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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1971

Page

13

Ellis Wins 12th Straight as Pirates Top Reds 5 2

Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis improved to 14 3 with his 12th straight win, beating Cincinnati 5 2 to open a 5 1 4 game NL East lead over the Mets who fell 5 1 to Montreal. Roberto Clemente joined the 2800 hit club with a third inning triple and scoring on a Richie Hebner sac fly, while Al Oliver sealed it with a two run triple in the eighth.

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Chapman’s Colts Keep Lead With 9-4 Victory Over Albany

Chapman's 6-1 team stays alone in first place in the Colt League after a 9-4 win over Albany (1-6). John Kostival earned his fourth win in as many decisions. Kevin Walsh took the loss. Albany’s Jimmy Bolin, Dave South, and Jeff McDaniel each contributed, while Mark Mace homered for Chapman's. Danny Sininger led Page with a three-for-four including a triple as Dan Kennedy drove in three runs.

Chapman Albany John Kostival Kevin Walsh Jimmy Bolin Dave South Mark Mace Dave Yeats Chapman’s Jeff McDaniel Page Alex Steve Deal Andy Chenko Dick Goodin Mark Vaughn Dan Sininger Jim Kennedy Terry Hawk Abex Chonko Dick Cookey

Wheeling Golfer to Attend Ohio University Bobcats

Earl E Watt of Wheeling West Virginia will attend Ohio University and play golf for the Bobcats. Watt is WV state high school golf champion USGA sectional junior medalist and WV regional medalist. He lives at 107 Mount Lebanon Drive Wheeling and graduated first in a class of 270.

Earl. E. Watt Wheeling W. Va Ohio University Bobcats Watt West Virginia USGA Mount Lebanon Dr

Wren to Instruct at Valley Vista Baseball Camp

veteran Ohio University coach Bob Wren will serve as instructor at the Ted Kluszewski Baseball School week of July 11 to 18. This marks the eighth year he participates in the program at Camp Valley Vista. Reservations are open and details available from Valley Vista Sports Camp Box 524 Bainbridge Ohio.

Bainbridge Ohio University Bob Wren Ted Kluszewski Camp Valley Vista Wren Southern Illinois Salukis Southern California Valley Vista Sports Ohio

Baseball Major League Schedule Mixed Results and Matchups

The majors feature numerous intercity games with pitchers and records listed. Tiant Culp Hand Foster Niekro Gilbreth Peterson Dobson Odom John Parson Clark Kaat Dierker Stone Downing Alexander Pappas Pizzaro Nolan Briles Lersch Reed Gibson Kirby plus numerous twinight and day games across Boston Cleveland Washington Baltimore New York Detroit Oakland Chicago Kansas City Milwaukee California Minnesota and Houston San Francisco Montreal Philadelphia San Diego Pittsburgh.

Boston Tiant Culp Cleveland Hand Foster Washington Bosman Baltimore Dobson New York Peterson Detroit Gilbreth Niekro Chance Oakland Odom Chicago John Kansas City Butler Milwaukee Parsons California Clark Minnesota Kaat Pittsburgh Cincinnati Montreal Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston San Francisco Morton Williams Dierker Stone Pappas Pizzaro Downing Alexander Nolan Briles Johnson Lersch Reed St. Louis Gibson San Diego Kirby Peernse Ov Ore Washington Eee

Bench Joins NL All Stars for 1971 Game

Hank Aaron Willie Mays and Willie Stargell named to start in the National League outfield for the July 13 Detroit classic. Aaron tops NL voting with 1,119,306. Mays 1,084,887. Stargell 851,161. Johnny Bench leads among NL catchers with 1,060,651 votes.

New York Atlanta Hank Aaron San Francisco Willie Mays Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Aaron Mays Stargell Lou Brock St. Louis Detroit Giants Willie McCovey Joe Torre Johnny Bench Cincinnati Bench Granger Bowie Kuhn Beckett Brooks Robinson Baltimore Robinson Luis Aparicio Boston Rod Carew Minnesota Boog Powell Ray Fosse Cleveland Carl Yastrzemski Tony Oliva Frank Robinson United States Canada Sparky Anderson Earl Weaver Americans Glenn Beckett Chicago Bud Harrelson

Norm Cash Sees All-Star Bid Still In Doubt

Detroit slugger Norm Cash delivers a stellar season but questions his chances for the All-Star game. He asserts his focus remains on consistent hits and team success rather to selection, signaling plans to stay in Detroit with his hot form continuing.

Associated Press Norm Cash Detroit

Cash doubts Weaver will name him to All-Star team

Tigers star Norm Cash, runnerup in AL voting to Boog Powell, says Earl Weaver won’t replace Powell with him. Cash notes his .290 average, 19 homers, 37 runs, while Powell tops in RBIs. Meanwhile Orioles split a doubleheader with Washington as Powell injures wrist.

Baseman Baltimore Boog Powell Earl Weaver Cash Weaver Tigers New York Yankees Powell Orioles Washington Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Oakland A’s Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Milwaukee Brewers California Angels Minnesota Twins Detroit Powel Boog Tiger

Hockey school standout honored at Ohio State

George Ransom of 22 Columbia Ave was among 105 boys from several states attending a two week hockey school at Ohio State University. He received a trophy as the outstanding player in his division. Instructors included Dale Keon Toronto Maple Leafs captain and Billy Harris NHL veteran coach of Sweden's national team.

George Ransom Columbia Ave Ohio State University Dale Keon Toronto Maple Leafs Billy Harris National Hockey League Sweden

Troy-Coakley Invitational Softball Tournament Sought

Teams are sought for the Troy Coakley Invitational Softball Tournament at W State Street Jaycee Fields in Athens. Entry is 25 dollars for sanctioned teams plus six dollars for non sanctioned teams. Contact Ted Dyer or Milt Cooksey for details.

Troy-Coakley W. State Street Jaycee Fields Athens Ted Dyer Milt Cooksey

Records Fall At Age Group Track Meet Second Meet

The second season meet at Peden Stadium produced 40 new marks led by triple record setters Mark Mayhew Patty Mullins and Bill Curry. Ro ger Gilders edged Mike Mayhew in the 220 for ages 11 12 with a 29.4 time, and many other age group records were set across long jump sprints and distance events by numerous youths.

Peden Stadium Mark Mayhew Patty Mullins Bill Curry Roger Gilders Mike Mayhew Gilders Iwalani Hayhew Sharon Finlay Robyn Wagoner Laura Gilders Dina Millders Iwalani Mayhew Iwalani Mayhew Dina Miller Marie Rose Voni Hess John Thompson Dave Essex Todd Bradford George Selden Brian Lavery Todd Broadford Chris Miller John Rowland Carol Starlin Gretchen Siemer Donna Rose Carol Siemer Penny Wollenberg Lisa Bradford Suzie Kinsel Matt Brient J. K. Smith Andy Cohen Brian Altier Jerry Buckley Lori Stuchel Pam Wollenberg Karen Rose Peggy Bleigh Lori Stuchell Lisa Siemer Karen Bleigh Bob Wagoner Mike Lehoe Gene Robers Sharon Finley Jeff Griffin Eddie Pennell Mr Starlin Ka Wed Hee. Gilders Brian Reid Nancy Rose Teresa Siemer Suzie Hermey Kathy Lehoe Debbie Perry Mary Jo Hermay Stempel Mike Blosser Jeff Smith Jeff Blosser Jim Rose Dave Gilders Jeff Biosser Gene Roberts Dan Dry van Tom Ken DeVeau

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