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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1971

Page

14

Toledo Favored In MAC Football Title Race

Toledo is named the preseason favorite for the Mid-American Conference football championship as coach Jack Murphy leads a veteran team aiming for a third straight title and a Tangerine Bowl bid. Western Michigan, Ohio, and others compete for the six‑team league through 1975 additions loom.

Columbus Ohio Jack Murphy Toledo Rockets Orlando Fla Toledo Murphy Rockets Western Michigan Ohio University Les Ealey Portsmouth Ealey Kent al Schoterman Len Turner Schoterman Turner Central Michigan Eastern Michigan George Azar Michigan Penn

Carpenter's spectacular one for Bengals against Lions

Bengals defensive end Ron Carpenter delivered a spectacular showing in Cincinnati's 31-24 exhibition win over Detroit. Coach Paul Brown praised the second-year edge’s front four play and noted Carpenter has improved from last season. Carpenter, a North Carolina State alum, credits experience and familiarity with teammates for his adjusted play. The Bengals forced three interceptions and pressured Lions quarterbacks throughout the game.

Wilmington Ohio Ron Carpenter Cincinnati Detroit Lions Bengals Paul Brown Brown Carpenter North Carolina State Lions Ernie McAnally Padres Bench Cards Reds Chuck Taylor Cesar Cedeno Houston Pittsburgh Denis Menke Jesus Alou Doug Rader Roberto Clemente Pirates St. Louis Chicago Browns Garlington San Francisco Los Angeles Dallas Nick Skorich Charlie Hall Rams Spencer Boston Ellie Hendricks Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Paul Blair Boog Powell Steve Huntz Detroit Huntz Sox Walt Williams Mike Andrews

Bench Homer Nips Cards In Ninth In Reds Rally

The Reds beat the Cardinals 5 3 as Johnny Bench belted a two run homer in the ninth. Cincinnati’s Steve Carlton faced boos, while the Expos crushed the Padres 11 0 and Hunt was hit by pitches amid a bench clearing brawl.

Bert Rosenthal Associated Press Ron Hunt Johnny Bench Hunt Montreal Expos San Diego Padres Bench Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium Reds St. Louis Cardinals Houston Pittsburgh Atlanta Chicago San Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles New York Louis Evans St. Louis Padres Steve Arlin

Garlington Gets Chance To Start

Cleveland AP reports linebacker John Garlington may reclaim the starting role after Jim Houston’s injury. Garlington, a four year LSU product, was a starter year earlier before a midseason shuffle and an injury sidelined him to a backup spot.

Garlington Cleveland Ohio John Garlington Louisiana State University Jim Houston

Fake Grass Stage For MSU Games

Michigan State will play eight of 11 football games on synthetic surfaces this season with five home games at Spartan Stadium on Tartan Turf. Away games include Georgia Tech Ohio State and Wisconsin with real grass at Notre Dame Purdue and Northwestern.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Spartan Stadium State Georgia Tech Ohio State Wisconsin Notre Dame Purdue Northwestern

Major League Baseball all-star game notes

The fragment references teams in Major League context including Pittsbe at Atl and Cincin t San D Los Ang el. It hints at a schedule or standings snapshot with city abbreviations possibly listing clubs. No clear events or outcomes are stated.

A's Freeze On Run Making After Nixon Meeting

The Oakland A's, after meeting President Nixon, adopted a run making freeze and lost 8-1 to the Senators led by Don Mincher four Washington RBIs and Frank Howard 21st homer. Kansas City split with New York as the Yankees rallied to a pair of wins.

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Swearingen's Wins Pony League Postseason Title by Forfeit

Swearingen's, season champions, secured the post season trophy after Albany forfeited the game. The forfeit followed an Albany ejectee striking the umpire in the head as Swearingen's led 13-3 in the bottom of the fifth. Arnie Chenko was the winning pitcher.

Swearingen’s Albany Arnie Chenko Hocking Valley Bank Athens National Bank Lutton

Athens Wins Seniors Golf Crown

Led by Kermit Blosser with a 151, Athens Country Club claimed team honors in the Southeastern Ohio Golf Association Seniors Tournament at Lancaster. Athens totaled 958, edging Chillicothe by 38 strokes. Hocking Hills, Pickaway, Cambridge and Lancaster followed. Individual scores included Blosser 74-77, and two dozen seniors shared awards for low gross and low net in five age groups.

Lancaster Kermit Blosser Athens Country Club Southeastern Ohio Golf Association Lancaster Country Club Athens Chillicothe Hocking Hills Logan Pickaway Country Club Circleville Cambridge Gallipolis Robert Butts Low Gross Clarence Grandy Bill Stanholt Hubert Stage Stanholt Art Smith Les Blankenship Carlos Gaffin

Army announces 10 game 1950 football schedule

West Point outlines a ten game 1950 season with five home games at Michie Stadium. Opening against Stanford on September 18 at home, the Cadets travel to Georgia Tech, Missouri, Virginia, Rutgers and Pittsburgh with other road games at Penn State Air Force Miami and Navy.

West Point N. Y Army Michie Stadium Cadets Stanford Jim Plunkett Atlanta Georgia Tech Missouri Virginia Rutbers Pitt Penn State Air Force Colorado Mami Coral Gables Fla Navy Philadelphia

Lindsay Bets At Roosevelt Raceway Wins At Racetrack

New York AP reports Mayor John Lindsay placed a $2 wager at Grand Central Station on Money Wise in the seventh race when offtrack betting opened. The horse, the 7 to 2 third choice, finished fourth.

New York Roosevelt Raceway New York City John Lindsay Grand Central Station

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