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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1977

Page

9

Belpre Captures TWC Track Title At Federal Hocking

Belpre High School crowned Tri Valley Conference champions at Federal Hocking High School after seven first places amid a rain-postponed meet. Federal Hocking finished second with 109 points, while Warren, Nelsonville York, Vinton County and Alexander trailed with varying totals. Top scorer Joe Butcher of Federal Hocking claimed 32 points by finishing second in four events.

Stewart — Belpre Federal Hocking High School Eagles Federal Hocking Warren Nelsonville- York Vinton County Alexander Nelsonville-York Joe Butcher Altough Doug Colvin Belpre Kurt Vickers Mark Fisher Colvin Christian Poston Prater Jeffers Bailey Tolliver Barnett Flowers Smathers Butcher Federal Vickers Bischoff Tibbs M. Sayers Brown Green Edwards Haggerty Spence Wigal Sheppard Yeater Washburn Crum Mason Casto Thomas Lackey Mobbs Goodfellow

Athens Routed Trimble Wins in AAA sectional play

Athens loses to Lancaster 12 0 while Trimble defeats Crooksville 8 0 in the opening AAA sectional games Monday. Rose of Lancaster pitched a two hitter with 14 strikeouts as Athens drops to 11 13. Marietta tops Logan 5 4 advancing to a second round at Lancaster. Trimble advances after an 8 0 win over Crooksville with Mark Hunter pitching a two hitter and 10 strikeouts.

Gales Bulldogs Rose Athens Kevin Goldsberry Lancaster Marietta Logan Mark Goldsberry Karl Fry Goldsberry Pierson Bentley Baldwin Rose Ana Shaping Hicks Alford Marietta Tigers Chieftains Tigers Straigh Tiger Rex Kline Danny Dutton Ed Bush Righ Brad Tucker Scott Gasser Rusty Zide Tim Zollar Bush Myers Kevin Wright Basmen Ed Williams Wright Trimble Crooksville Federal Hocking Mark Hunter Phil Faires Tomcats Hunter Greg Holbert Kevin Meade Meade

Boxers Set for Bouts at Friday Night at the Fights

Grover Center hosts elimination bouts to shape the Friday Night at the Fights card in Bird Arena at 7 30 p m. University Sports Administration Club funds the yearly event directed by Dave Johnson with Dr Maung Gyi approving the boxers. Featured matchups include Randolph Scott vs L B Towns and Scott Denoma vs Mike Baird with a rematch planned, plus Lawrence Barber vs Bart Winnen and a Pete McDaniels vs Jim Chlovechok bando fight. Tickets are 1.00 in advance or 1.25 at the door at Grover Center.

Robert Young Messenger Grover Center Bird Arena 0.U Sports Administration Club Dave Johnson Johnson Boxing Club Amateur Athletic Union Southeastern Ohio Maung Gyi Scott Denoma Mike Baird Gyi Lawrence Barber Bart Winnen Barber Winnen Randolph Scott L.B. Towns Towns Mike Hunt Hunt Scott Tom Clark Pete McDaniels Jim Chlovechok

Ohio and area sports calendar highlights today

Today's schedule features Ohio University at Xavier in men's tennis at 3 p.m. and multiple baseball softball and track events across Athens including Wellston Athens Meigs Trimble and Vinton County. Key meetings cover Softball league managers and Bulldog Booster Club elections in Athens.

Ohio University Xavier Logan Wellston Athens Federal Hacking Vinton County Warren Nelsonville-York Morgan Trimble Crooksville Miller Bill Goldring Jaycee Meigs Waverly Federal Hocking Wittenberg Ohio Wesleyan Marietta Southern Reserves South Webster Alexander Nelsonville York

Hillsboro tops quadrangular girls track meet

Hillsboro won with 67 points, followed by Athens 51 1-3, Jackson 43 and Waverly 29 2-3 in a four-school meet at WAVERLY. Athens claimed five firsts, Jackson four, Hillsboro three, and Waverly two as athletes posted event marks across sprints, jumps, throws, and relays.

