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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1969

Page

19

Athens Bulldogs Clinch Division Tie In Ohio High School Play

Athens Bulldogs blank Logan 2-0 behind two hitless innings from Mike Wakefield in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League baseball clash. Wakefield fanned 15, holding Logan to two singles as Athens improves to 7-5 overall and 4-0 in league play, while Logan drops to 2-2 in the league and 9-4 overall. The article notes a late-game run by Athens in the seventh and a sacrifice-filled defensive duel, with Wakefield and Logan’s Mark Shaw each strong until a decisive fifth-inning error.

LOGAN Athens Bulldogs Mike Wakefield Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Bulldogs Ed Bannon Diamondmen Athens Wakefield Mark Shaw Fred Walter Ken Wilson Shaw John Abdella Steve Moorend Kestival Walter Bill Shaw Wilson Fairgrounds Walnut Ridge Nelsonville-York Higgins Ted Williams Senators Tom Hall Dean Chance Seattle Twins Ted Uhlaender Jim Campanis Duane Josephson Royals White Sox Josephson Wilbur Wood Knuckler Bob Taylor John “Blue Moon Odom

National League fest division and hockey playorpl details

Fragmented text references National League fest division and a hockey playorpl item. Mentions Pinole Wednesday result Neo game and Montres leading a best of series 2 9. Also notes Chicago White Sox manager A Lopez, age 61 in August, with 18 major league seasons as catcher.

National Hockey League Montres St Lous A! Lopez Chicago White Sox

Indians Stifle Yankees as McDowell Throws 3-Hitter

McDowell pitched a three hitter with 12 strikeouts to end Cleveland’s 10-game losing streak, beating the Yankees 3-0. Robinson’s April spree included a two-run homer and a .388 average, boosting Baltimore ahead in April totals.

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Lancers Reach Class A Sectional Finalists in NProgress

Federal Hocking advances to the Class A sectional final after a 5 3 win over Eastern at Stewart. Glouster blanks Southern and prepares to host Crooksville, who beat Kyger Creek 3 1. The sectional final set Friday on the Glouster Crooksville winner’s home field. winner advances to district at Chillicothe May 10.

Federal Hocking Glouster Crooksville The Lancers Eastern Stewart Steve McKinley Southern Kyger Creek

Gallipolis Dominates Track Meet 71 to 14

Gallipolis wins by a wide margin in a track meet featuring performances by Jackson, Nelsonville, Wellston and others. Notable marks include multiple 100 yard dashes, relays, hurdles, and field events with athletes such as Barry Shoffer, Tom Spencer, Jerry Pelley, and Steve Tigner providing standouts.

Jackson Werry Momberger I. Cosby Derwin Valentine Meadows Barry Shoffer Jerry Messbar Sven Chuck Albert Ron Tom Spencer Roy Ocestephen Gallipolis Lonnie Bush Larry Snowden Jerry Mossbor Gerci Randy Warren Foot McMans Jerry Pelley N-V Miller Yand Jerry Polley Werren Wyeant Johe Berhet Pick Weil Ihre Coffman Edove Methitt Steve Patton Mark Dave Weaver Rick Jarvis J Warren Debe Bethe Weis Coffman Jarry Conley IV Kelteth Sones Nelsonville

Pottsville Maroons Spar Over 1925 NFL Title Claim

In a Canton museum display the Pottsville Maroons contend they were unfairly denied the 1925 NFL championship, a claim that Endured as the Chicago Cardinals were named champions that season. Sports notes mention Jim Maloney’s near no hitter and Rick Morday’s homer for the Goblords in a separate game.

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Marauders Reach Sectional Final in Class AA Baseball

Meigs joins sectional finalists after a 3 2 win over Gallipolis with an unearned run in the seventh. Ports mouth beat Ironton 4 3 as Lancaster edged Greenfield 3 2 in 10 innings. Finalists Friday advance to district at Ohio University May 9 10.

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