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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1976

Page

13

Hayes Accused of Cheating OSU Recruiting Practices

The State News reports alleged OSU recruiting violations involving cash offers and trips for a 1970s recruit, with Woody Hayes denied comment. The claims include gifts from Pete Johnson and Coach Hubbard, plus unrelated tips about other figures.

East Lansing Mich Ohio State Michigan State University The State News Woody Hayes OSU Columbus Rudy Hubbard Woody Hayes National Collegiate Athletic Association Big Ten Ed Weaver French Lick Ind Buckeye Pete Johnson Johnson Hubbard John Galbreath Pittsburgh Pirates Darby Dan Farms Warren Ohio Chicago Ed Ronders Ronders Fanders

Pirates' Lumber Yard Struggles Deepens as Termites Metaphor Echoes

The Pirates suffer four losses in five games amid a slump eight games after early-season power. In a doubleheader with St Louis, Pittsburgh won 2-1 in game one but fell 4-2 in game two. Kessinger provided the decisive runs for St Louis while Rooker earned the opener win for Pittsburgh. Dodgers beat Astros as Hooton allows no hits after the first inning, Buckner driving in key runs. Reds wallop Giants as Billingham holds them to three hits, Concepcion drives in three. Phillies rally past Cubs in nightcap on Maddox grand slam, after Cubs win opener. Braves and Padres see Gaston power two homers in a 7-3 Braves win. Expos edge Mets as Kranepool hits 100th career homer in a late surge.

Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Pittsburgh Don Kessinger St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Houston Cincinnati San Francisco Chicago Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta San Diego New York Montreal Jim Rooker Kessinger St Louis Dodgers Astros Burt Hooton Greg Gross Cesar Cedeno Tory Bill Buckner Dave Lopes Reds Giants Jack Billingham Dave Concepcion Cubs Garry Maddox Rick Reuschel Wayne Tyrone Jerry Morales Braves Padres Clarence Gaston Andy Messersmith Gaston Diego Mets Expos Ed Kranepool

Montreal Eyes Post Games Plans for Olympic Sites

Montreal studies post Olympics use of Olympic Stadium Village and Velodrome with ongoing construction costs. Olympic Park assets shift to municipal use including a housing complex and cycling events. An eight member committee will oversee bookings and attract events to reduce deficits. Coast Guard rules require life jackets for white water canoeists from Oct 1, 1977.

Montreal Victor Goldbloom Quebec Goldbloom OIB Maurice Casteau U.S. Coast Guard

Gorman Opens Buckeye Championship Victory

Seattle native Tom Gorman, seeded fifth, defeated John Yuill 6-1 6-4 in Columbus to reach the second round of the $87,500 Buckeye Tennis Championships. Top seeds Amritraj Tanner Smith Stockton begin action after byes as upsets hit Stewart Cahill with Chilean advances.

Columbus Ohio Tom Gorman Seattle Sherwood Stewart Mike Cahill Gorman Roscoe Tanner Kiowah Island D.C Vijay Amritraj India Stan Smith Sea Pines S.C Dick Stockton Carrollton, Tex Amritraj Tanner Egypt Ismail Shafei France Denis Naegelen Smith Terry Moor Monroe Stockton John James Cornejo Peter Fleming Chatham N.J Rick Fisher Palo Alto Calif Keith Richardson Rock Hill Jean Haillet David Schneider South Africa Ken Hirai Japan Tom Gullikson Onalaska Wis Bill Brown San Luis Obispo Jim Delaney Potomac John Whitlinger Neenah Australia Herve Gauvain Hank Pfister Bakersfield Germany Frank Gebert

Owning a pro team beyond majors proves costly

Washington lawmakers heard John Y. Brown Jr A E Burgess and Jay P Moore testify on the risks of running non major league clubs. They cited no national TV contract high player salaries and a perpetual minor league label as reasons for multi hundred thousand to million-dollar losses. Bob Short urged a Washington baseball return under favorable leases and stadium security.

Washington Congress House Professional Sports Committee John Y. Brown Jr American Basketball Association Kentucky Colonels A.E. Burgess

Sports business lessons from merged leagues and ownership burdens

A sports leader argues that the ABA NBA merger proves owners must run teams as businesses or risk collapse. He cites past league failures like the WFL and NHL moves, noting lack of TV deals and weak ownership as core causes. He also reflects on Cleveland teams and market stigma affecting major league status.

NBA ABA Burgess Vulcans Jack Gotta Bill Kelce WFL Birmingham Chicago Portland San Antonio Moore Cleveland Indians Cleveland National Hockey League

Yankees Rally Past Tigers In Bean Sprinkled Showdown

The New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 4 to 3 as Roy White and Oscar Gamble homered. Detroit rookie Mark Fidrych mixed bravado with pitches while fans witnessed his famed mound antics. Other AL scores included Kansas City over Minnesota 7-1 and Cleveland 1 Boston 0 in 10 innings.

Associated Press Mark Fidrych New York Yankees Detroit Yankees Fidrych Roy White Oscar Gamble New York Detroit Tigers Yankee Stadium

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