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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1969

Page

11

Death of Bruce Evans Shocks Nelsonville York Community

The 17 year old Bruce Evans, a Nelsonville York High School football player, died after collapsing on the field during a game. He was treated in Parkersburg West Virginia and then University Hospital Columbus where he died from a hematoma caused by a football injury. The school canceled classes and prepared a memorial moment for Bruce before the upcoming game against Athens.

Bruce Evans Nelsonville-York Bruce Columbus University Hospital Bob Sheskey St. Patrick’s Church Buchtel Sheskey Buckeyes Bucks Athens Dave Boston Warren Boston Parkersburg W. Va University Hospital Columbus Associated Press Upper Arlington Canton McKinley Warren Western Reserve Massillon Zanesville Elyria Oo Mentor Sane Niles McKinley Newark Sar Eetes Sandusky Eewnee Jackson Marian Hard Columbus Eastmoor Cleveland Joseph Columbus West East Liverpool Lorain Senior Columbus Linden Cleveland St. Natius Toledo Central Catholic Cincinnat Xavier

Twins Magic Number Near for AL West Clinch

The Minnesota Twins stay hot as they near clinching the American League West title. With time running out, the Twins shrink their magic number against the Oakland Athletics, tightening a path to postseason hardware.

Associated Press Minnesota Twins Oakland Athletics Twins

Twins Clinch Pennant Bid With 63 Win Over A's

Harmon Killebrew hit his 43rd homer and drove in 131 RBIs as Minnesota beat Oakland 63 to extend its AL lead to nine with 16 games left. Denny McLain notched his 23rd win in a two hitter against the Yankees. Cleveland rallied to top Boston 4 1. California shut out Chicago 4 0. Seattle edged Kansas City 3 2. Washington defeated Baltimore 3 2 ending Jim Palmer’s 11 game win streak.

Sion Dave Boswell Harmon Killebrew Twins Detroit New York Cleveland Boston California Chicago Seattle Kansas City Washington Baltimore Denny McLain Yankees Duke Sims Lee Stange Mike Andrews Jose Cardena Indians Frank Baker Sims Bill Voss Jim McGlothlin Ken Tatum Gene Brabender Brabender Royals Diego Segui Mike Epstein Senators Bernie Allen Ed Brinkman Jim Palmer

Carlton Fights Pain on Night With Mets

Steve Carlton felt lousy with a sore back and tempera ture trouble as he arrived at the St. Louis ball park an hour before Monday night’s game against the New York Mets. He had his back rubbed down and took pain killers before taking the mound.

Steve Carlton St. Louis Ball Park New York Mets

Mets Rally Spoils Carlton Masterpiece as Swoboda Two Homers Lead Bid

Ron Swoboda hit two homers driving in all New York runs in a 4-3 Mets win over Jim Carlton who struck out a modern major league record 19. The victory stretched New York’s NL East lead to 14 games over Chicago as Willie Mays tied for the NL home run lead and several pennant races tightened around the league standings.

Ben Swobodo New York Metron St Louis Cardinals Steve Carlton Cards Mets Carlton Ron Swoboda New York Swoboda Chicago Montreal Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Don Wilson Houston Donn Clendenon

LeVeck Out For Kent Opener As Ohio Hosts Kent State

Ohio University aims for a third straight MAC title as they host Kent State in Pen Den Stadium. Bill Hess notes a tough test with Cleve Bryant and Todd Snyder leading an experienced offense, while Kent counters with Steve Trustdorf and Don Nottingham.

Bowling Doctor Bowling Doctor

Bowling advice piece explains missed spares due to wrong angle. The author illustrates a sleeper pin 1-2-8 pattern and shows a straight ball targeting the back pin to ensure all three pins fall.

Heinsohn Accepts Celtics Coaching Role After Retirement

Tommy Heinsohn agreed to a one year contract to replace Player Coach Bill Russell as coach of the Boston Celtics. Auerbach said Heinsohn has long been involved with the Celtics and knows their personnel, stepping in as he returns from business work and TV announcing.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Royals Bob Cousy Boston Celtics Arnold Red Auerbach Cousy Royals Joe Axelson Celtics Boston College Boston Tommy Heinsohn National Basketball Association Heinsohn Bill Russell Tommy Russell Sam Jones Mal Graham

In The Majors Wednesday's Games

New York at Montrec Philadelphia at Chicago Pittsburgh at St. Louis Cincinnati at San Diego Atlanta at Los Angeles Houston at San Francisco Oaksend at Kansas City California at Minnesota Seatrie at Chicago twi night Cleveland at Detroit Washington at New York Baltimore at Boston

New York Montrec Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati San Diego Atlanta Los Angeles Houston San Francisco Kansas City California Minnesota Seatrie Cleveland Detroit Washington Baltimore Boston St. Chicago Louis Montreal Cincinnat T ‘S Gomes Chi Io Hands Robertson Moose Frymen Koosman St Louis Taylor Reed Marichal Grift Nin Sisk Nolan Arrigo Singer Moeller Mew Yi Imore Seattles Bunker Oakland Nash Perry Wright Baltimore McNally Hannon C. Jones Clemante Bonds Rose McCovey Santo M. Alou Kessinger A Priene Brkements Ittabyrihy Gen Brock

Bulldogs Seek Turnaround After Two Setbacks

Athens High School football team, after back to back losses to Marietta and Lancaster, prepares for SEC opponents. Coach Don Eskey cites mistakes, breaks, and injuries as factors. Key players like Dave Coon and Todd Eskey are regaining form, while others return from injuries as the squad aims to flip momentum.

Athens High School Bulldogs Marietta Lancaster Athens Don Eskey Dave Coon

Major League Leaders Listing Top Stats by Player

A scan lists leaders across batting pitching and fielding. Key figures include Harmon Killebrew and Brooks Robinson in RBIs and runs, Rod Carew and Rod Carew again in runs, Oliva and Rose among hits, and McCovey Bonds and Bonds among home runs and RBI marks with multiple teams noted.

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