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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1974

Page

11

Borg Bowled at Wimbledon as Borg and Ashe fall

Roscoe Tanner upset Arthur Ashe 7-5 6-3 8-9 6-3 while Bjorn Borg quit in the second set against Ismael el Shafei, ending his run as a seeded player. Newcombe Nastase Connors Smith also advanced as women's seeds King and others won.

Borg Wimbledon Roscoe Tanner Ashe England Bjorn Borg Europe Ismael el Shafei Egypt Big Canoe Arthur Ashe Australia Ken Rosewall John Newcombe Erik van Dillen Stan Smith Patrice Dominguez el Shafer Manuel Orantes Tom Gorman Jan Kodes Jaime Fillol Jimmy Connors Alex Metreveli Tom Okker Dick Stockton Ilie Nastase United States Billie Jean King France Francoise Durr

A's Spoil Williams Return In Anaheim Sweep

The Oakland A's defeated the California Angels in a two game sweep as Dick Williams returned to baseball as Angels manager. Nolan Ryan started strong for Anaheim, but late-game power from Sal Bando and Angel Mangual produced a three run eighth inning rally.

Robinson Dick Williams California Angels Frank Robinson Angel Williams Oakland A’s Angels Nolan Ryan Sal Bando Angel Mangual Detroit Tigers Yankees

Oakland rally sparks 5-3 win over California

In MLB action the Oakland Athletics beat the California Angels 5-3. Cleveland swept a doubleheader from Milwaukee 3-1 and 9-3 to move into second in the AL East behind Boston. Other scores include Boston 6-4 Baltimore, Kansas City 9-0 Chicago, Detroit 4-3 New York, Texas 6-2 Minnesota, Houston 3-0 Atlanta, and Montreal 10-3 Chicago.

Cleveland Milwaukee Boston Baltimore Kansas City Chicago Detroit New York Texas Minnesota Indians Brewers George Hendrick John Ellis Rangers Twins Minnesota Tigers Yankees Jim Northrup Red Sox Orioles Cecil Cooper Astros Braves Don Wilson Houston Atlanta Expos Cubs Ken Singleton Mike Jorgensen Bob Bailey Montreal Chicago Cubs Oakland California St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco San Diego Oe O Moret Grimsley Kobel J. Perry Dobson Walker Hargen Butler McDaniel Wood Holtzman Tanana Figueroa

Medics Rout Easler's In Athens Little League Action

City recreation Medics remained undefeated at 8-0 atop the Athens Little League with a 19-5 win over Easler's 1-7. Rick McCombs allowed five hits. key hits from Jack Wilson Scott Burson and Fred Ross powered 16 total hits. Kasler's Capitals featured Lavery triple and multi hits while John Born and Don Cooley worked the relief innings.

Medics Athens Easler Rick McCombs Jack Wilson Scott Burson Fred Ross Ron Cook Brian Lavery Kasler Lavery John Born Don Cooley University Volkswagen Steppe’s Jim Hensler Tom Gallagher Gallagher Carl Fieler Dave Bowles Steepe Jaycees Rotary Jeff Vosler Allen Meyer Brent Kasler Brent Platt Morris A East A Morrison A Chauncey Robbie Walker Kris Kroner Ann Stevens Mary Torres Teresa Cline Lynn Matheny Julie Ross Christy Savage Fann Yates Kris Krone East B Morrison B Leslie Keyes Kathie King Mary Ann Welsh Ann Stewart Edie Eldridge Jenny Roche Sandy Miller Kelly Kyle Tammy Cremeans Sallie Ellis Morrison Sharon Finley West B West A Helen Parker Carolyn Smith Debbie Cole Diana Miller Diane Jeffers

Area Recreation Baseball League Racks Up Wins Amid Busy Week

The area recreation baseball standings show Glouster and Brennan blueing the week with multiple wins. Glouster defeated New Lexington 6-5 and Logan 4-2 while Logan had earlier beaten New Straitsville 10-2. Brennan swept Nelsonville and Bearfield in 5-4 decisions as Bearfield beat Corning 15-2. Other results include New Lexington A beating New Lexington B 7-3 and Nelsonville Smitty's Gulf beating New Straitsville 11-0.

Nelsonville TV Cable Jack's Bar and Grill Blackburn Appliances VF W Elks Murray City Brooks Shoes Poston Mike Kinnear Jack’s Bar Chuck Adkins First National Bank Sam Mays Tim Wagner Sam Irwin Dan Dishong Glenn Garey Baseball League New Lexington Logan New Straitsville Glouster Brennan Smitty Gulf Bearfield Corning Shawnee Logan New Lexington Bremen Bear Bremen

NFLPA begins first picket lines for strike in NFL history

The NFL Players Association plans historic picketing starting Wednesday in San Diego as talks with owners collapse. Ed Garvey and Bill Curry led meetings in Cincinnati and Washington amid disputes over freedom to switch teams and veto trades.

Associated Press National Football League Players Association Cincinnati NFLPA Cincinnati Bengal Jim Murphy NFL San Diego Chargers Ed Garvey Bill Curry Washington Cincinnati. We Received Expressions of Concern On Many of the Issues,’’ Curry Pat Matson Bengals Federal Mediation Service

Major League Baseball Scores and Upcoming Schedule

Monday results Houston defeated Atlanta 3 0 and Montreal topped Chicago 10 4. Tuesday slate includes Houston at Atlanta with Osteen facing Harrison and other matchups across the league led by Toronto?

Houston Osteen Atlanta Harrison Montreal Torrez Pittsburgh Rooker Los Angeles Lutton Cincinnati Kirby Philadelphia Ruthven New York Seaver Chicago Todd St. Louis Siebert San Diego Jones San Francisco D'Acquisto

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