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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1977

Page

9

Babe Ruth Team Opens With 2-1 Victory Over McConnelsville

The Babe Ruth team from Athens edged host McConnelsville 2-1 in a tournament opener and advances to a Tuesday night game against the winner of New Lexington and Warren. Jeff Bush allowed one hit with eight strikeouts to earn the win. Allen Myer delivered the go ahead two out single in the fifth. Jim Cooksey and Fred Ross produced the other key hits. Shreve took the loss, fanning six while allowing four hits.

McConnelsville Babe Ruth Athens New Lexington Warren Jeff Bush Allen Myer Jim Cooksey Fred Ross Jeff Vosler Cooksey Ross Vosler Myers Shreve

Bears' Quarterback Battle Heats Up In Exhibition Win

Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 20-6 as Mike Phipps shines in the second half. Avellini struggles early, Pardee frames a two QB plan while Jets' Todd also underwhelms in Hall of Fame game.

Canton Ohio Chicago Bears Mike Phipps Cleveland Browns Bears New York Jets Phipps Bob Avellini Chicago Browns Purdue Avellini Jack Pardee Pardee Walt Michaels Jets Richard Todd Joe Namathy Todd Pat Leahy

McGee Wins Philadelphia Classic With Narrow Final Putt

Jerry McGee captured the Philadelphia Golf Classic by four strokes at Whitemarsh Valley. He survived a dramatic 20 foot par-saving putt on the 15th to maintain the lead and finish 12 under par at 272, with Bob Shearer and John Lister tied for second.

Whitemarsh McGee Philadelphia Jerry McGee Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Bob Shearer Shearer Deuce New Zealand John Lister

Financial figures appear but context is unclear

A set of numbers includes 5 474, 21, 2 081, 5 528, 5 453, 163, 8 261 and 1 681 with no accompanying description or labels to indicate the source or meaning of these values. The fragment offers no identifiable persons organizations places dates or events.

New Country Guest House Seeks Creative Helper in Athens

An Athens area notice advertises a New Country Guest House seeking a creative individual for cooking cleaning and administrative tasks. The position requires kitchen organization thorough cleaning and friendly interaction with guests. Send letters of inquiry to Mr Michaels Route 6 Box 213 Athens.

Athens Micheals Box

Playoff Softball Set in Cincinnati

Cincinnati will host the American Slow Pitch Softball League playoffs September 2 to 5. Six teams will compete in a best two-out-of-three series here, with the remaining two teams meeting in a best-of-seven at their home sites.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Suds

Athens Tennis Tournament Open to Association Members

The Athens Tennis Association sponsors a men’s and women’s singles event August 5 to 7 on Ohio University courts open to all association members. Interested players may call Charles Mickelson at 592-6008. deadline for entry is Wednesday.

Claude Davis Betty Davis Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Marjorie Mitchell Roger J. Jones Jones Ball Washington Athens Tennis Association Ohio University Charles Mickelson

Golf meeting set for Nelsonville York team tryouts

A meeting for all Nelsonville York golf team hopefuls is scheduled Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. at the Par 3 near Nelsonville. Participants will learn tryout details and team expectations for the upcoming season.

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