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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1969

Page

8

Mets Strike Braves in NL Playoffs to Face Orioles

The Mets swept Atlanta in three straight games to clinch the National League pennant and advance to a World Series date with Baltimore. Key moments include Nolan Ryan relief in Game 3, Wayne Garrett’s clutch two run homer, and a team batting average of .327 guiding the offense.

Mets New York Atlanta Baltimore Orioles The Galaxy of Champaigne Wayne Garrett Tommy Agee Ken Boswell Nolan Ryan Braves George Defazio Pathologue N.Y Orioles Frank Robinson Boog Powell Brooks Robinson Minnesota Tom Seaver Jerry Koosman Seaver Koosman Gary Gentry Ryan Tony Gonzalez Hank Aaron Rico Carty Agee Boswell Cepeda Aaron New York City John WY Lindsay Jerry Grote Rod Gaspar Atlanta Braves Shea Stadium

Toledo Contender Emerges After Game Sparks Toledos Thrill

Bill Hess described Toledo’s loud win as a mushroom cloud moment that energized the crowd and boosted the Rockets. He praised quarterback Chuck Ealey as a rising star and noted Toledo’s strengthened title bid, while Ohio University faces a tight path with key road and home games ahead.

Toledo Bill Hess Ohio Hess Chuck Ealey Cleve Bryant Cleve Ealey

MAC Showdown Sparks Bowling Green Toledo Clash

Bowling Green hosts Toledo in a critical MAC showdown with unbeaten league records on the line in Doyt L. Perry Field. Toledo rode a 34-9 win over Ohio to 1-0 in league play while BG won 21-10 at Western Michigan to move to 1-0 MAC.

Columbus Bowling Green Toledo Ohio Doyt L. Perry Western Michigan Ken Kalamazoo Rockets Frank Lauterbur Kent State Miami Marshal Xavier Kent Don Nottingham Soph Red Bowersox Buffalo Flashes Nottingham Marshall Redskins Xavier

Upper Arlington Gold Bears Remain Top in AP Poll

Upper Arlington's Gold en Bears hold the No. 1 spot in the weekly AP high school football poll after a 42-0 win over Lima Senior, its 24th straight victory. Canton McKinley nears the leaders with a 45-13 win over Canton Lincoln as Zanesville and Massillon rise in Class AA. Newark Catholic remains No. 1 in Class A after a 36-0 rout of East Knox.

Hal Paris Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Upper Arlington Golden Bears Marv Moorehead Lima Canton Lincoln Niles Warren Western Reserve Warren Harding Elyria Sandusky Zanesville Cincinnati Moeller Jackson Jackson County Massillon Moeller Mentor Berea Midpark Canton McKinley Newark Catholic East Knox Catholic Norwalk St. Paul Edison McDonald Cory - Rawson Granville New Albany Marion Catholic Columbus Niles McKinley Warren West Elyria Thro Neteneenee G. Bagraon Cory-Rowson Weetee Granville Ear Stanton and Greeneview Northwood Covington Portsmouth Notre Dame Big Walnut Mapleton Garrettsville Warren Consolidated Middletown Fenwick Cincinnati

Men's Rec Night Moves to Thursday Evening in Athens

The Athens City Recreation Department says men's recreation nights switch from Wednesday to Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Middle School gym. Contact supervisor Bill Waddell at 592 3476 or city recreation director Robert Burson at 592 2423 for details.

Athens City Recreation Department Bill Waddell Robert Burson

Orioles set for World Series clash with Mets after pennant win

Baltimore celebrates clinching the American League title after sweeping Minnesota 3 games to none. Manager Earl Weaver plans to use Cuellar McNally and Palmer in the opening Mets series as Frank Robinson hails a potential four game sweep. Omar Aparicio, cousin of Luis Aparicio, serves as unofficial wine steward for the party in Minneapolis.

Baltimore Orioles Earl Weaver Eddie Watt Andy Etchebarren Orioles Minnesota Twins Minneapolis-St. Paul Omar Aparicio Chicago White Sox Luis Aparicio New York Mets Baltimore New York Jets Colts Knicks Bullets National Basketball Association Frank Robinson Billy Hunter Los Angeles Dodger Mets Weaver Mike Cuellar McNally Palmer Robinson Paul Blair Don Buford National League

Minnesota Easy Exit Leaves Martin in Doubt

Minnesota manager Billy Martin, finishing his first season with the Twins, said he has not been approached about returning and has not spoken with ownership. Orioles crushed Minnesota 11 2 to win the AL pennant as Griffith plans to discuss a new contract after a key meeting.

Ken Crots Toledo Ohio Crots Cross Minneapolis - ST. Paul Billy Martin Minnesota Twins Martin Twins Baltimore Orioles Griffith Minnesota Dave Boswell Salty

Bowling Doctor Bowling Doctor

Poor team results and weak teamwork are blamed. The advice urges each player, especially the lead off, to share findings on lane conditions and ball behavior so the group can improve together and raise scores.

Joe Wilman

Ohio University ID Required for Peden Stadium Entry

Only students with Ohio University ID cards featuring photos will be admitted to Peden Stadium starting Saturday October 11. Paid fee receipts and similar campus IDs will not be accepted. Obtain ID cards and pictures at the Security Office in Howard Hall immediately.

Ohio University Peden Stadium Howard Hall

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