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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1969

Page

17

Oakland A's face crucial four game set with Twins

The Oakland Athletics open a four game series in Oakland aimed at halting a road slump and defending their West Division title hopes. Minnesota Twins ride hot streak into the match up as they seek to extend their lead and cushion in the loss column.

Associated Press Operation Catch Up Oakland Minnesota Twins Baltimore Athletics Twins Boston A's Cleveland Thei Minnesota Billy Martin Cal Griffith

Twins Aim For Oakland Sweep In Tight AL Race

Twins take two of four in Oakland with Rod Carew out three games for military duty. Harmon Killebrew belts his 39th homer as part of a five run sixth inning. Ken Harrelson hits his 27th for the Indians while Mike Nagy shines in Oakland debut.

Twins Oakland Katy Martin Rod Carew Carew Detroit Denny McLain Kansas City Harmon Killebrew Dave Boswell Ken Harrelson Indians Mike Nagy Gerrycf Syd O'Brien Danny Cater Dick Green Tito Francona Alan Lewis Russ Gibson Sal Bando McLain Willie Horton Bill Freehan Tigers Horton Royals Mike Fiore Joe Foy

League Expansion Studied MAC Directors Ponder Makeup

MAC athletic directors will decide whether to expand the conference or operate with six or seven teams, with a final report due after the November meeting. Marshall University’s indefinite suspension narrowed the scope to six teams as the process moves toward faculty board and presidents council review. The group also set plans to review the Tangerine Bowl pact with the Southern Conference, with a January report and eventual council decision.

Columbus Ohio Mid-American Conference Bob James Athletic Chiefs Marshall University Council of Presidents James

Ohio University scrimmage highlights sophomores need work

Ohio University opened pre season workouts with a scrimmage showing nine sophomores in starting roles on offense or defense. Coach Bill Hess said the team needs work to gain experience and depth, but no new injuries occurred and veterans looked sharp.

Ohio University Bill Hess

Bowling Drills: Fundamentals of Footwork and Timing

The article distills bowling into three core fundamentals: footwork, armswing, and timing. It explains how separate actions of the lower body and upper body must merge into a synchronized motion that yields effortless speed and control, with timing capable of compensating for minor flaws.

Quarry Quits Boxing After Second Round KO of London

Jerry Quarry, 24, stopped Brian London in the second round of a 10 round bout in Oakland. Quarry said a painful right hand, once broken, prompted his decision to quit boxing. London, a 35 year old from Blackpool, was knocked down twice and finished by the referee after the eight count. Quarry plans to study mechanical engineering at USC in February.

Oakland Jerry Quarry Brian London London Blackpool England Quarry Joe Frazier Frazier Bellflower Calif Slugger Joe Leopold University of Southern California Mike George Thomas Floyd Patterson Cassius Clay Rudy Ortega

Laver Aims for Pro Tennis Grand Slam at U S Open

Rod Laver seeks a pro grand slam by winning the U S Open title as he faces Roy Emerson in the quarterfinals. The Australian star, unbeaten in 27 matches, targets the $16 000 first prize while potential showdowns with Arthur Ashe Ken Rosewall loom in a grueling path to Sunday finals.

Forest Hills N.Y Tony Roche Rod Laver Rod Laver Roy Emerson Arthur Ashe, Jr Ken Rosewall Australia Roghe

Bowling Hi Lo Men and Ladies Roller Bowl Standings

Summary of listed bowling events with team names and scores including Johnson's Stud Rooming Athens Cor Hawks Hondas Beasley Mathews College Book Store and Nightengales. Top scorers Donna Cunningham Barb Jones Johnson Student with numbers 186 458 759 2071. Other sponsors and shops noted with locations Athens White's Motors Martin Builders Highlander Motel Oak Room and Jones Buick.

MEN Oil Soussariessenveseeaden Johnson's Stud Wdedvssee Ul Athens Cor Woth Issecesecersee Hawks Hondas Seseseseesecee Beasley & Mathews Sseseen Pala’ Connor Ciscesesseccesseee Donna Cunningham Barb Jones WATH Evvenee White's Motors Martin Builders Plainsview INQON Athens Harley Davidson Easter Oniry Ee Jones Buick Highlander Oak Room Cumos Cescesenes Et Entereones

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