Legion Tourney Brims With Drama in Athens
As the State American Legion Baseball Tournament enters day five in Athens, Scioto sits as one of two possible finalists with a spot in the championship on the line. Through four days there were four extra inning games and 10 one run decisions, highlighting a balanced field and tight play. The event also notes marathon games and records, including an 18 inning affair that stretched into the afternoon, and mentions notable players Pete Abele and Art Chenko as the tournament’s oldest and youngest competitors.
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American Legion
Athens
Scioto
Ashland
Bill Welsh
Woodlawn
Ohio Legion
Pemberville
McConnelsville
Phil Stewart
Legion
Ashley
Grove City
Trautwein Field
Archbold
Portsmouth
Pete Abele
McArthur
Glouster
Art Chenko
Wes Williams
Piqua
Jim Pierce
Coshocton
Staubach Faces Rough Sendoff After Fracas With Longley
In Dallas the Cowboys accuse Clint Longley of slugging Roger Staubach prompting stitches over Staubach’s eye. Coach Landry says Staubach should play Saturday against the Denver Broncos while Danny White will start the second half. The preseason slate features Jets Raiders Giants Bills Saints Steelers clash, with Tokyo game and several key matchups shaping the weekend.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Roger Staubach
Clint Longley Longley
Sis
Staubach
Tom Landry
Cowboys
Denver Broncos
Danny White
Longley
Landry
White
Los Angeles Rams
Denver
San Francisco
Broncos
Craig Penrose
Bill van Heusen
Steve Ramsey
New York Jets
Oakland Raiders
Yankee Stadium
Jets
New York Giants
New Orleans
Buffalo
Denver-Dallas
Pittsburgh
Washington
Los Angeles
Seattle
Baltimore
Chicago
Detroit
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Miami
Houston
Tampa Bay
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
Kansas City
Bay
New England
St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego Chargers
North America
Tokyo
Japan
Minnesota
Cleveland
Raiders
Ken Stabler
Oakland
Dave Hamm
Larry Lawrence
Mike Rae
Jeb Blount
Joe Namath
Giants
Lou Holtz
Richard Todd
Hank Stram
Saints
John Mecom
Bills
O.J. Simpson
NBC
Steelers
Seahawks
Pat Haden
Ron Jaworski
James Harris
Baltimore Colts
Chicago Bears
Colts
Bengals
Archie Griffin
Ohio State
Griffin
Greenwood surprises as Naber upset at AAU nationals
Mark Greenwood upset Olympic hero John Naber in the 200 meter freestyle at the AAU National Championships in Philadelphia. Greenwood clocked 1:52.21 to rebound from a poor Olympic trials, while Central Jersey Aequatics led overall as Olympic Kim Peyton won the women's 200 freestyle and Jesse Vassallo defeated Brian Goodell in the men’s 400 IM.
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Philadelphia
Southern California
John Naber
Mark Greenwood
Greenwood
Kelly Pool
Central Jersey Aequatics Club
Misson Viejo
Olympic
Kim Peyton
Jesse Vassallo
Brian Goodell
Naber
Wendy Boglioli
Kathy Heddy
Central Jersey
Boglioli
Peyton
Brenda Bergh O
California
Newtown Square
Kuhn Backs DH in 1976 World Series Vote
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn cast the pivotal vote to allow the designated hitter in the 1976 World Series on an alternating-year basis. He created a six member committee with league presidents to determine uniform use across both leagues after AL and NL owners clashed on the issue.
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Phoenix
Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
Players Association
Standings and schedules mix in multi-league update
League standings for National and American leagues show wins and losses for teams like Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago St Louis Montreal and more. Friday and Sunday game pairings list several matchups including Dodgers Giants and Mets with player notes and venue hints.
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National
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Montreal
West Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Houston
San Diego
Atlanta
San Francisco
Cincinnati
John
Hooton
Renko
Stone
Freisleben
Strom
Rogers
Dunning
Falcone
Ruthven
Billingham
Lolich
Montefusco
Kaat
Kison
Richard
Baltimore
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Oakland
Minnesota
Texas
California
Gossage
Umbarger
Public Auction in Stewart Ohio Sunday August 15
Auction listing moving sale of clocks watches furniture antiques and modern items from Don Parsons with lunch by Fire Department. Items include numerous clocks from Sessions and Seth Thomas, period furniture, pottery, records, lamps, books, old bottles, a Winchester rifle and more. Auctioneer Bill Jones contact numbers provided. terms cash or check. not responsible for accidents.
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Stewart
Ohio
ST. RT
Post Office
Athens
Coolville
Chesterhill
Sessions
Seth Thomas Mantle
Waterbury Mantle
Ansonia
China
Pansies Kroeber Co
Waterbury
Chauncey Jerome Case
Waterbury Works
Jerome Darrow Weight
Seth Thomas Weight
New Haven
Money Bank
John Stoddard
Coppertone
Elec
Sea King
Humphrey
Hollywood
Don Parsons
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Tom Metters
Sportfolio Legion
Messenger
Sabrina Wachenschwanz
Athens Produce
Albany
West State Street
Midway Market
Pomeroy
Bob's Market
Mason
W.va
Baltimor
Wilkesville
Kerrhunter Hardware
Whitmore TV Repair
Co. Rd
State Rt
Jack
Federal Street
Logan
Jim’ S
Little's
E. Main
First National Bank
Amesville
Dean O Kasler E.R Eddr
Court OF Common Pleas OF
Athens County Probate Division
Court of Common Pleas
Edna Henson
C Bernard Hillen
Harold J. Rose
Le-Ax Water Distribution Corporation
le- Ax Water Office
East W. Street
Derry
Athens County de Athens
Sterley Murph
Ventife
Dwight Duyet
White's Mill
Joe Tritipo
Athens Tile Company
Guysville Community Church
Wilson Park
James Fee
Our Lady of Loretto Church
Tuppers Plains
Vionott
Cose
Madeline Dutty
Waterlon
York
Athens County
Ohi
Mary
Mechem
Clerk of Court of Comment Pleas
Mitrens
Zion Free Will Baptist Church
Lower Plains
Glen Roy
Zionettes
Eddie Boyer
Burr Oak Dam
Buchtel
Murray City
Nelsonville
Chuck Shields
Hazel McGraner
New Marshfield
Fairview
Jim Alloway
Colville
Harold Goddard
Will
Bartlett
Don Rosser
Sheridan's
Avis V. Weddle
Marietta
Barlow
Cme Oy
Geroei
Notts School of Auctioneering
Col K of Knotts
Gallipolis
Obie
Bill Jones
BankAmericard
the Messenger
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