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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1969

Page

16

Ohio Bobcats seek offense fix after scrimmage

Ohio coach Bill Hess says speed is adequate but power is lacking as the Bobcats scrimmage to refine offense. Key players LeVeck Roush Mitchell Kapostasy shuffled after LeVeck injury while cornerback Rader and Crish work to learn duties ahead of the Kent State opener.

Rowland Congdon Messenger Bill Hess Ohio Bobcats Dave LeVeck John Roush LeVeck Roush Harvey Mitchell Paul Kapostasy Hess Kent State Craig Rader Mike Crsh

Howard Catches Jackson In HR Race

Reggie Jackson trails Frank Howard for the American League home run lead after Howard hits his 46th, a two RBI day backing Dick Bosman in Washington’s 2-0 win over the Yankees. Jackson leaves Oakland with a hive reaction and uncertain return.

Reggie Jackson Frank Howard Oakland Howard Big Frank Reggie Dick Bosman Washington New York Yankees Jackson Oakland Ball Park

Seattle Tops A's as Oakland Seats Sinking Streak Deepens

Seattle defeats Oakland 9 4 to extend the A's fifth straight loss and 13th in 16 games while Minnesota clings to a 944 game lead despite a 3 2 setback to Chicago. Baltimore, Detroit and California win as White Sox, Twins, and Royals fall.

Bay Area Seattle A’s Minnesota Oakland Dan Walton Seatte Ramon Webster Don Pavietich RBI White Sox Tommy John Twins Don Buford Baltimore Orioles Syd O’brien Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Mickey Lolich Tigers Indians Cleveland Jim Northrup Bubba Morton California Royals

Reds announce playoff ticket sale procedures

The Cincinnati Reds set mail order only sales for NL playoff tickets if they win the Western Division. Two tickets per game at $5 each plus $1 handling, with a $21 total for two games via certified or cashier’s check. Sales to P O Box 1991 Cincinnati 45201 Ohio. playoff dates tentatively Oct 4 and 5 with 4 pm and 1 pm starts.

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Reds lose bid for larger scoreboard at new riverfront stadium

Cincinnati city council approves the American Sign and Indicator bid for 1 135 858 for a 20 by 180 foot electronic scoreboard, rejecting Reds president Francis L Dale's push for a larger 27 by 250 foot board despite potential higher advertising revenue.

Cincinnati Riverfront Cincinnati Reds Reds American Sign and Indicator Co Spokane Wash Francis L. Dale Crosley Field Dale Stewart Warner Co

Athens Native Tom Kempton Named To Dayton Post

Tom Kempton a 24 year old Athens native is named public relations director for the Dayton Gems of the International Hockey League. He graduated from Athens High in 1963 and needs 18 hours for a journalism degree at Ohio University. Kempton has led the Ted Kluszewski Baseball School at Bainbridge for three years.

Dayton Tom Kempton Athens Dayton Gems International Hockey League Kempton Ohio University Ted Kluszewski Bainbridge Gems Lefty McFadden Sonny Tate Cincinnati Reds McFadden Kluszewski Baseball School Tom

In The Majors Friday's Games Note Twi Night Pairings

The schedule lists games in multiple cities including New York Pittsburgh Montreal Marrone N Chicago St Louis Houston Atlanta San Diego Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco California Seattle Kansas City Minnesota Oakland Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Washington Boston New York with twi night slots indicated by N or 2. The list shows matchups across leagues without results.

New York Pittsburgh Montreal Marrone Chicago St. Louis Houston Atlanta San Diego Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco California Seattle Kansas City Minnesota Oakland Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Washington Boston Icago St Louis Philadelphc Montredi Garmen Phileden Philadelphia Hlouston Los Son di Robertson Gentry Tania Boston Pree Rey Kansas City S Seattle Eeevgeseess Ohio Kanses City Seattle Meyer Nash Solorhlin Sheer Innesota Boswell Horlen Tient Stan Lonborg McNally Ton Hannan Bahnsen

Mets Go Into Ist With Twin Win

Mets move into first place in the NL East after two wins as Montreal and San Diego struggle in the standings. Wayne Garrett Cleon Jones and Boswell drove in runs in the opener, while Chicago falls further from first with a 3-8 loss.

Mets

Mets Move Into First With 12th Inning Win Over Expos

The Mets swept Montreal 3-2 in 12 innings and 7-1 to reach first place by a half game after Ken Boswell delivered a 12th inning single scoring Cleon Jones. Nolan Ryan tossed a three-hitter in the nightcap as New York pulled ahead of Chicago and tied Houston for wins.

Ken Boswell Mets New Yorkers Montreal Rick Wise Phils Chicago Cubs Wayne Garrett Cleon Jones Boswell Ron Santo Hillies Johnny Briggs Houston Los Angeles Denis Menke Jim Wynn Denny Lemaster Menke Wynn Lemaster Atlanta Cincinnati San Francisco Hank Aaron Rico Carty Aaron Giants Ken Henderson Willie McCovey Woody Woodward Julio Morales San Diego Roberto Pena Morales Reds Jim Stewart Bob Gibson Joe Torre St. Louis Pittsburgh Gibson Torre Shea Stadium Met Nolan Ryan Jim MecAndrew McAndrew Expos

Bowling Doctor Bowling Doctor

Complaint about an inconsistent hook ball and follow-through. The piece notes the bowler often overestimates performance and seeks corrective tips for improved technique.

Joe Wilman

Technique Note on Bowling Follow Through

The passage emphasizes consistent follow through in bowling. It warns that skipping the finishing position leads to a dump of the ball and forgetting to bring the hand up before the face. It advises athletes to observe and note the finishing position of their bowling hand each time.

Benington MSU Cage Coach Dies in Locker Room

John Benington 47 former Michigan State University basketball coach died of a massive heart attack Wednesday night at Jenison Gymnasium. He led the Spartans for four seasons compiling 56–38 overall and tied for the Big Ten title in 1966-67.

East Lansing Mich John Benington Michigan State University Spartan Jenison Gymnasium James Feurig Benington Michigan State Spartans Big Ten

14 Game Schedule Set For Gridders

A 14 game schedule for area Southeastern Ohio Athletic League teams dominates the preview. Point Pleasant and Wahama sit 2-0 entering Friday as Meigs visits Point Pleasant and Wahama hosts Gallia County’s Kgger Creek. Eastern hosts North Gallia in a SVAC matchup while Federal Hocking opens Tri-Valley play at Belpre.

Meigs Eastern North Gallia Southern Valley Athletic Conference Hannan-Trace SVAC Federal Hocking Belpre Lancers Stewart

High School Friday Football Schedule Across Several Cities

Friday slate lists Athens at Lancaster and multiple county matchups including Coal Grove at Gallipolis Portsmouth at Ironton Greenfield at Jackson Logan at Hilliard Meigs at Point Pleasant Vinton County at Nelsonville Wellston at Hill Alexander at Southwestern North Gallia at Eastern Glouster at Johnstown Monroe Kyger Creek at Wohorma Tri Valley Federal Hocking at Belpre Saturday features Southern of Miller at 2 p.m.

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