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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1969

Page

22

Vikings Rally Past Buckeyes 14 12 in Nelsonville Friday

Vinton County sophomore fullback Rirk Herrold and quarterback Mark Bullock powered a late drive as the Vikings outlasted Nelsonville York 14 12. Sullivan led NY with 60 yard opening TD, while Bullock added a rushing score and a touchdown pass negated by penalty before scoring on the ground late.

Erolt Bhotey Bey Kean Fieinhot Nelsonville York Dave Sullivan Lermeuudy Vinton County Vikings Iefl Roger Morgan Roy Depue Rowland Congdun Messenger Nelsonville Rirk Herrold Mark Bullock Vinton County Vikings Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Woongs Tine Tan Ted Viking Hery Rold Bullock Bucks Blake Mark Easter Jeti Scott Sullivan Dave Weaver Chris Coffman Sone Weaver Aer

SECAL grid outlook as prep season opens

In a tense start to the prep football year Athens faces two Central Ohio League foes, with Jackson Gallipolis Wellston and others showing early form. Early results hint at a competitive SECAL race as week one matchups loom and forecasts surface for Athens Nelsonville York Logan Meigs and Ironton.

Athens Chillicarhe Bulldogs Dan Eskey Jackson Ganbolis Gallipolis Blue Devils Portsmouth Coal Grove Oak Hill Greenfield Wellston Vinton County Oak Hi SECAL Irontom Logan W. Va Tigers Legum Bier-Chauncey Bill Smith Morgan Cum Hillard Meigs Ironton St. Joseph Point Pleasant Marauders Nelsonville-York Buckeyes Warren Vikings Nelsonville York Ironton

Belpre defeats Lancers in season opener 51–28

Belpre Bagles win the TriVal-Meg Conference opener at home, defeating Federal Bocking’s Lan 51 to 28. Chuck Robinson scores twice and gains yards on the ground, while the Lancers advance through the air with passing and ground play, but fail to overcome the Belpre lead.

Cuffman Hervard Vikings Bucks Weaver Belpre Belpre ‘Bagles Federal Bocking Chuck Robinson

Gallipolis Blue Devils Crush Coal Grove 44 14

Gallipolis beats Coal Grove 44 to 14 as Tom Prose scores three TDs including a 70 yard kickoff return and passes for another. Prose adds two extra points, Snowden connects on a TD pass to Pete Neal, and Gallipolis logs 250 rushing yards and 125 passing yards. Coal Grove gains 115 rushing and 49 passing yards. Gallipolis opens SLIAL play hosting Wellston next Friday.

Gallipolis Tom Prose Coal Grove Larry Snowden Prose Chuck Neal Snowden Pete Neal Max Neal Tom Woods Gallia Rick Mader Woods Boing Charles Howard Bees Blue Devils Mater Ohio Wellston Coal Grove Oowe Raturn Brumenary Rats Rane

Niles Lad Strives Beyond Namath Footsteps of Idol

Nine year old Brian Ciminero of Niles, son of Officer Joseph Ciminero, battles illness leading to amputations. He drew inspiration from Joe Namath after Namath sent letters and a signed chin strap, then a silver cup. Brian continues school and hopes to play for the Dragons in junior high.

Niles Lad Joe Niles Brian Ciminero Joe Namath Brian Joseph Léona Ciminero New York Namath Sly Rose Szotnoks Beaver Falls Shan Geneva Feldicasa Brian Pen Apedal Linco Elan The Dragons Yomnguers

Hilliard Tops Logan 13 8 In Nonleague Clash

Hilliard built a 13 point lead and held Logan to 49 rushing yards while gaining 197 on the ground. Mark Shaw caught a 66 yard TD pass from Bob Johnston, and Pat Ward added a first quarter scoring run. Logan, with five first downs, drops to 1 5 on the season and hosts Ironton next.

Hilliard Logan Chieftains J-L Bob Johnnston Mark Shaw Chuck Lowe Pat Ward Rusty Gallo Ligard Tom McBrayer Chiefs

Whitlatch powers Spartans in 48 6 win over Southwestern

Whitlatch scored three six point touchdowns while Cris Hodnell added two and Hudwell kicked extra points as Alexander’s Spartans overwhelmed Southwestern 48 to 6 on Friday night. Freshman Greg Brooks started at QB and scored Alexander’s remaining touchdown on a one yard run after a 19 yard run.

Gallipolis Buz Whitlatch Cris Hodnell Hudwell Alexander Spartans Southwestern Greg Brooks David Snipes Ernie Stover Craig White

Wahama Dominates Keggar Creek Behind Tim Howard

Wahama beat Kegger Creek 95 16 as quarterback Tim Howard completed 14 of 40 passes for 253 yards and four TDs while kicking extra points for all five Wahama touchdowns. Gary Clark and Randy Smith each hauled TD passes, and Curtis Roush scored two more TDs. Wahama advances to host Duval next.

MASON Tim Howard Wahama Kgger Creek Gary Clark Howard Howard Randy Smith Curtis Roush Thadaiton Falcons Chester

Ironton Tigers Rally to 26 6 Victory Over Portsmouth

Ironton defeated Portsmouth 26 to 6 Friday night as quarterback Gregg Sterm an led with two rushing touchdowns and two passing scores. Portsmouth totaled 234 yards with 117 passing and 55 rushing as Ironton opens Southeastern Ohio League play hosting Logan next Friday.

Ironton Ironton Tigers Portsmouth Gregg Sternaman

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