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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1977

Page

9

Newark Cage Star Signs with Bobcats in A Summer North-South Pick

Newark High School star Chris Ash, 6-5 forward guard, signs to join the Bobcats as the fourth player in the class. A second team all state pick and two time all district, Ash averaged 17 points 60 percent from the field 13 rebounds and 4 assists. He hails from Newark Ohio and is the son of Mrs. Mattie Ash.

Chris Ash Newark Ash Newark High Bobcats David Lesington Dian Zatouka Permna Pode Praxciscan John Patterson Cincinnati Aiken Mattie Ash S. Fifth St

Local Sports Schedule Across Athens Area Schools

Baseball, track, softball, tennis and more listed with times at Athens Gallipolis Warren Federal Hocking Logan Wellston Alexander Nelsonville York Green Southern Miller Fairfield Union and others. Team matchups include Athens Wellston Vinton County Jackson Trimble and regional programs with evening starts.

Athens Gallipolis Warren Federal Hocking Logan Wellston Alexander Nelsonville- York Nelsonville-York Southern Miller Fairfield Union Trimble Morgan Vinton County Jackson Waverly Ohio University Ohio State South Webster Berne Union Southwestern Vinton Meigs Trace Zane Trace Southeastern Portsmouth East Nelson Commons Athens Girls League Athens Middle School Western Michigan Ironton Gallia Southern Trimble Lancaster Waterford Hocking Chillicothe Ee Federal Hocking Miller and Kyger Creek Nelsonville York Roftrall

Pro Cage Dispute Ends As Playoffs Continue

The NBA settlement ends the referees strike with first string officials for the remaining playoff games. Celtics coach Tom Heinsohn and 76ers coach Gene Shue had complained about officiating, including a disputed call in Philadelphia’s 124 119 loss. The Celtics tied the series 2 2. games shift to Philadelphia and other matchups continue across the NBA playoffs.

Associated Press Tom Heinsohn Gene Shue Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association NBA Earl Strom Richie Powers Shue Philadelphia Boston Joe Crawford 76Ers Celtics

Islanders and Canadiens spark NHL playoff fever

Montreal holds a 1-0 series lead over New York after a Tuesday playoff game. Boston leads Philadelphia ahead of Thursday games, with Montreal and New York Islanders slated for Tuesday action. Winnipeg opens its series with Houston as the first game.

St. Louis New York Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco San Diego Cincinnati Chicago Rasmussen Reuschel Philadelphia Christensen Candelaria Cincinnat Alcala Niekro New York Islanders Montreal Boston Winnipeg Houston

Everyone Pleased By NBA Referee Accord

NBA referees end a 16 day walkout amid playoff push as NABA becomes exclusive bargaining agent. Players and coaches praise the accord and the new voice in officiating.

NBA Accord NBA Jake O'Donnell Simon Gouldine NABA Richie Phillips Earl Strom Richie Powers

Basketball Quarterfinals Weathered by Series Ties Across Leagues

Houston and Angeles both trail 2-1 in best of seven series as Portland holds a 2-1 edge over Denver and Boston and Philadelphia battle with the Celtics tied in the recent stretch. Lolich earns praise for three World Series wins with Detroit in 1988.

Lolich Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers

Reds explode to rout Braves as Foster, Bench lead

Cincinnati hammered Atlanta 16-6 behind George Foster seven RBIs on a three run homer and a two run shot. Bench, Geronimo also homered as the Reds pounded 16 hits. Atlanta pitcher woes deepened with Marshall and Bristol players out amid a messy weekend. Dodgers rally past Padres 7-3 with Cey two homers and win ten straight games.

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