry Keith Kelly Lell Bullock Athens Legion Portsmouth Trautwein Field Syracuse Meigs John Odom Baltimore Jim Hardin Dick Hall Orioles Boog Powell Paul Blair Frank Robinson Ray Kaat Minnesota Harmon Yankees Detroit Jerry Kenney Bobby Murcer Ken Harrelson Cleveland Russ Snyder Coi Sam McDowell Ed Herrmann Gail Hopkins Gary Peters Chicago White Sox

Waverly Invited To Join SECAL

Waverly High School has an official invitation to join the SECAL following a Wednesday Athens meeting of league principals. If accepted, membership begins with the 1970-71 school year. Nelsonville York will remain through 1969-70 to fulfill schedule commitments amid a league vacancy.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Waverly High School Athens Waverly Nelsonville - York SECAL New Boston Ironton

Odd Basketball Schedule Fragment From Multiple Cities

Scattered lines show a jumble of planned NBA and college games with teams such as St Louis, San Diego, Houston, Los Angeles, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, New York, Minnesota, Seattle, Chicago, Kansas City, Baltimore and Washington. The text lists matchups and scattered scores or player references but is garbled and partially unreadable.

Eer An Montreal Stoneman St. Louis Francisco Atlanta San Diego Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati Tetley Boston Corp Cleveland Ellsworth Pemaare Leer Washington Coleman Detroit Force New York Bohnson Californe Brunet Minnesota Woodson Seattle Tolbert Chicage Nymon Onty Chicago Cetterne Kansas City Seattie Detre Baltimore York Lee Bolt Detroit Oakland Minesota Escuseveree Chicogo Sirenseere Kensas California

Albany Ohio Homes blank Newsome Construction 17 6 in softball

Connie Mathias led the win for Albany Ohio Homes going 3 for 3 as the team collected 24 hits and 17 runs against Newsome Construction in a Wednesday women's softball game. Brenda Powell and Marilyn Wickerham also went 3 for 3. Alex defeated Athens Home and Auto 21-8, improving to 5-1 behind Falkner. Home runs were hit by Lyn Kern Freddie Shover and Sharon Carney.

Connie Mathias Albany Ohio Newsome Brenda Powell Marilyn Wickerham Alex Athens Auto Falkner Lyn Kern Freddie Shover Sharon Carney

Three Games Scheduled for Wednesday at Gasco

Three games were slated for Wednesday at Gasco with teams to be announced. Rain or schedule changes could affect start times and venue availability.

Gasco

Route to Chillicothe Country Club in Southeastern Golf tour

Directions outline Route 50 through town to Woodbridge Avenue then right to the Chillicothe Country Club for the South eastern Golf Association tournament.

Chillicothe Country Club Southeastern Golf Association Town Main Street Western Avenue Central Center Woodbridge Avenue Woodbridge The Country Club

Bobcats Net Team Place 15th at NCAA Tennis

The Ohio University doubles duo Lee Adams and Steve Modell reached the quarterfinals before losing 6-2 6-2 to Southern California’s Joachim Soyomayo and Marcello Lara. Ohio finished with six points and 15th place, its best team finish. Jerry Strait won two consolation singles matches.

Princeton Ohio University Lee Adams Steve Modell Bobcat Joachim Soyomayo Marcello Lara Southern California Bobcats Jerry Strait

Pony League Game Highlight as Alex Tops South 11 to 2

Alex defeats South's Miracle Waters 11-2 in the lone Pony League game on Wednesday with Mike Brooks earning the win and Dan Walsh collecting a triple and a single. Eight total hits for the winners. Dave Stover lead South with two hits. Athens National Bank earns a forfeit win over Hocking Valley Bank.

Alex South Miracle Waters Mike Brooks Dan Walsh Dave Stover Athens National Bank Hocking Valley Bank

Colt League schedule shows two games with no results

Two Colt League games were listed for Wednesday New Marshfield against Ohio U Inn and Abex facing Chapman's but no results were reported. Another matchup shows Page Chevrolet against Chapmans and a note about Freshen fed, New Marshfield versus Abea.

Colt New Marshfield Ohio U. Inn Abex Chapman's Chevrolet Chapmans Freshen Fed Abea

Reggie Jackson Hits Two More Homers For 26

Reggie Jackson slugged his 25th and 26th to power Oakland past Kansas City 16 4 and 9 2 in twinbill action. He drove in runs, reached .270, and moved toward a 30 homer month with back to back blasts before the A's balanced pitching and timely hitting.

Associated Press Kansas City Royals Reggie Jackson Ruth Reggie Oakland Royals Kansas City Jackson

River front stadium to use natural sod field plan

Cincinnati officials indicate the $4 million river front stadium for the Reds and Bengals will feature a plain sod field. Contractors were told to skip artificial turf with money a key issue as the city, Reds, and Bengals seek a fair share split of the $400,000 turf cost. Francis Daie opposes artificial turf and stresses grass.

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