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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1973

Page

6

Canadiens take 3-1 series lead with 4-1 win over Flyers

Montreal Canadiens dented Philadelphia 4-1 to seize a 3-1 advantage in the Stanley Cup semifinal. Rookie Bill Barber blamed slick Canadian play as Montreal overwhelmed the Flyers after a 1-0 start, scoring three goals in nine minutes and closing out the game at the Montreal Forum.

Associated Press Philadelphia Bill Barber Philadelphia Flyers Canada Barber Montreal Canadiens Flyers Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers Cleveland Crusaders New England Winnipeg Houston Canadiens Serge Savard Rejean Houle Marc Tardif Doug Favell

Schmidt Hits Game Winning Big Fly Over Gibson for Phillies Sweep

Former Ohio University standout Mike Schmidt crushed a two-out ninth inning homer off Bob Gibson to lift the Philadelphia Phillies 2 1 and sweep a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Carlton earned the opener 4 2 as Garry Maddox added a three run shot.

Bob Gibson Mike Schmidt Schmidt Ohio University Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Steve Carlton Gibson Cardinal Cardinals Hollywood Carlton Bill Robinson Larry Bowa Garry Maddox Dou Ron Lolich John Vukovich Lolich Cleveland Boston Sonny Siebert Indians Red Sox Vukovich Sparky Lyle Milwaukee Brewers New York Yankees Rico Petro Celli Reggie Smith Carl Yastrzemski Oscar Gamble Jack Brohamer Tommy Harper Charlie Spikes Milwaukee Brewers Carlos May White Sox Royals Steve Horley Willie Horton Detroit Baltimore Don Baylor

Seventh Inning Hit Gives Ironton Sweep

Ironton holds 12-2 after a 12-0 win over Columbus DeSales on Saturday. The Tigers host South Point in a non league game today before visiting Athens Tuesday for a key SEOhio Athletic League clash.

Ironton South Point Athens Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Columbus DeSales Tigers Columbus

Ohio University women lacrosse tops Wooster in season opener

Ohio University opened its regular season with a 12 to 5 lacrosse win over Wooster at Mill Street fields. Senior captain Anita Corl scored three, with Wendy Weeden and Lisa Reed adding in the first half, while Weeden and Corl led a second half surge. Coach Catherine Brown noted the teams lacked cohesion despite the win.

Ohio University Wooster College Mill Street Fields Bobcats Anita Corl Wendy Weeden Lisa Reed Weeden Corl Wooster Catherine Brown Ohio Wesleyan Mill Street

Knicks Rally Past Celtics 117 110 in Double OT to Take 3 1 Lead

The Knicks erased a 16 point deficit to beat Boston 117 110 in double overtime. Walt Frazier scored 37 points and matched the late surge as Boston with Havlicek out tired in the final period.

Associated Press NEW York Boston Celtics New York Knicks Celt Knicks Celtics Boston Los Angeles Lakers Golden State Warriors Oakland Indiana Utah Stars Kentucky Carolina Greensboro N.C Walt Frazier Frazier Tom Heinsohn John Havlicek Heinsohn Don Chaney Jo Jo White Dave Cowens White Celtic JoJo White

Major League Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games

The Majors rundown shows Minnesota 5 Texas 4 and Chicago at Kansas City postponed by rain. New York at Milwaukee rain postponed. California 4 Oakland 2 and Boston 11 Cleveland 5 Detroit 3. Baltimore 1 Cleveland 8-2 and Boston 7-5 Baltimore 5 Detroit 3. Chicago 8-1 Kansas City 4-6 Milwaukee 4. New York 3 Minnesota 6 and Texas 4. Monday's games list Medich Milwaukee Ryerson Oakland and May. Tuesday's schedule includes Chicago at New York and Minnesota at Boston among others with several N designations for night.

NBA Los Angeles Golden State New York Boston Oakland ABA Kentucky Carolina Minnesota Texas Chicago Kansas City Milwaukee California Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Medich Ryerson Nee May Odom San Francisco St. Louis Philadelphia Atlanta Montreal Cincinnati San Diego Pittsburgh Houston L'E Montrea Chicag Newark Diego Greif

SECAL baseball showdown set for Athens clash

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League teams vie in the final league week headlined by a 4 p.m. Tuesday game at Athens High between Athens Bulldog Steve Inbody and Ironton Tiger Jerry Murnihan. Athens sits 9-0 overall 5-0 SECAL. Ironton 12-2 overall 4-0.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Bulldogs Ironton Tigers Meigs Ironton South Point Tigers Jackson Gallipolis Athens High Steve Inbody Jerry Murnihan Murnihan Tiger Logan

Ohio University Finishes Third in Kepler Invitational Golf

Mike McPhee led Ohio University to third place in the Kepler Invitational with a 54 hole total of 226, one stroke behind medalist Kevin Proctor of Indiana. Indiana won the team title. Ohio State and Ohio placed second and third in the team standings. Dan Stright of Athens Route 1 scored his first hole in one at Beverly, while assisting in restoring OU’s golf course to nine holes.

Ohio University Mike McPhee McPhee Kevin Proctor Indiana Scott Love Ohio Mike Daly Ben Blake Miles Cumberland Blake Watt Ohio State Miami Bowling Green Kent Western Michigan Toledo Dan Stright Athens Beverly Jim White Wallie Taylor Paul Ayers Stright Taylor

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