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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1973

Page

14

Perry Guides Tribe Past Orioles and Reds Roast Braves

Tribe pitcher Perry blanks the Orioles as Cincinnati belts 17 runs to rout the Braves 17 to 2 at Atlanta Stadium. Bench criticizes his season while slugging a two run homer to spark the Reds in a four game series totaling 77 runs.

Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds Bench Atlanta Reds Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros Atlanta Stadium Cincinnati

Ruthven Led Phils Past Cubs 4-1 In Eight-Hit Gem

Phils pitcher Dick Ruthven improved to 6-9 with a 4-1 victory over the Cubs as Greg Luzinski collected two run singles. Ruthven allowed five hits and struck out nine, while Luzinski drove in both runs for Philadelphia. Dodgers edge Astros 4-2 on Ken McMillen's 11th inning double. Cleon Jones notched his 1000th career hit as Mets beat Pirates 5-1 with Ray Sadecki getting the win. Orioles, Royals, Twins in AL action with Royals winning to pull even atop the West behind Drago and Garber.

Greg Luzinski Ruthven Dodgers Astros Ken McMillen Doug Rader Lee May Houston Mets Pirates Larry Hisle Twins Bobby Darwin Kansas City Dick Drago Gene Garber Royals Oakland A's Red Sox Yankees Orlando Cepeda Carlton Fisk Steve Kline Reggie Smith Carl Yastrzemski Cedpeda Kline Rico Petrocelli Fisk Doc Medich Indians Orioles Gaylord Perry Cy Young Chris Chambliss Ron Lolich Don Hood Angels Rangers Nolan Ryan Detroit California Sandy Alomar Alan Gallagher Moose Hocking Valley Bank Mike Mace Hocking Valley Tim Moore John Lundberg Jay Gardner Mace Darrell Erwin Lundberg Moore Jeff Griffin Hocking Valley. Sports Inc Chauncey Randy Streets Bob Meek al Walton Randy Kasler Dave Pierce Kevin Gardner Eric Day Rick Pierson Randy Fulks Walton Kasler

Weiskopf Seeks Winning Streak Amid Wet Westchester Delay

Tom Weiskopf pursues a fifth win in eight starts as heavy rains delay the Westchester Golf Classic. The 72 hole event is adjusted to single rounds today and Saturday with a Sunday 36 hole dash, while weather risks a postponement or partial completion. The Red Sox crush the Yankees 10 0 with Cepeda and Fisk homering in the opener.

Westchester Country Club New York Cleveland PGA Weiskopf Nelson

Thomas Is In Brown Out As Redskins Meet Detroit

Washington coach George Allen brings Duane Thomas to the display as Larry Brown restarts last season’s MVP role had by the Redskins. The article notes rosters and pre season plans across multiple NFL teams and trades involving Edesel Garrison Eddie Richardson and Buck Buchanan plus preseason absences.

Thomas Brown Redskins Detroit George Allen Washington Redskins Detroit Lions Larry Brown Duane Thomas Miami Roger Staubach Dallas Los Angeles Rams Tom Landry Staubach Jack Concannon Craig Morton Cowboy Oakland New England San Francisco Cleveland Oilers Edesel Garrison Eddie Richardson New York Kansas City Hank Stram

Albany Sluggers Keep Pace With First in East A Race

The Albany Sluggers topped The Plains 21 to 9 to move within one game of first place East A. East B beat Morrison B 8 to 2 to improve to 3 and 2 with wins from Pam Moorehead and Beth Barrett on the mound and at the plate. Debut performances featured Henthorne two homers and Henthorne/Dixon on the mound for Albany.

Albany Sluggers East A The Plains East B Morrison Sherri Henthorne Pam Zoulek Darla Bartlett Albany Debbie Dixon Lori Frazie Ginger Clanell Cathy Hart the Plains Debbie Miller Henthorne Pam Moorehead Marcy Cox MaryAnn Welsh Christy Coler Kitty Strekal Moorehead Beth Barrett

MLB Scores And Upcoming Schedule In Brief

Thursday results include Philadelphia 4 Chicago 2 Montreal 2, St. Louis 0 New York 5, Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 17 Atlanta 2, Los Angeles 4 Houston 2. Upcoming games list 11 matchups across teams with doubleheaders and notes on pitchers and venues.

Houston New York Jets Dan Pastorini Jets Joe Namath Oilers Miami Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh New Orleans Kansas City Chicago Green Bay Milwaukee New York Giants San Diego Buffalo Philadelphia Jacksonville Fla Montreal St. Louis New York Atlanta Los Angeles Wilson Dierker Nolan Hall Walker Carlton Reuschell Marshall Gibson Matlack Grief Schueler Messersmith San Francisco Bradley Chicago Detroit Boston Ie Montreal E Milwaukee dl Cleveland Evenes Oakland Minnesota Ste Cincinnati California Texas Detroit Tiant Dile McNally Jefferson Peterson Lolich Parsons Timmerman Fitzmorris Kaat Bibby Johnson Blue Singer

Ex-Ohio Bobcats in Major Leagues Drop to Four

The number of former Ohio University players in the majors fell to four as Rich McKinney was optioned to Oakland's Pacific Coast League farm team to make room for Vic Cavallaro and Jesus Alou. Other ex Bobcats in the big leagues include Mike Schmidt and Terry Harmon with the Phillies Tom Murphy of the Cardinals and John Morlan of the Pirates.

Ohio University Rich McKinney Oakland Athletic McKinney Vic Cavillio Jesus Alou Bobcats Mike Schmidt Terry Harmon Philadelphia Phillies Tom Murphy St. Louis Cardinals John Morlan Pittsburgh Pirates

Wellston Coach Hootman resigns to join Northmoor staff

Bob Hootman resigns as head basketball coach at Wellston High School and will become an assistant coach at Northmoor High School in Morrow County under Willis Stemen. Hootman will also serve as guidance counselor, a role he held in Wellston’s junior high, and both men previously moved to Wellston from Bluffton High School.

Wellston Bob Hootman Wellston High School Northmoor High School Morrow County Willis Stemen Stemen Hootman Bluffton High School

Miller High football physicals set for August 7

Miller High announces mandatory physical examinations for all boys in grades nine through 12 who wish to play football. The session is scheduled for Tuesday August 7 at 10 a.m. in the school gym.

Miller

Skyline Raceway Set To Resume Late Model Championship

Skyline Raceway announces Sunday night return with a late model championship race after last weeks program ended early due to a race car accident that injured one driver and five spectators. Employees of Union Carbide Sperry Rand and Litton are invited to attend free of charge.

Skyline Raceway Union Carbide Sperry Rand Litton

Tourney Finals Set for Wellston Little League

Wellston Jackson A and South Webster reach the 16th annual Wellston Little League final set for 6 p.m. Sunday at Wellston South End Baseball Park. Jackson A beat Wellston 7-5 with Shaffer winning and Montgomery losing. Sherman Baisden homered. South Webster defeated Pomeroy 8-2 as Phipps won and Schiender lost. the winners out hit their opponents 8-3.

Wellston Jackson A South Webster Wellston South End S. New York Avenue Shaffer Jeff Montgomery Sherman Baisden Jackson Pomeroy Phipps Schiender

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