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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1971

Page

9

Eastern and Central Michigan Join MAC Expansion

The Mid-American Conference adds Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan in its first expansion since 1953 joining six existing members Bowling Green Kent State Miami Ohio Toledo and Western Michigan. Cincinnati's athletic director reacts to not being chosen and Marshall may seek reinstatement.

Columbus Ohio Michigan MAC Bowling Green Kent State Miami Ohio University Toledo Western Michigan Fred Jacoby Miami University Phillip Shriver MAC Council of Presidents University of Cincinnati George Smith

City Youth Baseball Recap Monday Action

Medics blank Rotary 23 to 0 led by Randy Streets as Kiwanis edged Knights of Columbus 18 17 and Lions beat Jonesy s 28 4. John Green drove in the winning run for Kiwanis while Doug Wright and teammates contributed to the hitting.

Rotary Kiwanis Knights of Columbus Lions Jonesy Randy Streets Jay Gardner Mark Mann Jeff Knight John Green Doug Wright Mike Mathews Mark Mehr Adolfo Rapoport Tony Baldwin Trisolini

Pirates Fall to Dodgers 10-4 in Lopsided Contest

Dodgers pummeled Pittsburgh 10-4 as Manny Sanguillen remains hopeful after the defeat. The Pirates suffered their first loss in 12 games while Montreal beat Chicago to stay 1 1/2 games behind. The Mets climbed to third, two and a half games back, after a 5-2 win over St Louis.

Sanguillen Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Montreal Chicago New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Houston Astros

Baseball Scores and Highlights Across Major Leagues

The Athens Messenger reports the Phillies fell to the Phillies 3 2 in 11 innings while Giants outlasted Braves 11 8 and Padres stopped Reds 4 3. Dodgers snapped Pirates 11 game streak and woke up offense. Maury Wills drove in three for Dodgers. Ron Woods and Ron Fairly homered for Montreal over Chicago. Mets beat Cardinals as Cesar Cedeno delivered bases loaded single in 11th to edge Phillies. Bobby Bonds starred as Giants erased six run lead in 31 hour win. Ed Spiezio powered Padres past Reds with a two run homer in eighth to end four game skid.

Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves San Diego Padres Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Pirates Dodgers Maury Wills Ron Woods Ron Fairly Montreal Chicago Woods Ron Hunt New York Yankees Ron Swoboda San Francisco Bobby Bonds Giants Braves Bonds Darrell Evans Dick Dietz Dietz Hal Lanier Willie Mays Ed Spiezio San Diego Cincinnati Padres

Ellis Ready for Ali Bout as Fight Plans Tighten

Ellis says he is in peak shape for the 12 round Monday bout with Muhammad Ali and will taper his training. He completed a 45 minute workout including sparring and speed bag work and may box only two rounds or not at all. Ali did a light morning session and planned a hospital visit before an afternoon session at the Astrohall near the Astrodome.

Houston Jimmy Ellis Muhammad Ali Ali Crippled Children’s Astrohall Astrodome

McDowell Fined and Shines as Angels Fall 3-1

Sudden Sam McDowell, fined $1000 for bus rowdyism by manager Alvia Dark, struck out seven and allowed seven hits in a 3-1 Cleveland win over the California Angels. Eddie Leon’s drop-in error preserved the shutout until late. Cleve’s win boosts McDowell to 9-3 despite the punishment as other AL scores shifted.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Sam California Sam McDowell Cleveland Angels Eddie Leon

Reds slide past Cardinals with four-run third inning

Chauncey Little League: Reds beat Cardinals 4-1 on Jeff Freeman triple and five walks in the third. Winning pitcher Bill Sayre fanned 12 over two hits allowed. Randy Kasler struck out 11 for the Cardinals. Reds improve to 1-1, Cardinals 0-2. Indians lead at 2-0.

East A West Susan Nott Laurel McDaigh Terry Ley Terri Chambers Juli O’keeth Lisa Smith Kathy Bush Chauncey Morrison Debbie Essman Annie O’keefe Reds Jeff Freeman Cardinals Bill Sayre Alan Walton Jack Metcalf Randy Kasler Indians

Agribusiness Training Reaches Over Eleven Thousand Teachers

More than 11,000 vocational agriculture teachers in the United States are guiding students toward careers in agribusiness as part of a large training effort.

