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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1971

Page

7

Yaz Ruins Chance Debut with Fourth Inning Home Run

Carl Yastrzemski clouted a fourth inning homer off Dean Chance to derail his 1971 debut as Sonny Siebert pitched a five hitter, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 1-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. Both stars left the game unhappy after the clash.

Dick Coach Associated Press Carl Yastrzemski Dean Chance Yastrzemski Chance Sonny Siebert Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Boston Morgan Dodger Claude Osteen Leron Lee St. Louis San Diego Ted Sizemore Lee Matty Alou Gary Gentry Roberto Clemen Cleon Jones New York

Roundup of AL duels as Yastrzemski and Siebert clash

In a heated AL showdown, Yastrzemski blasted his second homer off Chance as Siebert shut the Angels and Indians split a pair with Washington. Dunning pitched a one hitter for Cleveland, McLain topped the Indians, and Baltimore, Oakland, Minnesota, and Kansas City added wins or split results amid the league-wide action.

Yastrzemski Chance Siebert Cleveland Steve Dunning Washington Senators Danny McLain California Minnesota Baltimore New York Yankees Oakland Chicago White Sox Willie Horton Gates Brown Dunning Tom McCraw Indians Ted Uhlaender Casey Cox McLain Ken Harrelson Sam McDowell Alex Johnson Angels Twins

Montreal Beats Boston to Reach Semifinals in NHL Playoffs

Montreal defeated Boston 4 to 2 to win the best-of-seven quarterfinal series 4-3. In the semifinals New York won 2 to 1 in overtime over Chicago, leading the series 1-0. Mander's Games list New York at Chicago for game two and Minnesota at Montreal for game one.

National Hockey League Associated Press Montreal Boston New York Chicago Mander Minnesota

Umpire Association Charter Is Renewed in Chillicothe

The Chillicothe Umpires Association renews its charter for 1971 from the National Baseball Congress. The group covers seven Southeastern Ohio counties Jackson Pike Ross Clinton Fayette Highland and Scioto with Jack DeLong serving as president.

Chillicothe Chillicothe Umpires Association National Baseball Congress Chillicothe Association Ohio Jackson Pike, Ross Clinton Fayette Highland Scioto Jack DeLong

Major League Results and Schedule from The Majors East Division

The Major League East results show Cleveland Foster 1-0 at Boston Navy 0-0 with no other games set. Tuesday's schedule includes Oakland at California Kansas City at Minnesota Chicago at Milwaukee Baltimore at Detroit Washington at New York Cleveland at Boston Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego San Francisco Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis Montreal Philadelphia Montreal at Cincinnati Houston at Los Angeles San Francisco at Chicago.

Cleveland Foster Boston Navy Oakland California Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Milwaukee Baltimore Detroit Washington New York Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Montreal Sutton Roberts Reuss Reberger Californian Kansas City Rocker San San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs Montreal Expos New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Cepeda Braves Phillies Terry Harmon Frank Johnson Bobby Bonds Fran Healy Cubs Giants

Pro Cage NBA Final Sets Close as Bucks Sweep Lakers

Eastern Final tied 3-3 after Baltimore 113 New York 9. Western Final Milwaukee 116 over Los Angeles 98 to win 4-1. Monday: Baltimore at New York in seventh game. ABA East Virginia 142 Kentucky 122 tied 1-1. West Utah 121 Indiana 108 Utah leads 2-1. Monday Virginia Kentucky at Louisville. West Indiana Utah at Salt Lake City.

NBA Baltimore New York Milwaukee Los Angeles ABA Virginia Kentucky Utah Indiana Louisville Salt Lake City

Major League Leaders Highlight Batting and Pitching Totals

Baseball leaders are listed by league with top figures in batting 20 at bats McKinney and Staub among leaders, runs scored Buford Bonds, RBIs Stargell Mays and Colbert, homers Stargell Aaron, hits Tovar Garr, doubles Bonds Rojas, steals Patek Garr, and pitching including 2 decisions leaders Renko Seaver and strikeouts Seaver.

Associated Press McKinney Chic Buford Balt Bando Oak J. Powell Aparicio Bast Tovar Minn Rojas K.C Kaline Det Mays S.F Colbert Garr Atl Bonds Torre St.l Watson Mowe W. Davis L.A Cepeda Kessinger Cleie Pitt Millan Garry Stargell Pitt H. Aaron

Cepeda's Bat Lifts Braves Past Phillies In 10th

Cepeda collected five hits and a game winning 10th inning homer as the Braves beat the Phillies 5-4 at Veterans Stadium. Fryman yielded the belt high inside fastball, and Cepeda drove in the decisive run after a 4-3 Braves lead, while other NL results followed.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Woody Fryman Orlando Cepeda Atlanta Braves Phillies Cepeda Fryman Veterans Stadium Philadelphia Old Park Connie Mack Stadium

Stargell Lifts Pirates With Key eighth inning single

Willie Stargell delivered a long single to left in the eighth inning of the nightcap to score a crucial run and swing momentum for the Pirates.

Willie Stargell

Richie Hebner Delivers Pittsburgh's Winning Run

Richie Hebner drives in the decisive run for Pittsburgh in the second game securing a victory.

Richie Hebner Pittsburgh

Bucks Beat Lakers. West Final Bound In NBA Playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 116 to 98 to secure the Western Conference title and advance to face the New York Knicks or Baltimore Bullets in the opening series. Captain Marvel Greg Smith led with 22 points while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain battled for size in a high profile showdown.

Marvel Greg Smith Bucks Lakers Milwaukee Alcindor Chamberlain Smith

Bena Captures Martini and Rossi Sabre Title in New York

Philippe Bena of France won the Martini and Rossi sabre event at the New York Athletic Club Sunday night. The 19-year-old Parisian led a field of 60 fencers, posting four wins and one loss in the six-man round robin final.

New York Phillipe Bena France New York Athletic Club Bena

Derby Field Looms As Largest In 20 Years

The 97th Kentucky Derby, twelve days away, is seen to feature the largest field in two decades with about 23 starters likely. Blue Grass Stakes may run in two divisions for the first time since 1951, as four horses from each division pursue the roses alongside entries from New York and California. List and trainer Alice Richard are among those on site, while Execu tioner may skip the Derby in favor of the Preakness. Executioner, the Wood Memorial favorite, finished third behind Eastern Fleet and Calumet Farm’s entry as Jim French placed fourth in the event at Aqueduct.

Churchill Downs Phil D Royal Musang Turf Wood Memorial New York California Louisville Joe W. Brown Alice Richard Ike Bailey America Neil Hellman Aqueduct Peter Kissel Executioner Calumet Farm Eastern Fleet Jim French

Littler Wins Monsanto Open In Pensacola By Three Strokes

Gene Littler survived a late challenge from George Archer to clinch the Monsanto Open with a four under par 67 final round and a 276 total. Archer tied for second with Pete Brown at 279 while Murphy and Wood finished at 280. The victory, Littler’s 23rd on the tour, advances him to the Tournament of Champions and sets up a season with match play ahead.

Pensacola Fla Gene Littler George Archer Littler la Jolla Calif Archer Pete Brown Brown Bob Murphy Larry Wood Johnny Pott Ron Cerrudo Mason Rudolph al Bieberger Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Charles Coody Tony Jacklin

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