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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1971
Page
10
Al Downing worked nine innings to notch his National League pitching debut with a 2-1 victory over St. Louis. Fran Healy contributed the decisive hit with a long one swing, as Downing, after a decade in the American League, earned his credential in Los Angeles.
Healy hits a first pitch homer in his NL plate debut to lift the Giants over the Astros 4-3 in 10 innings. Cubs edge Padres 4-3 behind Bill Hands eighth win. Downing earns Dodgers 2nd straight win with Maury Wills’ ninth inning RBI.
By Ken Rappoport the article notes Skip Lockwood wins best actor in baseball for King Kong and Aunt Alice roles. Milwaukee pitcher compares self to King Kong and Aunt Alice as he faces injuries or adversity.
Lefty Bob Lockwood pitched a four hitter to beat the Chicago White Sox 4 1, with Milwaukee building a 3 1 lead in the second. Lockwood fanned key Sox hitters in six innings and allowed only two late singles, his first win of the season. Detroit edged New York 4 3 as Brinkman drove in the go ahead run in the ninth.
More than 1,800 high school track athletes from Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania and Kentucky plus entrants from Canada compete in the 40th Mansfield Relays at Mehock Field. Three finals are Friday with 15 more Saturday across four states and one province.
Ohio University shortstop Mike Schmidt, All-American from Dayton, backs the Bobcats to win the season. He credits pitching depth, mentor Bob Wren, and strong offense as key factors. Schmidt notes his 20th career homer and eyes professional opportunities post season.
Ohio University coach Meade Burnett previews a challenging meet against Miami, highlighting Miami stars Scot Illach and Pete Miller. Burnett commends Bill Haviland and Rick Dowswell while noting Dave Leitch faces elite competition in the MAC, as he eyes strong showings from Dick Schornstein and Don Polacheck.
In Chester West Virginia two longshot horses Don't Dally and Tax Dodger won the Big Perfecta at Waterford Park Raceway on the eve of the income tax filing deadline.
Montreal defeated Boston 68 to 3 in a best-of-seven tied at 3-3. New York edged Toronto 2 to 1 in overtime to take the series 4-2. Minnesota beat St. Louis 5 to 2 to win their series 4-2. Friday had no games scheduled.
Kentucky defeats Virginia 136 to 132 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven ABA East Division Final as the only game on the schedule.
Montreal shells Boston 8-3 as Henri Richard and Pete Mahovlich score twice each to knot the best of seven at three games apiece and force a decisive game in Boston. Rangers beat Toronto 2-1 in overtime to advance. North Stars down Blues 5-2 to take series 4-2.
New Lexington High School football and track mentor Jim Rockwell, longtime MVL coach with six championships, will headline the Mid-Ohio Valley Conference banquet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Miller High School. Reservations promised through four league schools by Monday.
East and West divisions show team records with games played wins losses and percentages. Several games are noted as scheduled or completed including doubleheaders 10 innings results and key matchups across Baltimore Cleveland Detroit New York Chicago California Minnesota Milwaukee Oakland St Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco Houston Atlanta Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Montreal with notable scorelines and pitcher notes.
A field of 47 drivers competes for 30 starting spots in the Gwyn Staley Memorial stock car race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Fifteen will qualify in time trials Friday and 15 more on Saturday for the 400 lap 150 mile event.
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