Waverly Athens Hillsboro Jackson Downey Hamilton Knight Brown Harris

Winners Named in Bowling Tourneys at Rollerbowl

Top finishers emerged from recent adult junior and adult bantam events at Rollerbowl. Jon McBride and Allen Bolin led the adult bantam tour while Alberta Robertson and John Carpenter captured adult junior high series, with multiple high scores highlighted including Rita Hysell and Amber Pyle in the women and Bill Virdon noted for Astros quail-hunting. Nelsonville Lanes owner Tom Brannon announced summer leagues starting May 21 with varied divisions and trophies for 36-plus players. Call 753-2678 for details.

Jon McBride Allen Bolin Kristin Thomas Teresa Foughty Sylvia Wendland Billy Foughty Calendine Rita Rie Hyeell Chuck Misner Alberta Robertson John Carpenter Jim Ator Bill Reed Steve Calendine Karen Kyle Kelly Kyle Adair Harold Loos Mike Loos Billy Ross David Ross Rita Hysell Amber Pyle Doris Sams Billie Sams Brannon Nelsonville Tri-County Joint Vocational School

Major League Monday Games Weather Affects Schedule

In the majors Monday results Chicago beat Houston 6 to 1 and St. Louis overcame Cincinnati 6 to 5 in 10 innings. Philadelphia at Los Angeles and Atlanta at Pittsburgh were postponed due to wet grounds with rain.

Chicago Houston St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Atlanta Pittsburgh Collins Niekro Rooker Demery Hooton Montreal Rogers San Francisco Halicki Carlton Lerch Motreal San Diego New York Houston Ll

Athens area cable expansion begins with substantial cost

Additio started General Telephone Co. has begun a cable addition in the northeast area of the Athens exchange. The project costing 43500 will support growth. Also notices announce bank branch application by The Security Bank Athens Ohio and two probate matters listing executrix and administrator appointments with dates.

Additio General Telephone Co Athens

Adoption Notice in Miller Petition in Athens County Ohio

Jackie Lee Gordon files adoption petition in Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Athens County Ohio for Melissa Lynn Miller and Richard Craig Miller with a May 1977 hearing. Public auction in Nelsonville Ohio hosted by York Township Trustees at Greenlawn Cemetery on May 14 1977 at 12 30 P.M. items listed include bathroom fixtures lumber mantels and more with viewing prior to sale.

Diana Sue Douglas East Gates Street Columbus Franklin County Ohio Regina Catherine Metcalf Athens Athens County Harold J. Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Foster B Cornwell Cline Bldg Court St Mary Cox Bolte Melissa Lynn Miller Richard Craig Miller Jackie Lee Gordon Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division Jim D. Fox York Township Nelsonville Greenlawn Cemetery Myers Crossing Old Rt. 33 South

Bargain Bazaar and Community Notices Run in Athens Ohio

A collection of local alerts includes a $2000 reward for information leading to the murder conviction of Wesley Musser, church revival notices, volunteer calls for a carnival at the Gallipolis Institute, fundraiser asks, sale notices, lost and found pets, and a public auction of county equipment set for May 12 1977 at the Athens County Engineers Office. The notices name Frances Musser, Rev. C U, and several local businesses and services.

Wesley Dale Musser Meigs Co. Sheriff's Dept Frances Musser Strouds Run Community Church C.U Gallipolis

Auction Of Old General Store In New Straitsville Ohio

On Main Street New Straitsville Perry County Ohio near State Route 93 the long closed John A Rischert General Merchandise Store hosts a complete inventory auction Saturday May 14 1977 at 11 00 A M The store operated for over 75 years and closed nine years ago Bright racks boxes and many unseen items fill the interior Plan to attend Cash or checks with 1 0 day Do not hold the seller liable Lunch available Owner Mrs Nellie Rischert Auctioneer Ottie Opperman contact 614 385 7195 or 347 4842.

Main Street New Straitsville Ohio Logan New Lexington John A. Rischert Perry County Rischert Nellie Rischert Ottie Opperman

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