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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1968

Page

15

Bob Houmard Leads Ohio Man to Strong Comeback

Bob Houmard, 20 pounds lighter and more mature, drove a strong revival for Ohio University as he rebuilt his college life. After an undefeated freshman year and a record setting rookie campaign, he returned from injury and worked a demanding schedule of jobs and workouts to power a renewed Bobcats squad into fall practices.

Bob Houmard Houmard Ohio Xavier Dave le Veck Bob Vicki Lyn Columbia of Ohio Gas Co Bobcats Orrville High School Elmer Wanke

Tiant and bullpen push Indians past Angels 9-5 in AL roundup

Tiant earned his 19th win as four Cleveland relievers held off California after a seven-run sixth, with Joe Azcue driving in four and Vern Fuller adding three hits. Baltimore defeated New York 6-3 behind McNally's homer and strong bullpen. Yastrzemski led Boston with four hits in a 10-2 rout of Minnesota. Horton delivered a late tie-breaker for Detroit in a 4-2 win over Oakland as Chicago edged Washington 3-0 in 14 innings.

Luis Tiant Cleveland Baltimore Dave McNally Tiant Indians California Angels McNally Orioles New York Yankees Carl Yastrzemski Boston Minnesota Willie Horton Detroit Oakland Chicago White Sox Washington Angels Roger Repez Sonny Siebert Rob Gardner Horacio Pina Vicente Romo Pina Joe Azcue Vern Fuller Yastrzemski Red Sox Gary Bell Twins Dean Chance Horton Jack Aker Aker Tigers New York Chicago California Washington Streene Oaklan Eveland Toledo Columbus Rochester Jacksonville Louisville Thee Os Buffalo Beeenee Richmone Wedneday Syracuse Lumbus Richmond Louiisvill Acumea Seattle Tulsa Sen Dieg

Bobcats Lose Three Players To Early Injury

Ohio University football sidelined three players from the Bobcats by knee strain bruised back and bruised ribs as coach Bill Hess keeps a positive outlook and the squad works through daily scrimmages in pads.

Ohio University Mike Kaydo al Darnell Mayfield Mike Schott Cincinnati Bill Hess Bobcats

Bowling Leagues Planned At Rollerbowl Start Monday

Plans announced for two bowling leagues at Rollerbowl begin Monday night. The Monday A League with eight teams starts at 6:30 p.m., captains meet at 6 p.m. The Monday House League may expand to 16 teams and will start at 9 p.m.

Cowboys Face Eastern Race With Homan and Berry Shadow

Dallas shows a young rookie like Dennis Homan from Alabama while Raymond Berry mentors receivers Lance Rentzel and Bullet Bob Hayes. Dallas aims for a third straight Eastern title as Cleveland strengthen after injuries, with Don Meredith directing a high scoring attack and Don Perkins plus Dan Reeves grinding yardage. The Capitol Division races set Dallas first, New York second, Washington third, Philadelphia fourth. Cleveland expected to repeat in the Century Division with Leroy Kelly and Ernie Green, while Bills signs lean on backup Bill Nelson and a reshaped defense after injuries and retirements.

NEW York Dallas Cowboys Raymond Berry Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Homan NFL Lance Rentzel Bullet Bob Hayes Berry Tom Landry Hayes Landry Washington Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Pittsburgh New Orleans Don Meredith Bart Starr Meredith Don Perkins Dan Reeves Bob Lilly Texas Frank Ryan Browns Bill Nelson

Nogam Friday's NBA Games in National League

Philadelphia plays Chicago New York faces Pittsburgh Houston meets Atlanta San Francisco hosts St Louis Los Angeles travels to Cincinnati in two late games and a second night matchup.

Philadelphia Chicago New York Pittsburgh Houston Atlanta San Francisco St. Louis Twrenight Los Angeles Cincinnati Twinight St Louis

Athens Man Wins Cycle Top Honors at Holiday Classic

Athens rider Alton Story topped the dirt track amateur class at the Pennsylvania Holiday Classic. He clocked a 26.68 second lap on the half mile clay track, led his heat, won the amateur final in 4 minutes 32.59 seconds, and edged a 1964 mark by .18. Story had previously led Ohio AMA novice standings and placed eighth nationally.

Alton Story Athens Ohio Story American Motorcycle Association

President's Cup Play To Start At Athens Country Club

The annual President's Cup race begins Thursday at Athens Country Club with 18 hole handicap first round matches to be completed within a week. First round pairings include Harlan Antle vs Kermit Smith and Earl White vs John Parfitt among others.

Athens Country Club Harlan Antle Kermit Smith Earl White John Parfitt Vic Stanson Steve Charney Fred Schleicher Gene Poppenhaeger Paul Ferry Gene Charney Kermit Blosser Gaige Paulsen Vere Smith Ray Shepherd Charles Mitchell Joe Charney Art Smith Bob Keatley Bill Diles Fred Swearingen Norman Dean Bill Biggs Gerald Stauffer Bill Rose Dick Phillips Jesse Perry Don Reed

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