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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1977

Page

8

Bulldogs Split Doubleheader With Morgan

Athens Bulldogs split a twin bill with visiting Morgan, each side recording two hits in the opener while Pierson Yun Fry and John Schanzenbach each doubled. In game two Athens won 10-7 behind Doug Dixon who worked all nine innings, Mark Keener earning the win and Settles charged with the loss as Wellston took four hits. The doubleheader leaves Athens at 4-4.

Athens Pierson Phil Yun Fry John Schanzenbach Wellston Ee Ae Athens Clint Witham Doug Dixon Settles

New Sex Wins Mingo Title at Mingo Relays

Logan Jaycees win Mingo Relays at Bill Sauer Field with new points lead. Athens finishes third as other teams vie for top places in this track meet.

Logan Jaycees Mingo Bill Sauer Logan Athens

Lee Wins Pro Tour Debut With 15 Under Par 273

Simons 67 67 total 273 to finish 15 under and win the tournament after a rain-abbreviated 36 holes. Lee halved the playoff risk by birdieing 9 and 18 in the final round to post a 69 as Crenshaw and Graham trailed. Athens and Jackson both produced double winners in the meet with multiple event wins and no new records set.

Simons Lee Lou Graham Ben Crenshaw Watson Ed Dougherty Tequesta Fila Rob Topping Athens Ken Crawford Jackson Logan Logan, Meigs Nelsonville-York

Local sports schedule highlights Tuesday events

Today features track events at Gallipolis and Wellston, golf at Hueston Woods, and baseball pairings including Trimble versus Alexander. Tennis and softball schedule include Wellston, Athens, and Vinton County matchups with Ohio University and Ohio State noted among college games.

Nelsonville-York Gallipolis Meigs Wellston Alexander Miller Piketon Trimble Ohio University Hueston Woods Oxford Federal Hocking Kgger Creek Athens Galipolis Warren Logan Millersport Miller Ohio University Ashland Seso An Thete Seanae Casmeah Green Southern Track Fairfield Union Vinton County Belpre Morgan Jackson Waverly Keppa Ag Ohio State Southeastern Portsmouth East

Ohio Rugby Team Dominates Two Games To Capture Bracket

Ohio University rugby clinched the bracket at the Ohio 15s Tournament with an 18-3 win over Toledo and a 18-3 result against Y. Joe Kretovics converted a try for the opener while Gani Ponnampalam added a score and Glen Lawson kicked a drop goal as Ohio University relied on staunch defense to seal the victory.

Ohio Toledo Gani Ponnampalam Glen Lawson

Cats Top West Virginia in 7-2 Tennis Win

Ohio University defeated West Virginia 7-2 on the road. Jim Asher extended his five-match singles win streak with a 6-2 6-1 victory. Other OU winners included Steve Navarro 6-3 6-4, Eddie Parker 6-4 6-4, Brad Burman 7-5 6-1, and Jeff Sherrin 6-3 6-1. West Virginia also notched two wins in singles.

Ohio University West Virginia Bobcats Jim Asher Steve Navarro Dart Meadows Eddie Parker Jim Domke Bill Marshall Brad Burman Rick Cole Jeff Sherrin Robert A Wy Wilson

AMA Seeks Solve for Impaired Doctors Amid Rising Narcotics Use

The Illinois Medical Society argues the problem is serious, urging state societies to launch campaigns to detect and treat impaired physicians. IMS cites higher-than- national estimates of drug and alcohol problems among Illinois doctors, while AMA leader Dr. Richard E. Palmer notes 17,000 out of 408,000 doctors nationally may be impaired.

Wands American Medical Association Illinois Medical Society James W. West AMA Richard E. Palmer IMS Illinois Chappell The

Oil Spill Threatens North Sea Coasts Escalates

Norway's environment chief reports optimism oil slick may drift in North Sea days more distant from Norway and Denmark while a 180 foot geyser from an Ekofisk well spews 49 000 gallons per hour after Friday rig break. Phillips evacuated 112 crew. other operations halted due to fire risk. British officials warn possible pollution reaching the Scottish coast about 200 miles east of Dundee and plan countermeasures.

Hans Bugge Non Opera Norway Gro Harlem Chemicals North Sea Phillips Ekofisk Dundee Scotland Scottish

Baseball Scoreboard Highlights and Early Matchups

In the majors, New York at Baltimore with Gullett 1-2 facing Grimsley 1-1, and Oakland at California with Medich 1-0 opposing Ryan 2-2, noted as early season games. The brief lists preliminary pitcher decisions and matchups without final scores.

New York Gullett Baltimore Grimsley Oakland Medich California Ryan Milwaukee Kansas City Chicago Seattle Cleveland Boston Toronto Detroit Texas Minnesota Tiant Lemanczyk St. Louis Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Cincinnati Montreal Pittsburgh Houston Pratt Louis Atlanta Philadelphia Rasmussen Ballngham Messersmith Rhodes Jones

Glouster Church Missionaries Discuss Special Offering

Supports Missions of the Glouster Church of Christ heard Lucille Grubbs outline Children's Home projects by the Women's Missionary group which meets each Thursday. A special offering was approved to aid missionary projects with readings by Wanda Kittle Louella Noon Pauline Myers and Mildred Harrison. Fourteen members attended including a new member.

Glouster Church of Christ Lucille Grubbs Women's Missionary Group Wanda Kittle Louella Noon Pauline Myers Mildred Harrison Theryn

Athens Ohio seeks bids for police and service trucks

The City of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids in the City Building by 1:30 p.m. May 9, 1977 for the purchase of six service trucks and one police vehicle. Bids must be accompanied by 1 9 percent of the contract price as a bond, with bond terms to the city’s satisfaction.

Athens Ohio City Building Paige Gea

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