Athens Swimmers Awarded at Club Banquet
The Athens Swim Club annual awards banquet at the Columbia Gas office honored top performers across age groups. Coach Jay Chambers, OH University coach Fletcher Gilders, and club president Mary Kay Jordan spoke, with Prof. Clifford Houk presenting on desire and commitment.
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Athens Swim Club
Columbia Gas Company
Route 50 East
Jay Chambers
Ohio University
Fletcher Gilders
Mary Kay Jordan
Clifford Houk
Chambers
Houk
Athens Swimmers Compete in AA Championships at Keating Natatorium
Three Athens Swim Club members joined 669 youths aged 8 to 18 at the AA championships hosted at St Xavier’s Keating Natatorium. Matt Jordan placed in six of seven events in the 9-10 boys division, Chris Gerig also in 9-10 took 16th in the 50m back, Robin Garrett in 11-12 girls raised AA times in the 100m breast and back. Teams in the field included Cincinnati Marlins Dayton Dolphins and Upper Arlington Golden Bears.
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Keating Natatorium
Jay Chambers
St Xavier High School
Chambers
Matt Jordan
Chris Gerig
Robin Garrett
Cincinnati Marlins
Dayton Dolphins
Upper Arlington Golden Bears
Cheerleading Clinic Set at Alexander High School
A three day cheerleading clinic at Alexander High School in Albany runs Aug 23 to 25 from 10 am to 3 pm daily with a $5 per person fee. Participants should bring a sack lunch. drinks are provided. Call 698-5965 or arrive at 9 am next Tuesday. The clinic is open to all interested persons. An O U Employes Bowling League meeting will be held Monday at 7 pm at Baker Center for team captains or alternates.
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Baker Center
Phillies manager Ozark baffled as Expos rout Phils 13-0
Philadelphia manager Danny Ozark was puzzled after his club dropped the 13 game winning streak with a 13-0 loss to the Montreal Expos. Montreal pounded Philadelphia with strong pitching and offense to end the big streak.
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Tom Canavan
Danny Ozark
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Phillies
Expos rally behind Williams as Carlton shows tough outing
The Athens Messenger notes manager Dick Williams and the Expos had answers in Steve Carlton's pitching. Williams said the club can be beaten but will show a different game next time. The story highlights key plays from Sam Mesias, Stan Bahnsen, Dave Cash, and Warren Cromartie.
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Dick Williams
Expos
Steve Carlton
Williams
Sam Mesias
Stan Bahnsen
Dave Cash
Warren Cromartie
Redskins Ready for Flea-Flicker Play in Exhibition
The Redskins host the Kansas City Chiefs in a NFL exhibition, aiming to stop the flea-flicker after KC used it to upset Washington 33-30 last season. Ken Stabler vs Jim Zorn in Seattle headlines a slate of Saturday and Sunday games.
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Fran Tarkenton
Yank Hits Knock Out Tiger Pitcher After Only 12 Throws
Yankee pitcher Fernando Arroyo exits after nine pitches in relief as New York defeats Detroit 7-5. Mickey Rivers homer on Arroyo’s first pitch, Roy White triples, and Thurman Munson doubles on pitch three. Brewers top Red Sox 5-3 behind Don Money and Jamie Quirk homers. Rangers beat Blue Jays 6-5 in 10th to move into first in the AL West. Royals rally past Indians 5-3 with early Mayberry homer and eighth inning RBI singles.
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Rick Wise
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Roy Smalley
Royals
Indians
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RBI
Hal McRae
Pete LaCock
Major League Baseball Friday and Thursday Schedule Highlights
Scheduled Friday games include Chicago at Milwaukee Baltimore at Minnesota Boston at Kansas City New York at Texas. Thursday games feature Pittsburgh at Chicago Philadelphia at Montreal San Francisco at Los Angeles Los Angeles at Chicago and Atlanta at Montreal with several listed pitchers and teams.
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Clancy
Ellis
Skladany Seeks NFL Punt Role After Browns Offer Pull
Tom Skladany, unsigned Browns draft pick and Ohio State star, says he wants to punt in the NFL this season. He notes Browns withdrew their offer and he may be drafted again in 1978 or pursue other job offers. He will not drop his agent Howard Slusher and could stay out a season.
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Ohio
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Cleveland Browns
Ohio State University
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Skladany
Los Angeles
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Players’ Association
Worthwhile Legion Tourney Draws Statewide Talent
The state American Legion baseball tournament in Athens last week offered top youth teams a chance to compete for regional trips and national finals. Maynard claimed the championship as coaches praised the event for fan support and strong community backing, including a Cadiz snack bar owner who offered meals on the house.
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Legion Baseball Commission
Ohio University
Dixon tops decathlon with 8392 points at IU
Fred Dixon the 27 year old American decathlon champion surged toward the world No 1 ranking with a first place 8392 points at Indiana University two day meet The score ranked as the third best electronically timed non Olympic result and fifth best overall in decathlon history.
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Ind
Fred Dixon
Indiana University
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Debbie Bateman
Gene Caligano
Diana Chinn
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