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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1969

Page

6

Celtics and Lakers clash for NBA title tonight

Boston meets Los Angeles in a decisive final with 48 000 to the champion’s purse and 32 000 to the loser. Sam Jones retires after this season. West aims to play through a hamstring setback as Russell's Celtics seek a 11th title in 12 years.

Associated Press LOS Angeles Boston Sam Jones National Basketball Association Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Jones Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Forum Jerry West West Philadelphia New York Chamberlain San Francisco Atlanta Russell

Bobcats Finish 13th in Northern Intercollegiate Golf

Ohio University placed 13th among 15 teams at the Northern Intercollegiate golf tournament hosted by Ohio State. Team scoring featured Houston 1514 as medalist, with Purdue 1524 and Ohio State 1525 among the top rivals. individual Bobcat leaders were Ludi Schenk 306, Slugger White and Greg Moore 319, Mark Brugner 338, Tim O’Rourke 330, and Tim Reardon 341. Medalist was Michigan State’s Lynn Janson with 293.

Columbus Ohio University Ohio State Houston Purdue Michigan State Indiana Iowa Minnesota Notre Dame Michigan Illinois Miami Fla Ohio U Northwestern Wisconsin Bobcat Ludi Schenk Slugger White Greg Moore Mark Brugner Tim O'Rourke Tim Reardon Lynn Janson

Leas Wins Skyline Feature at Skyline Speedway

STEWART J D Leas of Steubenville won the season's first 25 lap feature at Skyline Speedway before about 1,500 fans. He was fastest qualifier and finished ahead of Harold McGilton Garretsville Ohio and Steve Ungar Garretsville Ohio. Other winners included McGilton and Ungar in various heats and Darren Dexter in the Road Stock feature amid engine trouble for last season's point leader Monty Goodfellow.

al Franks Tom Dixon Dean Mast Leas McGilton Jim Linder Larry McPeak Jake Easter Darren Dexter Monty Goodfellow Athens Dexter Tody Adkins Bernard Triplet Tony Martin

Six Records Broken Athens Spencer Dominate SECAL Track Meet

Athens High School dominated the 13th annual SECAL track meet at Ohio University Peden Stadium. The Bulldogs won the team title with 79 points, Gallipolis 48, Ironton 27, and Nelsonville York 14. Tom Spencer of Gallipolis won three events, set records, and led as top individual scorer with 18 points.

Ohio University Peden Stadium Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Tom Spencer Bulldogs Blue Devils Ironton Laban Jackson Meigs Nelsonville-York Wellston Phil Bobo Logan Roger Hosier Bulldog Spencer Athens Randy Harkins Nelsonville Wayne Dixon Middleport Alan Wallace Ronton Art Mabry Ohio Gellipolis Legon Megs Ty Nettenville York Wellsten Bowie Webyard Tern Spenan Gellipolis Mike Nee Chuck Conrad Jerry Mesebarger Roy GeStephen Gailpode Rick Essen John Bethel Weilstonee Brian Romes Tom Prose Gellipoli Onemie Tim Holloway Alan Cunningham Jim Prover Jocheon Rick Hueholt Mike Rose Jackson Colony San Feth Bock Chuck Neal Tom Prose Arian Romes Arhens Rick Ensen Jan Antoberts Beverage Steve Riggie Aanee iBarry S Xtrey Jerry Ates Roger Cosby Darwin Valentine Mike Grate Elbert Room Roy Jones Rich Howley Korm Ton iMhe Payne Hot Spears Joh Bower Rick Bow Iohn Rivchert Megs Ron Rose Eddie Midelf Mike Moet Jerry Potley Neterville-York Jerry Mossbhaper Jeekeon Ron Fe Pow Ree Hee Sun Bob Hondiey Rick Hyeholt Galipeis Bob Bentley Trenton Jim Prater Mire Riggie Hondey Bob Handiey Rick Essex Keith Biick Roger Lesby Bod Beverage Rick Hawley Meigs Wincemwte Trun Rose Ane Bob Sebring Ebert Wilhems Roy Vaughan John Ritchart Trenten Mike Payne John Gowen Hal Spears Lennie Bush Larry Snowden Oovd Romaine Bron Raines Chris Cottman Dewe Weever Edevie Jerry Polley Syeet Stewart Joel Sitters Par Fteidershor Steve Guroitte Tom Spence Gupple Greg Crenacher Ironian Rom Ferguson Mike Nes Mark Swort Athena Nelson Dle York George Yekrnich Eid Tom Seercer Gallo Pols Moroki Kuntan Bob Poshramy Nelsonville- York Jim Syer Chris Martin Steve Kappes Arhere Goellipotis Ieee Brooks Fuller Dim Syar Tromton Greg Cronacher Trom Ton Grant Pedigo Athens Jerry Mestberger Jockin Harper Sommers Lagan Mas Whitlatch Meigs Cronaches Greg Cronecher Lee Chuck Comes Ge Amins Mikie Noel Bob Handley Bob Sebringly Steve Ey Robbe Alden Steve Koppes Grant Pedge Bob Maskinson Ror Rose Brooks Fulle Bob Beve Jen Antoinette Mike Riggle Rit Martin J. Base Court Keith Block Churck Neoch Rick Nemo Ron Fargesen Broan Ros Os Lonnie Bush ‘Fy Larry Semedien Sovid Romane Ianotonm Greg Conracher Warde Roach Jim Syor Beb “Bertiey Mie Payne Hal Shears John Bowen Rick Blair Logan George Yeknich Herper Sommers Lerey Mossberger S$ Rotephen Mike Rose Barry Thotfer Bew Weener John Richert Mike Grote Elbert Williams Rey Vaughan Rich. Montey Mos Whitlaich Ice Mike Bary Neasonville York Pat Kelly Eddie Mialoft Chris Coffman Dave Weever John Bethel Jerry Tleney

