Athens seniors to get free transport to high school game
The Athens Bulldogs Boosters Club and Chauncey Lions Club plan free bus transport for Athens High-Lancaster basketball for seniors 65 plus. Call Otis White Roger Smith or Jim Lyons after hours to arrange. Passes granting free admission to all Athens High events are available for those without one.
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Rose named 1975 Athlete of the Year by Philadelphia writers
The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association named Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds 1975 Athlete of the Year for guiding the NL club to the World Series title. He will receive the award at the 72nd annual banquet in Philadelphia on January 12.
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Kentucky State Tops AP College Poll With 21 First-Place Votes
Kentucky State leads the Associated Press College Division basketball poll as Alcorn and Grand Canyon follow. Kentucky State improved to 5-0 after beating Tougaloo and Coppin State, earning 21 first place votes and 312 points. Alcorn State is second with 271 points and one first place vote. The Braves are 7-0 after defeating Tougaloo, Biscayne, and Delta State. Grand Canyon is third at 10-0 after wins over Western State and Mesa State, grabbing seven first place votes and 243 points.
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Havlicek Named 1975 Picolo YMCA Humanitarian Award
Boston Celtics star John Havlicek was chosen by the national YMCA council for the 1975 Brian Picolo YMCA humanitarian award after polling more than 3,000 sports writers broadcasters and local YMCAs. The judges praised his untiring efforts for youths through various humanitarian causes and organizations.
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Free Agents Emergence Reaches Messersmith and McNally
AP reports that Catfish Hunter’s $3.75 million windfall spurred baseball free agency for 1977, with pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally ruled free agents by Peter Seitz. Messersmith could command high bids after two 20-win seasons. McNally’s value remains unclear.
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Arbitration ruling shakes baseball’s free agent landscape
The Athens Messenger detailed how Tuesday’s arbitration decision affects nearly all players with 1976 contracts, except multi year deals, 1976 signings, and salary arbitration. Opinions split among players, owners, and executives with Kuhn warning of disaster and MacPhail fearing harm to baseball’s farm system. The owners then moved to federal court in Kansas City challenging arbitrator Seitz’s jurisdiction.
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Otis White Keen Backer of Bulldogs
Otis White, longtime Athens High booster and president of the booster club, is a constant presence at Bulldogs football basketball and baseball games. A hip disease ended his playing days at 13, but he continued in sports through coaching Little League and Pony League venues.
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Otis White Reflects on Bulldogs and High School Sports
The profile recalls Otis White’s memories of the Bulldogs versus a favored Lancaster team in Les Walker’s first year. He favors high school sports, follows Ohio State football and the Dodgers, and notes Logan's emotional rivalry as a key game. White cautions about money in pro sports and values the local athletic scene.
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On the Sidelines Christmas Gift List
A satirical list praising sports figures and teams with holiday wishes. Notables include Bill Hess Dave Snipes Dale Bandy Gary Black and Woody Hayes. It celebrates hopes for better seasons, improved offenses, and bold ideas across college, pro, and minor leagues.
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Pro Hockey Tuesday NHL results and WHA scores
Tuesday NHL games saw the Rangers edge the Penguins 4 3 while the Flyers tied the Atlanta Flames 2 2 and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Boston Bruins 4 3. Chicago beat St. Louis 4 1 and Buffalo pushed past Kansas City 5 1. No NHL games on Wednesday. WHA action featured Minnesota 5 Denver 4 Phoenix 5 Cincinnati 3 San Diego 10 Quebec 4 Calgary 10 Toronto 1 Winnipeg 6 Edmonton 2.
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