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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1968

Page

12

Toledo's Ken Crots Boots Points After Touchdowns

Ken Crots of Toledo is the NCAA record holder for most successful extra points in a season and career. The Rockets place kicker, 5-foot 9, 175 pounds, has not missed yet this season, setting marks with 54 straight after-point conversions and 35 of 35 last year. Crots credits teammate Dave Penn for holding the ball and notes the center's role is crucial.

Associated Press Toledo, Ohio Ken Crots University of Toledo Toledo Ohio University Cross Wayne Barfield Florida Izer Rockets Princeton Charlie Gogolak Cros Whiteford High School Ottawa Lake Mich Frank Lauterbur Ohio Line Dave Penn Crots

Bobby Hull Retires Shakes Hockey World

Chicago AP report notes Bobby Hull quits after 11 NHL seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks, a 414 goal career, six-time NHL goal leader, 50-goal seasons. his absence could affect gate receipts and a looming salary dispute while Stan Mikita seeks about 80 000 to 100 000 dollars as negotiations unfold ahead of the season opening games in Chicago Detroit Boston Minnesota Oakland matchup.

Chicago National Hockey League Clarence Campbell Bobby Hull Golden Jet Chicago Black Hawks NHL Black Hawks Hull Hockey Empire St. Louis Detroit Boston Minnesota Oakland Campbell Hawks Stan Mikita

Ask Joe Wilman Bowling System Advertisement

An old pamphlet promotes a "Hat Bowling System" by Joe Wilman, stressing control of speed and hook to improve bowling. It urges readers to request the pamphlet by sending 10 cents and a stamped return envelope, promising guidance on choosing a suitable method.

Joe Wilman

Buckeyes Face Tough Purdue Big Ten Showdown

In Columbus Ohio State, led by quarterback Rex Kern and aiming to avenge last year’s 41-6 defeat, hosts top-ranked Purdue and Heisman hopeful LeRoy Keyes. Purdue favored 13 points as both teams seek a Rose Bowl bid, with sunny weather and 70 degree temps forecast.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Purdue Leroy Keyes Buckeyes Woody Hayes Bucks Boilermakers Hayes Virginia Notre Dame Northwestern Southern Methodist Oregon Weather Bureau Rex Kern Kern Howard Hop) Cassady Jim Otis Buckeye Dave Brungard Versaille Keyes Keyes Mike Phipps

MACapsus THE RECORD BOOK MAC teams chase MAC records

Ohio Toledo and Athens spark a scoring frenzy producing new marks in total offense and passing by Steve Jones and a MAC career PAT streak by Ken Cross. Bob Houmard leads Ohio with three MAC games in which he already notches points, Todd Snyder sets Ohio single game receptions, and Gary Arthur turns two catches into TDs. Roland Moss climbs toward national scoring, while Miami and Bowling Green duel for MAC defensive honors. Jim Cody earns the week’s courage award after a standout tackle on Gary Arthur in a Kent State versus Miami clash. A Common Pleas notice in Athens seeks divorce and child custody in a matter involving Margie Marie Smith and James C. Smith.

MAC Ohio-Toledo Athens Toledo Steve Jones NCAA Ken Cross Ohio Bob Houmard Houmard Todd Snyder Cleve Bryant Miami Gary Arthur Kent State Arthur Roland Moss Moss Purdue Bob Griese Bowling Green WMU Kent Western Redskins Marshall James C. Smith Court of Common Pleas Athens County Margie Marie Smith Roger J. Jones

GRID PICKS COLLEGE AND NFL RESULTS SUMMARY

Weekly grid picks show college results with Purdue at Ohio State and Ohio hosting William and Mary, Western Michigan vs Kent State, Miami versus Marshall, plus professional NFL and AFL picks. Notable outcomes include St Louis over Cleveland by 3, Baltimore over San Francisco, Detroit at Chicago, and other key game projections.

Purdue Ohio State Ohio VA William & Mary Western Michigan Kent State MIAMI Marshall St. Louis Cleveland Baltimore San Francisco Detroit Chicago LOS Angeles Green Bay Milwaukee Minnesota New Orleans NEW York Atlanta Philadelphia Dallas Pittsburgh Washington

1968 World Series Game Seven Box Score Report

The official box score for the seventh and final game of the 1968 World Series shows pitchers Gibson and Lolich with a series of at bats and outs. Notable players include McCarver Cepeda Brock Lolich and Wert, with defensive positions and line score details indicated. The record lists innings pitched and fielding lines for both the American and National Leagues.

ST. Louis Gibson Lolich McCarver Cepeda Brock Shannon Maris Gipson Keline Morten Northrup Stanley Bose Landes Bose Kinnoman Bose, Harvey Heller

Court to rule on sale of church real estate in Verity Ohio

Walter N. Johnson as trustee seeks court order to sell part of Lot 103 in Emaline Matheny's Addition Verity Athens County Ohio. Hearing set for November 2, 1968 at 9:00 AM. deed references and conditions noted. Rowland Bridgewater & Robe attorneys represent petitioner.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Walter N. Johnson Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Athens Emaline Matheny Harper Matheny Johnson Coal Mining Company Recorder's

Notice to bidders for furniture at Federal Hocking High

Sealed proposals for Furniture and Loose Equipment for Project No 91 Federal Hocking High School will be received by the Federal Hocking Local School District Board of Education in Stewart Ohio until 12 00 Neon EST on October 29 1968 and opened thereafter Plans and specifications by Kellam Foley Architects Columbus Ohio may be obtained for a 2000 deposit refundable to bidders returning with shipping charges paid within ten days after bids opening Non bidders may obtain copies at cost A bid bond and insurance certificate are required Sealed bids should be addressed to the Clerk Richard Koker and marked Bids for Furniture and Loose Equipment The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids

State of Ohio Federal Hocking School District Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Stewart Federal-Hocking High School Kellam & Foley Architects and Planners West First Avenue Columbus Department of Insurance State Board of Education Federal-Hoecking Local

Public Auction at Murray City Sale of Farm and Household Goods

A public auction held one half mile north of Murray City on State Route 216 near Salem Hollow offers Farm Machinery including a 1959 Massey Ferguson Model 50 tractor and farming tools, plus mining tools, and a wide range of household furniture. Auctioneer Bill Jones and owners Mr. and Mrs. William E Wright note cash terms with lunch on premises.

Murray City Salem Hollow Massey Ferguson H.p H.d Maytag Hercules Ousehold William E. Wright Bill Jones

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