Bobcats Face Valparaiso In Must-Win NCAA Tourney Game
Ohio University and Valparaiso slipped to the loser's bracket in the NCAA District Four playoffs at Bierman Field Minnesota. Ohio seeks a win to stay alive after a 6 5 loss to Southern Illinois while Valparaiso fell to Minnesota with a 6 4 defeat. Bobcats out hit the Salukis 13 9 but stranded 10 runners. Coach Bob Wren hopes sharper defense and timely hitting turn the tide in the 2 pm game at Bierman Field with top pitcher Morlan in line to start if Ohio wins.
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Jun Susce
Mark John Morlan
Ed Robbins
Bob Morgan
Dan Kirkland
Barry O'Sullivan
St. Wren
Salukis
Rich McKinney
Mike Murphy
Joe Lutz
Four From Ohio On All-MAC Team
Western Michigan Ohio University and Kent State dominate the 1968 All-Mid-American Conference baseball team as coaches select 12 players. Western places four on the first unit while Ohio U and Kent earn three each with four unanimous picks Thurm Munson Mike Murphy Rich McKinney and Marty Barski.
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Ken Bratherton
Steve Stone
George Fannin
Miami
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Bill McGowan
John Morlan
Dan Godby
Bowling Green
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Bill Clauss
John Mazur
Marshall
Mick Fiorentino
Bobby Lemely
Jim Pettito
Rick Grigsby
Toledo
Jim Redman
Harlin Carter
al Dittenhoeffer
Uobie Holland
Dal Mackie
Trackmen Challenge Notre Dame for Central Collegiate title
Ohio University track team travels to Notre Dame for the 45th Central Collegiate Conference championships. The Bobcats seek strong finish after a narrow MAC finals loss and a rain-postponed weekend, aiming to rebound from last year's runner up showing behind Iowa and Michigan State.
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Clinic Site Is Changed For Baseball Event
The baseball clinic moves from the Ohio University field to the fairgrounds baseball diamond. The event at 9 a.m. Saturday is open to Little Pony and Colt League players and coaches and is sponsored by the Athens City Recreation Department with instruction from league coaches.
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Sports Fete Rescheduled At Athens High School
The all-sports banquet at Athens High School is moved to next Tuesday. The 6:39 a.m. banquet will be in the high school cafeteria with Larry Snyder, former Ohio State track coach, as main speaker. Tickets cost $2.50 and go on sale Monday at the school.
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Golfing a One Piece Back swing for Square Clubface
The guide explains keeping the clubface square during the backswing by moving the arms shoulders and legs as a unit. A square position with hands hip high leads to straight shots, while a skyward clubface causes a slice and a downward face causes a pull or hook.
Mantle Big Day Lifts Yankees in 13-4 Win
Mickey Mantle slugged two homers a double and three singles driving in five as the Yankees beat Washington 13-4 in the Memorial Day opener. He added a two-run homer in the first and his 524th career homer, 10 behind Foxx, highlighted a day that also saw Oakland defeat Boston and Detroit, Baltimore, and Cleveland win their other games.
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Ton Horton
Memorial Day Baseball Scores and Highlights
Mickey Mantle powered the Yankees to a 7 0 win with a homer and five RBIs in a Memorial Day game against the White Sox. Dave Leonhard pitched a two hitter for a 3 0 shutout of Chicago. Pacific Coast League results include Seattle 3 0 over Oakland and other scores across Tacoma Portland Oklahoma City Denver Vancouver Tulsa and Phoenix Spokane.
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