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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1974

Page

7

Write-In Garvey Leads N L. Squad for Jackson All-Star Returnees

New York AP reports outfielder Reggie Jackson of Oakland headlines seven returning veterans and one newcomer elected to the American League squad for the July 23 All-Star game. Jackson set a record 3,497,358 votes, far ahead of rivals, with results announced by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn.

New York Reggie Jackson Oakland Bowie Kuhn Jackson Henry Aaron Johnny Bench Brooks Robinson Baltimore Pittsburgh Joe Rudi Dick Allen Chicago Rod Carew Minnesota Bert Campaneris Robinson Carlton Fisk Boston Carew

Garvey and Aaron Lead NL Star Bill in Pittsburgh

Steve Garvey a write in and Hank Aaron a shoo in top NL balloting for the All Star first base and outfield spots announced Monday with Aaron drawing the most votes 2 six million twelve thousand five hundred and ten. Garvey earned 1 082 489 votes the lowest first base total among first team picks. Rodgers and Bench among several others lead the NL roster with Aaron to become a 20th All Star 15th as starter.

Campaneris Detroit Eddie Brinkman Robinson Baltimore Sal Bando Oakland Steve Garvey Henry Aaron Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers Garvey Atlanta Aaron Hank Aaron Rico Carty Los Angeles Cincinnati Joe Morgan Johnny Bench Pete Rose Jimmy Wynn Ron Cey Dodgers Wynn Houston

Surging Reds Cut Dodgers' Lead In Tight NL West Rivalry

Wayne Garland loses a no hitter and the game in the ninth as the Oakland A's edge Baltimore 6-4. Ken Henderson hits a ninth inning homer for the White Sox in Detroit. Twins over Brewers 4-3. Royals over Red Sox 3-2. Angels beat Indians 4-2. Reds, led by Clay Kirby, shut out the Cardinals 3-0 to close within seven games of the Dodgers. Pirates beat Astros 3-1. Cubs top Braves 7-3 to end a skid.

Associated Press Sam Wayne Garland Baltimore Oakland A’s Oriole Garland Dick Green A’s Boston Red Sox California Angels Cleveland Indians White Sox Tigers Ken Henderson Chicago Detroit Henderson Lerrin LaGrow Gary Sutherland Rich Gossage Twins Brewers Steve Brye Minnesota Milwaukee Luis Gomez Ed Borgmann Bruye Charlie Moore RBI Royals Red Sox George Brett Kansas City Boston Yogi Berra Sparky Anderson Anderson Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Clay Kirby Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Atlanta Braves Reds Pirates Astros Dock Ellis Dave Roberts Manny Sanguillen Frank Taveras Taveras Tommy Helms Cubs Braves Andre Thornton Billy Williams Thornton Williams

Players To Picket Skins' Exhibition

NFL players strike may halt a Redskins rookie scrimmage at Carlisle Camp as Roy Jefferson and Brig Owens urge rookies not to play exhibition games. Ed Garvey and Bill Curry push for talks, with 16 day strike’s end uncertain. Bengals and Oilers veterans arrive at camps while others open with few or no veterans.

Roy Jefferson Brig Owens Washington Redskins Carlisle Rfk Stadium Jefferson Ed Garvey NFL Players Association John Thompson NFL Management Council James Scearce Bill Curry Houston Oilers NFLPA Curry Cincinnati Bengals Bob Trumpy al Beauchamp Bengals Greg Cook Cook Bill Walsh Paul (Brown Cincinnati Dan Rooney Steelers Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles Green Bay Packers New Orleans Saints New York Giants Kansas City Chiefs Cleveland Browns St. Louis Cardinals Dallas Cowboys

Seaman IGA Wins Nelsonville Little League Crown

Randy Sabo and Bill Adams hit home runs as Seaman IGA overcame a 7-5 deficit in the sixth to claim the Nelsonville tournament title over Glouster All-Stars. Jeff Bush earned the win in relief of Jack Wilson and was named the pitcher of record.

Nelsonville Randy Sabo Bill Adams Seaman IGA Athens Glouster All-Stars Sabo Adams Jeff Bush Jack Wilson Bush

Wrong Game Times Listed In Athens Little League Tourney

Athens area sports briefs note schedule changes and results. Little League games shift to 5 30 p m this week and nationals qualifier Mike Mayhew posts a 4 34 1 mile at Region 6 AAU Junior Olympics in Gary Indiana securing a national bid. Other items include Pirates summer camps and Wellston junior high program updates.

Athens Mayhew Mike Maynew Gary Ind Mike

Local teams clash in Athens summer league action

The Wildabeasts moved to second place with a 67 61 win over Greehams as Bill Flowers led with 28 points and Terry Russell added 18. Blue Streaks beat Hogues 70 40 behind Randy Horn 32 points. Phase 5 toppled the Warthogs 82 40 led by Jim Squibb 25. Badiants won by forfeit over McGorks. East A moved to 6 0 in Girls Little League with 15 9 win over Morrison A.

Chauncey New Marshfield Steve Abdella Denny Dowler Randy Nogrady Todd Sorrels Tim Lyons Jim Secoy Charles Chesser Wildabeasts Greehams Bill Flowers Terry Russell Jerry Cunningham Steve Green Blue Streaks The Hogues Randy Horn Scott Dailey Tim Lavelle Doug Bolon Warthogs Jim Squibb Arnie Chenko Joe Butcher Brent Mathews Dan Bise Doug Riley East A Morrison A

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