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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1971

Page

15

Owens Wins Thomas Trophy In Southern Ohio Seniors Golf Tour

John Owens captured the Joe Thomas rotating trophy for the low net at the Fifth Annual Southern Ohio Seniors Tournament at Fairgreens Country Club. He tied with Dr. Paul Washburn on 67 for low net, with 109 golfers aged 50 plus from 15 clubs competing, and a banquet followed the event.

Wellston John Owens Joe Thomas Ken Gallant Jack Stiffler Sr Charles Gaskill A. J. Stockmeister Jackson Stiffler Fairgreens Country Club

Cards Aiming At Flag

Joe Torre, NL batting leader at .368, says the club has pride and five games left with the Pirates as Philadelphia pursues a strong finish. The Stars discuss momentum and possible gains in the closing stretch.

Alex Sachare Associated Press Philadelphia Pirates Joe Torre

Cardinals Rally in Suspended Game to Beat Phillies in 13

St. Louis inched closer to Pittsburgh in the NL standings after sweeping a twilight doubleheader from Philadelphia 9-6 in 13 innings and 7-5 in 10. Torre had eight hits in 11 at bats as the Cards erased a ninth inning deficit and claimed the opener.

St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Torre Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Houston Atlanta Montreal New York Mets San Diego Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Larry Bowa Pete Koegel Ted Simmons Julian Javier Bob Burda Matty Alou Jim Beauchamp Denny Doyle Lou Brock Simmons Joe Hague Don Wilson Felix Millan Ralph Garr Astros Cesar Geronimo Joe Morgan Rusty Staub Expos Leron Lee Garry Jestadt Lee Jestadt Dodgers Giants Giant Ron Bryant Maury Wills Bobby Valentine Willie Davis Richie Allen Jim Barr Manny Mota Wes Parker St Louis New York Philadeline Sadecki Strohmayer Merton Chicago

Cy Young Chances Fade For Vida Blue

Vida Blue doubts his Cy Young chances as his peers vote, noting Mickey Lolich may be outperforming him. The pitcher contemplates the award amid rising competition and personal performance.

Vida Blue Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Cy Young Award Mickey Lolich

Blue’s struggles deepen as Lolich surges in AL race

American League Roundup notes Detroit ace Denny McLain? Actually Lolich’s rise behind six-hit shutout over Washington and Blue’s fourth loss in five starts. The AL schedule also features Kansas City 4 Milwaukee 3, Chicago 8 Minnesota 7, Baltimore 3 Cleveland 1, Detroit 3 Washington 2 in 11, and Boston 9 New York 3.

California Angels Clyde Wright A’s Blue Lolich Detroit Tigers Oakland Detroit Washington Kansas City Milwaukee Chicago White Sox Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Boston New York Yankees Pete Aedcenecsve OY Bogan Siccesceveres New York Sevcee Chicago Ilwaukee Mocet Stottlemyre Niekro Brogery Slaton Fritemorris Kaet Wood

Early 1971 College Football Openers Preview from AP

Herschel Nissen reports on a blockbuster opening weekend with 12 of the Top 20 in action. Alabama visits USC as Bryant seeks 200th win, Nebraska hosts Oregon, Michigan visits Northwestern, Arkansas hosts California, LSU greets Colorado, and Ohio State faces Iowa among other high profile matchups.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press NEW York Breather Poly Southern California Alabama Los Angeles Coliseum Brigham Young North Texas State Dallas Abc-Tv Yankee Stadium Southern Cal Bear Bryant USC John McKay Crimson Tide Trojans

Tennis Tourney Cancelled By Athens Jaycees

Tournament director Jerry Mollica announced that the county tennis event will not be held this year due to low registrations. Most divisions had no entrants and plans may resume in 1972 with a different timing. Paid entry fees will be refunded within a week.

Jerry Mollica Athens Jaycees Mollica

Area Death Notices Span Several Ohio Towns

Obituaries report Sadie Cook Williams of Glouster 88 died at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Elwood Smith of Northeast Canton aged 64 died at Timken Mercy Hospital. Alma Lee Worster of Point Pleasant 61 funeral services held. Sharon Lee Stewart 20 of Point Pleasant dies after illness. Betty Kirby Warrington 26 of Hamden, Paul Hanshaw 47 of Point Pleasant, Clifford McGuffin of Rocky Mount killed in accident. Corning pharmacist Harry Park 70 dies. J Clifford Iles 86 of Logan dies. Mollie Guinther 87 of Syracuse dies. Paul Edward McCoy 60 of Sutton funeral Thursday.

Point Pleasant Alma Lee Worster Belle Fidler and Frame Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Worster Mount Julie Frank Harry Cruickshank Charleston Clyde Cruickshank New Orleans Glenn Cruickshank Sharon Lee Stewart Main St Holzer Medical Center Guy Hilda Chapman Stewart Ricky” Stewart Margaret Kitty” Stewart James A. Stewart Charles Ethel Chapman Church of Christ In Christtian Union William Hatfield James Stewart First St Stevens Funeral Home Wellston Betty Lee Kirby Warrington Elm Street Hamden Oak Hill Hospital McArthur James Mary Boler Kirby Peter Warrington Deana Carla Tina Clifford Patty) Oberholzer Jackson Eldon Jo-Ann Syracuse Mollie Guinther Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy Syracuse Church of the Nazarene George Grueser Minersville John Paul Edward McCoy Sutton Mary Paugh Morrison United Methodist Church McCoy Clarksburg S. G. Groves Company

In The Majors Only Games Scheduled

In The Majors Only games scheduled Thursday list Washington of Baltimore and Boston of California as matchups. The note marks the planned contests for the day in the league schedule.

