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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1969

Page

14

Mets Fans Begin Ticket Battle

Mark Cohen, a 17 year old from Brooklyn, waited in line at Shea Stadium three hours before tickets went on sale as Mets clinched the NL East. Fans celebrated with champagne gifts while Seaver and Jones appeared on national TV and the team prepared for Mets Week.

New York Shea Stadium Mets Tom Seaver Cleon Jones Mark Cohen Brooklyn New York Mets Cohen Ruby Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees Yankee Mark John Lindsay Midtown Manhattan Seaver Jones Johnny Carson Casey Stengel

Major League Leaders Summary Highlight

Major League Leaders list top performers by batting and fielding for both leagues. It notes leaders in runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and RBIs, with names like Carew, Killebrew, Rose, Bonds and Clemente. Pitching leaders include Palmer and McDowell with strikeout tallies.

Carew Minsota Reese Minnesota Honeve R. Jackson Oakland Robinson Baltimore Killebrew Powell Oliva Clarke Jackson D. Johnson Baltmore R. Smith Boston New York F. Howard Washington R. Jackson Ockford Harper Seattle Companeris Palmer Baltirmore McNeally McDowell Cleveland Lolich Detroit Rose Cincinnat C. Jones Rose Cincinnati Bonds San Francisco McCovey

Buckeyes open 1969 season versus Texas Christian

In Columbus Ohio Ohio State begins its national title bid against Texas Christian. The Buckeyes seek a 15th straight win as three touchdown favorites. TCU, led by Steve Judy and Linzy Cole, fought back from a 35-7 hole before losing 42-35 to Purdue last week.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Buckeyes Texas Christian Bucks Horned Frogs TCU Steve Judy Linzy Cole Purdue

Astros edge Reds 4 3 dimming Cincinnati title hopes

Houston Astros defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 3 to halt a five game Reds winning streak and tighten the NL West race. Jim Wynn hit his 33rd homer and John Edwards added a ninth inning solo shot. Pete Rose led NL batting with .347 after going 4-for-5.

Cincinnati Houston Astros Reds Deve Bristol Houston Atlanta Astros Harry Walker Jim Wynn Cincinnati Reds John Edwards Ted Rader Jim Bouton Lemaster Fred Gladding Bouton Tommy Helms Pete Rose Rose Cleon Jones New York Dave Johnson Baltimore Dave McNally Cleveland Orioles Birds Walt Williams White Sox Kansas City Joe Rudi Ramon Webster Oakland California Greg Goossen Seattle Minnesota Pittsburgh Philadelphia al Oliver Bob Moose New York Mets Luke Walker Pirates

Plans For Playoff If Needed In National League West

Atlanta is guaranteed a final playoff spot if a three way tie occurs with San Francisco and Cincinnati. Warren Giles presided over the meeting using a coin flip to set the playoff format. If a three-way deadlock happens, Atlanta draws a bye and faces the Cincinnati San Francisco winner. home sites vary by which teams tie.

Cincinnati Atlanta Braves San Francisco League Warren Giles Reds Giants

In The Majors Scores And Upcoming Baseball Games

Major league results show Houston 4 Cincinnati 3 and Pittsburgh 5 9 Philadelphia 3 7 with a full slate of today’s games listed. Scheduled matchups include New York at Philadelphia and Houston at Cincinnati with several nationally noted pitchers and teams such as Montreal St Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago Detroit and others in action through Saturday and Sunday.

New York Ryan Philadelphia Frymen St. Louis Torrez Montreal Wegener Chi Jenkins Pittsburgh - Bien Nis Ilanta Niekro Houston Dierker Billingham Cincinnati Moloney Fisher San Francisco Perry Los Angeles Sutton Chicago Pittsburgh San Diego Atlanta Igo Pittsburgh Seccess Francisco Los San Wee Diego

Broncos Redskins To Meet

Toledo's Ken Cross from Ottawa Lake Mich. set an NCAA record by extending his consecutive PAT streak to 70 in a 1969 debut against Villanova. He was six for six on PATs and added a field goal for nine points, surpassing the old NCAA mark of 52 set in 1968.

Toledo Ken Cross Villanova Ottawa Lake Mich

A New Look in MAC Statistics

Ohio shows improved pass defense while leading the MAC in pass defense allowing 99 yards per game to Kent. Miami ranks top in MAC pass offense with 24 of 36 passes for 67 percent and 176.5 yards per game. Rookie coach Bill Mallory faces Western Michigan for a Kalamazoo visit seeking to avoid 1967 upset memories.

MAC Ohio Kent Bobcats Flashes Miami Jim Bengala Redskins Bill Mallory Western Michigan Kalamazoo Broncos

Crowded WMU Stadium Promises Sellout For MIAMI Game

A sell out crowd is expected at Waldo Stadium for Saturdays MAC clash with Miami. The 19 200 capacity has been topped in past seasons with an average WMU home turnout exceeding capacity as fans cheer Western’s football rivalries. The 1967 MAC record crowd reached 22 806 for Western’s win over Kent State.

Kalamazoo Broncos Central Michigan SRO Waldo Stadium Bronco WMU MAC Western Kent State

East Series Carries Heavy Stakes for Orioles and Tigers

In a pivotal AL East set, Detroit visits Boston for a three game series as Baltimore clings to a massive lead. Washington’s three hitter Bosnia Bosman paced a 4-1 win that kept the Senators at .500 with six games left. Red Sox gain ground on Detroit while Orioles threaten Cleveland’s 1954 mark with six remaining.

