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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1977

Page

9

Anonymous Bengals back blends choirboy image with hard-hitting play

Defensive back Scott Perry avoids attention behind a clean image as he lines up for the Cincinnati Bengals. The Williams College alumnus, nicknamed Preppy, plays three defensive back positions and works off the field researching utilities for the Greater New York Hospital Association. Bengals coach Charley Winner notes his contrast of looks and power.

Wilmington, Ohio Scott Perry Cincinnati Bengals Perry Williams College Wilton Conn Kent School Rolling Stone Greater New York Hospital Association Bengals Charley Winner

Carew Sub Aids in Orioles Loss in Slugfest

The Twins beat the Orioles 13-9 as Rod Carew and Lyman Bostock rested, with Craig Kusick and Bob Gorinski delivering early power. Kusick hit two homers and five RBIs. Gorinski added a two run shot and a double. The win pulls Minnesota to a half game up in the AL West behind four strong teams.

Associated Press Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Rod Carew Carew Lyman Bostock Twins Baltimore Gene Mauch Craig Kusick Bob Gorinski Bostock Orioles Memorial Stadium Kusick RBI Gorinski New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Mauch Boston Kansas City California Toronto Cleveland Oakland Detroit Seattle Milwaukee Texas Yankees White Sox Graig Nettles Mike Torrez New York Chicago Torrez Yanks Nettles

Logan-Wilbur Lanning wins two trophies at local golf outing

Athens Middle School music director Logan-Wilbur Lanning captured the longest drive and low gross trophies at the Tanglewood Golf Club event sponsored by Coyle Music. About 90 golfers competed. other awards honored closest to the pin on holes 5 and 11, longest drive on 15, low net, and a booby prize named All-Time World's Greatest Golfer.

LOGAN Wilbur Lanning Athens Tanglewood Golf Club Coyle Music Lanning Conn Selmer Leblanc-Holton Yamaha Gemeinhardt, Slingerland, Ludwig, and Coyle Mound St

Californian Wins 2 Shooting Titles At Grand American

Pam Shelby of San Diego captured two class titles at the 78th Grand American Trapshooting tournament in Vandalia Ohio. She posted a 199, best-ever score, despite a swelling shotgun barrel and heavy rain, winning both Class B men and women's divisions.

Vandalia Ohio Pam Shelby San Diego Calif Clements Cabot Ark Douglas Sunberg Richville Minn Phillips Wright Hudson N.H Bill Johnson Holdrege Neb Bill Gray Indianapolis Paul Coniglio Boonton N.J John Wormer Eric Susan Nattrass Edmonton Ont Andika Morris Wapheton N.D America American Trapshooting Association Hall of Dorothy Marker Mount Dora Fla Ray Loring Marseilles Ray Dering Columbus Wis

Bears sign defensive lineman Wally Chambers to one year

NFL moves include Chicago Bears adding Wally Chambers to a one year deal. Browns release Darryl Brown. Lions sign Bob Bialik and add punters on waivers. Vikings Ed White leaves camp. Steelers drop Dan Audick. Buccaneers waive Chip Sheffield and sign Blanchard Carter. Expos place Wayne Garrett on 21 day DL. Mets list Felix Millan injury. Rangers sign Dan Newman. Irvine retires from Blues. Canucks sign Glen Hanlon to two year deal.

National Football League Chicago Bears Wally Chambers Cleveland Browns Darryl Brown James McAllister Detroit Lions Bob Bialik Chuck Ramsey Wayne Moseley Minneapolis Vikings Ed White Pittsburgh Steelers Dan Audick Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chip Sheffield Blanchard Carter National Hockey League NEW York Rangers Dan Newman ST. Louis Blues Ted Irvine Vancouver Canucks Glen Hanlon

Pro Grid News Highlights Contract Grabs and Quits

Bears reshuffle with Wally Chambers given a new 1977 deal devoid of an option clause leaving him free after the season. Ed White threatens retirement with Minnesota over salaries while Vikings refuse contract talks. Also notes Jones retirement flip, Bialik acquisition for Detroit, Ramsey and Moseley waivers, and Tampa Bay signings.

Associated Press Wally Chambers Ed White Chicago Bears Chambers Minnesota White Vikings Bears Jack Pardee

Browns End Talks With Kicker Skladany Over Final Offer

The Cleveland Browns say they have made a final contract offer to second round pick Tom Skladany and his lawyer Howard Slusher. GM Pete Hadhazy says they are tired of being pushed around and will re-evaluate if Skladany or his side respond. They cite no further offers and note box office losses from the delay.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Tom Skladany National Football League Pete Hadhazy Browns Skladany Ohio State Howard Slusher Los Angeles Hadhazy

Ohio hearing on Route 13 relocation in Athens County

Ohio Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at 10:00 AM August 23, 1977 in Burr Oak Lodge Burr Oak State Park to discuss relocation and upgrading of State Route 13 to a limited access minor arterial. Maps, environmental assessment, and right of way schedules will be available. comments due by September 6, 1977.

State OF Ohio Department OF Transportation Columbus Ohio Director of Transportation of Oriole Burr Oak Lodge Burr Oak State Park Athens County Trimble Township Penn Central Railroad Transportation Department District 10 Muskingum Drive Marietta Ohio Department of Transportation David L. Weir P.E

Athens County to Seek HUD Funds for Carbondale Senior Center

Athens County Board of Commissioners plans to request HUD release of 30000 for Carbondale Senior Center construction in Athens County Ohio. They will not prepare an environmental impact statement as the project poses no significant environmental effect. Written comments by August 31 1977 may influence county action.

Board of County Commissioners Athens County Athens Ohio US. Department of Housing and Urban Development Carbondale Regional Planning Commission Commissioners’ Office Phyllis Scrubbie Board of Commissioners Tri-County Elizabeth Opperman TriCounty Jvs

Ohio CETA Grants Details and Library Bid Notice

Ohio Office of Manpower Development outlines modifications under CETA Titles II and VI with increased grant sums to operate through 1978 serving 58 counties. Notices invite 30 day comments and provide toll free numbers. equal opportunity employer statement included. Separate notice announces bids for the Dr Samuel L Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis with bid opening September 14 1977 and requirements for EEO, bonds, and multiple trade proposals.

Ohio Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Office of Manpower Development Department of Administrative Services East Broad Street Columbus Chester White Douglas B. Martin US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration South Dearborn Ave Chicago Illinois Samuel L Bossard Robert L. Grant & Associates Bethel Road Gallia County Columbus Dodge Freeway Drive North Suite 209 Builders Exchange of Dublin Road Gallia Minnie W. Mackenzie

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