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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1977

Page

13

Trainer Larry Starr Emerges On Reds World Series Winning Club

The 1976 Cincinnati Reds season is highlighted by trainer Larry Starr earning a full World Series payoff of 26800 as his work behind the scenes helps stars like Morgan Bench and Rose, with emphasis on weight training and injury prevention. Starr, 30, rose from Ohio University roles under the late Al Hart to a key club position since 1971.

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Amateurs Need New Organization

New York AP report says a 22 member Presidential Commission urged Congress to create a central national body modeled on the U S Olympic Committee to unify amateur sports. It calls for a five member per nation congress, a 15 member board, athlete rights, and reforms to funding and governance.

New York United States Comcane Teeame Todo Congress U.S. Olympic Committee Ford Carter Los Angeles U.S House USOC Central Sports Organization Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association

Orr's Knee Struggles Aside, Bobby Orr Scores Again

Bobby Orr returned from knee surgeries to score a 50 foot shot for Chicago in a 2 1 win over the Islanders. He now has 268 career NHL defensemen goals, as coach Bill White notes uncertainty about his morning mobility. Other NHL results include Flames 6 Rangers 1 Leafs 3 Kings 2 Barons 3 Red Wings 1 Blues 7 Canadiens 2 Canucks 53 North Stars 0.

Bobby Orr Orr Chicago Black Hawks New York Islanders Chicago Islanders Billy Smith Bobby Bill White Atlanta Flames New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Los Angeles Kings Cleveland Barons Detroit Red Wings St. Louis Blues Montreal Canadiens Vancouver Canucks Minnesota North Stars

Cooperation Tone Set By Rhodes Message

Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes urged cooperation in a State of the State address as lawmakers faced a hectic day and a return to the two year budget. A presidential inauguration delegation will go to Washington with other lawmakers hoping to urge Congress on coal and environmental policy.

Rhodes Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Washington Arthur Bowers Steubenville House Senate M. Morris Jackson Cleveland Oliver Ocasek Akron Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr Celebrezze Thomas A. van Meter Ashland Common Cause of Citizens’ Lobby

Rhodes Proposes Broad Ohio Tax Reforms and Large Education Boost

Governor Rhodes outlines tax reductions for industry and a 375 million highway program for 1977. He seeks 250 million for public schools, 285 million for higher education, plus potential life line aid for utilities. Lawmakers weigh industrial credits, and a joint filing credit for married couples remains unresolved.

Ing Senate Ocasek Rhodes Harry Meshel Youngstown Edward J. Orlett Dayton House Economic Affairs Panel Orlett Ohio Environmental Protection Ned E. Williams Kurfess Rhodes Chan Cochran Coachran

Gilmore to Face New Legal Hurdles as Execution Nears

ACLU vows fresh suits to delay Gary Gilmore’s firing squad execution set for Jan. 7 after the Supreme Court rejected a stop bid. W. Jinks Dabney says more actions will be filed in federal and state courts while Gilmore remains slated for next Monday.

Salt Lake City Gary Gilmore U.S. Supreme Court American Civil Liberties Union W. Jinks Dabney Dabney

Dogs Must Be Contained Warned by Athens County Warden

Athens County Animal Warden Paul Hudnall warns dog owners to keep pets from running loose. Running dogs will be caught and impounded and owners cited if determined. He notes a particular problem in the New Marshfield area.

Athens County Paul Hudnall Hudnall

Extreme Cold Records Mark Historic Lows Across Ohio Valley

The region shows decades of record lows with minus 19 in 1961 and minus 12 in 1968 and 1899, 1903 04 and 1918 noting extreme cold. A climatologist cites a jet stream shift bringing Michigan weather to Ohio River area with continuing below normal temperatures. Icy roads cause accidents in Meigs and Middleport as snow and freezing rain mix with highs in the 20s and 30s.

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