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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1969

Page

14

Bobcats Trailing Minnesota In First Round NCAA Play

In Minneapolis, Ohio University trails Minnesota 10 to 7 in the top of the eighth in the District Four NCAA playoffs. Ed Robbins started for Ohio with Clauss Fields and Toadvine following. Minnesota built a big lead with homers by Raszka Schneip and Wosek, while Ohio responded with Schmidt’s two run homer. The day also saw Southern Illinois beat Ball State 15 to 6.

Minneapolis Minn Ohio University Minnesota Messenger Presstime Ed Robbins Ohio Bobcats Bill Clauss Scott Fields Bill Toadvine Robbins Terry Raszka Raszka Gophers Bob Schneip Fred Wosek Wosek Mike Schmidt Southern Ilinois Ball State Southern Illinois Gopher Southern Dlinors Athens Minnesota- Ohio WOUB

Nuzum Forms Athens American Legion Ball Team

Athens coach Ralph Nuzum called a meeting and workout for all boys aiming to try out for the K. T. Crossen Post 21 team. The session is Wednesday June 4 at 6 p.m. at Trautwein Field. The 1969 schedule opens June 7 with a doubleheader against Worthington in Athens, followed by games versus Wellston. Eric Hummel assists Nuzum this year.

Ralph Nuzum Athens American Legion Trautwein Field Ohio University Athens K. T. Crossen Worthington Wellston Nuzum Eric Hummel Athens High

Al Hart to chair 20th N A T A meeting in Cincinnati

Al Hart longtime Ohio University athletic trainer will serve as program chairman for the 20th annual National Athletic Trainers Association meeting in Cincinnati on June 11. The event includes an address by Bob James MCC commissioner at the June 9 honorary membership and awards banquet. A baseball clinic for Little Pony and Colt leagues is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. on Trautwein Field with equipment provided. Contact Bob Burson at 592-2423 for details. Team Colt League coaches meet Monday at 7:30 in the Middle School cafeteria to update rosters and finalize rules and schedules.

al Hart Ohio University National Athletic Trainers Association Cincinnati Hart Bob James Trautwein Field Little, Pony Colt Bob Burson Colt League

Signs Point To Full Fishing Weekend

Ohio anglers expect good conditions for the holiday weekend according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Southeastern Ohio lakes are clear, Muskingum River muddy, Scioto River very muddy, Piedmont Lake clear to cloudy with strong musky fishing, Dillon Reservoir excellent for bass and panfish, Seneca Lake clear with largemouth bass and catfish, Burr Oak Lake clear with large mouth bass redear bluegill and crappie, best fishing near the dam and at Dillon Reservoir.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Muskingum Scioto Piedmont Dillon Reservoir Baily and Muskingum River Seneca Lake Burr Oak Lake

Facts and figures of the 53rd 500 mile race in Indianapolis

Facts and figures of the 53rd 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway detail the 200 lap event on the 2.5 mile track with a noon start and an 8 am post-race posting. A.J. Foyt Jr. sits on pole at 170.568 mph in a Coyote Ford, purse in 1968 was 710219 with Unser earning 177523, and 58 deaths total in pre 500 races.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway U.S. Auto Club Nascar FIA A.J. Foyt Jr Bobby Unser Unser MCA United States Canada Mexico Puerto Rico Central South America Japan Speedway Network Voice of America Armed Forces Radio

Marshall President Tries To Keep School In MAC

Marshall University President Dr. Roland H. Nelson pledges to do all within his power to keep Marshall in the Mid American Conference. A June 30 report is due to Conference Commissioner Robert James on irregularities in financing and admission of student athletes.

Huntington W. Va Marshall University Roland H. Nelson Marshall Nelson Robert James Columbus Ohio Cabell County State Board of Regents Council of Presidents Kalamazoo Mich Ohio University Western Michigan University Kent State University of Toledo Bowling Green Miami

Williams and Martin clash over Williams play style

Williams says criticism of his baserunning is unfair while Martin denies calling him one of the worst players. Martin, Minnesota Twins rookie manager, says he was misinterpreted and that Williams is a Hall of Fame hitter. Williams notes baserunning plays and defends his speed and scoring.

Washington Ted Williams Billy Martin Williams Martin Minnesota Twins Washington Senators Newsmen Senators Twins Frank Howard Arno Goethel The St. Paul Dispatch

Boxing stars Benvenuti Tiger freed from further grand jury questions

Nino Benvenuti and Dick Tiger were excused from additional testimony as a New York County grand jury probes boxing ties, possibly Mafia influence, with Hogan’s Rackets Bureau lead Alfred Scotti declining to detail the inquiry. Both fighters were questioned and released after testimony with no immunity waivers.

New York Nino Benvenuti Dick Tiger Benvenuti Tiger Frank Hogan Hogan Grand Jury Alfred J. Scotti Scotti

All-Ohio Decathlon Returns To Miami University

Nine defending individual champions headline the 22nd All Ohio collegiate meet at Miami University with 35 schools entered. A first time decathlon combines college and university athletes, with Friday hosting the first five events and Saturday featuring the final five. Ohio U leaders include defending hammer throw and jav elin champs Dave Leitch and Don Fish. Kent State star Orin Richburg seeks more titles. and others defend in discus mile steeplechase and shot put. Lester Smith of Miami will miss due to international duty in Rome.

Oxford Ohio Miami University Ohio University Ohio State Bowling Green Cincinnati King Baldwin- Wallace Ohio U Dave Leitch Don Fish Orin Richburg Kent State Jim Reardon Sid Sink Jim Calloway Vaughn Davis Mount Union Exodus Lett Ashland Miami Lester Smith Smith Rome U.S

Doubled Labor Day Weekend Projections Shuffle Scores Across Cities

Weekend baseball and basketball results scatter across Chicago Philadelphia Montreal and more. Atlético and St Louis figures surface alongside Pittsburgh Los Angeles and New York in pretime listings with numerous game notes and upcoming matchups.

Chicago Pittburgh New York Montreaa Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Heusen San Diego Thurday Loe Angeles Steen Montres Stoneman Pittsburgh Merritt Fridey Houston Atlante Prieseinn Cinegran St Louis San Dege Montreal Sundey Gomes Mertred Phicdelpha Hoseten Pittaburgh Atienta Cinginnat St Lewis Baltimore Cesesere Boston Detroit Ooo Washington Kansas City Seartig Cothopri Csesesee

Bobcats Eye All Ohio Title After MAC Showings

Ohio University track team heads to the All Ohio Track and Field championships in Oxford aiming to repeat their MAC meet showing. The Bobcats finished second to Western Michigan by six points and will face a strong field at Miami in the All Ohio finals.

Ohio University Oxford Bobcats Western Michigan Ohio Miami Bowling Green Lexington Knoxville Tenn

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