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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1976

Page

12

Juvenile Bait Stand Case Prompts Apology Call

In Columbus an 11 year old Oak Harbor boy Jeff Gyde operated a yard bait stand and earned 4.50 before state wildlife agents cited him for a license. Judge dismissed delinquency charge as Senator Gillmor called it a government overreach and demanded apology.

Columbus, Ohio Jeff Gyde Oak Harbor Jeff Paul Gillmor Port Clinton Gillmor Divian Dale Haney Wildlife Division Department of Natural Resources Gary Kohli Kohli Wildife

Kison Shuts Out Padres On Blass Tips

Bruce Kison fired a five hitter in a 3-0 Pirates win over the San Diego Padres. He struck out six, walked none, and credited Steve Blass with a changeup insight that helped his season debut shutout.

Steve Blass Pittsburgh Pirates Bruce Kison Kison Blass Pirates San Diego Pdres Club Baltimore Orioles Padres

Tiant Wins Again as Tiant Shines for Red Sox Versus Angels

The veteran Luis Tiant, born November 23, 1940, pitched Boston to an 8-2 win over the California Angels, improving to 15-10 as he contends with age chatter. Teammate Mark Fidrych and Bill Travers also notched 15th wins, while other AL notes include Royals beating Indians and Yankees rallying past Twins in 19 innings.

Luis Tiant Boston Red Sox California Angels Tiant Boston Detroit Mark Fidrych Milwaukee Bill Travers Fidrych Tigers Chicago White Sox Travers Texas Rangers Tom Murphy California White Sox Aurelio Rodriguez Tiger Stadium the Bird Royals Indians

Tennis clashes spill into politics and protests abroad

In Philadelphia the Philippines Hungary and other nations withdraw from the Federation Cup protesting Rhodesia and South Africa. The Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia receive suspensions and may face fines as Ilie Nastase and Colin Dibley clash in a separate match in New Jersey. Dr Renee Richards advances in the Tennis Week Open quarter finals as President Ferdinand Marcos watches.

Associated Press Philadelphia Philippines Hungary Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Rhodesia South Africa International Lawn Tennis Association Ilie Nastase Colin Dibley South Orange N.J Nastase Dibley Renee Richards Kathy Harter Ferdinand Marcos U.S Rosemary Casals Billie Jean King Balazs Taroczy Vita Gerulaitis New York Yugoslavia Zeljko Franulovic Dick Stockton Dallas

Philippines exile reshapes Federation Cup group stage

The Philippines withdraws from Philadelphia under a Marcos cable citing UN apartheid sports resolutions, moving England into the quarter finals alongside Australia West Germany Switzerland and Denmark. Evonne Goolagong and Diane Fromholtz lead Australia to a 3-0 win over Belgium as U S faces Yugoslavia next.

Philippines Philadelphia U.N. General Assembly Marcos England Australia West Germany Switzerland Denmark Evonne Goolagong Diane Fromholtz Belgium Italy Canada Uruguay United States Yugoslavia Chris Everet Fort Lauderdale Fla

Ali Returns East To Hustle Tickets

Ali leaves Show Low to train for his September 28 title defense against Ken Norton in New York. promoter Madison Square Garden demands Norton bout and hints at future fights with George Foreman. Norton also travels to Washington for events before resuming training in New York and California.

Ariz White Mountain Cougars Payson Muhammad Ali Ali Ken Norton Yankee Stadium John Condon Madison Square Garden Kiamesha Lake N.Y Washington National Press Club World Boxing Association WBA World Boxing Council WBC Mexico City Norton George Foreman Gilman Hot Springs Calif Grossinger

Blanda Leaves Camp Quietly After Raider Waiver

George Blanda, NFL scoring leader and longtime Raiders star, was placed on waivers and left camp quietly amid talk of a possible return. Raiders owner Al Davis suggested potential future plans. Blanda, 2,002 points all time and 201 straight extra points, declined fanfare as he departs.

Blanda Raiders al Davis Davis Ken Stabler Chicago Bears Houston Oilers Buffalo Bills O.J. Simpson Donnie Green Simpson Buffalo Green Bryant Salter Miami Dolphins Washington Salter Miami Jake Scott Don Shula Dolphins Don Testerman Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants Willie Young Giants

Booster Club to Meet for Ohio University Football Season

The Green and White Club will hold its season kickoff at Athens Country Club on Wednesday at 6 p.m. A cookout for members and guests features free food and drinks and a season report by Bobcat Coach Bill Hess. Coaches and team captains will attend. members must RSVP by mail by Monday.

Green and White Club Athens Country Club Ohio University Booster Club Bobcat Bill Hess Hess

Oklahoma Eyes Third Straight National Title Run

Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says his Sooners will work hard to defend the national crown as they pursue a historic third consecutive title. He cautions rivals that Oklahoma will stay competitive across the Big Eight and nationwide, with Nebrasa, Texas, Arizona State, and Alabama among potential threats. The piece surveys top contenders, returning stars like Oklahoma’s starters and Sun Devils leaders John Jefferson and Freddie Williams, and notes other programs’ key players and prospects for 1975.

Associated Press Oklahoma Barry Switzer Sooners Nevaska May Colado Kansas Missouri Oklahoma State Penn State Pitt Alabama Michigan Ohio State Notre Dame Texas Arizona State Rockies California Georgia Florida Maryland North Carolina Stae East Carolina Appalachian State Georgia Tech Miami Tulane Minnesota Illinois Purdue Michigan State Ohio Bowling Green Ball State Central Michigan Darrell Royal Longhorns Texas A&m Arkansas Baylor Tulsa New Mexico State Arkansas State Brigham Young Arizona John McKay Southern California Trojans UCLA Stanford San Jose State Long Beach State Harvard Selmon Brothers LeRoys Dewey Joe Washington Steve Davis Tinker Davis Jimbo Elrod Billy Brooks Switzer Nebraska Ron Pruitt Mike Fultz Marty Akins John Jefferson Freddie Williams Sun Devils Frank Kush Bob Baumhower Charles Hannah Gus White Johnny Davis Bear Bryant Archie Griffin Buckeyes

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