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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1969

Page

22

Royals Hire Bob Cousy as Cincinnati Coach

Bob Cousy becomes new Cincinnati Royals coach after a six year stint at Boston College High. He jokes about withdrawal symptoms before returning to basketball and plans a running game centered on Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas. The deal includes stock options and trade control, with Ed Jucker out after a three year term.

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Cincinnati Seeks Conference Move After MVC Exit

Cincinnati athletic director George Smith says UC may not stay independent after announcing withdrawal from the Missouri Valley Conference by 1970. President Ralph Burwick hints at possible MAC readmission or new conference, while MAC officials note no formal negotiations yet.

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Bulldogs Awaiting Opponent In SEOAL Action

In the SEOAL Northern Division Aliens Nas has clinched the title with a 6-0 record. Gadspoils has at least tied for the Southern Division. Jackson trails Gallipolis by one game with one game left. Gallipolis must beat Ironton and Meigs at Jackson to finish. The Southern champion will host Athens in the SEOAL title bout.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Aliens Nas Gadspoils Jackson Gallipolis Ironton Meigs Athens

Eagles Stress Passing Game Under New Coach Jerry Williams

Philadelphia hires Jerry Williams as head coach to emphasize a passing attack this NFL season. Williams, signed to a three year deal, aims to build a staff and implement an offensive pass heavy philosophy while Retzlaff backs his defensive expertise and ties to the team. Williams previously helped Calgary Stampeders and played for the Rams before joining the Eagles.

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Bobcats Blanked Again by Notre Dame in South Bend

In South Bend Indiana Notre Dame defeated Ohio University 3-0, extending Nick Furlong’s shutout streak to 26 innings with no walks and eight strikeouts. Ohio’s Ed Robbins took the loss, Ohio’s record dips to 10-10 while Notre Dame improves to 10-9. The Irish scored in the first on a bases loaded infield out and added two more in the seventh, despite Ohio threats in the fifth.

South Bend Ind Ohio University Bobcats Notre Dame Nick Furlong Toledo Furlong Ohio Joe Carbone Ed Robbins Bobcats Trish Rod Woller Tom Lux Rich Locke Bill Orga Volter Cane Joe McCarthy Joe Kennan McCarthy Kennan Bill Toadvine Robbins Voltier Scarpella Bit Lur Sith

Athens Men s Slo Pitch League Opens Tuesday

The Athens Men s Slo Pitch League begins its season Tuesday on Slate Street diamonds with ten teams in two rounds and a double elimination tournament after the regular season. Jaycee field hosts two games nightly with schedules set for Tuesday and Thursday.

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Gallipolis Announces Slow Pitch Tournament

Gallipolis announces a slow pitch softball tournament. Information is available from Mike A. Den at 190 Second Ave, Gallpolis. phone number after 5 pm.

Gallipolis Pigax Mike Aden Second Ave Gallpolis

Athens Girls Pony League Coaches Meeting Notice

All persons planning to coach an Athens Pony League team for the season are asked to meet Tuesday at 7:30 pm in Schon cafeteria. Team rosters will be distributed and rules and schedule discussed. For more information contact Bob Bafsua city recreation director.

Athens A Schon Bob Bafsua

Fishing Outlook for District Four Depicts Strong Species Activity

The district reports clear, normal lakes and streams with water temps around 68 to 69 degrees boosting bluegill redear sunfish and bass action. Netting in the Muskingum River yields northern pike spotted bass crappies and a large Nathead catfish. Burr Oak Lake Logan Alma Forked Run Tycoon Lake show solid catches and notable large bass. Wildlife guidance urges delaying mowing until late June for pheasants and mid July for quail to protect nesting.

George Billy Muskingum River Jerry Boyd Davidt Christman Burr Oak Lake Athens Morgan Counties Lake Logan Rocking County Marvin Nungester Hocking County Logan James Stutchison Tim Lanfont Lake Alma Vinton County Patrick Jamison

Auerbach Speaks At Rio Grande College Banquet

Auerbach vice president and general manager of the world champion Celtics will be the featured speaker at Rio Grande College All-Sports Banquet on May 15 in the College Dining Hall. Reservations via Patty Forgey. Tickets 2.25 per person. residents 0.50. Doors open 7:30 p.m. No admission fee for those not attending.

Rio Grande Ohio Rea Auerbach Boston Celtics Rio Grandé College National Basketball Association Patty Forgey Rio Grande College Auerbach

Ohio golf schedule heats up with statewide events

Columbus reports a busy golf season with a range of events for amateurs and professionals. Highlights include the Ohio Seniors at Dayton June 12-13, PGA championships at the NCR course August 14-17, Cleveland Open June 26-29, Firestone American Golf Classic July 24-27, and World Series of Golf September 6-7. Women pros tour Columbus June 20-22, Cincinnati August 1-3, Springfield August 6-9, plus juniors and high school meets across Ohio. The schedule also features district tournaments, city opens, and PGA and U S Open qualifiers ahead of Houston events.

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Rantal Falmer vs heee ee PLee golf footwork note

Fragmentary text describes a golf swing tip focusing on knee alignment and weight transfer. Illustrated scene shows the backswing with the knee turned to the right and pointing behind, illustrating proper footwork and hinging in the swing.

Rantal Falmer Heee

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