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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1971

Page

12

Rose Picks Dave Roberts as Best Lefty in NL

Pete Rose declares Dave Roberts of the San Diego Padres the best left handed pitcher in the National League. Sparky Anderson seconds the praise saying Roberts is the best pitcher overall. Roberts hails from Gallipolis Ohio and is praised by Reds manager Anderson.

Bert Rosenthal Associated Press Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds Dave Roberts San Diego Padres Roberts Gallipolis Ohio Sparky Anderson Big Red Machine Reds Pittsburgh Los Angeles St. Louis New York Atlanta San Francisco Rose San Diego Roger Craig Craig Padres

City Olympic Activity Set To Resume

The Athens City Olympics resume tonight after a Thursday track meet was postponed. Events include juniors and seniors tennis relays, golf, archery, dramatic skits, arts and crafts, and a 7:30 p.m. auditorium program at Athens High for sophomores and juniors, with Saturday morning bowling and separate age-group competition.

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Reds edge Padres as Roberts strong in loss and Pirates rally

In National League action Rob ers held Cincinnati to two hits over the final seven innings in a 6-2 Padres win while Rose sparked the early offense with a single and Lee May doubled. The Pirates erased an early Dodgers lead with Clines and Robertson homers as Veale got the win. Reuss bested the Mets as Matty Alou drove in two in a rain delayed game. Versalles hit two homers for the Braves in a win over the Giants. Speier drove in both Giants runs in a SF loss.

Rose Lee May Tony Perez Reds Roberts Padres Dave Campbell Nate Colbert Enzo Hernandez Pirates Los Angeles Gene Clines Bob Robertson Willie Stargell Clines Robertson Willie Crawford Dodgers Dave Giusti Willie Davis Richie Allen Crawford Bob Veale Matty Alou Ning St. Louis Mets Alou Dal Maxvill Jose Cruz Don Hahn Hahn Jerry Reuss Zoilo Versalles Versalles Ron Bryant Braves Ron Reed Felix Millan Ralph Garr Hank Aaron Jerry Johnson Chris Speier San Francisco

Tigers Rally In Ninth Beat Royals For 10 9 Win

Detroit overcome Kansas City 10 9 as Fred Scherman, hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forces in the winning run in the ninth. Norm Cash had a grand slam earlier, while Jim Northrup and Dick McAuliffe fueled the rally.

Associated Press Fred Scherman Detroit Tiger Scherman Detroit Tigers Kansas City Norm Cash Dick McAuliffe Gates Brown al Kaline Willie Horton Bill Freehan Tom Burgemier Royals Cash Jim Northrup McAuliffe Sherman

Connors Faces Prize Question At Buckeye Tennis Meet

Jim Connors, UCLA freshman star and NCAA singles champion, advances to the Buckeye semifinals amid prize-money deliberations. He may forfeit his scholarship if he pursues independent pro status depending on August draft numbers.

Associated Press Columbus, Ohio Jim Connors America Connors UCLA Bruin Haroon Rahim Pakistan Tom Gorman Seattle George Goven France Gorman

Chauncey Youths Win Bike Honors at Apple City Meet

Chauncey youths Frazee and Shields won motocross trophies last Saturday. Frazee finished first in the 100 cc class aboard a Yamaha, while Shields took third in the 200 cc class riding a Suzuki. Frazee and Shields are sons of local residents Ted Frazee and Lewis Shields.

Chauncey Apple City Mike Frazee Terry Shields Frazee Shields Ted Frazee May Ave Lewis Shields Mill St

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