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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

11

Twins' Pitcher Wins 2nd Dual With Palmer

The Twins' pitcher defeated Jim Palmer for the second time this season as Baltimore’s Balti more was slowed. The article recaps AL results with Roy White's multi hit game for the Yankees and notable feats by Nolan Ryan and other stars.

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End's Book Tells About Rise to Respectability

Cincinnati Bengals icon Bob Trumpy discusses his forthcoming book about the franchise’s ascent from a 3-11 startup to an 11-3 contender. He notes diary style, intent to be honest, and recalls teammates like Curtis Frazier, Willie Frazier, Bill Scott, and Clem with humor and candid memories.

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Shootoff at Grand American Trapshoot Halted by Curfew

Philip Arnett one of three shooters tied for the Clay Target Championship was delayed as curfew stopped the shootoff at the 77th Grand American tournament in Vandalia Ohio. Arnett, a publisher from Anthony Kansas, planned to return home and resume the shootoff after the Preliminary Handicap. The women's title went to Anna Eberle of Pittsburgh with a 199.

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Major League Baseball Wednesday results and Thursday schedule

In a rain-shortened game Pittsburgh beat San Francisco 12 to 1 in seven innings. Philadelphia nipped Montreal 5 to 4. Cincinnati toppled Atlanta 4 to 1. St. Louis defeated San Diego 5 to 4. Los Angeles edged New York 3 to 2. Thursday features seven games including Pittsburgh at San Francisco and Houston at Philadelphia with noted pitchers Medich Barr Carlton Messersmith Zachry Lolich Hooton.

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Browns rely on small backfield to power rushing attack

Cleveland backs Cleo Miller Greg Pruitt and Larry Poole have combined for over 200 rushing yards in consecutive wins as coach Forrest Gregg defends small backs. Offensive linemen Darrow Dicken Jackson and Adams note their size supports blocking and running under defenders, while backfield coach Sefcik explains smaller backs can fit under blocks.

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Jones Frustrated By Cardinals Mound At Busch Stadium

Randy Jones struggles at Busch Stadium as the Padres fall 5-4 to St. Louis. He criticizes the awkward mound with a 45 degree drop after failing to become the season's first 20-game winner. Ted Simmons and Mike Anderson drive in two runs apiece for the Cardinals.

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Soviet Diver Nemtsanov Expected to Return Home

Soviet diver Sergei Nemtsanov was to fly to Moscow on Aeroflot from Montreal Mirabel Airport after three weeks away from home following his defection during the Olympics. Officials cited concern for his grandmother as the motive, though reports questioned his attachment to her.

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