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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1977

Page

10

Meigs Drivers Dominate Meigs County Fair Harness Racing

Local harness racing at the Meigs County Fair features a strong showing by locally owned and driven horses. Ronda Adios wins the best time blanket in the 3-year-old trotters, with Dell and others securing top placings across multiple divisions. Races showcase drivers Burdell McKinney, Don Spencer, Brooks Sayre, and others, highlighting winners like Crispy Kay and The Big W in various divisions.

Brooks Sayre Syracuse Merrie Rebecca Paul Sayre Columbus Meigs County Rock Springs Meigs County Fair Ronda Adios Neal Alvin Long Jeffersonville H&r Firestone Middleport Ohio Dell Dorothy Karr Pomeroy Burdell McKinney Dale C. Warner John A. Volo Steven Porteus Pataskala Royal Crown Bottling Co Princess Time Merrill Elliott Jackson The Daily Sentinel Crispy Kay Herman North Huntington Five Points Grill William Hartman J. L. Howell Bremen M_ Ferguson Meigs Athens County Savings and Loan Tom Mar Ann Michael Sowers Allensville Renee Ross Ross Bateman Athens Morgan's Pride Richard Morgan Belpre Divisien Rondavitos Lady Burn Ray Newhart Cedman Wise Wade Edward Humphrey Marietta Windy Cane Baron Urban Fred Polk Zanesville Howard Syare Brooks Knight Image Leonard Missiaugle Shirley Duckworth Don Spencer J L Howell Aaron Lassie Gold Champ James Chapman Love City Stormy Brewster William Jago Maggie Pebbles Lori T Richard Hackett Alvin and Neal Long America Ronda Vincent Bwyna Byrd Merril Elliott Morgans Leeanne Avalon Jack Ronald Newhart Salem Spook Michael Swatzel Mary Porter Kenneth and Mabel Junk Mount Sterling Romilda Byron Bailey Buggs Thornville Miss Town Wise Ralph Guthrie John A Volo Merri Elliott Avalon Hilda Guy Malone Waterford Passport Pete Travanion Mickey A J Price Lockborne Sidney Spencer Mornor Deane Northup Marken

Dodgers Win on Suttons One-Hitter Triumph

Don Sutton allowed only one hit as the Dodgers beat the Giants 7-0 to extend their NL West lead to 12 games over idle Cincinnati. Sutton, 11-7, pitched a near no hitter until Marc Hill singled with two out in the eighth.

LOS Angeles Don Sutton Don Drysdale Sandy Koufax Dodger Sutton Marc Hill Dodgers San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Kansas City Bill Kilmer John Riggins Washington Tony Reed Chiefs Seattle Ralph Nelson Steve Preece Seahawks Oakland Jim Zorn Hugh McKinnis Yankees Detroit Tigers Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays Minnesota Twins Seattle Mariners Royals Leonard Tom Paquette Wayne Garland Hal McRae McRae Larvell Blanks Red Sox & Brewers George Scott Boston Ferguson Jenkins Tigers Mickey Rivers New York Lou Piniella Jason Detroit Catfish Hunter Rangers Blue Jays Dock Ellis Toronto Toby Harrah Bump Wills Minnesota Chicago

Sutton No Hitter Eyed as Dodgers Win on July Fourth

Don Sutton pitched a four hitter with five strikeouts to tie the NL record and Dodgers team mark at 187-143. The no hitter was plausible with his 46th career shutout, and he snapped a four game skid for the win. Phillies beat Expos 8-3. Pirates topped Cubs 7-6 with homers by Hebner and Oliver, Parker, Garner, and Robinson fueling the late rally.

Sutton Drysdale Los Angeles Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Cubs al Oliver Dave Parker Phil Garner Bill Robinson Ray Burris Robinson Pete Brober Jerry Reuss Oliver Parker

Weekend Major League Baseball Schedule Snapshot

Saturday and Sunday games feature Balt imore at Minnesota Chicago at Milwaukee Cleveland at Oakland Boston at Kansas City New York at Texas Toronto at California Detroit at Seattle with Friday and Sunday notes. Futures include Los Angeles at Chicago Cincinnati at New York Atlanta at Montreal Houston at Philadelphia San Francisco at Pittsburgh and other cross league matchups.

Baltimore Minnesota Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland Oakland Boston Kansas City New York Texas Toronto California Detroit Seattle Baltimor Los Angeles John Krukow Cincinnati Moskau Capilla Espinosa Matlack Atlanta Niekro Solomon Montreal Rogers Alcala Houston Philadelphia Christenson San Francisco Knepper Pittsburgh Candelaria San Diego Freisieben St Louis Urrea West Texas Wood Slaton Flanagan Goltz Paxton Hassler Torrez Moret Garvin Ryan Fitzmorris Langford Rozema Pole St. Louis Associated Press National Football League Payton Walter Payton Eddie Cleveland Browns Sweet Pea Browns St Louis Cardinals New York Giants Denver Miami Dallas New Orleans Buffalo Green Bay Tampa Bay New York Jets

Leonard's Slider Helps Royals Rally to Defeat Indians

Kansas City roars back into contention as Dennis Leonard pitches a four hit shutout over Cleveland. The right hander improves to 13-10 after Whitey Herzog shifted his approach and made the slider a key weapon. The Royals remain in a tight AL West race as Boston tops Milwaukee in a separate note.

Associated Press Dennis Leonard Kansas City Royals Royals Leonard Cleveland Indians Whitey Herzog Boston Herzog Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers New York

Payton brothers clash as Eddie joins NFL action

Eddie Payton nicknamed Sweet Pea makes his NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns hosting the St Louis Cardinals in a preseason game while his brother Walter stars for the Bears. The piece details preseason results across multiple leagues, including Vikings at Colts and Yankees edging Tigers.

Detroit New England Philadelphia Washington Kansas City Seattle Oakland Cleveland Payton Browns Minnesota Walter Bears Eddie Vikings Sweet Pea Memphis

North Ties Barber for Golf Lead

Andy North eagled his final hole for a five under par 66 to tie Miller Barber for the first round lead in the Westchester Golf Classic. One stroke back are Charles Coady Howard Twitty and Grier Jones at 67 with a group at 68 including Rod Curl Bill Mallon Eddie Pearce Tom Jenkins Jim Wiechers and Bobby Wadkins.

Harrison. NY Andy North Miller Barber Charles Coady Howard Twitty Grier Jones Rod Curl Bill Mallon Eddie Pearce Tom Jenkins Jim Wiechers Bobby Wadkins Lanny Wadkins

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