Michigan Candidates Out of Mid-Am Debate Sparked
An Ohio University reader argues against admitting Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan to the Mid-American Conference. He contends the Mid-Am already rivals major conferences in several sports and questions how inclusion of the Michigan schools would boost national recognition. He praises Mid-Am teams and notes past matchups with top programs while avoiding judgment of academics at CMU and EMU.
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Ohio University
Central Michigan
Eastern Michigan
Mid-Am
Michigan
Central
Ohio
NCAA
Western Michigan
Northern Iowa
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Illinois State
Northern Michigan
Western Illinois
Eastern Illinois
Akron
Indiana State
Hofstra
Peden Stadium
TV Tube
Bobcats
Convocation Center
Athens
Jim Snyder
Hurons
Chippawas
Minnesota
Penn State
Ypsalanti
Eastern
Wolverines
Michigan State
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
East Lansing
Spartans
Mid-Am rivalries and facilities test for CMU and EMU
The Athens Messenger compares Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan in 1970 schedules and facilities. It discusses rivalries with Western Michigan and questions Mid Am schools' ability to gain national attention, given stadiums, finances, and conference leadership.
McNally and Slaton Toss Four-Hitters in Doubleheader
Orioles veteran Dave McNally pitched a four hitter to beat Washington 6-1 as Don Buford, Brooks Robinson and Frank Robinson drove in three runs. Milwaukee rookie Jim Slaton blanked California 6-0, earning his first major league shutout behind a five-run fourth inning. Detroit beat Cleveland 3-0 with Mickey Lolich scattering eight hits and 11 strikeouts to move into second in the AL East.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
Dave McNally
Jim Slaton
McNally
Baltimore Orioles
Slaton
Washington
Milwaukee Brewers
California
Detroit
Cleveland
Oakland
Minnesota
Vida Blue
Baltimore
Don _ Buford
Brooks _ Robinson
Boog Powell
Frank Robinson
Brooks
Andy Etchebarren
Senators
Orioles
Brewers
Young
Angels
Tony Gonzalez
Tommy Harper
Clyde Wright
Andy Kosco
Dave May
Jeff Torborg
Mickey Lolich
Tigers
Boston
Dick McAuliffe
Mickey Stanley
Norm Cash
Aurelio Rodriguez
Gene Lamont
Lolich
McAuliffe
Montreal
Expos
Rich Nye
Stoneman
Reds
Rick Wise
Tony Perez
Bernie Carbo
Phils
Larry Bowa
Freed
Sikes Leads Open With 64 In Cleveland Open Drama
Dan Sikes fired a seven under par 64 to lead the $150,000 Cleveland Open. The Jacksonville attorney seeks Ryder Cup points, ranking 23rd and needing to pass 11 players. Beechmont CC hosted the Beechmont layout as Stockton Littler Rudolph Mitchell Belire and former Masters champs Goalby Brewer Archer joined the 66 group.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Cleveland
Dan Sikes
Jacksonville
Fla
Britain
St. Louis
Sikes
Beechmont Country Club
Dave Stockton
Gene Littler
Mason Rudolph
Bobby Mitchell
George Bellire
Bob Goalby
Gay Brewer
George Archer
Dodgers rout Cardinals in matinee as Lefebvre leads surge
Los Angeles defeated St. Louis 11-4 behind Jim Lefebvre’s homer and three hits. Tom Seaver homered for the Mets in a 2-1 win over Montreal, while Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 3-1 in 10 innings on Roger Freed’s clutch single.
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Dodgers
Los Angeles
Tom Seaver
St. Louis
New York Mets
Seaver
Montreal Expos
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Roger Freed
Cardinals
Jim Lefebvre
Lefebvre
National League East and West standings and upcoming games
The Majors show the National League East leaders with Pittsburgh at 46 26 and New York 39 28, while Montreal and Philadelphia trail. West leaders San Francisco 48 25 and Los Angeles 39 32 lead, with Houston and Cincinnati following. Thursday results include Los Angeles 11 St. Louis 4 and New York 2 Montreal 3. Upcoming games feature doubleheaders and night matches across divisions with key showdowns in Atlanta Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Chicago St. Louis.
