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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

16

Day Long District Track Meet Draws 34 Schools to Peden Stadium

More than 500 athletes from 34 schools 17 in Class A and 17 in Class AA compete at Ohio University Peden Stadium for the 43rd Southeastern District Track and Field Meet. Events begin 9 a.m. with finals and prelims. top finishers advance to regional meets in Dayton and Worthington.

Peden Stadium Ohio University Dayton Worthington Charles Eckard Amesville Art Taylor Unioto

Barski Shines In First WMU Baseball Season

Kalamazoo Michigan Marty Barski a 21 year old senior stars in his first varsity season for Western Michigan University hitting .419 in his first 20 games leading the team in hits and doubles while drawing the most walks. He earned football honors as a top receiver and holds two scholarly awards. Barski considers future options in Canadian football postgraduate study or professional baseball.

Kalamazoo Mich Marty Barski Western Michigan University Barski Norridge Ill Bronco Bill Chambers Central Illinois Ence Michigan College Detroit National Football Foundation Hall of Fame National Collegiate Athletic Association Illinois Western Michigan

Unknown Illness Nearly Ends Rich McKinney High School Career

Rich McKinney a Miami East High School star and later Ohio University standout nearly died during an unknown spring illness that dropped him 40 pounds and led doctors to test for leukemia. He rebounded to excel in multiple sports and pursue professional baseball after college.

Ted Kreit Messenger Basebal Bobcats Rich McKinney Miami East High Rich Miami East O. U Ohio Bob Wren

Swisher to Start at Marshall Spring Game in Fairfield Stadium

Marshall head coach expects freshman Don Swisher from Pomeroy to start quarterback for the spring game against the alumni in Fairfield Stadium Saturday night at 7 30. He starred in the SECUL and was the league MVP his senior year after guiding the Whites to a 19 7 win over the Greens last Saturday.

Huntington W. Va Don Swisher Pomeroy Marshall Fairfield Stadium SECUL Whites Greens

Enjoy Bowling At Its Best In Cool Air Conditioned Comfort

A compact bowling feature highlights air conditioned lanes offering comfortable play. The piece notes optimal temperatures for players and an inviting environment for casual leagues and tournament prep.

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