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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1977

Page

8

Trophies Accumulate for Seaman's Women Softball Teams

Seaman's Market in Athens showcases a trophy display highlighting John Seaman's sponsorship of women's softball. Team coach Jerry Yates led Seaman's and Seaman's Bee's to city league, district, and national titles including a Milwaukee national invitational victory and a Gallipolis invitational win. The national squad features 17 Athens players plus Ohio University students, with the state tournament upcoming.

Hilary Kraus Messenger Seaman's West Union Street Athens John Seaman Seaman Jerry Yates the Plains Yates Milwaukee Gallipolis Seaman's Bee's Bee's Ohio University

Foster belts two homers as Reds win 7 6

George Foster homered twice and drove in four as Cincinnati beat Chicago 7 6 in eight innings. Dan Driessen hit a go ahead three bagger in the eighth after Paul Reuschel faced Foster. Mets outlast Dodgers 8 7 in 12 innings and Astros beat Pirates 4 3 in 11 innings.

Associated Press Paul Reuschel George Foster Chicago Cub Cincinnati Dan Driessen Reuschel Cubs Driessen Reds Foster New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals

Mets Edge Dodgers in 12th on Youngblood’s pinch hit

Mets defeat Dodgers 8 7 after Joel Youngblood delivers a go ahead run scoring pinch single in the 12th. Ron Cey drives in five for Los Angeles with a homer and combo hits, but New York rallies to snap the Dodgers five game NL West lead.

Mets Dodgers Joel Youngblood New York Los Angeles Ron Cey Steve

Baseball Schedule and Results Highlighting Wednesday Matchups

Major league slate lists Wednesdays games, with Boston at Seattle and New York at California among others. Monday results include San Francisco 9 over Montreal 2 and New York 8 over Los Angeles 7 in 12 innings.

Toronto Kansas City Texas Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Minnesota Boston Seattle Baltimore Oakland New York California San Francisco Montreal St. Louis Atlanta Los Angeles Cincinnati Houston Pittsburgh Knepper Rogers San Diego Owchinko Philadelphia Lerch Kaat St Louis Urrea Niekro Bonham Soto John Koosman Booker Larson Eckersley Garland Philadelphia _ Pittsburgh

Softball and bowling events set across several towns

Meigs Girls Softball League hosts two all star games and awards night at King Field Syracuse open to all fans. if rain, moved to Friday. Athens and Nelsonville women bowlers seek state tournament entry with updated date. McArthur hosts Second Annual Women’s Class A softball tourney August 13 14 with $35 entry plus two balls and multiple trophy awards. Point Pleasant runs 10th Annual Open Women’s Slow Pitch Sept 3 4 5 at Harmon Park with $45 entry plus two Dudley softballs. deadline Aug 20. double elimination. top teams win sponsor and individual trophies. out of state teams need travel permits. drawing Aug 22 at 6 PM.

Pomeroy Meigs King Field Syracuse McArthur Don Graves Nanette Gill Lisa Engle Point Pleasant Harmon Park Dudley Wallace Smith Jr Kanawha St W. Va

Lancaster Labor Day Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

Lancaster Parks and Recreation announces the Second Annual Labor Day Slow Pitch Softball Tournament set for September 3 to 5 at Miller Park. ASAsanctioned Class A and B teams may enter with fees 60 dollars sanctioned or 70 dollars non sanctioned. Entries close August 29 at 4 30 p m with a 7 p m September 1 drawing.

Lancaster Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department Miller Park Sixth Avenue Memorial Drive Parks and Recreation Rising Park al Brown Lancaster Parks and Recreation E. Fair Ave Ohio

Bostock Leads Twins Past Royals In 9-5 Win

Lyman Bostock went 3-for-4 with a homer a double and a single driving in four as Minnesota beat Kansas City 9-5 and moved to 12-4 in 16 games. The Twins climbed to second in the AL West behind Chicago while Tom Johnson earned his 12th save.

Associated Press Lyman Bostock Minnesota Kansas City Bostock Twins Kansas City Royals Lyman Gene Mauch Tion Chicago White Sox Toronto Milwaukee Texas Chicago California New York Tom Johnson Johnson Geoff Zahn Orioles A’s Kiko Garcia Andre Mora

Suspended Dolphins players placed on waivers amid NFL orders

Dolphins linemen Randy Crowder and Don Reese, suspended last May on drug charges, were put on waivers after the NFL Player-Club Relations Committee demanded action. Any acquiring team must compensate Miami with a third round pick or equivalent.

Associated Press Randy Crowder Don Reese Miami Dolphins National Football League Crowder Reese Dolphins Dallas Cowboys Rayfield Wright

Falcons and Lions place multiple players on waivers in NFL shuffles

NFL waivers touch several teams as the Falcons Lions Packers Eagles Steelers Cardinals and Redskins announce moves. Keith Jenkins Clifton Sullivan and Michael Pugh go on waivers for Atlanta while Detroit cuts Sonny Anderson Alonzo Emery and more. Cardinals sign Ray White. Giants add Brad Van Pelt. Seattle and San Diego list roster changes.

Atlanta Falcons Keith Jenkins Clifton Sullivan Michael Pugh Detroit Lions Sonny Anderson Alonzo Emery Green Bay Packers Bob Hyland Minnesota Vikings Brent McClanahan NEW York Giants Brad van Pelt Bill Rice Dan Smith Bob Mitch Don Brundridge Dean Gissler Jere Brown John Jayequot Walter Tullis Jose Martinez Philadelphia Eagles

Apple Still Chasing Ohio Public Golf Title

Glenn Apple, longtime top Ohio amateur from Olmsted Falls, seeks his first major win in the 45th Ohio Public Golfers Association Tournament at Apple Valley and Hiawatha. He cites a 66 round and recalls multiple runner up finishes and a recent second place to Gary Trivisonno while remaining a steady top ten finisher in public links.

Mount Vernon Ohio Glenn Apple Ohio Public Golfers Association Apple Valley Hiawatha Olmsted Falls Hubbard Apple Gary Trivisonno

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