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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1977

Page

10

Frustration Ends for Hurler Ferguson Jenkins Triumphs

The veteran right-hander Jenkins ended a six week winless streak with a 3-1 victory over the Oakland A's. He said he felt he was contributing again and hoped the win would spark a long winning stretch for the Red Sox.

Associated Press Ferguson Jenkins Boston Red Sox Jenkins Oakland A’s Baltimore Orioles

Tiant improves to 8 7 with 81 pitches in win over A s

Tiant allowed only 29 batters faced and 81 pitches while defeating Oakland. He said he was loose and felt like his early season form. The win improved his record to 8 7 as Boston avoided a losing streak.

A’s Jenkins Oakland Tiant Chicago White Sox

Pace Clings to Archery Lead in National Tournament

Defending champion Darrell Pace and Luann Ryan maintain slim leads late in the final round at Oxford Ohio. Pace holds a three point edge over Richard McKinney with 72 arrows left. Miss Ryan trails by two as Irene Daubenspeck closes, while John William ranks third among men.

Oxford Ohio Darrell Pace Luann Ryan Stern Pace Richard McKinney Muncie Ind Bowman Miss Ryan Riverside Calif Irene Daubenspeck Phoenix Ariz McKinney Reading John William San Bernardino Ed Eliason Charlotte N.C Takayoshi Matishita Japan

Multi-sport pro team moves listed across MLB NFL NHL NBA and WHA

Baseball moves include Tigers recalling Bruce Taylor from Evansville and Brewers sending Dick Davis to Spokane. Mariners claim Paul Mitchell. Braves place Darrel Chaney and call up Pat Rockett. Cubs place Bruce Sutter. Dodgers place Ed Goodson and recall Kevin Pasley. Bears release Neil Little. Browns waive Chuck Hutchison. Lions acquire Bob Mitch and release others. Packers acquire Larron Jackson. Steelers place Phil August. Sabres hire Protovost. Kings name Stewart. Flyers trade Suzor for Barry Demlat. Cote and Lagace sign four-year deals. Phoenix names Hucul. Suns sign Alvin Scott.

Detroit Tigers Bruce Taylor Evansville Milwaukee Brewers Dick Davis Spokane Oakland Jim Umbarger San Jose Seattle Mariners Paul Mitchell Atlanta Braves Darrel Chaney Pat Rockett Savannah Chicago Cubs Bruce Sutter LOS Angeles Dodgers Ed Goodson Kevin Pasley Albuquerque Chicago Bears Neil Little Cleveland Browns Chuck Hutchison Detroit Lions Bob Mitch Roger Cox Jose Schulz Green Bay Packers Larron Jackson Atlanta Falcons Pittsburgh Steelers Phil

Pace Seeks Spark After Year of Slump in Archery

Darrell Pace, Olympic gold medalist and leader of the US Air Force archery team, aims to win his fifth straight national title at the 93rd National Archery Association meet in Oxford, Ohio. He laments limited American recognition for archery, recalls lavish treatment abroad, and says he plans to stay amateur hoping for the 1980 Moscow Olympics while noting a recent dip in form and timing.

Darrell Pace Pace US Air Force Oxford Ohio America Russia Reading Cincinnati France U.S Moscow Montreal Rich McKinney Muncie Ind Bowman Air Force

Eagles Seek Fresh Start In Stumbling Preseason

In the 1976 exhibition season the Philadelphia Eagles went 0-6 under head coach Dick Vermeil who starts his second year hoping for victories to erase a losing mindset. Ron Jaworski is favored to start at QB as Philadelphia aims to rebound before the regular season.

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