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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1969

Page

9

Buckeyes and Vikings Vie for First 1969 Win in Nelsonville

Vinton County visits Nelsonville York as both teams seek their opening victory. Buckeyes honor injured teammate Bruce Evans amid a 33 0 defeat last week while Vikings aim to rebound from a 28 14 opener.

Rowland Congdon Nelsonville Vinton County Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Vikings Buckeyes SECAL Tri-Valley Bruce Evans Columbus University Hospital Buckeye Warren Lucas Evans Fred Klinebrier Wellston Dennis

Bulldogs Visit Lancaster In Early Season Clash

Athens seeks its first 1966 win as the Bulldogs travel to Lancaster for a nonleague test before Southeastern Ohio Athletic League play. Lancaster also aims for its first victory after a rain soaked 22 6 defeat to Watterson.

Lancaster Athens Bulldogs Bulldogs Nelsonville York Athens Gridders Marietta Watterson Columbus Athens

Ohio Harriers Open At Ball State In Muncie

Ohio University opens its 1969 cross country season with a dual meet against Ball State in Muncie at the Westbrook Country Club. Coach Stan Huntsman expects a stronger 14-man squad with Lynn Irvin out and welcomes freshmen to varsity competition.

Ball State Ohio University Muncie Ind Bobcat Stan Huntsman Perry N.Y Lynn Irvin Huntsman Westbrook Country Club

Shiner Shines as Steelers Edge Giants in Montreal Exhi

Dick Shiner threw two TD passes to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 17-13 preseason win over the New York Giants in Montreal. Mingo added a 25 yard field goal as Earl Gros and John Hilton caught scoring passes. Pittsburgh improved to 2-3 in the exhibition slate while New York fell to 0-5 as the NFL preseason neared its end with several games on tap. St. Louis signed veteran King Hill to join the Cardinals.

Associated Press Dick Shiner Montreal Gene Mingo Shiner Mingo Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Chuck Noll Earl Gros Steelers New York John Hilton Washington Philadelphia Baltimore Dallas St. Louis King Hill Minnesota Cardinals

Rose Drives Reds Past Padres to Win and NL West Stand

Pete Rose had a three RBI game with a double and two singles as the Reds beat the Padres 64 to move back atop the National League West. Wally Bunker pitched a one hitter for the Royals in a 30 win over California.

Pete Rose Reds Cincinnati San Diego Wally Bunker Royals Jay Johnstone Kansas City California

Jets win first Governors Cup playoff game over Syracuse

In Columbus the Jets defeated Syracuse 3-0 to force a decisive fifth game in the International League Governor's Cup final series. Syracuse led the set 3-0, with the Jets to meet the Chiefs in the do-or-die match tonight. Cincinnati Royals sign Fred Foster from Miami University.

Columbus Columbus Jets Syracuse Jets Chiefs Cincinnati Fred Foster Miami University Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association

In The Majors: Saturday Baseball Matchups

Listings show games across the majors including New York Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Houston Atlanta San Diego Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Kansas City Detroit Washington Boston and New York with various pitchers and records noted for each matchup.

St. Louis Chicago New Orleans Detroit Green Bay Atlanta Canton Ohio Cleveland Minnesota Akron Los Angeles New York Cantwelt Koosman Pittsburgh Moose Ellis Twin Seaiton Philadelphe Riche St. Lows Teyler Griffin Stone San Diego Santorini Los Angel Singer Cincinnati Taacans San Francisco Montreal Philadelphia Houston Cincinnat Erry Cleveland Baltimore Californio Seattie Kansas City Washington Boston Gaukland St. Loui Weetee Cincinnati Co Sam Diego Sessereorre Sssseee Aent Minmosoig Aoiceee Oekland Seneettee Californ Sss Oh So Oakland Seottie Callifornia California Ail I Aieiek Ton Londis Eee Cox N Ton Londies Lenborg York _Downing Kekich Asad Ten

High School Schedule Across Regional Football Friday

A list of Friday and Saturday high school matches across Athens Lanecarer Gallipolis Portsmouth Irenton Greenfield Jackson Logen Hilliard Meigs Point Pleasant Vinton Nelsonwise Porm Wellston Oak Hill Alexander Southwestern North Gallia Eastern Glouster Johnstown Monroe Kyger Creek Wohoma Tre Valley Federal Hocking Belpre Southern Miller at 2 p.m.

Near perfect 279 by Dave Dunlap in Roll Erbowl league

Dave Dunlap rolled 279 in a 696 series during the Men's Scratch Trio at Roll erbowl on Thursday night. The Rollerbowl Thursday A league team Varsity Barber Shop posted a 1093 game and 3025 series last night.

Dave Dunlap Varsity Barber Shop Woolery Jane White Phillis McDonald Vi Widdoes Ann Chonke WATH Easter Derry Wenennnene Firebirds Ween Teeere Dairy Isle Brickettes Abex Gulfers Wees Pot Grueser Betty Perry Spot Pizza TET Athens Columba Gos Athens National Ban Moose Tenene Tone Swearingen TGP Angel of Mercy Moose Daitleys Ford Ceesewvsrees Chavnewy Logan Federal Savings & Loan Ateteee Vente Norman Dupler Bill Follred Sue Crawford Bank W McBee Atten Eetee Hoskimor Escceereeneepereesquees Dunlop Ween Carlings Block Vse Govit Athe Seeee Michelobs Plains Dave Dunlop Mui Ron Nood Leroy Taylor Culbert Larry Russell Hashmen Varsity Barber Dunlop I Mathews Goodyear Steeee K & K Electric Seserseraneess Tere Dales Harley Davidson Kosler Dairy Athens Automotive Sere Cline Seaatear Eeeeeereene Ringen Dot Gagle Louise Tew Mary Watson Shirinkham Jones Bucke

Bowling Doctor advice for strengthening bowling hand

Doctor Joe Wilman prescribes home therapy for a weak bowling hand. He suggests squeezing a rubber ball while reading or watching TV for an hour nightly to build arm swing and finger lift without going to the lanes.

Country Club Honors Two Charter Members

Two charter members of Athens Country Club were honored at a Thursday night event. Dr. R. E. Morton and Harry Beckley received plaques, with Kermit Blosser leading the ceremony and Bill Algeo posting a low net 65 in the charter members tourney.

Country Club Athens Country Club R. E. Morton Ohio University Harry Beckley Court St. Clothier Kermit Blosser Bill Algeo

MAC Football Opens With Three Home Tests In Week One

MAC teams start the 1969 season with three home games on Saturday as Kent State hosts Dayton Miami welcomes Xavier and Western Michigan hosts Central Michigan. Marshall suspension leaves six teams in the race for the championship and Tangerine Bowl berth. Kent State Miami and Western Michigan face injury and lineup questions as they debut new formations and players.

MAC Kent State Dayton Miami Xavier Western Michigan Central Michigan Marshall University Thundering Herd Marshall Bill Mallory Kent Thompson Thompson Giant Tom Walter Dave Paddington Steve Trustdorf Kalamazoo Bill Doolittle Broncos Gene Rademacher Bronco Varsity Houston Ohio Bowling Green Toledo Utah State Villanova

Good Grades and Athletics Tie at Byron High

Byron Wyoming students Mike Neville and Sheldon Carter prove athletics and academics mix. Neville and Carter earned four letters in football basketball and track. Both named AP all state in football with Neville at end and Carter at quarterback and honorable mention in basketball. Both won state track titles. Neville valedictorian and Carter salutatorian.

Byron, Wyo Byron High School Mike Neville Sheldon Carter Associated Press Neville Carter

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