Bruins Capture Stanley Cup Again Behind Orr's Heroics
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 in Game Six to win the Stanley Cup, earning $15,000 per player. Gerry Cheevers posted the shutout while Wayne Cashman scored twice and Bobby Orr starred despite a knee injury, prompting praise from Ranger captain Vic Hadfield and opponent Brad Park. Orr scored the opening goal and delivered a key assist as Boston redeemed a prior defeat and celebrated in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave O’hara
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Boston Bruins
Bobby Orr & Co
Boston
National Hockey League
Bruins
New York Rangers
New York
Gerry Cheevers
Wayne Cashman
Orr
Ranger
Vic Hadfield
Bobby Orr
Brad Park
NHL
Conn Smythe
Art Show
Rangers
Cashman
Johnny Bucyk
Madison Square Garden
Montreal
Johnson
Emile Francis
Crampton Shares Colonial Lead In Texas Open
Australian golfer Bruce Crampton and Texan Fred Marti shared the first round lead at the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth with 67s. Bert Greene Dave Stockton Len Thompson and Deane Beaman close behind at 67 while six players posted 68. Thompson's sixth green shot into a TV newsman's pocket drew a ruling request and caused a bogey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Crampton
Bruce Crampton
Australia
Texas
Fred Marti
Jerry McGee
Dave Marr
Bobby Mitchell
John Miller
Charles Coody
Lee Elder
Miller Barber
Jerry Heard
Thompson
Big Reds Edge Bulldogs in seventh inning rally
Parkersburg edged Athens 9 8 after four consecutive seventh inning singles with two out. Inbody took the loss for Athens as Kostival earned the win for Parkersburg. Athens had six hits to Parkersburg’s 12 and scorched errors aided the rally. The Bulldogs travel to Portsmouth Saturday for a 1 p.m. twin bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Athens
Jon Kostival
Bulldogs
Dennis
Mather
Steve Inbody
Jan
Inbody
Don Wood
Big Reds
Portsmouth
Jan Kostival
Champlin
Baker
Rowley
Site Set For Meet In Tri Valley Conference
Federal-Hocking High School hosts the Tri Valley Conference Track and Field Meet Saturday with five schools competing. Participants include Federal-Hocking Warren Local Nelsonville York Belpre and Vinton County. Events begin at 1 p.m. and conclude around 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Federal- Hocking High School
Federal
Athens Little League Tryouts For 10 Year Olds
Tryouts for 10 year olds in Athens Little League are set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Field 5 in the W State Street parks area. Open to boys who have not tried out yet and those asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Field 5
W. State Street Parks
Eastern Meigs and Gallia reach district finals in baseball
Eastern and Meigs have advanced to district competition while Gallipolis also reaches the finals as sectional play continues. Eastern defeated Crooksville 4 2 on the winners field Wednesday and will advance to next week’s games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Gallipolis
Meigs
Crooksville
Chillicothe
Randy Cross
Randy Hammond
Edsel Sims
Minford
Stan Perry
Wellston
Northwest
Perry
Phil Doddridge
Belpre
Nelsonville-York
Eddie Young
Floyd Burney
Bentley Wins Cage Awards at Rio Grande banquet
Rio Grande's Bentley earns two basketball awards including team MVP at the All-Sports Banquet. A former Chauncey Dover and Athens star, he is a senior who also finished runner up for the Newt Oliver Athlete of the Year. Other MVPs named include Dennis Jones tennis Bob Lawson track and Ken Sanders cross country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Roger Bentley
Chauncey-Dover
Athens
Bentley
Bob Lawson
Newt Oliver
Lawson
Oliver
Rio Grande Cage
Dennis Jones
Ken Sanders
Three Drivers Top 190 MPH in Indy 500 Qualifying
Indianapolis AP three drivers surpassed 190 mph in Indy 500 qualifying as May 27 race starts approach. Peter Revson posted 191.123 mph in a McLaren. Bobby Unser 194.721 in a Dan Gurney Eagle. Gary Bettenhausen 191.017 in a Roger Penske McLaren. Lee Brayton wrecked but unhurt after a wall impact. his best lap 173.344.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Peter Revson
H. Revson
Redondo Beach
Calif
McLaren
Bobby Unser
Gary Bettenhausen
Unser
Dan Gurney
Bettenhausen
Roger Penske
Lee Brayton
Coldwater
Mich
Brayton
Scioto Downs Harness Racing Season Planned Entries
The Messenger announces it will publish Scioto Downs entries and results regularly as the racing season opens to inform readers about harness racing at Scioto Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioto Downs
the Messenger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marti
Clarence Campbell
Bucyk
Tom Johnson
Montreal Canadiens
Harry Sinden
Humble Station
Whitewall
Psycron Tires
Nancy Lee Smith
Richland Avenue
Richland Ave
Eseeweeeeeeeeeneeeer
Chrysler
Buick
Volkswagen
Bill Nelson
Ron Smith
Doward Calvert
Ed Bartels
Opel
GMC
Pontiac
East Main St
Pomeroy, O
Vaasa
CYR OG
Athens, Ohio
Gallia
Sims
Rick Hammond Cross
Young
Perry and
Kieslin Brisker
Swords
Price Meigs
Dixon McClain
Schults
Miller
Burney
Ohio
Monthru
S. High Street
Columbus
AYLI
V. D. Edwards
Insurance Agency
KARR
van Zandt
The
Advertising Council
U.S. Forest Services
National Association of State Foresters
International Newspaper Advertising Executives
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!