Washington Baltimore Boston California

Private plane missing over Ohio fog with body aboard

A single engine Cherokee flying from Akron to Portsmouth with a body aboard disappeared after contacting Port Columbus near Columbus. The route included a stop in Columbus and aimed for Pike County Airport in Waverly, as fog hampered search efforts by highway patrol and sheriff deputies. The deceased was William Bundy, en route from Barberton to South Shore Kentucky.

Waverly Ohio Barberton Pike County Portsmouth Akron Columbus Port Columbus Caulfield- Hickman William Bundy Morton South Shore Ohio River Highway Patrol Sheriff's Deputies

Nelsonville Tavern Fire Damages Friendly Tavern

Nelsonville fire crews battled a blaze at The Friendly Tavern on West Columbus Street starting 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, blamed on faulty wiring. The frame building owned by Ernie Dotson suffered wall and ceiling damage, plus a second-floor bathroom floor. fire was hard to reach due to panelling and false ceilings. Damages are undetermined. In Point Pleasant arrests include Larry Grimm 22 Middleport Timothy Hammack 20 Point Pleasant and Emory Chatterton 43 Chattar ay W Va for intoxication.

Nelsonville Friendly Tavern Columbus Street Ernie Dotson Point Pleasant Larry Grimm Middleport Timothy Hammack Emory Chatterton Chatteray W. Va

Corning Man Jess Matheny 63 Dies at Home

Jess Matheny 63 of Corning Route 2 died of an apparent heart attack at 8 45 am Tuesday at his home. A retired carpenter who left the trade in 1962 after 26 years he was born in Nelsonville son of Nathan and Dora Coon Matheny. He is survived by his wife Elva and many children, grandchildren and step relatives. The Carl W Hermey Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

Point Pleasant Paul Hanshaw Jefferson Ave Cabell County Nellie Price Hanshaw Bowen Edgar Hanshaw Dwyer Hanshaw Church of Christ In Christian Union Leon Crow-Hassell Funeral Home Corning Jess Matheny Nelsonville Nathan Dora Coon Matheny Elva Jess Jr Columbus Clyde Virginia) Childers Clarence Charlotte) Hillyer Eleanor Elliott Sylvia Matheny Ralph Gertrude) Kiefer Charess Hale Oakdale Calif Haydenville John Jack Slick Middletown Ind Carl W. Hermey Funeral Home

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Owens Thomas Trophy Oscar Miller Edwin A. Jones M. M Pat) Murphy Dave Darst Tom Morgan Gallipolis Ed Herbert Tip Morgan Oak Hill Frank Sneedaker Jack Warner LeRoy Arnold Howard Coy Xenia Fairgreens Women’s Golf Association Lorraine Michael Southeastern Ohio Seniors Association Rick Reichardt Minnesota Twins Rod Carew Reichardt Nebraska Michigan Arkansas Ohio State Iowa Oregon Cornhuskers Dan Fouts Bobby Moore Ducks Lincoln Northwestern Alex Agase Football Writers Association of America Notre Dame Wildcats Little Rock Joe Ferguson Razorbacks Stanford Colorado Louisiana State Baton Rouge Charlie McClendon Buffaloes LSU Frank Lauterbur Toledo Woody Hayes Buckeyes Pitt Ucla Bruins Pepper Rodgers Kansas NCAA James McAlister Sevon Texas Georgia Tech South Carolina Tech Bud Carson Texas Tech Yellow Jackets Gamecocks Georgia Teach Sadie Williams Glouster Sadie Cook Williams Broad St Mount St. Mary Hospital David and Elizabeth Cook Glouster United Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Sara Williams Juanita Kendell Salem John Williams Ernest Williams van Fossen Gary Ritts Millertown Elwood Smith Chesterhill Zanesville Bernice Tate Sylvia Cook Mount Vernon Agnes Mayle Canton Mt. Hermon Ralph Tate Fawcett Stone Funeral Home Mrs Alma Worster Fairchid Services Athens Bessie Fairchild Union Street Jagers and Sons Lorin Krieder Union Cemetery Order of Eastern Star Fairchild Sam Houston Memorial Hospital Tex Fairchild Nursing Home W. Union Street Athens County Fairgrounds Betty Lee Warrington Clifford McGuffin Phillip McGuffin Park Drive Sonny) McGuffin Rocky Mount N.C North Carolina Ruth McGuffin Raleigh N. C Jeanie Richards Corky McGuffin Rocky, Mount George McFee Pineville Eleanor Roe McFee Anderson-Rice Funeral Home Ashville, N. C Harry Park Harry K. Park Congo He Was A Son of James and Christina Morrison Park Park Drug Store Park Buckingham Coal Co Masonic Lodge Commandry New Lexington Aladdin Temple Elks Lodge Eagles Lodge William Carl W. Hermey Rev. J. Brook Gregory Maplewood Cemetery J. Clifford Hes Logan J. Clifford Iles Zanesville Ave Hocking County Jerimiah Eliza Greg Iles Trinity United Methodist Church Pulpit Supply Committee Hattie A. Iles Harry Iles St. Clairsville Emerson Iles Clearwater Fla Fern) Brooker Heinlein Woody Faulkner Edna Hughes Oak Grove Wanda Kimbrel Mason County Frank Kimbrel Roy Elizabeth Ann Deborah Ronnie Mrs. Mollie Guinther Paul E. McCoy Spring Byington Nelsonville Tavern
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