United States

Little League Rosters Listed For Indians Reds and Cardinals

Local league notes release rosters and coaching staffs for three teams. Indians coaches include John Matheny Joe Nicholson and Terry Nogrady along with Tim Lyons Alan Smith Tony Abdella and others. Reds list Dave Kerr Bill Henry Jeff Freman and several teammates. Cardinals rosters name Tom Blower Bob Daugherty Jack Metcalf Don Tinkham Randy McNabb Tim Alderman and more.

Indians John Matheny Joe Nicholson Terry Nogrady Randy Nogrady Bill Newman Tim Douglas Bill Matheny Jim Lyons Gary Bentley Craig Wise Tim Lyons Phil Smith Alan Smith Tony Abdella Steve Abdella Mike O'Nail REDS Dave Kerr Bill Henry Jeff Freman Jeff Stanley Paul Cline Kevin Freeman Jim Hollister Dan Forsythe Ricky Freeman Dave Henry Mike Kranyik Bill Sayre Brian Bobo Ricky Arnold Charles Reardon Bob Sands Cardinals Tom Blower Bob Daugherty Jack Metcalf Don Tinkham Randy McNabb Tim Alderman Tim May Scott Blower Mitch Blower Alan Walton Fred Ross Larry Baughman Tim Daugherty Larry Horn Randy Kasler Gary Bartlett Jim Cooksey

Farm Facts offer in New Holland for free booklet

From New Holland Pennsylvania a community notice invites residents to request a free booklet How're They Really Doin Down on the Farm. The advertisement emphasizes understanding American farming and asks readers to send Farm Facts in New Holland PA 17557.

America New Holland

Ohio Legislators Honor Wren and Ohio U Baseball

A concurrent resolution of the 109th Ohio General Assembly honors Bob Wren and Ohio University for a strong season and a fourth straight Mid American Conference title. It cites Wren’s 23 years with the Bobcats and 52 players reaching pro ranks, along with 15 All-Americans and 6 All-MAC first-team selections. Larry Starr, OU assistant athletic trainer, will join the Cincinnati Reds organization August 1 to work with minor league affiliates.

Ohio General Assembly Bob Wren Ohio University Wren Bobcat General Assembly Starr Larry Starr Cincinnati Reds Reds

Unitas OK Starr Not OK in NFL Training Camp Rundown

The AP reports Bart Starr heals arm pain with pass limits while Johnny Unitas shows strength post Achilles surgery at Colts camp. Starr faces no panic trade as Packers list Bratkowski Hunter Patrick options. Other news covers holdouts by Csonka Kiick Johnson Brown and several player moves and injuries across teams.

NEW York Bart Starr John Unitas National Football League Unitas Starr Baltimore Colts Westminster Camp Green Bay Dan Devine Devine Packers Zeke Bratkowski Scott Hunter Alabama Frank Patrick Larry Csonka Jim Kiick Ron Johnson Larry

Major League Baseball Standings and Results Roundup

National League East standings show Pittsburgh at 62 32 660, Chicago 53, New York 48 43, St. Louis 46 521, Philadelphia 54 43, Montreal 57 39. West leads San Francisco 38 51, Los Angeles 47 46, Atlanta 47 46, Cincinnati 53 54, San Diego 36 23. Results include Montreal 5 Chicago 3, New York 5 St Louis 2, Houston 3 Philadelphia 2 in 11 innings, Los Angeles 10 Pittsburgh 4, San Diego 4 Cincinnati 9, San Francisco 1 Atlanta 8. Tuesday games list multiple matchups with no future implications beyond standings.

Esco Pittsburgh Seeee Chicago Ss ONY New York St. Louis Philadelphia Montreal San Francisco Los Angeles Houston Atlanta Cincinnati San Diego Secrece Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh San Diego Perry Blass Ryan Hands Shiveddahlo Erymens Ruess Teaver Reed Gullett Montreal Istanemon Forsch

Logan Man's Horse Wins at Scioto Downs

Ocean Mouth, the Barton A. Hall chestnut Adios Butler stallion, nosed ahead 50 feet from the wire to win the Logan Man's Horse event at Scioto Downs on Saturday night. Aged Pacer of Ohio, Baby Tears, and Batman trailed in a three way finish with Ocean Mouth clocking 2:00-25 and paying $15.60, $6.60, and $3.80 to backers.

Logan Ocean Mouth Scioto Downs Barton A. Hall Adios Butler Ohio Baby Tears Batman

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