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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1977

Page

8

Derby Winner Faces Doubts After Belmont Performance

A beleaguered crowd questions War Cita's chances after a dramatic Belmont final where Run Dusty Run, trained by Smiley Adams, surged then faded. The $17,500 Northwest-bred gelding owned near Yakima and conditioned by a little known trainer elicited skepticism from bettors and officials alike. For The Moment dominated late, leaving observers to ponder future prospects.

Poten Ptr Smiley Adams Dusty Amet Ene Cita 1 Northwest

Angel Derby Flyers Battle Weather in Cross Country Flight

Entrants from Greenville and Fort Lauderdale take to the skies as Miller and a dozen competitors race weathered routes toward Greenville. Christine DeBlaey flies solo from Chagrin Falls while JoAnn Stypes from Michigan joins McKay of Grand Blanc, with Verene Trubey and Nancy Connell among notable pilots. Barbara Mosher also listed among solo fliers as crews prepare for takeoff.

Greenville Fort Lauderdale Miller Christine DeBlaey Chagrin Falls JoAnn Stypes W With McKay Grand Blanc Michigan Verene Trubey

Slow Pitch Softball Tournaments and Local Sports News

Nelso nville VFW hosts its Third Annual Slow Pitch Softball Tournament May 13-15 with a $45 entry. A women's invitational follows in Athens with a $35 entry. Also listed are a youth horse show in Athens County, a baseball release and a hole in one at Athens Country Club, Ohio University tennis results, a Gallipolis ASA softball note, a junior adult bowling meeting, Athens Soccer Club win, and Miami University Sports Medicine Workshop details.

Nelsonville VFW Post 3467 Watkins Post Athens the Plains Athens County Mounted Posse Athens County Fairgrounds Oxford-Miami U Ty Ohio University Dale Mattmiller Bud Haider Millett Hall Miami University Oxford

Major League Baseball Scores and Schedule Brief

TheMajors list shows Boston Cleveland tied 2-2, Milwaukee 7 Detroit 4, Boston 4 California 3, New York 10 Oakland 5, Baltimore 6 Seattle 4, Chicago 8 Cleveland 3, Texas 5 Kansas City 2. Milwaukee at Cleveland r efrem event with Slaton Cort. Seattle at Toronto, California at Kansas City, Montreal at San Diego postponed by rain. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at St Louis also on slate with multiple pitchers named.

Minnesota Toronto Milwaukee Detroit Boston California New York Oakland Baltimore Seattle Chicago Cleveland Texas Kansas City Meeday Slaton Cort Bibby Watts Montreal San Diego Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco Houston St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles

Three Bulldog Marks Fall in Track Meet

Marietta Parkersburg tied by two points for top spot as Marietta wins with 97. She sets a new 60 yard hurdles mark at :11.4, breaking her :11.3 last year. Mary Downey breaks the high jump school record with 4-9 and places fifth. Downey also leads the mile relay squad to 4:40.5, placing fourth. Other area performers include Olcott, Irvine, Logan, and Don Gullett noted for a separate baseball tie-in.

Marietta Parkersburg Mary Downey Auarge F Jenny Brown Stechelle Lcteten Downey Olcott Parkersburg Marietta Irvine Logan Powell Sudnick Athens Marsh New Grandall Meigs

Ohio Trackmen Fall In Home Meet

Ohio University gears up for MAC action after a 99 to 44 loss to Bowling Green. Green swept five events, while Bobcats runners Al Ogunfeyimi Jesse Young and Mike were sidelined with injuries, and Bruce Sidewater led with two first places along with pole vaults and javelin highlights.

Ohio University Bobcats al Ogunfeyimi Jesse Young Mike Larry Clinton Green Bruce Sidewater Berches Turdies Roger Vince Yantzko Gerald

Woman golfer claims her first pro title at Roswell event

The LPGA U.S. Junior title was won by a first time champion as Stacy Carner led with a five under par 32 on the Brookfield West course, finishing 10 under total. Sandra Post, Pat Bradley, and Kathy MartIn chased, while Chako Higuchi tied a course record early but finished well back.

Roswell, Ga Pepe Dow Ladies Professional Golf Association U.S Brookfield West Country Club Sandra Post Pat Bradley Kathy Kathy Martin Donna Caponi Young Chako Higuchi

Regional high school events schedule scattered across teams and venues

A dense listing outlines Class AAA and AA sectional games at multiple sites including Athens Lancaster Meigs Sheridan Nelsonville York and Vinton County plus softball track tennis and prep meetings. Highlights include Tri Valley Conference meet at Federal Hocking with preliminaries and finals and various girls and boys matches beginning around 3 to 4 p m with evening league play.

Athens Lancaster Logan Marietta Meigs Sheridan Warren Nelsonville-York Federal Hocking Coaches Meeting Hillsboro Jackson Waverly Southern Eastern Federal Hocking Vinton County Nelsonville York Warren

Public Hearing on Ohio Health Alcohol Treatment Rules in Columbus

Under section 3730.03 and proposed rules 3701 56 01 to 3701 66 09 a public hearing is set for June 14 1977 at 10 00 a m in Room 156 480 E Town Street Columbus Ohio The Ohio Department of Health invites comments and witnesses regarding rules for personnel treatment rehabilitation services care and facilities including clinics Copies of the proposed rules are available at the department offices 450 E Town Street Columbus Ohio 43216 and hearings may address compliance or objections by interested parties.

Ohio Department of Health E. Town Street Columbus Ohio

Kerr-Hunter Hardware and Bridal Service Coordinator Ad

Local hardware store at Court Street Athens lists brooms maps and cleaning supplies with contact at 883 6377. An additional line notes a bridal service coordinator needing to be carried out with phone 583 7881 for details.

Kerr-Hunter Hardware Athens TEL ES Peropetien

Treasure Chest Shop Ad and Lost Dog Notice

Treasure Chest Shop on Pomeroy Road Route 33 South hosts hours Thursday through Sunday from noon to six. Lost dog alert for a male dark red Irish Setter with a five point area tag. reward offered. Also pro life pregnancy counseling by Parkersburg hotlines and auctioneering details for Seles Auctions in New Marshfield Ohio with contact numbers.

Treasure Chest Shop Top of Hill Pomeroy Road Route 33 Parkersburg Ieee Spee Zak

Public Auction Set by Athens County Commissioners May 12 1977

The Athens County Commissioners announce a public auction on May 12 1977 at 5 30 P M in the County Engineers Office Athens Ohio for used equipment including a 1962 Ford pickup a 1963 Dodge pickup a 1969 Chevy Biscayne a 1966 Huber roller a 1957 Ford tractor with loader a 1946 V snow plow and assorted tools and machinery Terms are cash on the day of sale Auctioneer C E Sheridan.

Board of Athens County Commissioners Athens County Engineers Office East State Street Athens Ohio Athey Underwood C. E. Sheridan

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