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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1968

Page

6

Ohio Renews Top Rivalry With Kent

Ohio University Bobcats travel to Kent State for a Mid American Conference clash. Ohio leads 12-7-1 in the series, coming off a 1-0 forfeit win and a 12-10 win in 1966. Kent coach Dave Paddington faces Ohio mentor Bill Hess in a tough, storied rivalry showdown with key players named from both squads.

Ohio Ohio University Bobcats Kent State Kent-Ohio Kent Bill Hess Golden Flashes Dave Paddington MAC Bill Pataki Bill Joe Dean Joe Steve Trustdorf

DeLucca a Fine Example Of College Grid Lessons

Ron DeLucca Ohio University top quarterback in 1966 started at defensive left end as the Bobcats opened the season vs Marshall He embodies the college football ethic of attitude courage and perseverance He moved from quarterback to end learning a new role and training intensely to help the team while contemplating a pro return

Ron DeLucca Ohio University Bobcats Marshall DeLucca Ron

ASK JOE WILMAN BOWLING TIP ON STICKY APPROACHES

A newspaper feature advises bowlers to adjust to sticky humid approaches by reducing body speed and altering the aiming angle to allow more hook. It notes left shoe friction can cause slips or fouls and suggests obtaining the 24 page Beginning Bowling booklet for 20 cents plus a self addressed stamped envelope to Joe Wilman.

Joe Wilman

Russell signs two year Celtics contract as player coach

Bill Russell agreed Monday to a two year deal with the Boston Celtics to serve as center and coach at an estimated 205000 each year. The Celtics begin a 12 game exhibition slate with Atlanta in Salem Virginia Tuesday night. Michigan State and Indiana remain the only Big Ten schools to win NCAA cross country titles. State has eight titles while the Hoosiers have three. Ray Broussard led the jockeys with 56 winners at the 1968 Monmouth Park meet, six more than Jacinto Vasquez.

Boston Bill Russell Boston Celtics Celtics Atlanta Salem Michigan State Indiana Big Ten State Hoosiers Ray Broussard Jacinto Vasquez

Orioles Edge McLain Keeps Series Pressure On Tigers

McLain stays hot but Orioles win 2-1 as rookie Roger Nelson and Pete Richert hold Detroit. McLain nears 32 wins, needing one more chance, while Baltimore closes in on second place behind Detroit. Boston’s losing streak ends. Chance and Kelly spark different West Coast results. NL action sees Pirates win in extras.

McLain Grover Alexander St. Louis Washington Boston Minnesota Dean Chance California Oakland Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Pittsburgh Orioles Tigers Hal Newhouser Roger Nelson Pete Richert Detroit Nelson Don Wert Eddie Mathews Richert Dick McAuliffe Dave Johnson Jim Northrup Norm Cash Nash Fred Whitfield Vada Pinson Tony Perez Manny Mota Pirates Bill Kelso Ron Kline

Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues

Key leaders across batting and pitching categories for the American and National Leagues. Highlights include Yastrzemski and Harrelson in batting, McLain and McDowell on pitching, Rose and F. Alou among hits, and Brock with steals. Monday stars include pitching by Dean Chance for the Twins and Pat two-run hit in a 3 0 win over California.

Bost Cater Oak McAuliffe Yastrzemski Stanley Det Tovar Minn K. Harrelson F. Howard Wash Campaneris Tovar Minn B. Robinson Ball R Smith Fregosi Calif McCraw Chie F. Howard Wash W. Horton Cok Cardenal Cleve McLain Culp McCovey S.F B. Williams Che F. Alou Atl Rose Cin Brock St. L Bench Clemente Pitt Banks Chic Wills Bloss Gibson Jenkins Chic Dean Chance Twins California Minnesota Angels Minecosta

Meet New Bobcats star Harvey Mitchell profile

Harvey Mitchell, a 5-9 170 pound sophomore flankerback from Toledo Woodward, led the Bobcats in rushing with 185 net yards on 13 carries and averaged 4.2. He caught 10 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns, led in scoring with 36 points, and contributed five kickoff returns for 143 yards and a touchdown plus 10 punt returns for 50 yards. As a high school junior he earned all city football honors and won the Ohio Classic 100 yard dash in 1966, while majoring in physical education.

