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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1969

Page

6

Mets Sweep Cardinals at Big Shea in Doubleheader

Gary Gentry and Jerry Koosman, backed by Tommie Agee and Red Gaspar, led the Mets to a 5-1 and 1-0 sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals at Shea Stadium before 55,862 fans. Koosman earned his third shutout, while Agee drove in two runs and Gaspar's throw nailed Lou Brock at the plate.

Gary Gentry New York Jerry Koosman Mets St. Louis Cardinals Tommie Agee Red Gaspar Shea Stadium Nati Atlanta San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia Phillies Houston San Diego Gentry Cardinals Cal Koonce Agee Steve Carlton Bud Harrelson Cleon Jones Jerry Grote Koosman St Louis Miké Torrez Harrelson St. Louis Ron Swoboda Hickman Chicago Ernie Banks Cubs Don Shaw Bob Bailey Expos Montreal Ron Fairly Rusty Staub Paul Popovich RBI Sunshine Bill Singer Reds Los Angeles Tom Haller Wes Parker Dodgers Juan Marichal Giants Willie McCovey Jack Hiatt Ken Henderson Braves Frank Linzywild Tito Francona Larry Hisle Pirates Dock Ellis Astros Skein Denny Lemaster Padres Juv J Niekro Joe Niekro Denis Menke John Edwards Ed Spiezio

Lancaster Golf Close SEOGA Win

Lancaster Country Club edged Marietta by four strokes to claim its fourth South Eastern Ohio Golf Association title at Chillicothe. Bill Harding led with a 77 77 154 total as Lancaster posted 943 94 over 36 holes despite a downpour easing late. Ron Ellis of Gallipolis earned medalist honors with 146, while Bob Hill of Marietta was runner-up at 150.

Chillicothe Lancaster Marietta Southeastern Ohio Golf Association Lancaster Country Club Bill Harding Harding Ohio University Athens Chillicake Pickaway Gallipolis Cambridge Logan Fairgreens Jackson Ron Ellis Bob Hill Dean McFadden Pickaway Country Club Circleville Leo Valentine Erving Triplett Fairgreens Country Club

Jaycees Junior Champ Track Meet heats at Peden Stadium

About 75 boys and girls competed in the Athens Jaycees Junior Champ track meet at Peden Stadium Sunday. Winners included Steve Green in the 11 12 boys group and Lor Stuchell Laurel McDargh and Alice Clark in their girls age groups.

Athens Jaycees Peden Stadium Steve Green Lor Stuchell Laurel McDargh Alice Clark Bill Miller Roger Watson Don Wood

Starr Carter Heads Abroad for Summer Visit to England

Starr Bruce Carter travels to England to visit his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevens of Ashforde Middlesex as a graduation gift from Mr. and Mrs. George R. Carter. His parents and brothers Richard and Curtis attended Ohio State University commencement where he was part of the graduation class.

Bruce Carter England Charles Stevens Ashforde Middlesex George R. Carter Richard and Curtis Ohio State University

Basketball Coach Wins State Football Coach of the Year

In Riverton Wyoming the Wyoming High School Coaches Association named Bob Robertson of Laramie as football coach of the year. Robertson is primarily a basketball coach but stepped in when the regular coach John Dell Sr fell ill and led Laramie to the state title.

Riverton Wyo Wyoming High School Coaches Association Bob Robertson Laramie Robertson John Dell

Sundey's Fork matchup highlights on Sunday standings

Fragmented results show Sundey's team at Fork bk with scattered scores including Los Angeles 5 and Chicago 4, plus Montreal and Atlanta connections. Numerous garbled names and venues obscure full outcomes but indicate several games across cities and stars like Perry Wilson and Rew.

Sundey Pitehuorgh Pigdelphes Los Angeles Francisco Atlanty Chicago Montreal Semngs Corenass Tedoy Gomes Meese Buewing Miovle Montraal Soreman Allanta Sore San Frocesca Perry Hovetes Wilson Rew Cinemnety Imeratt Twerdey

Unclear Sports Card Summary From Erratic OCR Text

Fragmentary list of basketball game mentions includes teams and players such as Cleveland, New York, Detroit, Baltimore, Minnesota, California, and Seattle. Many names are garbled. no clear dates scores or outcomes are readable.

Cleveland Washington New York West Oatland Seattle Kansas City

Senators Sweep Tigers In Rain Delays At Tiger Stadium

Washington Senators routed Detroit with 18 runners scoring 25 hits in a doubleheader 94 95, rain halted the nightcap after six innings. Mike Epstein homered, Eddie Brinkman and Davey Johnson drove key runs as Detroit’s starters were knocked about. Baltimore and Oakland, Minnesota split, while Yankees and White Sox won, tightening AL races.

