Old Rivals Set for Annual Grid Clash
Friday night brings Trimble High and Nelsonville York in a storied rivalry with much at stake. Trimble coach Paul Culver calls it a big yearly test and notes current health across key players. Buckeye coach Dave Boston aims to fix offense, while Smathers departure alters the Buckeyes.
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Nelsonville York
Trimble
Paul Culver
Ble
Culver
Buckeye
Dave Boston
Boston
Scott Smathers
Smathers
Jeff McClelland
Weekend clashes highlight Trimble Nelsonville York and Alexander Federal Hocking rivalries
Preview of key high school football matchups features Trimble Tomcats hosting Nelsonville York, and Alexander Spartans welcoming Federal Hocking Lancers. Rich in history, these games carry playoff implications, league standings, and revenge narratives as teams chase a pivotal conference start.
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Spartans
Federal Hocking
Lancers
Buckeyes
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Nelsonville York
Vinton County
Albany
Belpre golfers lead quadrangular at Ohio University golf course
Belpre tops four teams as Jeff Higgins shoots 41 to medalist and Belpre finishes 179. Athens reserves rate to 182 with Salyer and Farley each 44. Alexander 199 led by Scrubbie 48 and Warren 211 led by Dolak 47.
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Belpre
Eagles
Ohio University
Athens
Alexander
Warren
Bill Salyer
Mark Farley
Carl Scrubbie
Steve Dolak
Jim Goodwin
Steve Higgins
John Turrill
Craig Goldsberry
Tim Kerr
Dave Richards
Mark South
Mike Pratt
Bill Hess
Mike Daugherty
Phil Spindler
Scott Wynn
Mark Aebi
Mark King
Bobcats' Callan Suffering Through Difficult Season
Ohio University defensive back Joe Callan endures a troubling season hampered by foot injuries and a failed bid for a redshirt. Freshman Vincent Short may replace him as coach Bill Hess eyes changes before the Eastern Michigan game.
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Callan
Bob Maney Messenger
Ohio University
Joe Callan
Marshall
Bill Hess
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Ohio
Purdue
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Hess
Eastern Michigan
Théo Lemon
Steve Doe
Lemon
Todd Lucas
Lyle Govert
MAC
Andy Vetter
Lancaster Sweeps Cross Country Honors In Triangular Meet
Lancaster wins varsity and reserve races against Marietta and Athens Bulldogs. John Zishka takes varsity crown in 12 39, team 32 to 40 and 55, while Wayne Hartzell wins reserve in 14 11 with Lancaster 20, Marietta 31, Athens 71.
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Marietta
Athens Bulldogs
John Zishka
Gales
Athens
Wayne Hartzell
Rob Topping
Dave
Exiled West African Chief Prempeh II Arrives in Seychelles
In 1900, British authorities exile Chief Prempeh II of the Akan state to the Seychelles Islands. He arrives with his three wives and his favorite executioner, following colonial suppression of his reign.
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Prempeh II
West Africa
Seychelles Islands
Major League Leaders Final Standings Summary
American and National League leaders are listed: batting leaders include Carew Min 388 and Parker Pgh 338. most runs include Carew 128 and Foster 124. RBIs highlight Isle Min 119 and Foster 149. hits feature Carew 239 and Parker 215. home runs show Rice and Foster with 39 and 52. pitching leaders include Gullett NY 14-4 and Seaver Cin 214 strikeouts 345. The data covers both leagues with team affiliations.
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Moreno
Candiriaugh
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Rforsch
Stl
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Carlton
Rreuschel
Rau
Niekro
Richard
Rogers
Seaver Cin
Hensler Brothers Lead Athens Golf Duo in SECAL Race
Athens High School golfers Jim and Steve Hensler, brothers, dominate the Bulldogs lineup with Jim posting a 40.4 scoring average and three medalist honors in seven SECAL matches. They discuss rivalries, family support, and plans to pursue college golf while appreciating the sport's deeper appeal.
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Athens High School
Steve Hensler
Jim
Sophmore
Steve
Bulldogs
Hensler Brothers
Bulldog
Logan
Robert Hensler
Athens
Jimmy
Mike Dunn
Jim Hensler
Local college and area sports schedule highlights
Thursday slate features SEOAL volleyball in Athens and Wellston, TVC basketball games, and golf at 8 p.m. Notable events include cross country at Ohio University and Notre Dame in vitational, women's field hockey at Ohio University, and a women’s volleyball showcase with Slippery Rock Cedarville Ohio Northern and Morehead State beginning at 7 p.m.
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Cedarville
Ohio Northern
Morehead State
Ohio University
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