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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1972

Page

15

Zimmer Takesover As Padres Manager

Don Zimmer was named the Padres new field manager replacing Preston Gomez after a surprise midseason shakeup. Zimmer, a longtime Dodgers veteran and Mets alumnus, said he always wanted a major league managing career and accepted the post amid changing club leadership.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Thope Don Zimmer San Diego Roger Craig Bob Skinner Padres E. J Buzzie” Bavasi Preston Gomez Zimmer Dodgers Brooklyn Los Angeles New York Mets

Mets Rally Past Padres as Race Tightens in NL

The Padres lost 4-3 to the Mets as Rusty Staub and Jerry Grote homered for New York in their sixth win in seven games. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 5-4 while Philadelphia edged San Francisco 7-6 and Montreal topped Los Angeles 7-5. Joe Morgan anchored Cincinnati with a key ninth inning double steal and walk, leading to a decisive run. Don Money and Deron Johnson homered for the Phillies and Giants respectively.

Padres Gomez Mets San Diego Rusty Staub Jerry Grote Victory Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco Montreal Los Angeles Joe Morgan Pirates Morgan Bobby Tolan Tony Perez Ted Uhlaender Cleveland Denis Menke Reds Greg Luzinski Phillies Giants Don Money Deron Johnson Dave Kingman New York Chicago Houston Cincionnati Cece Atlanta Sanenua Daursday Philadel Hia Schedu Billingham Jenkins Jarvis Moose St. Louis Dierker Fryman Kirby Koosman Singer Carrithers

Knicks defeat Lakers in series opener 114 92

Knicks shoot 72 percent in first half as Bill Bradley and Jerry Lucas pace a 114 92 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers study film to adjust, while Knicks showcase team defense and balanced scoring led by De Busschere Abdul Jabar and Lucas.

LOS Angeles New York Knicks Los Angeles Lakers Knicks Lakers Bill Bradley Jerry Lucas New York Bill Sharman Dave DeBusschere

Athens Freshman Baseball Opens With 17 1 Victory

Athens opened its season with a 17 to 1 win over Wellston at the fairgrounds field. Tony Deal led offensively with a single, double and two RBIs while Doug Bolin added three RBIs on two singles. Scott Dailey worked four innings on the mound. The Athens team will host Marietta Saturday for a twin bill at 1 p.m.

Athens Wellston Fairgrounds Marietta Tony Deal Doug Bolin Scott Dailey Steve Wilkes

Chauncey Little League Sets 9 AM Practice Saturday

Chauncey Reds youth league plans a 9 a.m. practice this Saturday at the Chauncey baseball field. All players are urged to attend this session. Fordham soccer star Neaty Otue, Toronto native, set a Ram record last fall with 14 goals.

Chauncey Reds Fordham Neaty Otue Toronto Ram

Baseball schedule notes for Friday to Sunday games

Major league games listed for Friday with pitchers Blyleven Stottlemyre Ryan Palmer Bahnsen Timmerman Koltzman Slaton G Perry Splittorff Siebert Broberg and matchups across Minnesota New York California Baltimore Chicago Detroit Oakland Milwaukee Cleveland Kansas City Texas. Saturday and Sunday pairings include Minnesota New York California Baltimore Chicago Detroit Oakland Milwaukee Cleveland Kansas City Boston Texas Minnesota New York California Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City.

Minnesota Blyleven New York Stottlemyre California Ryan Baltimore Palmer Chicago Bahnsen Detroit Timmerman Oakland Koltzman Milwaukee Slaton Cleveland G. Perry Kansas City Splittorff Might Ston Sieber Boston Texas Boston Seree Cantermie

F H Rally Edges Wahama In Late Sealed Baseball Thriller

Federal Hocking rallies with five runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat Wahama 8 to 7. Randy Clark went 4-for-4 for Wahama while Danny Hall had a triple for Federal Hocking. Relief pitcher Mark Rockswald earned the win. Belcher took the loss as Federal Hocking hosts Eastern tonight.

Stewart Federal Hocking Wahama Lancers Randy Clark Danny Hall Curtis Roush D. Gardner Mark Rockswald Rick Harris The Belcher Federal-Hocking Clark Lewis Harris Rockswald Hastings

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