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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1971

Page

9

Reds Bow Six In Losing Opener To Braves

Cincinnati drops opening game 7 to 4 as six Reds errors, three by Woody Woodward, fuel a late tie and Braves insurance runs. Tony Perez homers for the Reds and Phil Niekro starts for Atlanta with Upshaw winning in relief.

Reds Gary Nolan Atlanta Wayne Granger Cecil Upshaw Braves Lyman Harris Phil Niekro Niekr Upshaw McRae Cincinnati Power Tony Perez Tommy Helms Johnny Bench Frank Duffy Gullett Jim McGlothlin Ron Reed Atlanta AB H BI S. Jackson Cincinnat Abbi Rose Granger Carroll Bravo Cincinnati F. Duffy Woodward King Carbo Milan Perez Niekro SO Uphshaw Niko Seeeee Nolan Atteeee Granger Eere Gullet Carroll Sett Lp—Granger

Modell calls NFL probe a fishing expedition in Cleveland

Browns owner Art Modell told a federal grand jury in Cleveland that the NFL probe is baseless and a fishing expedition. He rejected claims of a dark conspiracy and cited vendettas by Bernie Parrish and Walter Beach. George Owen also testified. jury to resume NFL inquiry later in the week.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Browns Art Modell National Football League NFL Ber Modell Department of Justice Browns Bernie Parrish Walter Beach George Owen New Orleans Saints

Opening Day Sparks Seven-Run Errors Hit by Reds and More

Opening Day saw the Reds commit six errors led by Woody Woodward in a 7-4 loss to Atlanta. Felix Millan led the Braves with four hits including a late triple, while Houston beat Los Angeles 5-2 as Singer faltered early. Nixon attended Washington’s 8-0 win over Oakland as Bosman took the loss.

Atlanta Felix Milan Cincinnati Reds Woody Woodward Braves Montreal New York St. Louis Chicago Los Angeles Houston Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco San Diego Boston Kansas City California Milwaukee Minnesota Cleveland Detroit Chicago White Sox Baltimore Felix Millan Woodward Larry Dierker Singer Joe Moeller Astros Denis Menke Cesar Cedeno Nixon

Bulldogs Win Triangular Track Meet At Gallia

Athens caps 11 first places to beat Gallipolis and Portsmouth West in Gallipolis. Wilkinson leads with wins in 880 and pole vault while Swart and Ackerman sweep multiple events. Athens totals 87 points to 46 for Gallipolis and 26 for PW with strong mile relay and runner-up showings.

Gallia Gallipolis Athens Portsmouth West Bulldogs Blue Devils Mike Wilkinson Mark Swart Allen Ackerman Wilkinson Alex Topping Mike S Cmack Bob Beverage Swart Ackerman Fennell Buzz Caul Beverage Richard Sympson Gardner Steve Stebbins Blue Devil Stebbins Larry Snowden Rod Ferguson Chuck Neal Phil Bobo Neal Perry P. Scarmack Riley Sympson Rowland Grymes Pollard AV Fisher Topping Major M. Scarmack Caul Mansfield Ferguson Howell M. Scramack Beverage Essex Bayshaw Wood Martin Snowden Salem Someville Birches Logan Knotts Buck

Baseball Opening Day Recap with Six Hits by Bosman

Monday's star pitchers include Dick Bosman of the Senators who scattered six hits and blanked Oakland 8-0 for Washington's first Opening Day win since 1962. Felix Millon of the Braves went four-for-four with a decisive eighth inning triple in Atlanta's 7-4 win over Cincinnati.

Dick Bosman Senators Washington Oakland Felix Millon Braves Atlanta Cincinnati

Capital Mentor Chickerella urged discipline at Eastern High banquet

Chester-Vincent Chick erella Capital University coach urged parents and coaches to model LSD Love Security Discipline for youth. He noted his two Capital championships and praised family love at home and support at school. Awards followed as students and players were introduced by coaches and administrators.

Beulah Jones Meigs Chester — Vincent Chickerella Capital University Columbus Chickerella Garry Parsons Bill Phillips Dennis Eichinger Eichinger Howie Caldwell Tom Karr

Nicklaus Dominates Augusta Prep As Masters Opens

Augusta report says Jack Nicklaus shoots 67 and 68 in Masters prep, while Steve Melnyk predicts an amateur could win. Nicklaus flies home for a day off as 77 players brace for Thursday’s opening round in rain delayed conditions.

Augusta Jack Nicklaus Augusta National Golf Club Steve Melnyk Nicklaus Jack Steve Florida Melnyk Golden Bear Frank Stranahan Ken Venturi Charlie Coe Venturi U.S

Cleveland Browns 1970 Highlight Film Now Available

The 28 minute 16 mm color film New Era for an Old Winner covers the Browns 1970 season and ends with player highlights. Public showings are free and coordinated by Miss Mary Davis at Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland Ohio 44114.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Browns Mary Davis Cleveland Stadium Ohio

Carr Inks Cavalier Pact With Carr Stars and ABA Signings

Notre Dame star Austin Carr, named AP College Player of the Year, signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Buffalo Braves land seven foot Elmore Smith, and Virginia Squires ink Julius Erving of UMass in a widening pro basketball war. Contract terms are undisclosed but Rumors place Carr over 1 million, Smith over 1 million, Erving over 500 thousand.

Associated Press National Basketball Association American Basketball Association Notre Dame Austin Carr Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Buffalo Braves Elmore Smith Kentucky State Virginia Squires ABA Julius Erving University of Massachusetts Carr Smith Erving Paul L. Snyder Buffalo Club

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