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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1971

Page

32

Robinson signs with Orioles amid trade rumors and momentum

Frank Robinson, 35, signed for a $5,000 raise to $130,000 with Baltimore as trade rumors persist. Mets manager Hodges worries about color in uniforms and pitching deception with gloves, while Cardinals' Schoendienst experiments with Matty Alou at No 2 behind Lou Brock. Major signings include Jim Perry to Minnesota for about $65,000 and Fritz Peterson to the Yankees for roughly $57,000 as other deals roll in.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Gil Hodges New York Mets Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Lou Brock Hodges Schoendienst Matty Alou Brock Jim Perry Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Fritz Peterson Danny Carter Yankees Bob Batley Montreal Phil Regan Chicago Cubs Cookie Rojas Kansas City Tim Cullen Ed Stroud Washington

First Miller 500 Mile Race At New Ontario Track

Ontario California hosts the first Miller High Life 500 at the $25 million Ontario Motor Speedway. Fifty-one NASCAR Grand National stock cars start three abreast in a 500-mile event with a $207000-plus purse and 101 cars entered.

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High Life 300 Preview Attracts West Coast Fans

The Southeast racers travel to Daytona style track for the Miller High Life 500. Richard Petty, winner of three Daytona 500s, is tipped as a favorite as crews tout new banked turns and 170 mph speeds. A record crowd is expected on the West Coast for this week’s event highlighting prize money and professional speed.

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Basketball News Snapshots From Eastern and Western Divisions

The report lists multiple teams and scores across the Eastern and Western divisions with mentions of the New York Philadelphia Boston Portland Los Angeles Seattle and other franchises. It notes upcoming scheduled games including Portland at New York Los Angeles at San Francisco and Philadelphia at Baltimore with additional weekend matchups and division standings.

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College Scores Snapshot From Friday Night Action

Friday results show multiple close gym games with Heidelberg trimming Oberlin 72 to 60 while Wesleyan topped Carnal 88 64 and Brown defeating Dartmouth 92 to 85. Other scores include Oregon 72 over St. Martin’s 60 and Wake Forest losing to Stanford 44 to 30.

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Merritt Reds Bid Gap Reaches Five Thousand

Tampa AP report says contract talks between left handed pitcher Jim Merritt and the Cincinnati Reds stalled over a five thousand dollar difference. The sides remain at loggerheads as negotiations falter.

Tampa, Fla Jim Merri Cincinati Reds

Hawks Surge To Tie Hawks Surge To Tie

Atlanta's late surge sparked by Walt Bellamy helps the Hawks close the standings gap. Once seven and a half games out of second, Atlanta moves to 13 games left with crucial clashes against Cincinnati looming and Maravich adjusting to the Hawks system while averaging 22 points per game.

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Classified Card of Thanks From Local Community

Words of appreciation for acts of kindness and sympathy following a recent event. Thanks extended by family and friends to neighbors and colleagues for support during illness and after a bereavement.

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Memorial Tribute to a Grane Lady Frances Niggemeyer Weisenbach

A tribute honors Frances Niggemeyer Weisenbach for her selfless devotion to family and friends. The article highlights her love of work over idleness, curiosity, and joy in simple blessings such as blooming flowers and sunrise. It notes her desire to please others, faithfulness to loved ones, and the hope that God guides those she leaves behind.

Betty Weisenbach Frances Niggemeyer Weisenbach

Horse Supplies Lost and Found at White's Mill Ry

A local lost and found notice lists various horse gear items including saddles bridles whips combs and brushes at White's Mill Ry near St7 Bypass A 10.

White's Mill Ry

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