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New York
St .Louis
Chicago
Montreal Eee
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Houston
Strohmeyer
McGinn
Cincinnati
Simpson
Cloninger
Atlanta
Niekro
Kelley
Blass
Bunning
Perry
Billingham
Hands
St. Louis
Santorini
San Diego
Norman
O'Brien
Montreal
Marine
Avenery
Baltimore
Detroit
Settee Enenne
Boston
Cleveland
Milwaukee
California
Washington
Oakland
Minnesota
Dobson
Lonborg
Broberg
Kline
Dunning
Murphy
Horlen
Lockwood
Corbin
Kansas City
Hedlund
Bive
Freshman Cage Loop Is Planned For SE Ohio League
The Southeastern Ohio Athletic League plans a 14 game freshman basketball schedule replacing the old freshman tournament. Games will be Thursday at 5 30 p m with reversed site order and Athens at Gallipolis for a typical pair. No all sport trophy yet. discussion tabled to August. Spring trophies awarded to Athens track baseball and Gallipolis golf.
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Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
Athens
Gallipolis
Galipols
Gallipolis Hosts SEOGA Meet Seeks First Title Since 1962
Gallipolis will host the 47th SEOGA golf meet seeking its first title since 1962. The Gallipolis squad includes George Pope and Ron Ellis among others. Logan's Hocking Hills CC, Fairgreens CC of Jackson and Wellston, and Athens also field teams with multiple players listed. Additional clubs from Marietta Chillicothe Lancaster Circleville and Cambridge participate.
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Polis
Southeastern Ohio Golf Association
Association
Gallipolis
George Pope
Ron Ellis
Leo Valentine
Vic Hager
al Shoemaker
R. B. White
Barto Jones
Jim Shadle
Jim O’brien
Clark Hager
Logan’s
Hocking Hills Country Club
Gene Charney
Steve Engle
Frank Downhour
Charles Keller Jr
R. E. Butts
John McAfee
Fairgreens Country Club
Jackson
Wellston
William Traylor
Herbert McCormick
Dick McGoon
Water Luhrman
John V. Lambert
C. J. Nicholas
Donald May
John Derrow
Chester Harless
Eric Dahlberg
Athens
Bob Cooley
Kermit Blosser
Steve Charney
Bob Amon
Charley Moore
Tom Cady
Jim Romanowski
Jack
Great Wall of China Longest Manmade Structure
The Great Wall of China spans about 1500 miles across northern provinces and was built over 2000 years ago. It stands as the longest manmade structure in the world, reflecting ancient engineering and defense efforts.
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China
Bobcats Miss Cutoff By 8 In NCAA Golf
Ohio University Bobcats fall eight strokes short of the team cutoff at the NCAA Golf Championships finishing 24th. Sophomore Mike McPhee from Youngstown Boardman survives as the lone Bobcat to continue in the individual competition with a two day 145 after rounds of 76 and 69. Other Bobcats: Moock 146 Reardon 149 White 151 Brugner 151. Wake Forest leads, Houston second, Florida third after two rounds.
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Bobcats
Wake Forest
Houston
Florida
McPhee
Bob Moock
Tim Reardon
Slugger White
Mark Brugner
City Recreation Slow Pitch Winners Clinch Double Figures
In city recreation action three teams reached double figures with Coakley’s routing Michelob 24-1, Maplewood beating Laughlin’s 11-3, and Athens National Bank thrashing CWA 32-5. Woody’s topped McDonald’s 9-3 while Cornwell’s defeated Stroh’s 9-5. In Girls Little League, West B topped The Plains 10-2, East A beat East B 12-1 with Jenny Jones winning pitcher, Demara Truipo losing, and Lori Stuckell homering for West. East A’s Carol Whiteside won with Susan O’Keefe charged with the loss. East A’s Terry Chambers and Whiteside homered as East B’s O’Keefe and Mullins led. Monday saw Chauncey ODS defeat Morrison 14-9 with Judy Bentley grand slam and double. Gretchen Eldridge took Morrison’s loss.
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Coakley’s
Michelob
Maplewood
Laughlin’s
Athens National Bank
CWA
Woody’s
McDonald’s
Cornwell’s
Stroh’s
Chauncey Ods
Morrison
Judy Bentley
Cheryl Ross
Gretchen Eldridge
Gardner earns cash prize in Scotland sweepstakes
Dr. Robin Gardner of Athens scored a hole in one at Key Colony Country Club and qualifies for the Rusty Nail Hole-In-One Sweepstakes backed by the Drambuie Company of Edinburgh. He is eligible to win 1000 dollars and a free trip to Scotland with the winner to be announced early next year.
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New York
Robin Gardner
Athens
Scotland
Key Colony
Gardner
Drambuie Company
Edinburgh
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