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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1973

Page

8

Yankees face rocky 1973 start after 3-1 loss to Indians

New York, long favored in the AL East, opened 1973 with four losses as Cleveland beat them 3-1. Rusty Torres and John Ellis led the Indians with key hits, while Charlie Spikes added an RBI. Ralph Houk joked about future wins after early defeats.

Brent Strom New York Yankees Torres Ellis Charlie Spikes Cleveland RBI New York Yankees Craig Nettles Spikes Yankee Stadium Nettles Indians John Ellis

Aaron Victory Big Triumph At Masters

Tommy Aaron wins the Masters in Augusta Georgia, earning the green jacket and a personal triumph over years of near misses. He notes finishing second is not a crime, citing Jack Nicklaus who has done so 33 times, as he accepts his first major title.

Will Grimsley Augusta Tommy Aaron Jack Nicklaus

Perez, Bench Lead Reds But Braves Rally Short

Six weeks before a season start, Tony Perez hit a three run shot with Johnny Bench homering. The Reds held on as Atlanta scored three in the bottom of the ninth before Pedro Borbon escaped a bases loaded jam for the save. Jerry Reuss drove in the winning run for Houston with a two out single in the eighth, then Jimmy Wynn hit a two run homer to seal the Astros win over the Dodgers.

Tony Perez Johnny Bench Cincinnati Atlanta Perez Braves Pedro Borbon Jerry Reuss Houston Jimmy Wynn Astros Dodgers

Aaron Wins Masters After Long Run At Augusta

Aaron, 36, from Gainesville, ends a 14-time runner-up drought by shooting 283 to win the Masters, $30,000, in a dramatic finish. Nicklaus rallies to take second, with Snead and Oosterhuis close behind as Oosterhuis falters on the 15th. Trevino, Palmer, and Shaw also in the mix.

Aaron Argentina Roberto de Vicenza Jack Nicklaus J. C. Snead Britain Peter Oosterhuis Gainesville Augusta Oosterhuis Snead Sam Snead Nicklaus Jimmy Jamieson John Miller Bob Goalby Golden Bear Jack South Africa Caribbean

Baseball scores and schedule notes from Tuesday and Wednesday games

Major league results list through Tuesday and Wednesday with several games postponed or rescheduled. Entries include pitchers Blyleven Splittorff Broberg Torrez Carlton Reuschel Moose Downing Corkins Marichal and team matchups across Minnesota Texas Baltimore Oakland Boston Milwaukee Chicago California Kansas City Pittsburgh Montreal Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco St. Louis Atlanta.

Indians Rusty Torres John Ellis San Francisco San Diego Cincinnati Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Minnesota Blyleven Singer Texas Broberg Splittorff Baltimore Detroit Oakland Chicago Boston Milwaukee California Kansas City Cleveland New York Montreal Torrez Philadelphia Carlton N. Chicago Reuschel Pittsburgh Moose N. New York St. Louis Gullett Gentry Downing Roberts Corkins Marichal

City Recreation Women and Men Volleyball Schedules Update

Recap of women teams Banana and the Bunch Judy's Jokers and others with standings and results from last week plus upcoming games on Wednesday at Court 1 2 and 28. Men's league shows Hayes Realty Medical Center Pharmacy and others with Wednesday schedule and post season coaching meeting details.

Ea Icc Eae Es Banana Spee Jolly Volleys Ae Buchanan Bombers Judy Bomberseam No Jolly Spikers Buchanan's Bombers Hayes Realty Medical Center Pharmacy White's Bia United Apartments Peesee Athens Jaycees Dhes Inc Athens Middle School Athens Athens City Recreation Department Rita Gordley

Pro Cage Pro basketball Playoffs At A Glance

NBA playoff schedule highlights all starting times in EST for best of seven series. Western Conference matchups include Golden State at Madison 9 p.m. and Chicago at Los Angeles 11 p.m. Eastern Conference features Atlanta at Boston 8 15 p.m. and ABA East Division final Kentucky at Charlotte 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

NBA Golden State Milwaukee Madison Wis Chicago Los Angeles Kentucky Carolina Charlotte N.C

Lakers Bulls Playoff Clash Follows Rough contest

Lakers host Chicago in Game six of the NBA series amid claims of rough play after Sunday’s 98 94 Chicago win. Gail Goodrich says officials missed fouls on Bob Love, while Bill Bridges notes Chicago’s psychological edge. Other Western conference games noted include Warriors Bucks and Hawks Celtics. ABA action outlined with Colonels Cougars and Stars Pacers.

Associated Press Los Angeles Lakers Chicago National Basketball Association Bulls Lakers Los Angeles Windy City Gail Goodrich Bob Love Bill Bridges Golden State Warriors Milwaukee Bucks Atlanta Hawks

ABC Nation Telecasts Four Thanksgiving Weekend Grid Games

ABC-TV announced seven national games plus 13 national and six regional telecasts for next season. Key matchups include Oklahoma at Nebraska, Notre Dame against Air Force, Alabama at LSU, Nebraska vs UCLA, Notre Dame vs Purdue, Texas at Oklahoma, and Army vs Navy in Philadelphia.

NEW York Abc-Tv Oklahoma Nebraska Norman Okla Notre Dame Air Force South Bend Ind Cornhuskers UCLA Lincoln

Royals Open 43 Million Stadium as Rangers Visit

Kansas City hosts the Royals opening of a new 43 million ballpark before a 42 000 crowd. Paul Splittorff faces Pete Broberg in a game featuring a 2 75 million computer controlled scoreboard with cartoons and player likenesses.

Kansas City Kansas City Royals Texas Rangers Paul Splittorff Royals Pete Broberg Rangers

Dingey Tops Area Scoring In 1972 73 Basketball Stats

Wahama guard Roger Dainty scored 544 points in 22 games averaging 24.7 to lead the area in scoring. Federal Hocking’s Danny Hall was second with 22.1 points per game, followed by Rich White of Alexander, Dave Sauders of Wellston and Gil Price of Gallipolis in the top individual list.

Waverly Alexander Rio Grande Hannan-Trace Gallipolis Symmes Valley Hannan- Trace Starr-Washington Nelsonville-York Logan Wahama Belpre Athens Federal Danny Hall Federal Hocking Rich White Dave Sauders Wellston Gil Price Ave Vinge Hatl Fed- Hock White Souders Price Mace Smathers Nels- York Noe

Dingey Earns First Team Class AA All State Honor

Wahama senior Roger Dingey named to the West Virginia Class AA All State first team. A top scorer with a 24.7 season average, he posted 30 or more points seven times and a season high of 45 against Wirt County, leading the Falcons in nine of ten categories.

Wahama Roger Dingey West Virginia Wirt County Falcons

Playoff Hockey Matchups Set Across NHL Quarterfinals

The Stanley Cup quarterfinal doubleheader schedules include Buffalo at Montreal 8 p.m. and New York at Boston 7 30 p.m. St Louis visits Chicago 8 30 p.m. Minnesota hosts Philadelphia 8 p.m. WHA World Trophy pits New England against Ottawa in Toronto with New England leading 2 0. Cleveland leads Philadelphia 3 0 while Winnipeg holds a 2 0 edge over Minnesota and Houston and Los Angeles are tied 1 1.

Buffalo Montreal New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Minnesota Philadelphia Winnipeg Houston Los Angeles

Athens Track Club Opens Outdoor Practice at Peden Stadium

The Athens Track Club holds outdoor practice at 5 p.m. at Peden Stadium and invites girls eight years and older to join the club.

Athens Peden Stadium

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