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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1969

Page

16

Weather Seen As Key To Southeastern District Track Meet

Chillicothe coach Robert Bobo eyes favorable conditions for the Southeastern District Track and Field Meet at Chillicothe featuring Class AA and A teams. Ohio University hosts Athens last year, but schedule conflicts shift the venue. regional trips await top finishers with Lancaster and Unioto among strong contenders.

Robert Christian Chillicothe Athens Ohio University Bobcats Dave Juenger Unioto

Baseball in Chillicothe Class A and AA District Playoff Notes

Rain delays push back Class A Southeast District games in Chillicothe with South Point vs Miami Trace likely Saturday at 10 a.m. and Portsmouth vs Warren Local still uncertain. Crooksville vs White Oak and Zane Trace vs Minford also on Saturday with winners to Newark regional. additional Class AA action in Athens postponed till Friday.

South Point Miami Trace Portsmouth Warren Chillicothe Crooksville Messenger White Oak Bulmer Field Newark South Webster Crooksville-White Oak Proctorville Fairland Zane Trace- Minford Central District Athens

West Says Alcindor Will Be Most Valuable

Jerry West predicts Lew Alcindor will be the league's most valuable player for the NBA. The L A Lakers star spoke after receiving an award car at a luncheon honoring West as Bill van Brunt Kolff praised Alcindor's all around game and potential.

West Alcindor New York Lew Alcindor National Basketball Association Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers Lakers Boston Celtics Bil Russell UCLA NBA Milwaukee Bucks Bill van Brend Kolff

Jackson Still In Title Race

Jackson stayed in the Southern Division title race with a 92 victory over Ironton. The win moved Jackson to 3-2 in league play, one game behind Gallipolis which has clinched at least a tie for the division crown and holds a 4-1 mark. Gallipolis has one league game left, at Ironton, while Jackson hosts Meigs on Friday.

Jackson Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Ironton Ironmen Gallipolis Meigs Fontom Henry Philben End Akers Edwards Oper Uotew

Mike Boring Pitches No Hitter For Eastern

Albany report shows Mike Boring no-hit Alexander 10-2 in a Mid-Ohio Valley Conference game. The Eastern pitcher walked two and struck out 10 while Alexander starter Theron Caster fanned 13 with four walks. Eastern improves to 3-0 in league play.

Albany Mike Boring Eastern Alexander Theron Caster Boring Riche Caster Norris

Athens High track to contest district meet at Chillicothe

Athens High School track team heads to the Class AA District meet in Chillicothe Saturday. The baseball team stands 11-5 and hosts Chillicothe Monday and Meigs Wednesday after rain delays, while a Parkersburg game Thursday was cancelled due to Parkersburg schedule issues. The golfers face Nelsonville York Monday at Logan and then the district meet at Fairgreens next Saturday May 17. after the district meet the track team runs in the Marietta Relays next Wednesday.

Athens High School Chillcothe Chillicothe Meigs Parkersburg Athens Nelsonville York Logan Fairgreens Country Club Marietta

Pond Stocked With Fish in Athens Park Pond

The Division of Wildlife stocked a pond on State Street in Athens Friday morning. Fish managment Supervisor George Billy said the stocking included blue gill crappie bass and catfish up to 15 pounds. The pond is for children only with more fish planned throughout the month.

Wildlife Pond State St Athens George Billy Billy

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