Athens Bulldogs Host Warren Local in Home Opener
Athens facing Warren Local in a Friday night home game at Mill Street field. Bulldogs carry 0-1 records after a 21-12 setback to Marietta, while Warren Local comes in 0-1 after a 6-0 loss to Nelsonville York. Injuries affect Athens but most key players are listed available. Warren Local unveils new coach Jerry Kelican and starts a lineup led by Coffman at quarterback and Berry at right halfback.
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Tennessee and Nebraska Open 100th College Campaign
Tennessee and Nebraska, two of the top 20 in the preseason AP poll, start college football’s 100th season with key openers. Tennessee hosts Georgia on their new $250,000 Tartan turf in Knoxville in a nationally televised 3:45 p.m. EDT game. Nebraska, ranked 13th, hosts Wyoming as they rebound from a 6-4 season. Other games include NC State at Wake Forest and San Diego State hosting Texas-Arlington.
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Golf Great Is Dead
LARCHMONT N Y AP Tommy Armour a Scotsman who recovered from war wounds and six months of blindness to become one of golf s all time greats is dead at age 72 He died Wednesday night at his home here after a lengthy illness He was the first pro to win the four big tournaments the U S and British Opens the PGA and the Canadian Open
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Baseball Strike Possible as Players Talk of Walkout
Washington AP reports players may mass hold out next spring in the sport’s first strike. Richard Moss of the players association says players refuse to sign 1969 contracts until gains in pensions insurance spring training pay and other fringe benefits are secured. He adds the players are prepared to go all the way.
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Seven Ohio college gridiron games open fall season
Ohio colleges start football with seven games on the slate. Akron travels to Butler, Ohio State hosts Southern Methodist on Sept. 28, and several MAC teams like Toledo and Richmond may clash in a Tangerine Bowl preview. Richmond is a top Southern Conference team, Toledo tied for MAC title, and key players are named for expected sparks and tests.
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Kent Thompson leads Redskins in tough clash with Musketeers
Miami hopes for progress behind junior quarterback Kent Thompson as the Redskins meet Kent State in a clash with a defense led by Jim Corri gall. Dayton visits Dayton and Kent’s new coach Dave Paddington faces a baptism at Dayton as he tries to steady last year’s 5-5 Flashes. Frank Howard belts two home runs for the Senators in a 4-1 win over Baltimore while Dennis Higgins completes a scoreless relief stint to seal Washington’s victory.
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Champagne Ready For Pouring By Cardinals
The Cardinals prepare to clinch the National League pennant as champagne cold in Houston. A four-win route or opponent losses could seal the title for St Louis this weekend as Detroit delays its fate. Frank Howard hammers two homers for Washington in a 4 1 victory over Baltimore.
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Meet New Bobcats Meet New Bobcats JIM HALL, 6-2, 210, Soph
Jim Hall from Newark Catholic stands out as a kicking specialist with 45.2 yard punting average as a junior on 36 attempts, long 87. He earned 11 varsity letters across baseball basketball and football and earned all-Mid Buckeye Conference in 1967 along with all Central District honors. Hall was senior athlete of the year in 1967 and MVP in baseball, won freshman numerals at Ohio last spring, and plans a pro baseball or football career plus service with the U.S. Forestry Service.
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Lanes Certified: All Bowling Lanes Certified Annually
ABC certifies every bowling lane each year to ensure they meet official specifications and standards.
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Bobcats Close Final Week Prep At Peden Stadium
Ohio University football will drill in two daily sessions at Peden Stadium this Saturday with no fans or opponent. It is the final week of pre season preparations before the opener against Marshall, as coach Bill Hess praises the offense despite Dick Conley’s hip bruise and the improving defense. Tickets remain on sale at the Convocation Center box office or by phone.
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Kalamazoo Set To Host WMU BYU Clash In 1960s Echo
Kalamazoo, Mich. Home field edge has mattered in the Western Michigan BYU football series. Western Michigan won 28-20 in Kalamazoo in 1962 while BYU swept Provo games 43-8 in 1964 and 44-19 in 1967. The teams renew in Kalamazoo on September 21 this year.
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