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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1969

Page

6

Snell Boozer Lead Jets to 21 7 Win Over Bengals

In poor weather, Matt Snell and Emerson Boozer fueled the New York Jets to a 21 7 AFL victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Boozer rushed 129 yards, Snell 49, Namath 163 passing yards. Buffalo beat Boston 23 16 and San Diego triumphed 21 14 over Miami. Ohio State guard Tom Backhus suffered a possible left ankle fracture in a 54 21 win over Michigan State.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Kansas City Houston Denver Oakland Cincinnati Bengals Matt Snell Emerson Boozer Snell Boozer Cincinnati New York Buffalo Boston San Diego Miami Jets Joe Namath Bengals Namath Columbus Ohio Ohio State Tom Backhus Buckeyes Michigan State Larry Zelina

Bowling Doctor Bowling Doctor

A quirky sports note from Joe Wilman shows a late breaking hook and a diagnosis of lofted balls. The piece mentions a football game in Des Moines in 1900 where Drake defeated Grinnell 6 to 0.

Joe Wilman Des Moines Iowa Drake Grinnell

Martin Of Twins Laid Out In Minneapolis Story

MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL AP Billy Martin appears unlikely to return as Minnesota Twins manager in 1970 as talks with Calvin Griffith proceed The Minneapolis Tribune reports Martin will not be rehired Griffith planned to call Martin Sunday night and confirm the decision Bob Lemon will coach Kansas City pitchers next season.

Billy Martin Minnesota Twins New York Calvin Griffith Twins Martin Minneapolis Tribune Griffith Tribune Bob Lemon Kansas City Royal

Toledo field goal wins in wind to claim MAC lead

Ken Crots booted a 37 yard game winner for Toledo against Bowling Green as a two second remaining kick in a 27 26 victory. The win put Toledo atop the MAC with a 2 2 record while Ohio State crushed Michigan State 54 21 in a separate major upset.

Toledo Ken Crots Bowling Green Crots Rockets Falcons Ohio State Michigan State Rex Kern Western Michigan Kent State Miami Marshall Cleve Bryant Ohio University Xavier Akron Ilinois State Buffalo Dayton Memphis State Cincinnati Bill Deming Chuck Ealey Don Fair Don Nehlen Nehlen Frank Lauterbur Lauterbur Vern Wireman Steve Lanning Ohio Stadium Buckeyes

Jamaican Booters Join MSU Soccer Team in Kingston

Eight members of Michigan State University’s soccer squad call Kingston Jamaica their home base. The players train abroad during offseason and intend to return to campus for the next season.

Michigan State Kingston Jamaica

Mets Even Series With 2-1 Win

The Mets tie the World Series at 1-1 as Koosman limits the Orioles to two runs and Don Clendenon hits a fourth inning homer for New York. Frank Robinson singles in the seventh and stays 0 for 7, while Baltimore’s big three struggle with two hits in 22 at bats.

Associated Press NEW York (Ap Frank Robinson New York Baltimore Mets Gil Hodges Frank Hodges Orioles Robinson Shea Stadium Brooks Robinson Boog Powell Powell Koosman Tom Seaver Paul Blair Clendenon Dave McNally Blair Charles Jerry Grote al Weis Seaver Mike Cuellar Don Buford Cuellar Memorial Stadium C. Jones Clendenon Ib Esessesseuss Sworf Chorieg Seeescecessenseees Weis Kossman Pae R. Taylor Ceesseoesses Seematnnaneramamionee Toto Eens Tees Eee pAttinone AB Biutard If Blair Ed F. Robinson Cesseseees Rettermd B. Robinson Foseessasess D. Jonnson Cocsseeces Etcheborren Cscscesces Belanger Wee McNally R. Taylor Foreee McNally L Ed Charles Dave Johnson Andy Etchebarren

Sonja Henie, Skating Star, Dies at 57 in Norway

Oslo reports Sonja Henie, famed figure skater and show business icon, died at 57 after nine months of leukemia. The American citizen and art patron widow of Niels Onstad returned home from a France vacation aboard an ambulance plane.

Oslo Norway Sonja Henie Miss Henie France Niels Onstad Paris Onstad Henie Onstads Nor Holmby Hills Los Angeles Lausanne Switzerland United States

College Scores Across Regions Highlight Week of Football Results

A collage of national college scores shows Ohio State beating Michigan State 54 to 27 and Miami defeating Marshall 35 to 7. Highlights include Notre Dame over Army, Texas A&M edging Texas Tech, and Michigan suffering a 3 point loss to Kansas State amid a broad spread of regional games.

Browns Top Winless New Orleans 27-17

Leroy Kelly scored two touchdowns as Cleveland defeated New Orleans 27-17. Sonny Jurgensen passed for two scores and Curt Knight kicked four field goals for Washington’s win over St Louis. Green Bay beat Detroit 28-17 to push its record to 3-1 while Detroit fell to 2-2. Minnesota stayed atop the Central with a 3-1 after beating Chicago 31-0.

Barney Green Bay Phil Bengston Packers Lions Carroll Dale Detroit Bart Starr Travis Williams Dave Hampton Minnesota Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Dallas Atlanta New York Giants Pittsburgh Cleveland New Orleans Washington St. Louis Roman Gabriel Tommy Mason Alvin Haymond Mason Craig Morton Fran Tarkenton Joe Morrison Pete Gogolak New York Giants Leroy Kelly Bill Nelson Browns Sonny Jurgensen Curt Knight Jurgensen Knight Petop Louis .S Philadelphia New Oleans Medical Center Pharmacy the Messenger Cerereeseeeres San Francu Karen Kyle Cara Renee Lou Grubb T Lous Serre Orror Hott San Fran U. Construction White Pepsi Cola Torre Orr Athens National Bank Meondey Jake's Baltimore Case Compacts Dairy Baker Stauffer Nut Shop Carlene Harkins D. Buck Seer Roberts’ Sunnybank Koon's Music Hunter's Stor COOP Miller Gillette Rosser C. Byrne Frost Grocery Eater Rene Meek

Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot Set by Hocking Valley Sportsman

The Hocking Valley Sportsman Association schedules its annual Thanksgiving turkey shoot for Sunday November 16 at Radford Road grounds. Events include still shoots 10 target trap shoots and a new pattern shoot to test shotgun patterns. Winners receive a 10 pound turkey, with competition starting at 10 a.m.

Hocking Valley Sportsman Association Radford Rd

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