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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1971

Page

14

Ex Kent Star Debut Highlights Giants Padres Thriller

San Francisco rookie Steve Stone failed after four first inning hits as Willie Mays hit an eighth career grand slam. Nate Colbert delivered a ninth inning game winner for San Diego, while other NL results included Pittsburgh over Philadelphia and Montreal over New York.

San Diego Stone Preston Gomez Nate Colbert Giants Padres Larry Stahl Chris Cannizzarro Cannizzarro Steve Arlin Willie Mays Don Mason Dave Campbell Stahl Carrence Gaston Colbert Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal New York Houston Chicago Cleveland Boston Kansas City California Willie Stargell Luke Walker John Bateman Steve Renko Mets Renko Expos Jack Hiatt Jack Billingham Hiatt

Hockey Playoff Results From Early Series

Pro hockey scores show Alkernigel 7 Boston 5 in a best of seven and Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2. Chicago leads the series while a i 4 and a 2 leave the best of seven tied at one game each.

Alkernigel Boston Hicago Philadelphia Chicago

Palmer struggles as Coody leads Masters opener

Arnold Palmer, once dominant at Augusta, shoots an atrocious round in the 35th Masters opening. Charles Coody rockets to a six under 66 to lead by three over a group including Bob Lunn and Ray Floyd, while Jack Nicklaus and others hover at even par. Frank Beard mocks Charlie Coody’s tightwad reputation amid the crowded leaderboard.

Augusta Arnold Palmer Augusta National Palmer Bobby Jones Arnie Jack Nicklaus Charles Coody Texas Coody Bob Lunn Bob Murphy Ray Floyd Hale Irwin Don January Dale Douglass Art Wall Bert Yancey Billy Casper Gary Player Gene Littler Casper Steve Melnyk Lanny Wadkins Frank Beard Charlie Beard

Spartans Win Second Game Against Nelsonville York

Nelsonville York hosts Alexander in a non league baseball contest. Alexander wins 12 to 7 behind starter Gary Risley with relief from Mike Brooks and Jan Leel. Risley adds a single and double in a nine hit Alexander attack while Dishong paces Nelsonville York with two hits.

Nelsonville Alexander Nelsonville-York Gary Risley Mike Brooks Jan Leel Miller Buckeyes McClain Smathers Risley Dishong Nels-York Brooks Seel Russell Walsh Mecian Barker

Buckeyes Win Track Quad Meet

Nelsonville York Buckeyes top the quadrangular meet with 89 points and seven firsts across 15 events. Federal Hocking places second with 75 points and four firsts, Miller third with 49 and three firsts, Glouster fourth with nine and one first. Gil Voigt of Nelsonville York doubles in 100 and 220 yard dashes.

Buchtel Nelsonville- York Pete Kiener

Kent State and Ohio open MAC baseball with three games

The Golden Flashes travel to Trautwein Field for a three game MAC series with Ohio. Kent State led by coach Richard Moose Paskert aims to rebound after a 5 9 record last year while Ohio coach Bob Wren stresses the importance of winning the opener to defend the title. Probable Ohio pitchers include Bill Toadvine Doug Diamond and Terry Wenger.

Bill Prewitt Golden Flashes Kent State Ohio Trautwein Flashes Bobcats Kent KSU Richard “Moose” Paskert Paskert MAC Paskett Bob Wren Bill Toadvine Doug Diamond Terry Wenger Frosh Sen

Kent Wildcats Look To Sweep, Trio Steady In Lineup

Sophomore Bob Niekamp may join Jim Bierman for the Bobcats as they brace for action. Kent features standout Rick Brown in left field and freshmen Squires Geiger with Gruscza, the senior co captain, infielders. Aear injury to Tom Rausch earlier weakened the pitching staff.

Sation Jim Bierman Bob Niekamp Bobcats Tom Rausch Kent Soph Rick Brown Spencer Gruscza Jon Squires Ray Geiger Squires Geiger Gruscza

Bulldogs Rally for Five-Run Seventh to Beat New Lexington

Athens Bulldogs scorched New Lexington 9-4 in a non league game as five seventh inning runs propelled the victory. Mark Handley earned the win over Jeff Jordan with Mike Strohl pitching in relief for the Panthers. Steve Inbody and Don Wood hit homers for Athens while Paul Albanese connected for New Lexington.

NEW Lexington Athens Bulldogs Athens Mark Handley Bulldogs Jeff Jordan Mike Strohl Panthers Steve Inbody Don Wood Paul Albanese Jim Swearingen Strohl Dave Crook Dave Smith Inbody Parkersburg Fairgrounds

Athens Beats Logan in Dual Track Meet 84 to 43

Athens Bulldogs won 11 events including both relays to defeat Logan 84 43. Top scorers were Mike Scarmack 21 points and Mark Swart 11. Logan’s Kelly Cole led with 11 points. Scarmack and Swart each had multiple wins including sprints and jumps.

LOGAN Athens Bulldogs Mike Scarmack Mark Swart Kelly Cole Scarmack Swart Cole Chieftains Alex Topping Mike Wilkinson Buzzy Caul Allen Ackerman Jen Ackerman Paul Scarmack Bob Fennell John Hoodwin

Absence of Friday NBA Games. conference finals update

Eastern Conference Finals New York leads Baltimore 1 0 in afternoon action at New York. Western Conference Finals LA visits Milwaukee for Game 1. ABA East Semifinals Floridians defeat Kentucky 129 117, series tied 2 2. Only game scheduled New York versus Virginia at Richmond tied 2 2.

Baltimore New York Los Angeles Milwaukee Floridians Kentucky Virginia Richmond

Detroit Niekre 00 at Baltimore Cuellar 04

New York Peterson 0.0 et Washington i WEEE Glace scheduled.

Detroit Baltimore Cuellar Niaht New York Peterson Washington

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