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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1968

Page

14

Conley May Miss Opener For Ohio U Football

Ohio University football drills run two days with a controlled scrimmage likely at Peden Stadium Coach Bill Hess reports Star back Dick Conley sidelined by a hip bruise may miss home opener versus Marshall next Saturday Fullback Dave LaVeck returns to his position Bob Houmard stays in for Conley Tickets selling well area agencies opened in seven cities including Lancaster Chillicothe Portsmouth Ironton Parkersburg Marietta and Zanesville Season tickets available at Convocation Center office or by phone 594 5031 594 5206

Ohio University Peden Stadium Bill Hess Dick Conley Conley New Concord Marshall Dave LaVeck Bob Houmard Dale Sceumacher Athletic Lancaster Chillicothe Portsmouth Ironton Parkersburg Marietta Zanesville Convocation Center Richland Avenue

GRID PICKS GRID PICKS

Warren Local versus Athens Gallipolis at Coal Grove Ironton versus Portsmouth Jackson versus Greenfield Hilliard at Logan Point Pleasant versus Meigs Nelsonville York 6 Vinton County Oak Hill at Wellston Southwestern at Alexander Eastern at North Gallia Miller at Glouster Southern at Belpre Federal Hocking at Honnon Trace Wahama at Kyger Creek

CAPS Warren Local Athens Gallipolis Coal Grove Ironton Portsmouth Jackson Greenfield Hilliard Logan Point Pleasant Meigs Nelsonville-York Vinton County OAK Hill Wellston Southwestern Alexander Eastern North Gallia Miller Glouster Southern Belpre Federal Hocking Honnon-Trace Wahama Kyger Creek Point Pleasant Sesesessee Federal-Hocking Warren Trenton Logan Point Pleasant Nelsonville York North

Chisox Errors Help Yankees Win 7-2

Fritz Peterson pitched his fifth straight win as the Yankees beat the White Sox 7-2 after four errors by Chicago, including two by pinch hitter Tom McCraw. The decisive inning featured a squeeze bunt by Pepitone and a wild sequence that produced seven runs. Horton belted his 34th and 35th homers for Detroit in an 8-2 win over California, while Baltimore swept Washington in a doubleheader.

Peterson Yankees Chicago White Sox McCraw Yanks Willie Horton Detroit California Baltimore Washington Oakland Boston Cleveland Minnesota Bill Melton New York Tom Tresh Pepitone Horlen Tresh Horace Clarke Wilbur Wood Horton John Hiller Bill Freehan Dick McAuliffe Don Wert Tigers Lewis Jim Gosger Carlo Yastrzemski Red Sox Jack Hernandez Max Alvis Lou Johnson Sam McDowell Vicente Romo Horacio Pina Twins Califoria Pat Jarvis Braves Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Jim McAndrew Billy Short Cal Koonce Mets Lee May Gary Nolan Cincinnati Houston Reds Johnny Bench Vada Pinson Pete Rose Bill White RBI Gary Sutherland Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Steve Blass Luke Walker

Fourteen Prep Football Games Set Friday Night Forty-two teams in SEOAL action

Fourteen prep football games are scheduled Friday, with eight SEOAL contests shaping the final warm-up before league play on Sept. 20. Wellston travels to Oak Hill, Meigs hosts Point Pleasant, Nelsonville-York visits Vinton County, and Jackson hits Greenfield, while several SECAL and MOVC matchups fill the slate. Offensive leaders include Wellston and Eastern averaging high points, with Federal Hocking and Nelsonville-York unscored on defense. individual scoring leaders feature Toby Via atop Wellston with 18 points per game and a trio tied for second at 12.0.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League SEOAL Wellston Vinton County Oak Hill Meigs Pomeroy Point Pleasant Ohio River West Virginia Marauders SECAL Wahama Nelsonville-York Jackson Greenfield Bucks Jerry Polley Sherm Perkins Warren Athens Gallipolis Coal Grove Ironton Portsmouth Logan Hilliard Mid-Ohio Valley Conference MOVC Alexander Southwestern Eastern North Gallia Miller Glouster Southern Belpre Federal Hocking Hannan-Trace Gallia County Kgger Creek Ohio Toby Via Rick Perdue Ray Karr Darwin Valentine

Carlos and Smith loom in 200 finals at trials

John Carlos and Tommie Smith dominated the 200-meter trials, posting 20.1 and 20.0 seconds as they head into the semifinals and final. Vanderstock set a world record in the 400-meter hurdles, while Ryan struggled in the 1,600, citing mono. Al Oerter placed third in discus behind Silvester and Carlson.

Associated Press South Lake Tahoe Calif John Carlos Tommie Smith U.S Carlos Smith Geoff Vanderstock John Tommie Vanderstock Rex Cawley Payton Jordan University of

How far down the lane should a bowling ball roll

Glenn from Cleveland asks how far past the foul line a ball should hit. Joe Wilman advises most bowlers aim for three to four feet past the foul line, depending on ball speed and surface, to enable a quick roll and pocket entry. He notes excessive ball surface can push the hit farther, up to six feet, but is not typical.

Joe Glenn F Cleveland Ohio Glenn

Stenlund Runner-Up in Olympic Trials Javelin Event

Ohio University coach Gary Stenlund finished second in the javelin at the Olympic trials, throwing 245 feet 9 inches. Frank Covelli of Long Beach won with 255 feet 10 inches, while Boyd Gittins of Washington State matched 49.1 for second in the 440 yard event and Ron Whitney followed at 49.2. The Olympic record remains 49.3 set in Rome by Glenn Davis, eight years earlier, as Jim Ryun faltered in the 800 meters finals.

Ryan Tom Farrell Army South Lake Tahoe Calif Kansas Jim Ryun Wade Bell Oregon Ron Kutchinski Michigan Mark Winzenreich Wisconsin Ohio University Gary Stenlund Frank Covelli Long Beach California Boyd Gittins Washington State Cawley Ron Whitney

Jets Lose Move To Rochester in IL Semifinals

The Rochester Red Wings defeated the Columbus Jets 7-0 as the best-of-five International League semifinals sit at 1-1. Vic Roznovsky homered for Rochester, while Columbus starter Fred Beene yielded eight hits and five double plays helped preserve the shutout.

Rochester Red Wings Columbus Jets Toledo Mud Hens Jacksonville Mets Columbus Rochester Toledo Jacksonville Fred Beene Red Wing Vic Roznovsky Leo Marentette Mike Derrick Mud Hens

Cards' Magic Number Four Inches Toward Pennant

The Cardinals lowered their NL pennant magic number to four by beating the Dodgers 5 4. Bob Gibson earned his 21st win as St Louis built a 5 1 lead before fending off a late surge. In Atlanta Marichal again failed to reach 30 victories as the Giants dropped a 3 1 decision with Hank Aaron hitting his 27th homer off Marichal.

Hal Bock Associated Press St. Louis Juan Marichal Marichal Cardinals Los Angeles Bob Gibson San Francisco Atlanta Pittsburgh Gibson Dodgers Willie Crawford Braves Hank Aaron Pat Jarvis Giants Aaron

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