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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1977
Page
9
Nelsonville swept Springfield 14-0 and 9-4 to clinch the Heart of Ohio League title for the second straight year. Regular-season record 13-1, and Nelsonville earns a post-season double elimination tournament at Chillicothe starting next Saturday.
AP reports Billy Martin struggles to control the clubhouse and cope with owner demands as his Yankees managerial position hangs by a thread. He says onfield coaching is easy but inner-dynasty conflicts threaten his job despite a safe vote from Yankees President Gabe Paul.
Casey Stengel shuffled Roy Martin through many spots as Yankees manager while Martin defends his stance on leadership and harmony. He recalls resisting ninth inning lineup moves and disputes with Reggie Jackson. Martin says he will lead by conviction and will not bow to ownership rules.
Baseball roundup lists NL East West standings with Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh and St Louis atop. Saturday and Sunday results include Pittsburgh Cincinnati Atlanta Chicago St Louis Montreal Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego with scores and 11 inning games.
Boston falls from AL East lead after a 9-6 loss to Chicago as pitching woes surface again. Chicago's Soderholm drives in three with two homers while Boston's staff yields 14 hits and three homers. Orioles sweep doubleheader to gain first in the division.
In American League action the Seattle Mariners recalled pitcher Bob Galasso from New Orleans of the American Association and reassigned pitcher Stan Thomas. In football moves the Pittsburgh Steelers placed Bruce Carter, Lou West, and Walt Hodges on waivers. The St Louis Cardinals signed Terry Metcalf to a one year contract. The Browns signed and released multiple players including Bob Lingenfelter Jazz Jackson Norm Jacobs Maynard Stensrud Howard Hackley Tom Shumate Leonard Duncan. The Detroit Lions acquired Emmett Edwards on waivers. The Los Angeles Rams signed Bob Brudzinski to a series of one year contracts with Rod Bockwoldt and Barry Caudill also noted.
Sharn Gillette led with a 193 single and 536 series while top totals included Gillette 2210 for the night and Brent Spencer 222 593. Notables were Gene Wright 193 498 and Bill Foughty 192 555 with Athens Concrete Finishing posting 800 2250.
Spartan Club gathers at 7 30 p m at Alexander High School. Athens area children may join a swim meet at 6 30 p m at Athens City Pool on East State Street with competition in five age brackets and registration at the nearest playground.
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