Gallipolis Faces Alexander In District Championship
Gallipolis Blue Alexander sells its 900 ticket allotment for Saturday’s district final after early outside shooting by Raren Sheets and the Price Noe duo. Gallipolis also has 900 tickets and 400 more on sale at the door after 6 30 p m admissions. Devils defeated Nelsonville York 72 to 56 in the semifinal, moving to face Alexander (19 2) following a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League runner up season.
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Tom Metters
Messenger
Rio Grande
Raren
Gil Price
Jim Noe
Gallipolis
Alexander
Devils Triumph in Championship to Reach Dayton Regional
Gallipolis and Nelsonville York fought closely early but Buckeye mistakes allowed the Blue Devils to open a 13 point lead late first quarter. Noe hit three baskets and Price added one in the final minute of the first to push the gap to 13. The margin remained near that gap until a late second quarter surge by Buckeye trimmed it to seven at halftime. A Max Pitts tip in to start the third quarter shaved it to five.
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Dayton
Urbana
Cincinnati
Gallipolis
Nelsonville
York
Bucks
Noe
Price
Blue Devils
Max Pitts
Duane Francis
Southeastern
Crooksville
Southastern
Francis
Edsel Sims
Kevin Hill
Mack Barbee
Barbee
Panthers
Hill
Craig Caton
Jim Nelson
Sims
Two Class A district showdowns loom in Portsmouth area
In Chillicothe Ohio the district tournament advances as Portsmouth Notre Dame faces Ross Southeastern in a bid for the last Class A regional berth. Chesapeake tops Peebles 64-63 to reach the Athens regional with Roesch and Hall leading the winners while Hildercran and Johnson pace Peebles.
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Chillicothe
Portsmouth
Notre Dame
Ross Southeastern
Chesapeake
Athens
Peebles
Ron Roesch
Randy Hall
Gary Sheets
Randy Hildercran
Chuck Johnson
Larry Robinson
Indians
Hall
Wilcox
Roesch
Edwards
Sheets
Wood
Burke
Reed
Ryan
Johnson
Seaman
Hildercran
Robinson
Bennington
Tom Cuppett
Jackson
Zanesville
Cavaliers
Columbus South
Gallipolis routs Nelsonville York to reach 72-56 win
Gallipolis outscored Nelsonville York 34-20 in rebounds and built a big lead to seal a 72-56 victory. Noe led with 20 points for Gallipolis, Price 18, Orr 14, Sheets 10, while Pritchard and Smathers each added 14 for Nelsonville York. Bucks finish 12-8.
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Bucks
Gallipolis
Noe
Price
Orr
Sheets
Blue Devils
Dave Pritchard
Greg Smathers
Pitts
Buckeyes
Nelsonville-York
Pritchard
Kiesling
Niday
Lee
Smathers
Koker
Wright
McCovey Hurt as Giants Sit Him for Exhibitions
Giants first baseman Willie McCovey out for several spring games with foot and knee problems after a cortisone injection. McCovey has battled leg injuries, including a broken arm last season, and his status affects San Francisco’s lineup during exhibition play. Meanwhile the Yankees routed the Twins 11 4 in spring action with Frank Tepedino four hits and three doubles driving the win.
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Gordon D.S. Peterson
Associated Press
Willie
San Francisco Giants
Willie McCovey
McCovey
New York Mets
Mays
New York Yankees
Minnesota Twins
Detroit Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Tepedino
New York
Yankees
Twins
Celerino Sanches
Fred Frazier
Ken Bennett
Gallia or Nelsonville York game scoreline
In a fragmented line the Gallipolis team posted 25 39 55 72 with Nelsonville York scoring 12 32 42 in the encounter. The overall line shows Anders listed as 0-2-2 with a total 25-64-56.
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Anders
Gallipolis
Nelsonville- York
Cage Coach Dismissed At Ashland
Ashland College fires head basketball coach Jerry Walke after two seasons. Athletic Director Fred Martinelli cites not detailing reasons, noting the decision serves the program and Walke. Walke posted 19-7 in 1971-72 and 13-11 this past season, replacing Bill Musselman in 1971. Interviews with current staff proceed before exploring outside candidates.
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Ashland
Ohio
Jerry Walke
Ashland College
Fred Martinelli
Walke
Martinelli
Eagle
Bill Musselman
University of Minnesota
Urbana
Eagles
Fun Trials at Blennerhassett Field and Gun Club
The annual Spring Brittany Fun Trials for hunting dogs take place at Parkersburg's Blennerhassett Field and Gun Club on March 11 at 7 30 a.m. Entry is 5 dollars for puppies and 6 dollars for derby. Contact Larry McDonald in Washington West Virginia or George Gunter at 304 422 1028. Deadline March 9. Trophies awarded for first through third place.
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Parkersburg
Blennerhassett Field and Gun Club
Larry McDonald
Washington, W. Va
George Gunter
Women's Lane Tourney Opens in Athens Bowling Meet
The Athens Women's City Bowling Tournament singles and doubles begin with two Friday shifts at Rollerbowl. Friday 6:30 p.m. group includes Llewellyn Cunningham Bennik Arbaugh King Jones Pratt Bolin Scott Hayhurst Adams Pellika Nixon Wagner Nixon Perry. Friday 8:30 p.m. group features Snowden James Rosser Frost Rankin Ross Hysell Hall Ross Evener Darnell Meyer George Bails Riggle Gayle McClure Bolin Kroner White Adams Loos Grim Kasler Jones.
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Athens
Pat Llewellyn
Jean Cunningham
Mary Ann Bennik
Joan Arbaugh
Polly King
Clara Jones
Ruth Pratt
Sara Bolin
Mary Scott
Betty Hayhurst
Janice Adams
Janet Pellika
Ruth Ann Nixon
Madelyn Wagner
District Class AAA Playoffs Set With Friday Saturday Games
Miami Trace meets Cambridge in the first round at Rio Grande sectional action. Zanesville faces Chillicothe in the nightcap as all four teams chase a regional berth at Ohio University’s Convocation Center.
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Columbus
Ohio University
Miami Trace
Rio Grande
Cambridge
Zanesville
Chillicothe
Steubenville
Convocation Center
Athens
Jan Stauffer
Meigs
Panthers
Circleville
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Sears, Roebuck and CO
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