Orioles Detroit Washington Boston New York Red Sox Tigers Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Oakland California Seattle Minnesota Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati Dick Bosman Senators Ken McMullen Yankees Mike Nagy Sparkly Lyle George Scott Gerry Moses Horace Clarke

Indians Defeated as McNally Wins 20th of Season

Baltimore Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 4 to 1 in Cleveland to cap a three game series. Dave McNally pitched the win for Baltimore, Tiant suffered his 19th loss, and Vern Fuller scored for Cleveland on Jose Cardenal’s single. The loss ends Cleveland’s home season as they prepare to travel to Washington.

Dave McNally Orioles Cleveron Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Indians McNally Baltimore Indians Alvin Dark Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Luis Tiant Far Moore Dave Johnson Frank Robinson Tiant The Birds Vern Fuller Jose Cardenal Frank Ken Harrelson Fuller Boog Powell Tribe Washington Senators Stan Williams Joe Coleman

Sports on TV Schedule Highlights Today

TV lineup includes Richmond at VMI NCAA football at 1 45 p.m. Reds at Houston Crosley Field 2 10 p.m. Washington at Michigan 2 30 p.m. NBC Baseball San Francisco at Los Angeles 4 15 p.m. Wide World of Sports from Raceway Park Indianapolis and Pendleton Roundup Rodeo Oregon 5 00 p.m. to 6 00 p.m. Color broadcasts.

Richmond VMI Reds Cincinnati Houston Crosley Field Washington Michigan NBC San Francisco Los Angeles Raceway Park Indianapolis Pendleton Oregon

Passing Of Cook Big Bengal Boost

Bengals coach Paul Brown compares rookie quarterback Greg Cook to Otto Graham and says Cook has not yet reached his potential. Cook, Cincinnati’s starter, leads AFL in passing with 482 yards and five TDs in two regular season games as Cincinnati aims to beat Kansas City. Brown praises Cook’s strength, accuracy, and thinking quarterback traits while noting the team has room to improve on both sides of the ball.

Cincinnati Greg Cook Cincinnati Beagle Paul Brown Otto Graham Cook Bengals San Diego Brown Graham Cleveland Pilot Otto NFL Tential University of Cincinnati Bob Trumpy Eric Crabtree Paul Robinson Sam Wyche Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs Chargers

Bowling Scores Report for Plainview League

Readable results show high scopes with Ethel Pierce 232 earning $72 and Nettie Howard 505. Other totals include Mary Ikehan $10 Judy Weelery 504 Sally West 511 Marge McGee 523 and Plainview 743 2131 in the record.

Ethel Pierce Nettie Howard Mary Ikehan Judy Weelery Sally West Marge McGee Plainview

Divorce Petition Filed for Extreme Cruelty in Athens County

In Cause No. 25174 Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Jane Dobbie Moyer files for divorce from Frederick Stephen Moyer on grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. The petition was filed September 3, 1949, with hearing or peerage aid referenced after October 17. Attorney Paul J. Gerig represents Jane D Moyer.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Jane Dobbie Moyer Frederick Stephen Moyer East Avenue Hagerstown, Rey Court of Common Pleas

Appointment of Wade E. Jeffers as Executor in Albany estate

Notice states Wade E. Jeffers of 28 Arlington Avenue London Ohio 4140 is appointed Executor of the estate of Frank M. Bobo deceased late of Albany Village Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months dated September 10 1969. Herold J. Rose Athens County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division 912 919 926

Wade E. Jeffers Arlington Avenue London Ohio Frank M. Bobo Albany Athens County Herold J. Rose Athens County Court of Common Pleas Probate

Executrix Appointed for Edgar M Walcott Estate

Notice states Zola M. Walcott of 88 Sunnyside Drive Athens Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of Edgar M Walcott deceased in Athens County Ohio. Claim within four weeks from date of notice September 15 1969 as recorded in Probate Division by Harold Pa. Late Common Pleas. 9-19, 9-26, 103.

Zola M. Walcott Sunnyside Drive Athens Ohio Edgar M. Walcott Athens County Harold Pa Athens County Court Common Lewis D. Corwin Osa Hoisington Roy Kasler Lewis H. Lee Georgie Shean Haring Harold J. Rose Court of Common Pleas Probate Division

Appointment of Executrix in Estate of Earl Kincade

Notice that Noro bd. Kincade of Box 153 Coolville Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the Estate of Earl Kincade deceased late of Coolville Athens Dated September 15 1969 Harold J Rose Judge 4 Common Pleas Probate Division 9-19 9-26 10-8.

Salesmen license notices filed in Ohio for two applicants

On September 26, 1969, Jack Wolf of Route No and Larry Reich of 44 Second Street Athens Ohio filed applications with the Division of Securities in Columbus for licenses to act as securities salesmen for Golden United Corporation and Gold United Investment Company of Columbus Ohio. Public action on these applications will not be taken for at least seven days from advertisement date.

Inc. R. C Jack Welf Route Noens Ohio Division of Securites Columbus Golden United Corporation Inc, RC Larry E. Reich Athens Division of Securities Gold United Investment Company

Barbara L Barker Chief Deputy Clerk

Barbara L Barker serves as chief deputy clerk in the 926 court district. The notice confirms her role and title within the clerk’s office.

Barbara L. Barker

Auction notice of real estate sale in Athens County Ohio

Plaintiff and Defendant offer property at public auction per Partition Order. Sale at Athens Court House East door October 2 1949 at 1 36 pm for one acre more or less on Outlet 46 Salem Street Athens Ohio. Minimum bid two thirds of 3000 dollars. terms ten percent down. sheriff Harold E Shields. Property details referenced in Deed Records Volume 12 Page 46 and Volume 232 Page 161. Also notice appoints Gerald Williams administrator of Clarence H Featherstone estate September 8 1969.

Athens Ohio Hocking Valley Railway Athens County Salem Street Athens Ohio Harold E. Shields Joseph Gerig Ue Gerald Willliams Carbondale Clarence H. Featherstone Harold J. Rose

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