Dick Coury Named Cal State Fullerton First Football Coach

Cal State Fullerton in Fullerton California selects Dick Coury former Steelers assistant coach as its inaugural football head. Coury 39 years old brings high school CIF title success and USC and Notre Dame training to a program expected to field later.

Fullerton Calif Richard P. Coury Pittsburgh Steelers California State College Coury Athens John McKay University of Southern California Mater Dei High School Santa Ana CIF Courty Bonnie University of Notre Dame Xavier University Dick Coury John E. Caine Orange County Cal State Fullerton

Royal Rookie Goes 6-For-6 Against Angels

Kansas City rookie Bob Oliver went 6-for-6 with a homer and a double as the Royals crushed California. Oliver’s six hits tied an American League record. the Royals piled 19 hits and six California pitchers yielded five runs in the fifth. Roger Nelson won, Oliver’s status was updated to 6-for-6 with an RBI on a grounder.

Athens Bulldog Handley Ron Rose Steve Riggle Bob Sebring Bob Stewart Joel Bitters Pat Hendershot Steve Gura Mike Noel Steve Kappes Rick Essex Associated Press Bob Oliver Oliver Kansas City Royals California Minnesota Washington Baltimore Oakland John “Blue Moon” Odom Seattle Pilots Twins Chicago White Sox Senators Cleveland Orioles New York Yankees Odom Athletics Seattle Pilots Rico Petrocelli Bos Detroit Roger Nelson Clyde Wright Eddie Fisher Pedro Borbon Phil Ortega George Brunet Aurelio Rodriguez Rodriguez Tom Murphy Rodriguez Floyd Robinson White Sox Jesus Alou San Francisco Montreal Expos Pittsburgh Atlanta Los Angeles Houston New York Mets Chicago Cubs Phillies Richie Allen Phils Bob Skinner Cloninger Cincinnati San Diego Dave Bristol Padres Reds Tommy Helms Johnny Bench

Hinson Wins Greater New Orleans Open in Sudden Death

Larry Hinson, 24, from Coffee County Georgia, captured the $20,000 top prize at the Greater New Orleans Open after beating Frank Beard on the third hole of a sudden death playoff. Beard earned $11,200 as the runner up with Hill in a three way tie for third. Hinson, polio affected since age five, shot 67 in the final round to overcome a five stroke deficit.

Associated Press New Orleans Georgia Coffee County Larry Hinson Hinson Frank Beard Lakewood Country Club Beard Hill Bobby Mitchell Joel Goldstrand Hattiesburg Miss Douglas Pete McCann Brooklyn N. Y

Slo Pitch Workday for Athens League Set at Evening

A workday for the Athens slo pitch league is planned for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the W State Street ball diamonds. Players should bring pliers shovels and rakes. Managers may collect game schedules at the same time.

Athens Slo W. State St Ball Diamonds

Crooksville Bears F H Defeat Federal Hocking in Sectional

Crooksville defeats Federal Hocking 7 to 1 in a sectional Class A baseball game advancing to the district tournament at Chillicothe. The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, is open year round with summer hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and winter hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crooksville Federal Hocking Chillicothe Vedeea Hocking Oksville Gherty Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Ohio

Southeast District selects Kostival and Sparks for Fast-West series

Athens star Dave Kostival and Portsmouth ace Dave Sparks were named Southeast District representatives for the annual Fast-West high school baseball series in Columbus next month. Ten players earned all district honors, with Gallipolis’ Tom Spencer and Lancaster’s Rod Miller named East West alternates for the expanded three day event June 6 7 and 8. Other honorees include Dan Wickerham Athens Fred Walter Logan Jerry Mitchem Warren Local Bob Fout Waverly Bill Anderson Portsmouth Chuck Weaver Miami Trace. Positions not considered in selections.

Athens Dave Kostival Dave Sparks Portsmouth Columbus Tom Spencer Gallipolis Rod Miller Lancaster Dan Wickerham Fred Walter Logan Jerry Mitchem Warren Local Bob Fout Waverly Bill Anderson Chuck Weaver Miami

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