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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1972

Page

6

Amesville Wins Chauncey-Dover Little League Title

Amesville captured the Chauncey-Dover Lions Little League Championship with a 6-4 win over Albany as Jerry Harris pitched well. Albany had earlier upset Rotary 21-21 in runs and hits to reach the final, with Curtis Wooten earning top tournament honors for most hits.

Chauncey Amesville Chauncey- Dover Lions Albany Jerry Harris Harris Rotary Curtis Wooten Gary Bartlett Barrett Wooten Robert Bolin Vaughn Grigsby

Athletics sluggers power wins as Campaneris steals shine

Bert Campaneris stole three bases and scored twice to dazzle Baltimore. The Yankees, hoping to move up in AL East, instead dropped to third and 12 games back. Kansas City starter Bruce Dal Canton shut down New York after two early hits, aided by Norm Angelini’s bullpen save.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Johnny Bench Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds Braves Johnny Bench Houston San Francisco Oakland Baltimore Kansas City New York Yankees Susie A’s Bert Campaneris Yanks Orioles Royals Bruce Dal Canton New York Norm Angelini

U S Sprint Team Faces Strong Olympic Challenge in Munich

American sprinters led by Eddie Hart and Rey Robinson prepare for Munich with a mix of youth and veterans. Charles Smith Larry Black and Larry Burton headline 100 and 200 meter hopes while Bob Collett and John Smith push in 400 meters and relays amid global rivals Borzov Lang and Quarrie.

Dan Berger Associated Press Munich America U.S Eddie Hart Larry Black Chuck Smith Rey Robinson Larry Burton Hart University of California Robinson Husky Robert Taylor Mel Pender Ivory Crockett Marshall Dill Willie Deckard Willie McGee Gerald Tinker United States Russia Valeriy Borzov Ukraine Smith Burton Black Jamaica Don Quarrie Kenya Julius Lang Borzov John Smith Eugene Ore UCLA Wyane Collett Collett Vince Matthews Cuba Smith Collett Matthews Lee Evans

Bears QBs Breakthrough With Broken Wrist Four TDs

On November 22, 1970 Bobby Douglass of the Chicago Bears threw four touchdown passes in a 31 13 win over Buffalo despite playing with a broken throwing wrist. X rays after the game confirmed the injury and that game remains his best NFL performance.

Bobby Douglass Chicago Bears Buffalo Bears Xrays

Raiders Dismantle Wishbone To Beat Colts In Preseason

Oakland defeated Baltimore 16 0 as the Raiders neutralized the Wishbone offense. George Blanda kicked three field goals and added an extra point after Kenny Stabler s 8 yard TD pass to Fred Biletnikoff. Johnny Unitas left at halftime after 126 passing yards.

Associated Press Oakland Baltimore Colts Oakland Raiders Raiders George Blanda Kenny Stabler Fred Biletnikoff George John Madden Jack Mildren Oklahoma Mildren Willie Franklin Baltimore Johnny Unitas Jim O’brien Stabler Daryle Lamonica Dallas Tom Landry Dan Reeves

Ohio all-stars begin practice for first Ohio Pennsylvania game

A 33 player Ohio squad opened practice for a first ever high school all star football game against Pennsylvania. The Buckeye stars will train in Hershey Pa with Tom Batta of Warren Harding coaching and a staff including Sonny Smith Tim Rose and Dave Pavlansky.

Canton Ohio Pennsylvania Hershey Tom Batta Warren Harding Buckeye Stars Sonny Smith Toledo Woodward Tim Rose Lorain Catholic Dave Pavlansky Poland

Majors Monday results and Tuesday schedule summary

Oakland defeats Baltimore 5-2 and Kansas City beats New York 3-0. Tuesday games list California at Cleveland Tidrow 10-10 New York Kekich 10-11 at Kansas City Hedlund 4-5 Boston Crutis 6-6 at Texas Stanhouse 2-2 Minnesota Corbin 66 at Detroit Coleman 12-11 Milwaukee Parons 9-10 at Chicago Bradley 12-9. Only games scheduled.

Oakland Baltimore Kansas City New York California May Cleveland Tidrow Kekich Hedlund Boston Crutis Texas Stanhouse Minnesota Corbin Detroit Coleman Milwaukee Parons Chicago Bradley Eeeer West Oakland Pittsburgh St. Louis Montreal Oneee Philadelphia West Cincinnati Ouston Los Angeles Atlanta Twitchell Houston Dierker Montreal Stoneman Scheuler McAndrew N St. Louis San Diego Caldwell Npi Briles Osteen San Francisco Marichal

Belinsky and Chance Team for Canton Boxing Bout

Former Los Angeles Angels pitchers Bo Belinsky and Dean Chance reunite in boxing, with Belinsky serving as matchmaker for the Ernie Shavers Vincente Rondon bout and Chance promoting the 10 round event set for August 26 in Canton. Belinsky vows to announce cards and boost boxing while recounting his return to the sport.

Canton Ohio Bo Belinsky Dean Chance Los Angeles Angels Belinsky Ernie Shavers Vincente Rondon Chance Dean Los Angeles New York Shavers Warren Ernie

O J Simpson, Heisman winner among Helms Hall of Fame picks

O J Simpson and seven former college stars plus Ed Meador and Tobin Rote named to the Helms Football Hall of Fame. The group includes 1968 Heisman winner Simpson, standout Bruce Smith, and linemen and backfield players from major programs such as Vanderbilt Cornell Princeton Ohio State Army and Georgia Tech.

Los Angeles O.J. Simpson Ed Meador Tobin Rote Helms Football Hall of Fame Simpson Southern Cal Buffalo National Football League Bruce Smith Minnesota Josh Cody Vanderbilt Nick Drakos Cornell Frank McPhee Princeton Jim Parker Ohio State Mortimer Bud” Sprague Army Don Stephenson Georgia Tech

Wellston Gridders Plan Equipment Issue and Meet-the-Team Night

Willis Stemen announces equipment distribution for Wellston High School football players 1972 with senior 8 am, junior 9 am, sophomore 10 am, and freshmen 1 pm, plus a six pm meet the team at the stadium and a 7 15 pm review session in the high school cafeteria. Public invited.

Wellston Willis Stemen Rockets Siemen

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