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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1969
Page
8
Charles Walter Hagen father of modern professional golf died of cancer about midnight Sunday at 76. The article notes his influence on golf and his colorful persona both on and off the course.
Orioles beat the Twins 1-0 in 11 innings to take a 2-0 lead in the best of five. Curt Morton drove in the run with a pinch single as Dave McNally pitched five hitless innings after a rough fourth. Bob Miller started for Minnesota against Jim Palmer in a pivotal third game back in Baltimore.
The Mets overcame a shaky start to win 9-5 and 11-6 as Koosman and Seaver were touched for early hits. New York built a five run eighth inning in one game and used timely hitting, five Braves errors, and a key obstruction call to seize momentum. Hank Aaron noted the series shifts as the Mets chase their first pennant with Gary Gentry aiming to close out Pat Jarvis.
Browns coach Blanton Collier blamed a fourth down center snap over the head of kicker Don Cockroft for a turning point as the Detroit Lions beat Cleveland 28-21. Lions quarterback Bill Munson played sparingly in the first half then led late scoring drives, while Ed Flanagan and John Wright contributed big plays.
Complaint erratic results. Diagnosis lack of concentration. Treatment emphasize focus on approach stance and aiming line. Remember past mistakes and imagine desired ball speed. Concentrate on line and don't let distractions interrupt set and go.
The Cincinnati Bengals remain hopeful for the AFL Western Division title despite a 21 14 defeat at San Diego. QB Sam Wyche aging rusty after a rare loss, while Chargers ride a late drive capped by Hubbert’s one yard TD. Bad knee knocks to Middendorf and Wyche noted by coach Brown.
Sophomore quarterback Chuck Ealey smashed expectations, throwing for 251 yards and three TDs as Toledo routed Ohio 34 9 in front of a 19223 Glass Bowl crowd. Ohio’s Cleve Bryant slumped, finishing 12 of 29 for 162 yards and one TD, while Ealey added 51 yard rushing and 66 62 yard pass plays to Al Baker.
Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty outlines a new triple option plan to bypass defensive linemen. He claims the scheme will flow around tackles and ends without blocking them, asserting it should be easy.
President Nixon urged Billy Casper to promote relations with industrial and political communities during his visit. Casper, a California golfer, discussed future outreach as he plans a week's appearance in Japan next year.
A compilation of college football scores lists Marietta 17 Kenyon 9 and Denison 36 Otterbein 21 among Ohio results, with teams like Grove City 27 Ohio Northern 7. Nationally Ferris State, Harvard, Temple, Florida State, Texas, and many others posted varied scores across multiple states.
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