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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1969

Page

18

Maloney Tosses Third Career No-Hitter in Reds 16-0 Win

Jim Maloney pitched a 16-0 Cincinnati victory over Houston to extend his no hitter tally to three. He fanned 13, walked five, and joined a rare club led by Johnny Bench to celebrate a dominant night amid a Reds surge.

Associated Press Jim Maloney Cincinnati Houston Harry Walker Astros Juan Marichal San Francisco Los Angeles Jim Bunning Pittsburgh Rod Gibson St. Louis Pirates Cardinals Tom Seaver New York Mets Montreal Woody Fryman Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Phil Niekro Atlanta San Diego Maloney Chicago New York Sandy Koufax Bob Feller Cy Young Larry Corcoran Johnny Bench Bench Tommy Helms Bobby Tolan Reds Wade Blasingame Tolan

Astros pitcher Maloney accused of throwing illegal spitball

Cincinnati AP reports Reds pounded the Astros 10 4 as manager Harry Walker charged Jim Maloney with using an illegal greaseball in his no hit bid. Umpires and others disputed the claim amid rumors of a groin pull affecting Maloney.

Cincinnati Harry Walker Houston Astros Jim Maloney Walker Frank Secory Maloney Don Drysdale Lo Angeles Dodgers Gaylord Perry San Francisco Giants Crossey Field Reds

Lakers Celtics Clash For NBA Finals Best Of Three

The Lakers and Celtics open a best two of three for the NBA title at the Forum with Los Angeles holding a one point edge after two home wins. Havlicek leads Boston while Baylor and Chamberlain anchor the stars as Erickson guards Havlicek in a pivotal showdown.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics Forum National Basketball Association Lakers Boston Jerry West John Havlicek Celtics Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Havlicek UCLA Keith Erickson Ward Havilicek Erickson John Wooden Baylor John Egan Emmett Bryant San. Jones Haviicek Russell

Gallipolis Bulldogs Golf Top Athens in Shocker Meet

Gallipolis posted a victory over Athens on the golf links with a total 153 strokes. Medalist Beep Matthews fired 36 as Gallipolis compiled four counted scores led by Dennis Shay 47, Pat Shay 43, Wilson Carr 41, Bryan Reece 43, and others. The Bulldogs stand 6-5-1 and travel to Lancaster next.

Gallipolis Beep Matthews Athens Bulldogs Pat Shay Wilson Carr Bryan Reec Pete Stephenson Dennis Shay Matthews Greg Smith Terry Lloyd Mike Orr Steve Gardner Lancaster

Shoemaker Injured, Out Of Derby At Hollywood Park

Jockey Bill Shoemaker suffered pelvic fractures and internal injuries in a paddock accident aboard Poona's Day at Hollywood Park. Doctors expect a six month sidelining with a full recovery, ending his bid in the 17th Kentucky Derby as fans watched in silence.

Bill Shoemaker Hollywood Park Shoemaker Poona’s Day Jayruieoys Punoiayorg Inglewood Calif Wille Poona T.H. Haller Robert Kerlan

Ohio Freshmen Rally Past Marshall Twice in Prep Doubleheader

Ohio University's freshmen baseball team, after sweeping Marshall 32 and 21, set to face Ohio State in a Saturday doubleheader at Trautwein Field starting at 1 p.m. The pair of wins featured strong pitching as Mark Elliott and Tom Rausch earned the victories and held Marshall to five hits across both games.

Huntington W.va Ohio University Ohio State Trautwein Marshall Mark Elliott Tom Rausch

Fragmented Sports Schedule Gaps Glimpse Unclear Details

The clipping shows scattered notes about pro age ree and best of series with mentions of Los Angeles and Oakland but no clear dates or teams. It references Wednesday and Friday games and a Neo game but specifics are missing.

Binels Tedays Besten Los Angeles Eods Geme Ockiand

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