Athens Marathon Celebrates 1968 Start and Growth in Ohio
In Coolville on March 31 1968 a 26 mile 385 yard race began with 36 runners. Over five hours 23 finished as the Athens Marathon grew from its first edition to a larger modern event. The 103 starters included 17 year olds to 64 year old Troy Organ of Athens with many volunteers support from medical staff to timing and traffic crews.
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Minas Stavrakis
Ohio
Southeastern
Sabres Hold Four-Point Lead as N.H.L. Clubs Clash
The Sabres stay four points ahead of Boston in the Adams Division after a 4 2 win at Cleveland and a 6 0 shutout of Detroit by Gregg Sheppard. Buffalo and Boston each have several games left with Buffalo holding a five game remainder while Boston has one more.
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Rick Martin
Don Edwards
Wayne Merrick
Jocelyn Guevremont
Rangers
Rod Gilbert
Greg Polis
Ken Modes Bie
Former OU Standout Is Hired by Miami
Miami University head coach Dick Crum fills his staff with Randy Walker Jack Himebauch and Cleve Bryant Each man will coach a unit Himebauch handles tackles and tight ends Walker runs backs Bryant quarterbacks and tight ends The staff will host about 95 candidates for spring practice starting Monday and conclude with the intra squad game on April 30.
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Miami University
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Boxing Payoffs Under Probe For Televised Championship
New York AP ABC Television says it has investigated charges by featherweight Kenny Weldon of Houston that he paid a kickback to participate in the televised US Boxing Championships. Weldon said he paid more than 10 percent to an individual listed as his manager after losing the March 6 bout to Ruben Castllo in Marion Ohio. Weldon reportedly spoke to the Washington Post and named Farley Jr., chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission.
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A's
Heideman
Ley
Washington Senators
Toteman voices restraint on Rebels NCAA bid
The Nevada Las Vegas coach Jerry Toteman said little on the Rebels chances and doubt they will be affected in the NCAA tournament. He commented on North Carolina as a formidable semifinal opponent and noted UNC's balanced, patient play in the Atlanta semifinal at the Omni.
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Anesh
Elisa
Nevada
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Omni
Tarkanian
Dean Smith
Ohio's Baseball Team Splits Pair at Auburn
Ohio baseball split a doubleheader at Auburn as Mark Mace and Mike Echstenkamper delivered key hits to spark a nightcap rally. Steve Harris led Ohio with four singles, and Scott Kovinka added two hits while Mitch Wright and others contributed in a tight opener.
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Ohio
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Washington
Scott Kovinka
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American League Teams May Be Sold Rumors swirl around A’s Orioles
At the spring meeting in Tampa owners discuss potential sales of the Oakland A’s and Baltimore Orioles. Finley may sell only if kept in Oakland ten years. others hint at moving to Washington and switching leagues. Kuhn denies involvement. Hoffberger/CDC links pop up. Three-division play eyed for 1978.
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Baltimore Orioles
Associated Press
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Hoffberger
Baseball
Ed Cole
General Motors
Heideman
Cole
Washington
Tiant Ready to Deliver in Early Spring Return
Tiant signs new contract and makes a belated spring debut for the Boston Red Sox, pitching two innings in a 3-2 loss to the Orioles. He allowed one run with two strikeouts and one walk after 30 pitches, seeking to be ready for the regular season.
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Luis Tiant
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Baltimore Orioles
Tiant
Trevino skips Masters citing doctors orders
Trevino will not play in the Masters this year with his office in El Paso reporting the decision as doctor advised. The Masters would have marked his attempt to hold all four majors, a feat achieved by only Sarazen Hogan Nicklaus and Player. Trevino has won the U S Open in 1968 1971 and the British Open in 1971 1972.
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Gene Sarazen
Ben Hogain
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
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