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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1976

Page

6

Nelsonville York eyes undefeated run after strong 1975 finish

Nelsonville York coach Dave Boston previews a potentially historic season with 14 returning lettermen and a bolstered backfield led by quarterback Doug Dearth and backs Dave Surfrenko Randy Penrod and Brian Sullivan. He notes injury history last year but predicts an elite TVC push led by a tough line, aiming for undefeated mark despite a 34-player roster and tests against Crooksville Wellston Logan and Alexander.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Dave Boston Buckeyes Alexander Bucks Boston Doug Dearth Dave Sufrenko Brian Sullivan Scott Smathers Surforke Sullivan Quick Sullivan Dearth Gary Edwards Randy Penrod Penrod Joe Martinez Tim Delong TVC Belpre Vinton County Crooksville Wellston Logan

Reds Edge Phillies 15 Innings In Key NL Clash

Cincinnati rallies from 4-1 deficit to beat Philadelphia 6-5 in 15 innings as Joe Morgan and Ken Griffey Jr. deliver late scores. Expos blank Padres. Astros shut out Cardinals. Pirates top Giants. Dodgers over Mets. Cubs beat Braves.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Joe Morgan Reds Philadelphia Pete Rose Phils Bob Boone Dave Concepcion Boone Ken Griffey Concepcion Riverfront Stadium Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Montreal Expos San Diego Padres Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Chicago Cubs Atlanta Braves Pittsburgh Danny Ozark Jim Kaat

Toronto Wins Soccer Bowl 1976 3-0 Over Minnesota Kicks

Eusebio and teammates lift Toronto to a 3-0 victory in Soccer Bowl '76 over the Minnesota Kicks in Seattle. Eusebio scores from a 28-yard direct free kick, Ivan Lucacevic adds a chest-tounded finish, and Ferreira caps the win with a deflected second half strike as Toronto dominates.

Eusebio Toronto Metros Minnesota Kicks Sizsted Geoff Barnett Minnesota Freddie Goodwin

Seahawks rally to edge Chargers 17 16 after late TD

Seattle fans boomed then cheered as Jim Zorn threw a 3 yard TD to Ron Howard with 13 seconds left to beat San Diego 17 16 in a Sunday exhibition. Chargers punter Mitch Hoopes mishandled a snap setting up the late Seattle rally.

Seattle Seahawks Chargers Seattle Jack Patera San Diego Patera Seahawks Jim Zorn Ron Howard Houston Washington New York Jets Atlanta Baltimore Chicago Tampa Bay Denver St. Louis Detroit Kansas City New York Giants Green Bay Minnesota Philadelphia New Orleans Cincinnati Dallas Pittsburgh New England Cleveland Mitch Hoopes Zorn Andrew Bolton Sherman Smith Bill Olds Ken Stabler Oakland Dave Casper Carl Garrett Los Angeles James Harris Bills Harris Rams Chuck Knox Ron Jaworski Jaworski

Major League Baseball Schedule Highlights

In the majors Texas Briles 8-8 visits Boston Tiant 15-10. Kansas City Hassler 4-7 plays Baltimore May 10-9. Milwaukee Augustine 7-8 at Hartzell 44. New York Alexander 9-8 at Oakland. Meadey's Cincinnati Gullet 7-3 at St. Louis Denny 84. Philadelphia Christenson 10-7 at Houston Larson 3-5. Only games scheduled.

Texas Briles Boston Tiant Kansas City Hassler Baltimore Milwaukee Augustine Hartzell New York Alexander Oakland Meadey Cincinnati Gullet St. Louis Denny Philadelphia Christenson Houston Larson West Minnesota Chicago Osh California Pittsburgh Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta San Francisco

Chauncey Honors Local Baseball Teams Banquet

Five Chauncey baseball teams were honored at a Dover Elementary banquet attended by about 170. Pee Wee and Little League players received trophies and plaques for league titles. The Pee Wee team won the Class B Chauncey Dover Lions tournament with 23 wins, no losses, one tie.

Chauncey Dover Elementary Pee Wee Little League Athens City Bob Finnearly Don Douglas Jim Kisor Pee Wee League Chauncey- Dover Lions Amesville Chauncey-Dover Lions Dave Nogrady Athens Cheryl Ross John Rankin Chauncey Little Nelsonville TV Chauncey Improvement Committee

Baylor steals win with flying bunt against Fidrych

A's win 2-1 in 12th as Don Baylor slides home on a Gene Tenace hit after a risky bunt play. Fidrych allows five hits through 11, then Baylor advances on a misplayed bunt for the decisive run. Royals lose later, dropping eight games behind in AL West.

Associated Press Don Baylor Detroit Fidrych Baylor Gene Tenace A’s Tigers Oakland Kansas City Boston Red Sox A's Royals California Angels New York Yankees Texas Rangers Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Brewers Them Phil Garner Mike Torrez Joe Rudi Mickey Stanley Bruce Kimm Sal Bando Stanley Tenace Dan Meyer Red Sox Boston Butch Hobson Dwight Evans Carlton Fisk al Cowens Ruppert Jones Frank White Angels Yankees Jerry Remy New York Graig Nettles Elrod Hendricks Homer Ken Holtzman Rusty Rangers Orioles Jim Umbarger Texas Wayne Garland Toby Harrah Roy Howell Juan Uez George Hendrick Larvell Blanks Cleveland Stan Thomas Dennis Eckersley White Sox Brewers Brian Downing Chet Lemon Dave Hamilton

Freshmen Football Practice Opens at Athens High

Freshmen football players at Athens High School will begin practice on Wednesday at 8 a.m. Report in suitable clothes and shoes to bo. Ensure a physical has been obtained by then. physical cards are available in the high school office.

Athens High School

Graham wins American Golf Classic amid gusty Firestone winds

Australian David Graham captured the American Golf Classic at Firestone North with a 14 under 274 and a final 69 as winds swirled. He earned 40 000 dollars of the 200 000 purse and secured a World Series of Golf berth. Lou Graham finished second at 270 with 22 800.

Akron Ohio David Graham Continents Firestone Country Club Graham Lou Graham Firestone South Raymond Floyd Floyd Jim Simons Ny Edwards Jerry Pate Clyde Mangum PGA Tennessean David

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