Ohio Kent Bill Pataki Newark Bill Ep’ Pright Buffalo Jeff Robison Bob Houmard Bobcats Marshall Robinson Houmard Larry Spires Tom James Jim Foxx AL Christopher Terry Mallet Harvey Mitchell Toledo Woodward

FGA Standings Incomplete Box Scores From Today

Standings note for today lists only one game schedule results and notes remaining fixtures. Matches include Los Angeles at Chicago and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh plus San Francisco at Houston New York at Atlanta Philadelphia at St Louis with Wednesday games pending.

Los Angeles Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Francisco Houston New York Atlanta Philadelphia St. Louis St Louis

Angels Hire New GM and Retain Rigney

ANAHEIM AP Bill Rigney was rehired as manager of the California Angels for a new contract worth $60,000 annually. The Angels also named Dick Walsh former NASL commissioner as league general manager, replacing 70 year old Fred Haney who is stepping down.

Angels California Angels Dick Walsh Los Angeles Dodgers North American Soccer League Fred Haney Walsh Bob Reynolds Bill Rigney Gene Autry Anaheim Rigney The San Francisco Giants Giants New York San Francisco

Detroit Tigers Evaluate Mickey Stanley at Shortstop

Detroit manager Mayo Smith tests center fielder Mickey Stanley at shortstop to add a bat in the lineup before the World Series with St. Louis. If Stanley handles short, Al Kaline could move to outfield. otherwise Tom Matchick stays at short. Stanley’s error in Baltimore sparked the experiment.

Gordon Beard Associated Press Baltimore Mayo Smith Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Smith Mickey Stanley al Kaline Detroit Willie Horton Jim Northrup Tom Matchick Stanley Kaline Orioles Tigers Dennis McLain Cardinals McLain Earl Wilson Mickey Lolich

Purdue Keeps Top Spot Irish Second in AP Poll

Purdue remains No. 1 after a 44-7 win over Virginia. Notre Dame rises to No. 2 after beating Oklahoma 45-21. Southern California slips to No. 3 with a 29-20 opener victory over Minnesota. Navy, Air Force, Virginia Tech losses affect rankings. Texas, Oklahoma drop after weekend games. Kentucky

Mike Bryson Associated Press Purdue Notre Dame Oklahoma South California Alabama Boilermakers Virginia Giants South Bend Ind Minnesota Penn State Navy Florida Air Force Texas Houston Virginia Tech UCLA Pittsburgh Nebraska Utah Ohio State Kansas Arizona State Wyoming Texas A&m Georgia Tener Southern California Indiana Louisiana Miami Tennessee

Smallest Republic Sends Five To Olympics

San Marino, the world’s smallest republic with about 17 000 inhabitants, sends five athletes to the Olympic Games. The move is seen more for publicity than medal hopes, marking its first Olympic participation from outside Italy.

San Marino Italy

Chillicothe Bears beat Athens in cross country dual

Chillicothe claimed four of the first five places to defeat Athens 22 to 35 in a Friday cross country meet. Athens top finisher Rob Alden placed fourth in 11:05, while Chillicothe’s Fred Bobo won in 10:43. Other Athens runners included Caul sixth 11:33 Lenigar seventh 11:44 Wagner eighth 12:00 McFarland ninth 12:04 Welch 12th 11:20 Noel 14th 12:38.

Chillicothe Athens Rob Alden Fred Bobo Buz Caul Jeff Lenigar Tom Wagner Dave McFarland Gary Welch Mike Noel Bulldogs Marietta Nvades Marietta

Yankees Settle Third Place Fate in Week of Baseball

NEW YORK P The New York Yankees will decide if the Cleveland Indians can overtake the Boston Red Sox for third place in the final week of the season. The Indians in fourth place are half a game behind Boston and meet New York in a three game series Tuesday and Wednesday before ending the season with two against Baltimore. The Red Sox have two games left with Washington then a three game set with the Yankees.

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