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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1968
Page
14
The lesson explains adjusting entry point for uphill and downhill sand shots. On uphill lies enter the sand closer to the ball to preserve speed. on downhill lies enter farther behind the ball to avoid sand impedance. This guidance helps players cut under the ball more effectively on uneven sand lies.
The Trout Derby at Forked Run Lake will run Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Ohio Division of Wildlife Meigs County Fish and Game Association and the Ken Amsbury Chapter of the Izaak Walton League the event stocks 1500 trout with 300 tagged for prizes. Open to all ages with no license for under18 participants. prizes include a Mitchell 300 Spinning Reel and Rod for the longest trout and a rod and reel for the shortest trout.
Frank Howard hit two two run homers driving Washington to a 4-1 victory over Cleveland, tying the American League record with seven runs in four straight games. Bob Veale struck out 13, scattering eight hits as Pittsburgh beat St Louis 3-0.
Athens defeated Wellston 12 8 to finish Southeastern Ohio Athletic League play undefeated at 6 0 in league and 13 5 overall while Wellston sits 1 5 and 8 8. Athens clinched Northern Division earlier and will face Southern Division champ Ironton or Meigs. key bats included Rob Essex Dan Higgins Lantz Rapp and Denny Rapp with Rapp and Wickerham driving in three RBI each.
The Erie County Legislature approves 50 million in bonds to build a domed stadium near Buffalo in hopes of securing a National League baseball franchise. The NL meets in St. Louis to name two sites for 1969, with Buffalo, Montreal, Dallas-Fort Worth, Milwaukee, and San Diego bidding.
Ohio fishing outlook shows mostly good to excellent conditions across reservoirs and rivers. Water levels vary from roily to clear with several lakes reporting strong bass and crappie bites and walleye action at Hoover Reservoir and Mosquito Reservoir. Smallmouth bass peak around Lake Erie islands.
Casper and Fleckman posted two under par 68 to take a one stroke lead in the second round of the Colonial National Invitation at Fort Worth Texas. Earl Stewart Jr Kel Nagle Jack Montgomery Tommy Aaron and Ken Still trailed one stroke behind with 69. Zarley aced the 16th hole to win a car.
Alexander defeats Southern of Racine 10 to 1 to claim its fourth Mid-Ohio Valley Conference victory. Custer pitched well, allowing three hits and striking out seven as Gary Cooper and Steve Brooks led the offense with multiple hits including a home run from Brooks. Don Kincade added three runs while the Spartans started with three three-run innings.
Trainer Lou Cavalaris, suspended after Dancer's Image Derby disqualification, will watch the Preakness on television from a motel near Pimlico. Bob Casey saddles Dancer's Image with Bobby Ussery as jockey, while Ismael Valenzuela rides Forward Pass in pursuit of the Triple Crown. The card also features the $100,000-added Californian at Hollywood Park.
Athens National Bank defeats W and Sanitation 12 to 4 Stroh's beats Tavern 7 to 0 Dannie's tops Hawk's Cycle 14 to 6 Carriage Hill Apts 17 over Maplewood Inn 10 Carling's wins 18 to 7 over Full Walgreen Pacific Coast League results Oklahoma City 3 Seattle ? Denver Seattle 2 Portland 4 Tacome 1 12 innings Phoenix 5 San Diego 2 Spokane 4 Hawaii Only games scheduled
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