Defenders Warn Ban Could Hurt Trapping Economy
Ohio wildlife officials argue the leghold trap supports farmers and wildlife control with $8.7 million in 1975 76 trapping revenue. They contend a broad ban could trigger lawsuits, reduce effective population management, and raise grocery costs while urging education over prohibition.
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Astro Pitcher J R Richard Shines In 2-0 Astros Win
Houston starter J R Richard outdueled Reds ace Fred Norman to notch a 2-0 victory. Richard credited hard work and a loosened shoulder as keys to his best effort, while Bob Watson drove in two runs including the opener. Reds manager Sparky Anderson called it the best Richard has pitched in years.
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Expos top Pirates as Bahnsen earns first complete game
Montreal surged to a 5 1 lead over Pittsburgh with Purgh starting 2 0 and Explored adding runs in the third and fifth innings. Bahnsen earned his 4 2 decision in his first complete game of the season as Montreal extended its winning streak to nine of 12.
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Division Leaders Sweat Through Humid Night In Wins
Boston’s Bob Stanley earned a 2-1 win over Cleveland as heat and humidity marked the night. Chicago’s Francisco Barrios fanned 10 in a 4-2 victory over Kansas City. Angels beat Twins 6-5 in 10 innings on Dave Chalk’s timing wild pitch. Orioles edged Yankees 4-3 behind Eddie Murray's clutch hits. Tigers 9, Blue Jays 7 as Staub drives Detroit comeback. A’s 8, Mariners 1 with Perez driving three. Milwaukee and Texas not scheduled.
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Athens Little League post season schedule set after rainout
The Athens Little League post season opens tonight with revised games through Friday semifinals and a Monday final. Paul Raitz Volkswagen tops the regular season at 11-0, Medics 9-2, strong hitting from Finnearty Hanning and Gilden.
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Major League Baseball Wednesday Schedule Highlights
The majors slate features Pittsburgh at Montreal St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Atlanta at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Houston and San Francisco at San Diego with no rainouts reported. Teams vie for key wins as pennant races heat up across the circuit.
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Athens Relay Team Captures Two Top Spots at Lancaster Meet
Athens Swim Club dominated in the 11-12 division, with A medley taking first and B second in the 200-meter medley, and the 200-meter freestyle also led by Bailey Kim Onley and Jaffe. Individual winners include Matt Jordan in the 50-meter breaststroke and Lora Douglas in the 200-meter I.M. in girls 13-14, while several younger swimmers earned top-eight placements across events at the 13th Annual Lancaster Swim Meet featuring 15 teams from Columbus, Chillicothe, and others.
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Joe Walker
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Scott Houk
Reds seek minor league help after Fryman retirement
The Cincinnati Reds, stunned by Woodie Fryman quitting baseball to farm, turn to top farm system pitching for rotation gaps. Mario Soto, 10-4 in Indianapolis, eyed to advance as veterans depart after trades reduced experience. Fryman cited family and farming as reasons, leaving a 13-13 season prior and a career 110-124.
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Atkinson Civil Trial Opens Over Steeler Noll Slur
In San Francisco a federal civil trial opens over Pittsburgh coach Chuck Noll's claim that George Atkinson acted to maim Lynn Swann. Atkinson disputes the accusation and sues for $2 million in damages, with defense arguing the hit carried criminal overtones. The case before U.S. District Judge Samuel Conti is slated to last two to three weeks.
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