US withdraws from Davis Cup amid political pressure
The United States pulled out of the Davis Cup citing political interference in tennis. Arthur Ashe and Roscoe Tanner praised the move while Donald Dell voiced mixed feelings. France and Britain stayed on the committee as nations debated suspensions for Mexico India and South Africa through the Davis Cup process.
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London
Arthur Ashe
Roscoe Tanner
Donald Bell
United States
France
Britain
South Africa
Mexico
India
Ashe
Tanner
Joseph E. Carrico
US. Tennis Association
U.S
America
Athens Board Hires Special Counsel For Court Case
The Athens Board of Education hired Columbus attorney Robert T. Baker as special counsel to assist Lawrence Grey in a pending court case involving the June 21 hiring of Bill Whaley as PE teacher and head basketball coach. The meeting at Athens High School included an executive session of about 100 minutes and drew about 70 attendees. AEA official Gary Williams questioned spending and Sunshine Law compliance, while Goldsberry noted the need for legal counsel and the board approved Baker’s fee of Mirage plus 50 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Metters
Athens Board of Education
Athens High School
Athens Education Association
AEA
Fred Gibson
Bill Whaley
Robert T. Baker
Columbus
Lawrence Grey
Gary Williams
Spt
Sam Henderson
Alan Goldsberry
Sunshine Law and
Goldsberry
Paul Gerig
Baker
Pat Light
Frey
Marion Fugate
Williams
Grey
Taiwan Team Barred From 1976 Montreal Olympics
The Canadian government bans Taiwan athletes from competing under the Republic of China flag or name. IOC protests threaten to pull sponsorship. Montreal organizers await Ottawa’s stance as tension rises over sovereignty and political meddling.
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Associated Press
Canada
Taiwan
Don Miller
Olympic Committee
Miller
Peking
China
Glen Shortliffe
Republic of China
Shortliffe
Ottawa
Montreal
Olympic Organizing Committee
Canadian External Affairs Department
Games Committee
Mittee
IOC
Lausanne
Switzerland
Gazette
Olympic
Nastase Faces Borg in Wimbledon Final Clash
Ilie Nastase as hot favorite to win faces Bjorn Borg after Ramirez said Nastase would falter if angry. Borg advanced by beating Roscoe Tanner while Nastase upset photographers and toned down temper before semifinal victory. Chris Evert meets Evonne Goolagong in the women’s final for a second Wimbledon title bid.
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Wimbledon
England
Ilie Nastase
Sweden
Bjorn Borg
Raul Ramirez
Nastase
Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Evonne Goolagong
Miss Evert
Stan Smith
Ramirez
Roscoe Tanner
Lookout Mountain
Tenn
Borg
Tan
Ner
Tanner
Ken Rosewall
Jaroslav Drobny
Morgan Local seeks varsity coach and P E teacher
Morgan Local seeks a varsity basketball coach who can teach physical education. Interested applicants should contact Supervisor of Schools Heck Harkins by mail in McConnelsville or by calling 962-2377.
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Mcconnelsville
Morgan Local
Heck Harkins
Baseball Schedule Extracted For Major League Matchups
A list of MLB games with varied matchups shown by city pairs across majors. Notable pairings include Chicago at New York Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and San Diego at Los Angeles. Weekend and Sunday schedules are indicated across multiple venues and dates.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
San Francisco
Houston
Cincinnati
Montreal
St. Louis
San Diego
Los Angeles
Ace
California
Minnesota
Texas
Cleveland
Baltimore
Detroit
Oakland
Kansas City
Boston
Milwaukee
West Cincinnati
Richard
Andujar
Zachry
Norman
Stone
New
Koosman
Lonborg
Reuss
Fryman
McGlothen
Sutton
San
Foster
Messersmith
Francisco
Montefusco
Pet GB
West
Hunter
Waits
Rule
Fidrych
Palmer
Pole
Augustine
Blue
Busby
Kirkwood
Minneosta
Hughes
Blyleven
Johnson
Doubles Tennis Meet Set by Athens Association
The Athens Tennis Association schedules a men and women doubles tourney at Ohio University Courts this weekend with random draw pairing and 9 am play on Saturday. Contact Susan or Hank Croci at 593-3067 by this evening. Last week Mickelson and Yuan beat Sturgeon and Dilley 6 3 7 5. Croci and Lazure won the consolation 6 3 7 5 over Thomas and Bolland.
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Athens Tennis Association
Ohio University Courts
Susan
Hank Croci
Joan Mickelson
Andy Yuan
Carolyn Sturgeon
Jim Dilley
Susan Croci
Dan Lazure
Margaret Thomas
Tom Bolland
Lanier win at Fairgreens couples tournament
Peggy and Rich Lanier won the couples event at Fairgreens Country Club last weekend. George and Jackie Trace finished second with Al and Nellie Stewart, Ann and Jim Riepenhoff, and Eddie and Jan Evans tied for third. The next tournament is July 25 at 2 30 p.m. Entry is 3 dollars.
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Wellston
Peggy
Rich Lanier
Fairgreens Country Club
George
Jackie Trace
Nellie Stewart
Ann
Jim Riepenhoff
Eddie
Jan Evans
Nelsonville Firecracker Invitational Resume Schedule
Action in the Fourth Annual Nelsonville Firecracker Invitational resumes with one game Friday and three games Saturday. Semifinals are Sunday with the championship and consolation games Monday. Remaining matchups include Athens vs McArthur, Logan vs Zaleski, Glouster vs Wellston, Nelsonville vs New Lexington, and winner brackets.
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Nelsonville
Logan
Zaleski
Glouster
Wellston
New Lexington
Logan-Zaleski
Glouster-Wellston
Nelsonville-New Lexington
Athens-McArthur
Athens Legion defeats Glouster 5 3 in baseball
Athens Legion wins 5 3 at Glouster Park after jumping to a 3 0 lead in the first inning Don Poston and Mark Hunter had two hits for Glouster and Beatle Ward doubled for Athens Athens improves to 7 2 while Glouster falls to 2 5 The two teams meet again in a twin bill Saturday at Glouster with Logan visiting Sunday for a pair at different sites
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Glouster
Athens
American Legion
Glouster Park
Beatle Ward
Don Poston
Mark Hunter
Poston
Arnie Chenko
Scott Dailey
Mike Turrill
Mike Echstenkamper
Ward
Logan
West State Street
County Fairgrounds
Marietta
Chillicothe Post
Chonko
Dailey
Brooker Echstenkamper
Turrill
Judge Rules NFL Illegally Used Unfair Labor Practices
Administrative Law Judge Charles W. Schneider found the NFL committed unfair labor practices during 1974 contract talks and the players strike. He ordered reinstatement with back pay for union leaders and ruled the league must negotiate wage increases and access to management information. The decision affects player trades tied to union activity and could yield postseason pay for Keating if upheld.
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Washington
National Football League
Charles W. Schneider
National Labor Relations Board
NFL
Schneider
Bill Curry
Kermit Alexander
Tom Keating
Atlanta
Ken Reaves
Falcons
New Orleans
Alexander
Philadelphia
Curry
Houston
Los Angeles
Keating
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Steelers
Pete Rozelle
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Politics
Dell
Messenger
Mark Rightmire
David Frey
Montreal Gazette
International Olympic Com
Palmer St
Laniers
Fairgreens
Athens Vs. McArthur
Athens Legion
Suzuki
Partse Salese
Southeastern
Ohio
Bowlby’s Motorcycle Sales
Ohio Valley Fence Co
Braun RD
Belpre
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
The
Nelsonville Home and Savings Association
Columbus St
Nelsonville, Ohio
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