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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1972

Page

11

Tri-Valley grid loop preview balances power and rising teams

Belpre and Warren Local have dominated the Tri-Valley Conference in three seasons. Belpre coach Ralph Holder leads returning all league standout Robin Willey and Steve Varney with other key seniors. Nelsonville York under Dave Boston shows growth with 58 players and a strong returning core. Warren Local also poses a challenge as the league readies for the upcoming season.

Tom Metters Belpre Ralph Holder Warren Nelsonville York Tri-Valley Nelsonville-York Dave Boston Bucks Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Holder The Eagles Willey Steve Varney Bob Crissinger Mike Bennett John Pierson Terry Corbin Scott Church Greg Adams Adams Boston

Buckeyes Return 19 Lettermen Led by Woodson

The Athens Messenger profiles Ohio State returning players with 19 lettermen as headliners. Junior tailback Bill Woodson tops the offense, listed at 5-5 and 150 pounds, an all-league pick as a sophomore. Six of nine offensive returnees are juniors, with other starters including Chuck Adkins at 6- feet.

Buckeyes Bill Woodson Chuck Adkins Kent Andrews Chuck McLaughlin Curt Gail John Dishong Dave Pritchard Kim Rosser Greg Smathers Gail McLaughlin Bill McWilliams John Johnson Ed Tewilliger Mick McClellan Dave Riley Gary Barber John Woodson John Verba Vinton County Camm Richmond Vikings Jerry Caudill Harold Caudill Terry Jenkins Dana Peters Richard Conway Scott Murphy Mike

Hess Pleased With Scrimmage as Bobcats Drill On

Ohio University Bobcats held a sharp scrimmage and practiced without pads as 1972 season prep continued. Injuries sidelined Bill Gary Jim Kozlowski Mike McQuade James Heath Jeff Pertz but first unit offenses and defenses showed strong drives and a 38 yard field goal by Gary Homer highlighted the session.

Bill Prewitt Ohio University Bobcats Cats Bill Gary Jim Kozlowski Soph Mike McQuade James Heath Jeff Pertz Bill Hess Ken Klosterman Rich Berry Dave Juenger Bert Dampier Ohio Berly Berry Tim Warner Gary Homer Bellaire Homer

Murphy Rejoins Royals After brief Omaha stint

Former Ohio University pitcher Tom Murphy returns to the Kansas City Royals today in Milwaukee after a stint with the Omaha affiliate. He had pitched a no hitter last Friday, triggering his recall to the parent club.

Ohio University Tom Murphy Kansas City Royals Milwaukee California Angels Omaha Royals

Schmidt to Undergo Knee Surgery for Left Knee Injury

Former Ohio University star Mike Schmidt of the Eugene, Oregon based Phillies farm club will have surgery at Temple University Hospital Philadelphia to repair cartilage damage on his left knee. He had led the PCL with 26 home runs 91 RBI and a .293 average and 141 strikeouts. He was expected to be called up after the season if not for the injury and should be ready for next season barring complications.

Mike Schmidt Ohio University Eugene Ore Philadelphia Phillies Schmidt Phils Temple University Hospital Philadelphia

Kessel Hospitalization Receives Updates at Columbus Facility

Harry Kessel an American Football Conference official remains hospitalized at University Hospital Columbus after two operations and is expected to stay at least another week in Room 709 with a private phone in use 422 9753.

Harry Kessel Athens University Hospital Columbus Kessel

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