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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1968

Page

9

Series Mound Duel On Tap For Opener In St Louis

Detroit and St Louis prepare for Game 1 of the 1968 World Series with Denny McLain and Bob Gibson pegged as the mound stars. The Tigers’ lineup features Mickey Stanley at shortstop to accommodate Al Kaline’s return from injury as Kaline, Cash, Horton, Northrup and others aim to spark the offense. The Cardinals counter with Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Roger Maris, Orlando Cepeda, Tim McCarver and Cal Koonce in a battle that NBC plans to cover in color.

Busch Memorial Stadium St. Louis Tiger Stadium Detroit Missouri City Denny McLain Bob Gibson Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Houston McLain Washington Cardinal Lou Brock Curt Flood Roger Maris Orlando Cepeda Tim McCarver NBC Curt Gowdy Pee Wee Reese Tony Kubek Harry Caray Jack Buck George Kell Ernie Harwell Mike Shannon Julian Javier Cal Maxvill Gibson Tigers Mickey Stanley Smith al Kaline Stanley Kaline Dick McAuliffe Norm Cash Willie Horton Jim Northrup Bill Owls

Tigers Gib sons-Priest Gibson Faces Tigers Michael in World Series

St Louis hosts game one as Gibson aims to extend a series winning streak while Mayo Smith notes the hype around pitching duels. Gibson has won five straight series decisions since 1964 and seeks a tie for most consecutive series wins, amid Denny McLain’s 31 win season and a rested mound duel.

St. Louis Mayo Smith Smith Tigers Gibson New York Yankees Yankees Boston Red Sox Lefty Gomez Red Ruffing McLain Denny Lefty Grove

Athens Bulldogs Win Four-Team Cross Country Meet in Athens

Athens captures top honors in a four-team meet finishing with 19 points. Rob Alden took top honors with a 10:17 time while Warren Local's Holdren was second. Bulldogs also placed Caul third Welch fourth Wagner sixth Smith sixth and McFarland seventh. Mike Noel finished 10th as Chillicothe visits next Wednesday.

Athens Bulldogs Warren Local Waterford Southeastern Rob Alden Holdren Buzz Caul Gary Welch Tom Wagner Dave Smith Dave McFarland Mike Noel Chillicothe

Ex Area Grid Coach James Dudding Buried in Ironton

Funeral services were held in Ironton for Lt. Col. James Dudding a former high school grid mentor who served as a career Army officer after coaching at South Point Jackson and Warren. He posted 41 wins 18 losses and three ties as head coach and led Jackson to a 22 6 2 record. He died near Hawaii after a flight from Schofield Barracks.

Jackson Ironton James Dudding Grid Army Dudding Hawaii Schofield Barracks South Point Gene Slaughter Warren Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Logan Wellston

Ohio deer hunting permits offered at Ravenna plant draw

One hundred deer hunters age 21 or older will be chosen by public drawing on December 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Division of Wildlife Headquarters Columbus to hunt deer of either sex with shotguns at Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant Portage County on Saturday December 28, 1968. Applications accepted October 1 through November 29. send post cards with required details to Ravenna Hunt Division of Wildlife 1500 Dublin Road Columbus Ohio 43215.

Ohio Ravenna Army Portage County Division of Wildlife Headquarters Ravenna Hunt Division of Wildlife Dublin Road Columbus

College High School Polls in Columbus AP Roundup

AP reports the weekly high school football poll from Columbus with ten teams rated on a 10 to 1 scale. Dave Dickey of Arkansas leads with 144 points earned over the last two seasons, edging Roland Moss of Toledo by ten points and Le Roy Keyes of Purdue by twelve.

Columbus Ob Ten Associated Press Dave Dickey Arkansas Roland Moss Toledo Leroy Keyes Purdue

Ex-Athenians Honored At Hill iards Ohio

Two former Athens residents Robert and Ellen Ryan were honored at Hill iards Ohio receiving three medals and merit certificates from the National Rifle Association for 1968 indoor target shooting. Both in their first year in smallbore rifle and active in Rimfire Rangers Rifle Club and Central Ohio leagues. Ryan is son of Mrs Ivalue B Ryan and late William Ryan. Ellen is daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Gabriel.

Athens Hilliards Ohio Robert Ellen Ryan Galloway National Rifle Association Rimfire Rangers Rifle Club Central Ohio Rifle League Ryan Madison Lake Gun Club Central Ohio Anglers and Hunters Association Athens High School Ivalue B. Ryan Athens Route 1 William Stanley Ryan Shade High School John M. Gabriel Athens Route 5

Local Apple Orchards Offer Pick Your Own

Good things to eat apples at several Ohio orchards. McGlaughlin Orchard offers Sweet cider Grimes Golden Red and Yellow Delicious. Gillogly Orchard lists 689 Stat with 698 2190. Rainbo Fruit Farm East of Amesville has apples and peaches. Fitzpatrick Orchard on Rt 689 in Wilkesville lists 669 4785. Wagner's Fruit Farm Loyman Ohio also promotes peaches and apples.

Zaleski McGlaughlin Orchard Gillogly Orchard Rainbo Fruit Farm Soa Seven Mies Amesville Grimes Rome Fitzpatrick Orchard St. Rt Wilkesville Wagner's Fruit Farm Loyman Ohio

Are These Bowling Balls Guaranteed to Hook

Ask Joe e Wilman explains bowling ball hooks. The writer notes no guaranteed hook, says outer surface mix affects grip and hook strength, and emphasizes the player’s delivery determines the hook. Suggestions cover choosing balls for more or less hook and the need to deliver the ball correctly.

Mark R Chicago, Ill Mark

Ohio proposes bonds for public capital improvements

Amended Substitute Senate Joint Resolution No. 29 proposes adding Section 21 to Article VIII authorizing state and state agencies to issue bonds for highways water systems higher education parks and more. It sets annual caps on debt and outlines use of proceeds including urban extensions and education facilities with tax supported obligations and revenue obligations. The measure includes provisions for funding, maturities up to 30 years, pledges of excises and taxes, and implementation by law.

State of Ohio General Assembly World War Compensation Fund

Ohio proposal to add Section 21 for public capital bonds

A constitutional amendment would empower the General Assembly to authorize new obligations including bonds and notes for Signase and other public capital improvements. It sets annual and total issuance caps for highways, water, higher education, parks, airports, and state buildings with revenue-backed securities excluded from state debt.

Ohio Secretary of State certifies amended joint resolutions

Ted W. Brown Secretary of State of Ohio certifies the amended Substitute Senate Joint Resolution No. 29 and Amended Substitute House Joint Resolution No. 43 filed for proposing constitutional amendments. The document bears the official seal and date August 13, 1022, in Cadigibus.

Ted W. Brown State of Ohio Secretary of State

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