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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1967

Page

10

Maris Begins Learning Process Again in Baseball Return

Roger Maris, famed for his home run exploits, has begun a new phase in his baseball career after years of retirement. The Associated Press reports the former star is rebuilding skills and adapting to modern play as he pursues further involvement in the sport.

Frank Watson Central Press Norm Altman Dick Crawford Charles Coody Moohee San Diego Chargers

Maris Delivers Clutch Double In 10th For Cardinals

In a 6 5 win over Pittsburgh Maris, in his first NL season after 10 years in the AL, hit a run scoring double in the 10th for St Louis after Cepeda and Shannon sparked a ninth inning rally. Ongoing MLB actions across NL LA SF and Washington Minnesota California noted with Marichal and Mays contributing.

Maris St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh New York Yankees Orlando Cepeda Tim McCarver Mike Shannon Cepeda Shannon McCarver San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles Houston Washington Minnesota California New York Rbi Manny Jimenez Pirates Larry Jaster Juan Marichal Willie Mays Tom Haller Ron Fairly Claude Osteen Ron Perranoski Cincinnati Atlanta Philadelphia Detroit Oe Wees Boston Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City Calerain

Ohio Western In Showdown In MAC Baseball Battle

Ohio University and Western Michigan clash as leaders in the MAC with WMU on a six game win streak and two top pitchers, Jim Johnson and Chuck Mestek, unscored upon in conference play. Ohio will start Jerry McConnell while Western targets continued success, as Marshall visits Kent State and Bowling Green hosts Miami with Toledo on a bye.

Western Michigan Athens Broncos Bobcats Bob Wren WMU Bronco Chuck Mestek Ohio Jerry McConnell McConnell Western Bowling Green Pat Locanto Marshalll Harlen Carter RBI Bobcat Mike Murphy Marshall Kent State Toledo Miami

Bulldogs Face Busy Schedule After Rainout

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League teams split tasks with a rescheduled track meet at Peden Stadium around 5 p.m. Wednesday after Saturday’s rainout. Athens cancels a four way Chilli competition while golf heads to Wellston Wednesday and Fort Frye Friday. Baseball plans Wellston today, then Logan Wednesday, Nelsonville Thursday as weather cooperates.

Sutheastern Ohio Athletic League Peden Stadium Athens Chillicothe Wellston Fort Frye Logan Nelsonville

Fes Andines National League Update

A fragmented sports brief references Fes Andines in the National League. Details are unreadable, but the text implies a standings or game note involving the team within the league context.

First Elimination Boxing Bout Set

Plans move ahead to crown a successor to Cassius Clay with an eight-man elimination tournament. Clay faces a Selective Service Act charge as the first bout pairing Mildenberger Spence in Germany is set. Other matchups include Patterson Bonavena Frazier Chuvalo Terrell Ellis. broadcasts may be arranged.

Clay Army Mildenberger-Spencer Floyd Patterson Oscar Bonavena Argentina Joe Frazier George Chuvalo Ernie Terrell Jimmy Ellis

Note, Michelob Clinches League Championship

The note reports Michelob clinching the league title after winning the first half. It mentions a famous bowling fan, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, as a regular kegler who bowls in the White House lanes but declines to reveal her score. The piece highlights the popularity of bowling among notable spectators.

Michelob Lyndon B. Johnson Lady Bird Kegler Resa

Burr Oak Lodge Opens with Beat The Pro Fishing Contest

Outdoors columnist notes the grand opening of Burr Oak Lodge perched above Burr Oak Lake. Governor James A presided at the ceremonies while Dick Kotis and Dan Armbruster hosted the Beat The Pro fishing contest that drew no keeper catches after 12 hours. Lodge features 60 unit main building 20 two bedroom cabins indoor pool and dining room amid 2 158 acres of play land and 644 acres of water. Main building dedicated to C Stanley Mechem and drive named for Gordon K Bush. Governor Rhodes mentions Ohio Bond Commission repeatedly.

Burr Oak Lodge Dick Kotis Arbogast Baits Akron Dan Armbruster Ohio Division of Wildlife Burr Oak Lake Dan James A Miami Beach C. Stanely Mechem Rhodes Gordon K. Bush Athens Messenger Ohio Bond Commission

Clay Eyes Overseas Bouts to Pay Legal Bills

Cassius Clay plans at least three fights abroad to fund his court fight after being indicted in Houston for refusing the draft. Potential opponents include George Chuvalo in Montreal, Floyd Patterson in Tokyo, or Karl Mildenberger in Stockholm. Bond set at 5000, passport may be kept with court permission for travel.

Houston Cassius Clay Graf Clay George Chuvalo Montreal Floyd Patterson Tokyo Karl Mildenberger Stockholm Muhammad Ali U.S. Dist Ben C. Connally Hayden Covington New York Covington Connally New York State Athletic Commission World Boxing Association United States Quinnan Hodges

Carril Named Princeton Head Coach

Princeton University selects Pete Carril to succeed Bill van Breda Kolff as head basketball coach. Carril, 36, previously led Lehigh to an 11-12 record and is praised by van Breda Kolff as one of the country’s best coaches. He inherits four lettermen from a 25-28 season.

Princeton N.J Pete Carril Bill van Breda Kolff Princeton University van Breda Kolff Lafayete Carril Easton Reading Pennsylvania Lehigh University van Breda Kolff Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association

Marietta Wins Third Straight Mid-America Regatta

Marietta Pioneers claim their third consecutive Mid-America Regatta title at Lafayette Indiana on the Wabash River amid heavy rain. Purdue finishes runner up in four races as Marietta dominates the varsity race with a 1 length victory and a record 49.6 seconds over 2000 meters. Junior varsity is a two boat race won by Marietta by three feet over Purdue.

Marietta, Ohio Marietta Ohio River Purdue Pioneers Mid-America Wabash Lafayette Ind

Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Walter Dicken Estate

Charles Dicken of New Marshfield Ohio named administrator of Walter Dicken deceased estate in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated April 21 1967 Harold J. Rose Probate Judge.

Graham Drive Eunice B. Hughes Wallace Or Athens Athens County Ohio Harold J Charles Dicken New Marshfield Walter Dicken Harold J. Rose Said

Notice of Sale of Bonds by Federal Hocking Local School District

Bond sale bids due May 24 1967 in Athens and Gallia counties Ohio for 1 065000 in classroom facilities bonds. Bonds dated June 1 1947 mature 45 000 yearly 1968 84 and 50 000 1985 1990 with 4 to 6 percent interest. Bid security 1 percent plus delivery terms and legal conditions. Bond attorney Squire Sanders Dempsey Cleveland Ohio.

Board of Education Tri-County Joint Vocational School Athens Hocking Perry Counties Ohio Washington Street Nelsonville Tri- County Joint Vocational School and Technical Center van Buren and Firestone South Sixth Street Columbus Tri-County Federal Perccs Ofce Main Street Coolville State Board of Education First National Bank of Amesville Squire, Sanders & Dempsey Cleveland I - School Koker

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