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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1969

Page

29

Athlete of Year to Insurance Stands in Athens Office

J David Lundberg, Ohio University Athlete of the Year 1954, runs a family insurance office at 185 Court St in Athens. An Ohio U alumnus 1952 to 1956, he balanced varsity football and track with work and studies, maintained a B average, and credits athletics with broadening character. He chairs the University Green and White Club and resides with wife Jacqueline and two sons at 18 Angela Drive.

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Mark Shaw Muscles Logan Past Ironton In OT Thriller

Logan Chiefs beat Ironton 75-87 in overtime as Mark Shaw scores 32 points and adds 24 rebounds to power the win in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League opener. Gary Rollins adds 18 for Logan while Bill Washburn leads Ironton with 30. Ironton led late, but Logan tied it at 63-64 with 61 seconds left, then pulled away in OT and held the Tigers to no late buckets.

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Spartans Top Belpre in Low-Scoring Rivalry Showdown

Albany Alexander led 34-21 at halftime as the Spartans defeated Belpre 62-57. Tom Bobo poured in 74 points while Pat Lawson added 17 and Jan Leel 10 for the winners. Belpre's Steve Ramsey had 20, Alexander dominated rebounds 49-27, and Tony Brooks anchored defense.

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Unbeaten Season Drives Point Pleasant to 10-0 Run

Point Pleasant’s Big Blacks compiled a 10-0 record amid a high scoring season. Greer directed the offense with multiple touchdowns, while McDermitt anchored the defense as Ed McDermitt earned Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. The team raced to victories over South Charleston, Parkersburg South, Meigs, Huntington, Barboursville, Sanders Memorial Stadium Homecoming, Milton, Huntington East, Ripley, and Ravenswood, sealing a state leading defense and 268 points scored alongside 98 allowed.

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Fragmentary Notice From Tall Oenueh District

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Wilson's Fielder Nips Meigs At End 51 49

Gallipolis wins Southeastern One-Athulelic League game 51 49 after Bruce Wilson scores at the crossing seconds. Meigs led 43 42 late. Meigs missed a late bucket as Gallipolis held the advantage from free throws. Wilson led Gallipolis with 16 points, Matthews contributed 24, and the Blue Devils outshot 38.6 percent to 41.2 percent.

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Wellston Triumphs Over Buckeyes 85 to 41

Wellston sprinted to an 85 41 win over the Buckeyes as Andy Zim led with 32 points in the season opener. Moule, Nelsonville York, and West Maxwell contributed double digit totals, while the Rockers debuted Larry Yon, a 1969 Ohio University graduate, and the team built a commanding lead by the fourth quarter.

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Warriors Triumph in Third Win Over Waterford

Washington Warriors beat Waterford 77 71 to claim their third win in several starts. Dave Poling scored 23 points and grabbed 2 rebounds while Ron Harkless added 17 and Ake Gessells 18. Dan Powell led Waterford with 23 points as guests trailed after a strong first half and later increased their margin.

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North Gallia 62 Southern Valley 61 final in last seconds

North Gallia defeated Southern Valley 62-61 as Bob Smith banked in a jumper from the key with two seconds left. Southern High fought back late but turnovers, cold shooting, and foul trouble doomed them, with North Gallia grabbing the lead late in the third and holding on for the win.

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