Backfield Is Strong Point For Athens Bulldogs
Athens Bulldogs enter 1976 season with a quick backfield led by Neil Berberick Ed Pennell and Brad Smith Walker notes depth and returning lettermen include nine starters among 13. The team plans a two deep at most positions and opens with a schedule featuring Marietta Columbus St. Charlie Circleville Waverly Gallipolis Meigs Logan Wellston Ironton Jackson Southeastern Ohio Athletic League games.
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Athens Bulldogs
Les Walker
Arnie Chonko
Brad Smith
Neil Berberick
Ed Pennell
Pennell
Dwight West
Jeff Griffin
Barberick
West
Griffin
al Walton
Scott Lawrence
Walker
Marietta
Columbus St. Charlie
Circleville
Waverly
Gallipolis
Meigs
Bulldog
Athens High School
Terry Cunningham
Jeff Courant
Scott
Browns survive scare to beat Patriots 30 27 in preseason
Cleveland defeats New England 30 to 27 as Steve Grogan rallies the Patriots in the final minutes. Browns improve to 4 1 in the preseason, ending a streak of nonwinning exhibitions since 1969.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
New England Patriots
Buffalo Bills
Browns
New England
Steve Grogan
Buffalo
Cleo Miller
Miller
Haynes
Darryl Stingley
Fairbanks
Bengals Struggle With Offensive Line In Preseason Loss
Cincinnati coach Bill Johnson avoided naming players but cited persistent line problems seen in a 13 10 defeat to New Orleans. He noted several individual mistakes, fumbles, and five sacks as contributors, while praising rookie Melvin Morgan as a bright spot. The team also denied firm talks on trading for Charlie Young despite Philadelphia reports.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals
Bill Johnson
Johnson
New Orleans Saints
Bengals
Green Bay Packers
New Orleans
Ken Anderson
Saints
Melvin Morgan
Philadelphia
Charlie Young
Mike Brown
Delaware Pro Football Lottery to Begin Sales
Delaware plans to start selling Touchdown and Football Bonus pro football lottery tickets Wednesday despite NFL legal challenges. Lottery officials say 1 million tickets printed for each game, with sales expected far below the first week target. The NFL contends the games threaten professional football and infringe trademarks. a judge recently denied a temporary halt.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
National Football League
Paul J. Crawford
U.S. District Court
Walter Stapleton
Peter M. Simmons
Simmons
NFL
Stapleton
E. Norman Veasey
Carew Steals Home Spurs Twins Past Brewers 10-3
Rod Carew swiped home for the 15th time in his career to spark a 10-3 Minnesota victory over Milwaukee. He studied pitcher Jerry Augustine and benefited from Butch Wynegar’s block of the catcher’s view. Augustine lasted only into the second inning. In the A L, the California Angels edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Rod Carew
Carew
Twins
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee
Jerry Augustine
Butch Wynegar
Butch
Augustine
California Angels
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Collins
Tony Solaita
Jim Crawford
Tigers
Rich Garcia
Ralph Houk
Garcia
Bill Freehan
Angels
Paul Hart
Big early wins lift several clubs in MLB action
In the majors, Boston routed Texas 11-3 as Jim Rice hit two home runs and drove in five. Baltimore beat Kansas City 3-2, New York toppled Oakland 5-2, St. Louis beat Cincinnati 7-1, and Houston defeated Philadelphia 3-1. Carew batted .326 with 43 steals for Minnesota, while Angels edged Tigers 2-1 on a Dave Collins steal.
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Boston Red Sox
Texas Rangers
Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees
Oakland A’s
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astros
Philadelphia Phillies
Brewers
Alex Grammas
Carew
Tom Burgmeier
Twins
Pete Redfern
Angels
Tigers
Dave Collins
Red Sox
Rangers
Jim Rice
Boston
Cecil Cooper
Fred Lynn
Luis Tiant
Orioles
Royals
Bobby Grich
Lee May
Rudy May
Yankees
A’s
New York
Baltimore
Ed Figueroa
McCovey Traded to Oakland A’s Amid Age Discrimination Claims
San Diego acquired Willie McCovey in a straight cash deal and plan to use him as a designated hitter and first baseman with Billy Williams. McCovey, age 38, said he faced age discrimination and refused to report for a game, while A’s manager Chuck Tanner eyed him as a key late season addition to chase the division lead. Nate Colbert to be called up to help bolster the roster.
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Oakland
Willie McCovey
Oakland A’s
San Diego Padres
McCovey
Charles Co. Finley
A's
Chuck Tanner
Tanner
Billy Williams
Nate Colbert
Tucson
Kansas City
New York Yankees
Padres
Pittsburgh
Mike Ivie
San Francisco Giants
San
Michigan State Penalties Likely Within Three Weeks
Big Ten Commissioner Wayne Duke said MSU should learn penalties within three weeks after MSU filed its final formal response to another set of alleged improprieties. The NCAA had previously given three years probation, costing roughly $1 million in TV revenue losses for the conference.
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Duke
Spartans
MSU
Big Ten
NCAA
Athens Football Scrimmage Plans Altered for Week
The Athens Bulldogs change pre season scrimmage plans traveling to Unioto High School in Ross County for a Wednesday 7 p.m. scrimmage. A photo night moves to Thursday with practice at 3 30 p.m. and on field at Butter Field at 6 30 p.m. for pictures. The final scrimmage is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Teays Valley.
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Athens
Athens Bulldogs
Unioto High School
Ross County
Chillicothe
Butter Field
Teays Valley
Fifth Annual New Lexington Last Chance Softball Tournament
The Fifth Annual New Lexington Last Chance softball tournament opens September 10 for Class B teams. ASA sanctioned event, 16 teams max, $50 entry. Top three teams receive trophies. Sponsored by the New Lexington Legion softball team. Send entries to Paul Robinson, 237 Park Ave., New Lexington, Ohio 43764. phone 342-1158.
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New Lexington
New Lexington Legion
Paul Robinson
Park Ave
Ohio
Bowling Leagues Seek Teams At Rollerbowl Athens
Bowling announcements show Alleycat League needs a women's team to start Sept 7 at 8 45 p.m. three players per team and contact 698 3192. Hi Lo League meets Sept 7 7 p.m. and Triple Crown League set to meet Sept 8 7 30 p.m. at Roller Bowl Athens.
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Hi-Lo
Triple Crown Bowling League
Roller Bowl
Baseball matchups and standings from weekly schedules
Major league games feature Kansas City, Baltimore, Texas, Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, California, New York, Oakland with noted pitchers and records. Tuesday results include St Louis at Cincinnati and Houston over Philadelphia, plus a Nelsonville Bowlerettes League meeting at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge with all captains urged to attend.
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Baltimore
Palmer
Texas
Briles
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Cleveland
Waits
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Detroit
Ruhle
Califonia
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Alexander
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Montreal
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Houston
Atlanta
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
R. Reuschel
Morton
Lacorte
San Diego
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Reuss
Halicki
Lolich
Ray
Fryman
Nolan
Falcone
Underwood
Richard
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Bowlerettes League
Elks Lodge
Milwaukee
West Kansas City
Minnesota
California
Travers
Slaton
Goltz
Hughes
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Vinson Yates
Larry Poole
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