Marathon of dedication marks college hoops season
Phase One Productions of Marietta chief and Rich Galen broadcast OSU games this season. A weather switch sent them 250 miles off course from Iowa City to Champaign and back toward Minneapolis, then Indianapolis and St Louis before air time. Former Athens star Russ Wickerham resigns from coaching to sell insurance after long career.
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White and Appleton Share OAC MVP Honors
Kenyon center Tim Appleton and Wittenberg forward Rick White share the Ohio Conference MVP award. The coaches also name Jim Burson OC Coach of the Year and select the all league team.
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What Do You Like What Do You Like Sports Opinion Survey
The Athens Messenger invites readers to share sports preferences by mail. Readers should indicate which events they like which they dislike and where they want more coverage. Sign or provide an address to show circulation area.
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Ohio University Heads to Playboy Man-In-Motion Volleyball Tourney
Ohio University joins 19 other top teams in the Jockey International Man-In-Motion Volleyball Tournament in Daytona Beach Florida March 19 to 22. Play includes uniforms, transportation costs covered by Jack Anastas sponsor, first prize 100 dollars per player and an all expenses paid week. Top four receive trophies and a banquet follows finals with Ohio State Penn State Indiana Rutgers and Bowling Green among invited teams.
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Athens Marathon Set for Sunday in Athens Ohio
Runners from Ohio and nearby states travel to Athens for the Tenth Annual Athens Marathon. The 26 mile race starts at noon from Peden Stadium with a finish at Grover Center. Top finishers receive trophies and a laurel wreath from Minas Stavrakis. 17 and under are barred. a 5 pm cutoff applies.
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Meigs and Gallipolis advance to Class AA girls final
Meigs defeats Jackson 75 to 35 led by Cathy Meadows 16 points and Pam Vaughan 14 as Gallipolis beats Wheelersburg 66 to 20. Semifinals set for Friday with Meigs vs Gallipolis at 7:30 p.m. and New Lexington, Meigs, Gallipolis winners advancing in the sectional tournament.
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Athens High School Bulldogs Wrestlers Win Award Night
Varsity wrestlers earned letters at a potluck supper honoring the Athens High School team. Coach John Dena praised the varsity group, while Corwin Cray acknowledged the reserves. Lorant Spacs received most pins and takedowns, Jeff Griffin led in match points, and Dave Johnson had the fastest pin.
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