Pirates Beat Reds After Bench Clearing Scuffle
The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to a 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds after a bench-clearing brawl on July 14. Manager Danny Murtaugh called the fight one of the best in a long time as Pittsburgh climbed to the 500 mark with a 21 of 30 stretch and moved to third in NL East behind St. Louis.
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Ryan matches MLB strikeout mark with 19 in win over Red Sox
Nolan Ryan of the Angels fanned 19 batters to tie the major league record in a 4-2 victory over Boston at Anaheim Stadium. He noted he barely thought about the achievement until sensing the moment as reporters pressed him after the win.
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Pitcher Ryan Socks Strikeout Record in 16 Ks Night
In a big league night the Ath ens Messenger notes Bob Ryan struck out 16 in a game where he tied the AL single game record with 18 strikeouts and tied a major league mark with 32 strikeouts over consecutive games. Detroit beat Kansas City 5-1 as Leflore homered twice. Oakland defeated the Yankees 3-2 on Hunter's five hitter. Milwaukee topped Texas 5-1 as Scott and Porter delivered key two run hits.
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Catfish” Hunter
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Ex Ohio Kicker Faces Competition in Bengals Camp
In Wilmington Ohio ex Ohio University kicker Dave Green contends for the Bengals No 1 punting job amid rule changes and a two step approach. He notes rival Dave Lewis absence heightening his chance and cites his college 42 8 percent punting average and 39 5 yard career mark.
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Connors Wins U S Clay Court Crown Over Borg in Indianapolis
Jimmy Connors, 21, elated after defeating Bjorn Borg 5-7 6-3 6-4 to claim the U S Clay Court title in Indianapolis earning 16000 dollars. Connors praised his late surge and patience while Borg lauded Connors improving form. The pair previously clinched Wimbledon, with Connors and Chris Evert sweeping both singles titles.
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Baseball Matchups Set for Wednesday Night Action
Major league games feature Los Angeles at New York Houston at Chicago Montreal at Atlanta San Francisco at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati San Diego at St Louis Tuesday's results include Chicago at Baltimore Kansas City at Detroit Milwaukee at Texas Boston at California New York at Oakland with several pitchers listed for each contest
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Athens CC to field 16 in Sixth Annual SE Ohio Seniors Golf
The Athens Country Club will send a 16 man team to Circleville for the Sixth Annual Southeastern Ohio Golf Association Seniors Tournament. Athens aims to defend its team title as Art Smith who was runner up medalist last year also competes alongside Roy Adams Dr William Biggs Kermit Blosser Kenny Kerr Tom Evans Frank Richey John Parfitt Fred Schleicher Kermit Smith Vic Stanson Harry Crewson Ray Shepard Bill Boscoe Vere Smith and Frank Shay.
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High School Grid Clinic Sets State Rules Meeting
A state football rules interpretation clinic for coaches and officials is scheduled Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Grover Center Room 6. Fred Dafler of the Ohio High School Athletic Association will conduct it. Head coaches or their reps must attend for playoff eligibility. all officials must attend to keep their cards and be considered for playoff assignments.
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Bartlett Hosts Mantle Induction Guest From Oklahoma
Mac Bartlett of the Tulsa Tribune served as Mickey Mantle's personal reporter at the Baseball Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown New York on Monday. The former Nelsonville, Oklahoma newsman met Mantle while at the Miami, Oklahoma paper and was invited to join the Mantle family party for the ceremony. Bartlett is the son of C H Bartlett of Nelsonville, whose father was The Messenger’s longtime Nelsonville correspondent.
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Bleigh Advances In Ashland College Girls Camp Tourney
Karen Bleigh of Athens reached the qualifying round in the one on one tournament at the Ashland College Girls Camp of Champions held on the campus. She is set to be a junior at Athens High School and has prior track and basketball team experience. The camp, led by Ashland College coaches Carol Mertier and Ruth Jones, is described as Ohio’s first of its kind for girls with nearly 100 participants.
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Hall of Fame ceremony honors Mantle Ford and Aaron visit
Six people inducted at Cooperstown including Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford. Hank Aaron attends as a spectator, noting soreness but eager to be immortalized one day. Aaron recalls initial reluctance to the museum and reflects on the Hall’s role and the record chase.
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Gridiron Players Split Over Cooling Off Plan
NFL players arrive at camps under a 14 day cooling off period as unions and owners negotiate. Some veterans back the plan while others like Reggie McKenzie and Diron Talbert voice discontent. Minnesota Vikings opt to stay on strike while coaches clash over approach.
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New Marshfield and Albany Win Chauncey-Dover Games
Two teams advance in the Chauncey-Dover Lions Little League tournament to stay alive in the losers bracket. New Marshfield edged Elks of Athens 6 4 with Tim Rice collecting two hits. Albany VFW beat Moxahala 12 9 as Randy Crossen posted three hits.
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