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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1971

Page

11

Gorgeous Gussie Moran Enters U S Open at Forest Hills

Gussie Moran, famed for lace panties at Wimbledon, returns to major tennis after 20 years entering the U S Open. She faces Alena Palmeeva West of Czechoslovakia in the opening round as the women's event begins with men’s matches on Wednesday at West Side Tennis Club.

Forest Hills N.Y Gertrude Gussie” Moran Santa Monica Calif Gussie Wimbledon Alena Palmeeva West Czechoslovakia West Side Gussie Moran United Nations C. V. Narasimhan India Vic Seixas John Newcombe Australia Jan Kodes Stan Smith Pasadena U.S Raul Ramirez Mexico Cliff Richey San Angelo Tex Charlie Pasarell Puerto Rico Tom Gorman Seattle Ion Tiriac Romania Rod Laver Ilie Nastase Billie Jean King Long Beach Tory Fretz Los Angeles

Orr Signs Record Contract Amid Wage Freeze Question

Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins signs a five year deal worth about 1 million dollars. The wage price freeze may apply, with the Cost of Living Council stating athletes are not exempt. Orr’s adviser Alan Eagleson says outcome depends on government ruling.

Orr Boston Bobby Orr Bruins National Hockey League Nixon Cost of Living Council Western Adams Jr Alan Eagleson Eagleson

Palmer Favored In Match Play By AP Golf Writer

Arnold Palmer declared the United States Professional Match Play Championship a good tournament after a 68-71 victory over Mike Hill to advance to the third round. Hill, 32, lobbed an eagle on the 17th to close the gap, but Palmer birdied the 18th to seal the win. Palmer faces Dave Eichelberger next as older stars fill the field and the event highlights a new format and early drama.

Associated Press Pinehurst N.C Arnold Palmer Mike Hill Hill Palmer Dave Hill Dave Eichelberger Eichelberger

Browns name Jones starter for Bears game in South Bend

Jones replaces injured Gary Collins as Browns wide receiver starter with six receivers on the roster. Coach Nick Skorich cites Jones experience and reliable hands as reasons for his selection in the Chicago matchup in South Bend while Collins and Fair Hooker recover.

Hiram Ohio Dave Jones Gary Collins Cleveland Browns Chicago Bears South Bend Ind Kansas State

Gilmour Tops This Year’s Harness Earnings Milestone

William D. Buddy Gilmore of Lucan Ontario became the first harness driver to exceed $500 000 in earnings this year. Racing at Roosevelt and Yonkers in New York he had 123 winners through June 6 and his horses had earned $551 673.

Columbus William D. Buddy Gilmore Lucan, Ont Gilmour Roosevelt and Yonkers New York

SEOAL adopts round robin baseball and freshmen schedule

The Southeastern Ohio Athletic League held its fall meeting at The Coach House to adopt a round-robin baseball schedule starting in 1972 and eliminate divisional play. A freshman double round robin schedule and a new student sportsmanship conference were approved, with various dates and dues set. The meeting also named Ron Shoemaker president and James Mains secretary treasurer.

Wellston Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Ron Shoemaker Waverly James Mains Ironton Athens Logan Bob Shamp Fairgreens Country Club Jackson Gallipolis Meigs Shamp

Fishing Outlook Across Hocking Area The Outlook

Fishing outlook remains clear and normal with 75 to 79 degree waters. Anglers report trout on live nightcrawlers and small spinners near the dam, bass on topwater lures, catfish by night, and bluegill around weedbeds with small baits. In Nelsonville area smallmouth bass on spinners, lower Hocking trotlines for catfish, some spotted bass near Four M'7a pools. Lake Logan bluegill bullhead on worms. Fox Lake Athens County yields a few bass and bluegill on artificial baits and bullhead on live bait.

Hocking Athens County Nelsonville Lake Logan Hocks Hocking River Hocking County Fox Lake

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