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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1974

Page

7

Johnson's Return Could Boost White Sox After Minor League Stint

Bart Johnson, recently recalled after a two season and part of three in the minors, pitched a two-hitter and a 3-1 win over Detroit as Chuck Tanner noted he could be the player to push Chicago to the pennant. Cleveland beat Los Angeles 6-2 while Boston snapped a five game skid with a 5-3 win over Kansas City.

Associated Press Bart Johnson Chicago White Sox Johnson White Sox Chuck Tanner Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians California Angels Boston Red Sox Kansas City

Cards Make Good Deal The Cardinals trade for Reggie Smith

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired Reggie Smith from the Boston Red Sox in a move praised as one of their better deals. Smith was leading NL hitters in mid May, boosting expectations for the club.

St. Louis Cardinals Reggie Smith Boston Red Sox Smith

Chaney's grand slam lifts Reds in doubleheader sweep

Cincinnati Reds win 11-2 in the night cap and 2-1 in the opener to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals. Darrell Chaney hits his first career grand slam, calling it delightful after a long stint as a light-hitting infielder. Teammate Tom Carroll debuts strongly as Cesar Geronimo adds a tiebreaking solo shot.

Cincinnati Darrell Chaney Cincinnati Reds Reds St. Louis Cardinals Tom Carroll Cesar Geronimo Chaney

Athens Legion Completes doubleheader sweep to end Corby streak

Athens Legion snapped John Corby 18 game hitting streak as Mitch Wright and Scott Dailey combined on strong pitching to sweep Hillsboro 2 1 and 3 1. Corby had two hits in the first game, but went 0 for 3 in the nightcap. The wins push Athens to 15 4 and cap a weekend split with Lancaster.

Hillsboro John Corby Athens Legion Mitch Wright Scott Dailey Athens Lancaster Mark Vaughn Corby Larry Dailey Wright Bob Seeling Mike Wooten Brother Scott Greg May Keith Hill John McBride Mike Warren Craig Hartman Vaughn Dave Pence Glouster Meigs L. Dailey Corby Warren Campbell

Area Recreation Leaders Split Wins In Glouster Softball Standings

Glouster Eagles beat Shingle Inn 8 4 with Dick Docie on the mound while Don Seevers took the loss. Jacksonville Eagles toppled Pet Shop 12 1 as Dick Downs won and Bill Wingfield lost. Wonder Bar edged Duncan Sanitation 15 13 in a separate game, Sam Jones earning the win. Sunday games feature Wonder Bar vs Pet Shop and Jacksonville Eagles vs Burr Oak Restaurant. New Marshfield beat Chauncey 16 12 in Little League with Mike Osborne, Sam Bennett, and Jim Secoy homering. Mike Osborne earned the win.

Jacksonville Eagles Glouster Eagles Glouster Dick Docie Shingle Inn Don Seevers Pet Shop Dick Downs Bill Wingfield Wonder Bar Duncan Sanitation Sam Jones New Marshfield Chauncey Mike Osborne Sam Bennett Jim Secoy K.freeman M. Bartlett

Major League Baseball Scores and Schedules Summary

Saturday's results include Atlanta 3 Chicago 2 in 10 innings, San Francisco 5 New York 2, St. Louis 3 Cincinnati 1, Philadelphia 6 San Diego 2, Montreal 6 Los Angeles, Houston 1 Pittsburgh 0. Monday matchups feature Reed at Reuss and Halicki starting for San Francisco, plus Freisleben and Parker in San Diego at New York. Tuesday slate lists Cincinnati at Chicago and more across 14 games including St. Louis at Houston and Baltimore at California.

Marshall Dodgers Chaney Chicago Cubs Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies San Diego Padres New York Mets San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Astros Atlanta Chicago San Francisco New York St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia San Diego Montreal Los Angeles Houston Pittsburgh Reed Reuss Halicki Rogers Freisleben Parker Messersmith Schueler McGlothen Griffin Philadephia Cleveland Boston Baltimore Detroit Milwaukee Oakland Kansas City Texas Minnesota California Busby Drago Kaat Sprague Fryman Blyleven Pagan Tidrow Jenkins Alexander Hassler G. Perry Abbott

Maplewood Inn tops Bob's Marathon in makeup game

Maplewood Inn recovered from a loss to Arrow Roofing and Siding with an 18 to 10 win over Bob's Marathon in the Senior Men's Softball League makeup. Jerry Krebs and Leroy Hashman had four hits each, Terry Holbert and Larry Russell added three apiece, and Russell scored five runs.

Maplewood Inn Bob Arrow Jerry Krebs Leroy Hashman Terry Holbert Larry Russell Russell Larry Hughes Mike Daugherty Maplewood Pat Sakaloes Jim Thomas Bob Sympson Menno DiLiberto Larry Zimmerman Hughes Fritz Hagerman Terry Berliner Wes Peterson Ralph Goldsberry John McComb Wendell White Holbert Hashman Iak Smith

No New Meetings Scheduled as NFLPA Strike Grows

Larry Eaglin became the first veteran to cross the NFLPA picket line during the Houston Oilers first workout as the strike entered its second week. About 100 rookies and free agents joined and the owners said no sessions are scheduled though federal mediators might call. The union demands include freedom issues such as ending the reserve and option clauses and Rozelle rule.

Larry Eaglin National Football League Players Association Eaglin NFLPA Houston Oilers John Thompson NFL Management Council Jim Langer Jim Mandich Bob Matheson Miami Dolphins Mike Curtis Baltimore Colts Bill Curry Curry Huntsville Tex Rozelle Rete Rozelle

Wohlhuter Seeks European 800m Opponents After Duke Run

Rick Wohlhuter, 25, Chicago insurance adjuster and Notre Dame graduate, leaves for Europe to race 800 meters after a 1 44.0 clocking in the U S U S S R dual meet at Duke Wallace Wade Stadium. He led James Robinson by 40 yards at the finish and previously anchored the Chicago Track Club to a world two mile relay mark.

Durham N.C Rick Wohlhuter Chicago Europe Wohlhuter Notre Dame Duke University Wallace Wade U.S U.S.S.R James Robinson

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