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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1969

Page

6

Cat Diamondmen Take MAC Lead In Doubleheader Sweep

Ohio University baseball swept Marshall in a 12 inning opener and a 6-5 nightcap to seize the Mid-American Conference lead. Joe Yager hit an eighth inning homer and Jim Terry Taszka Morrison combined on a five inning one hit relief effort as Scott Fields closed out the finale. The Bobcats stand 14-10 overall and travel to Xavier before hosting Bowling Green.

Ohio University Joe Yager Marshall Scott Fields Ron Morrison Bobcats Nitecap Western Michigan Bowling Green Broncos Toledo Ohio Falcons Western Cats Yager Ron May Jim Terry Taszka Morrison Herd Xavier Hisle Bolin Giants Phillies Juan Marichal Richie Allen John Callison Mike Ryan Marichal Bob Burda Willis San Diego Wasilewski Gruste Lou Brock Pepitone Angels Mel Stottlemyre Pepi Hoyt Wilhelm Baltimore Kansas City Detroit Minnesota Seattle Boston Washington Chicago Oakland Cleveland California Bobby Murcer Jerry Kenney Mike Cuellar Baltiore Boog Powell Orioles Dick Drago Dave Johnson Lou Piniella Cuellar Rod Carew Ony Oliva Mickey Stanley Poprly Tigers Bill Freehan Tom Matchick Carew Oliva Cesar Tovar Twins Larry Haney Ray Oyler Mike Marshall Carl Yastrzemski Pilots Diego Segui Yaz Mike Epstein Senators Dennis Higgins

Bobcat Alumni Lead In 1960s MAC Baseball Stats

Rich McKinney of Ohio University tops the Mid American Conference with four home runs in 1968 and ten in 1967. Berke Reichenbach, another OU alumnus, has 24 hits in 1965. Terry Harmon, former Bobcat and 1965 Phillies signee, holds 43 all games in 1965.

Rich McKinney Ohio University Chicago White Sox Berke Reichenbach Bobcat Philadelphia Phillies Terry Harmon Hal Bock Associated Press Joe Pepitone New York Yankees California

Leas Wins Second Skyline 25-Lap Feature At Quaker City

Leas of Steubenville driving the orange and white No. 55 racer led the final 25 laps to repeat as fast qualifier and winner in Skyline Speedway action at Quaker City Ohio. The program included road stock and super modified heats with McCoy, Mast, Bond and Gay notable finishes and a wild crash by Larry McPeak.

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Cubs Relievers Falter In Astros Loss Stranded Bases

Chicago bullpen faltered as Phil Regan walked in the winning run with the bases loaded in the eighth. The Cubs fell 6 5 to the Houston Astros amid a day of relief pitching troubles across the NL.

Associated Press Sports Chicago Cubs Phil Regan Regan Julio Gotay Houston Astros Cubs Chicago Beater Pittsburgh Pedro Ramos Bob Moose Los Angeles Len Gabrielson Wes Parker Dodgers San Francisco Bob Botin Dave Watkins Larry Hisle Giants Atlanta Montreal Felix Millan Hank Aarot Clete Boyer Elroy Face St. Louis Ron Wills Gary Waslewski Dave Giusti San Diego New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Jim Mermitt Ted Abernathy Houston Ron Santo al Spangler Astros Santo Curt Blefary Denis Menke Doug Rader Jesus Alou Johnny Edwards Goray Jim Ray

Spencer Qualifies For State Meet In Regional Track Meet

Gallipolis won one event and placed fourth to send Spencer to the state meet in Columbus. Spencer won the 120 yard high hurdles in .144 and jumped 21-5 to take fourth in the long jump, advancing in both events. Other area runners like Bob Handley posted school records yet missed state by fractions.

Worthington Tom Spencer Gallipolis Columbus Spencer Hurdies Athens Bob Handley Handley

Lancaster Gales claim district golf crown in Southeastern meet

Lancaster led by Steve Groves with a 71 medalist score captured the team title at Fairgreens Country Club. Portmouth’s Steve Blowers was runner up medalist with 74, while Gallipolis and New Lexington squads filled top slots as 28 teams competed.

Wellston Steve Groves Lancaster Gales Fairgreens Country Club Groves Chillicothe Steve Blowers Portsmouth Gallipolis New Lexington New Lexington St. Aloysius Waverly Meigs Jackson Ironton Marietta Logan Sheridan Athens Portsmouth East Vinton County Unioto Hillsobro Portsmouth Notre Dame

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Majestic Prince doubtful for Belmont Stakes after Preakness

Owner Frank McMahon and trainer Johnny Longden signal Majestic Prince will skip the Belmont on June 7 despite potential Triple Crown hopes. The colt won the Preakness but, amid weight loss from the campaign, may not race again this year.

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Bowling Green Tops Ohio in MAC Tennis Clash

Bowling Green nipped Ohio University 54 in a MAC tennis match as BG’s team edged past the Bobcats on the road. Results show Cavensugh, Norris, Longora and others winning sets in a tight conference finale prep.

Bowling Green Ohio University Bobcats Western Michigan

Dickinson wins Cotennial National Invitation Tournament

Gardner Dickinson fired a 65 Sunday to win the Cotennial National Invitation Tournament in Fort Worth Texas. He finished at 278 two under par to take the $25,000 first prize.

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