Associated Press Detroit Tiger Stadium Washington Senators Tigers Senators Tiger Baltimore Oakland Minnesota Athletics Twins A's Cleveland New York Yankees Boston Chicago White Sox California Seattle Kansas Ciy SL Mike Epstein Eddie Brinkman Pat Dobson Mike Kilkenny Don McMahon Tom Timmerman Earl Wilson Joe Sparma Fred Lasher Kilkenny Daryl Patterson Washington Ted Willams Williams Mayo Smith Sal Bando Reggie Jackson Ted Kubiak Jackson Bando Tony Oliva Jim Perry Mike Hershberger A’s Dave Leonhard Indians Vern Fuler Tony Horton Leonhard Mike Paul Orioles Horacio Pina Len Boehmer Yankees Roy White Boehmer Red Sox White Gene Michael Bobby Cox Cincinnati Joe Pepitone Billy Wynne Carlos May White Sox John Donaldson Tommy Davis Kansas City

Ratleff Leads South To 95-93 All-Star Victory

Eddie Ratleff 30 points powered the South to a 95-93 win over the North in the 10th high school all star game in Columbus Ohio. Allan Hornyak Townsend Conner and Conner contributed key late plays while Nick Weatherspoon led North with 22 points.

Ratleff Rebels Allan Hornyak Bellaire St. Johns Willie Townsend Hamilton Garfield Nick Conner East Hornyak Town Conner Nick Weatherspoon Canton McKinley Associated Press North Dave Merchant Marion Harding Luke Witte Marlington Toledo Libbey Abe Stewart

Susie Wins Pabst Classic by One Stroke

Susie Maxwel l Benning captured a one stroke victory at the LPGA Pabst Classic finishing 54 holes at 211 five under par. Dale Douglass dominated the Kemper Open in Charlotte with a four stroke margin and a 274 total earning the $30,000 first prize. Prince Majestic, Derby and Preakness winner, likely sidelined for the year due to inflammation in both front ankles per trainer Johnny Longden.

Columnes Susie Maxwell Benning Douglass Charlotte Dale Douglass Prince Los Angeles P— Majestic Prince Johnny Longden

Athens Meigs Split In Contrasting Doubleheader

Athens and Meigs split a Sunday doubleheader in American Legion play. Meigs won the opener 1-0 on a one hitter by Jon Rothgeb as Keith Perry allowed three hits. In the nightcap Athens prevailed 8-7 in 11 innings with Steve Levering delivering the decisive hit and Tom Spencer taking the loss for Meigs.

Syracuse Athens Meigs American Legion Jon Rothgeb Keith Perry Ted Steve Levering Steve Jones Rothgeb Perry Jon Ingels Dennis Ault Dave Johnson Ingels Chuck Robinson Mark Bullock Robinson John Abdella Levering Dick Rutter Bullock Spencer Lancaster Miller Park Mason New Haven W. Va

Like Old Times At Cleveland

Indians draw 52 189 at Municipal Stadium to split with the Orioles in a crowd the largest in Cleveland since 1965. Bat Day boosts attendance as 4 000 bat certificates are issued. fans total over 81 000 for the five game series. Bob Bailey homers twice as Expos split with Cubs. Dave Leonhard hurls a three hitter as Orioles beat Cleveland 6 0.

Cleveland, Ohio Municipal Stadium Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Baltimore Bob Bailey Expos Montreal Chicago Cubs Dave Leonhard Oriolés

Four States Send 30 Cars To Skyline Races

Skyline Speedway Invitational drew 30 cars from Pennsylvania Indiana West Virginia and Ohio. Ralph Quarter son led the 75 lap feature from pole after a 14.47 qualifying time on the dirt track. Sam Erwin moved from 20th to fourth by lap 73 and battled Bob Kinser for several laps. Meeker McCann and Fisor led the heat races with Erwin strong in the feature race.

Stewart Skyline Speedway Pennsylvania Indiana West Virginia Ohio Ralph Quarter Sharon Quarterson J. D. Leas Steubenville Bobby Morgan Chillicothe Sam Erwin Portsmouth Erwin Bob Kinser Bloomington Kinser Steve Ungar Garrettsville al Nunnery South Point Ted Wise Don Adams Indonderry Cigar Kid Jim Meeker Meeker Hubbard Charlie McCann Piketon Jim Fisor Powhattan Luke Easter West Lafayette C. J. Holley Nelsonville Dick Raifsnyder Bellevue Paul Barnes Veto Chuck Fletcher Millersport Jim McCoy Smithville W. Va Raifsnyder Pete Foltz East Canton

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