Pirates Sharpshooters Deliver Third Shutout
Pittsburgh pitchers extend scoreless spell for third consecutive shutout as NL hitters struggle. Ken Rappaport notes strong mound work by Pirates while offense stays productive behind steady defense.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1971
Page
14
Pirates’ staff fires three straight shutouts in NL action
Pittsburgh interim manager Bill Virdon calls the feat quite a feat as Dock Ellis blanked St. Louis 9-0 on three hits Tuesday night. The last time Pittsburgh recorded three consecutive shutouts was 1958 with Ron Kline Vernon Law and Bob Friend. Bob Moose and Steve Blass contributed to the strong start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Bill Virdon
Pirates
Dock Ellis
St. Louis
Ron Kline
Vernon Law
Bob Friend
Ellis
Bob Moose
Steve Blass
Ellis Extends Shutout Streak in Pirates Victory
Pirates blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 as lefty Ellis extended his scoreless streak to five straight wins. Cesar Cedeno and Jesus Alou led Houston’s 7-6 win over Atlanta with four hits and three RBIs each, while Montreal debunked Los Angeles 5-2 behind a two-run second inning. The Mets edged San Francisco 5-4 as Ed Kranepool and Cleon Jones provided key run production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ellis
Virdon
Houston Astros
Atlanta Braves
Montreal Exps
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Mets
San Francisco Giants
Birds
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Chris Zachary
Cesar Cedeno
Jesus Alou
Houston
Atlanta
Cedeno
Wade Blasin
Joe Morgan
Alou
Astros
Cincinnati
Bobby Valentine
Montreal
Expos
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Willie Davis
Ed Kranepool
Cleon Jones
New York
Giants
Mets
Danny Frisella
Tug McGraw
Gary Gentry
Pet GB
Boston
Baltimore
Detroit
New
Cleveland
Washington
Oakland
Kansas City
Minnesota
California
Milwaukee
Siebert
Bahnsen
California Oe
McLain
Bradley
Parsons
Coleman
Hamm
Hall
Schedul
St Louis
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Pappas
Decker
Gullett
Wilcox
St. Louis
Walker
Wilson
Reed
Short
San Diego
Arlin
Morton
Singer
Atlena
Maddox Delivers Pinch Hit Homer In Senators Win
Elliot Maddox entered as a sixth inning pinch hitter at RFK after a 32 minute power outage. He homered in the seventh and Washington held on 6-5 over California. Vida Blue, Amos Otis, Jim Perry and Johnny Briggs led other AL results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Bock
Associated Press
Washington
Rfk Stadium
Elliot Maddox
Maddox
Mark Bullock to enroll at College of Wooster
Vinton County High School star Mark Bullock will enroll at the College of Wooster this fall per Roger Welsh Wooster head basketball coach. Bullock lettered in three sports all four years at Vinton County and is an honor student who also plays piano and organ. He earned four football letters as quarterback and was the Vikings MVP for two seasons and Tri-Valley Conference all league for two years. He also lettered in basketball three years and made the all league team in that sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Valley
Mark
College of Wooster
Welsh
Richard Bullock
Blacksburg
Joan Bullock
McArthur
Rick
Ohio University Bobcats
Softball league kicks off in Athens with eight teams
Competition opens Wednesday in the Womens Softball League in Athens with regular games on Mondays and Wednesdays at W State Street fields. Opening night features Hoon versus Athens National Bank Pizza Hut versus Hocking Valley Bank and People's Bank against McDonald's. Other teams include Cornwell's Jewelers and Best Photo. A single elimination tourney follows the regular season ending July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. State Street Fields
Hoon
Athens National Bank
Pizza Hut
Hocking Valley Bank
People’s Bank
McDonald’s
Cornwell’s Jewelers
Best Photo
Palmer Advice on Birdies and Bogeys on Golf Holes
The quote notes that some golf holes are easier than others and urges taking birdie chances when possible. It also counsels on tougher holes to settle for a net or bogey based on one's skill level.
Paint Valley High Seeks Head Football Coach
Paint Valley High School in Bainbridge Ross County seeks a new head football coach. The 16 returning lettermen in 1971 and two year SVC championships highlight the program. Contact Supt Arthur Shumate 45612 for details. Cincinnati Playboy Club hosts The Bullpen luncheon with Johnny Bench on hand for a Friday Q and A starting at 12 30 p.m. Reds players will be featured weekly through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Paint Valley High School
Board of Education
Ross County
Chillicothe
Paint Valley
Arthur Shumate
Paint Valley School
Ohio
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Playboy Club
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Bench
Reds
Coakleys Clinch Quaker State Tournament Title at Gallipolis
Coakleys softball team of Coolville rallies from deficits to win the Bob Saunders Quaker State tournament in Gallipolis. They beat Woody's 10 9, then overcome Mills Transfer 21 13 in the final to claim the championship with 23 hits led by Kostival Hershman and Kincade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coakley
Coolville
Bob Saunders
Gallipolis
Woody
Dave Kostival
Leroy Hershman
Hunter
Kostival
West
Jago
Kincade
Hastiman
Jeff Lenigar
Don Kincade
Lee Bridgewater
Craig Jago
Max Carsey
Owen Kise
Dick Cooksey
Milt
Bobcats Lead MAC Baseball Statistics With Four Top Hitters
Ohio University players dominate the final MAC stats with four batters in the top eight and four starters among leaders. Steve Swisher hits .359 with eight homers and 39 RBIs, while pitchers Diamond and Niekamp pace ERA at 1.00 and 1.13 respectively. Bierman and Wenger also post strong ERAs as the Bobcats compile a 25-1 win loss standout in regular season play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
Ohio University Bobcats
Steve Swisher
Loop
Parkersburg
W. Va
Swisher
Mike Schmidt
Dayton
Jim Anderson
Mansfield
Ohio
Doug Diamond
Canton
Bob Niekamp
St. Henry
Diamond
Niekanso
Niekamp
Bierman
Wenger
Two Bobcats Named to MAC Third Team in All District
In addition to Mike Schmidt and Mike Hannah on the NCAA All-District IV Baseball Squad first team, nine other MAC players are selected, including two more Ohio Bobcats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Schmidt
Mike Hannah
Bobcats
Doug Diamond
Ohio
Steve Swinsher
Wrenmen
Scott Kemple
Western Michigan
Dennis Smith
Miami
Buddy Schultz
Doug Bair
Bowling Green
Diamond
Swisher
Gene Ziegler
Ken Kovac
Smith Sent Off To Farm In Cincinnati Move
The Reds sent Willie Smith to the Indianapolis farm club to clear room for George Foster who joined the team after a deal with the Giants. Foster hit .267 with three homers in 36 games this year. Smith batted .188 in 22 Reds games and was placed on 24 hour recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Willie Smith
Indianapolis
George Foster
Smith
Reds
Chicago Cubs
Foster
San Francisco Giants
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Willie Stargell
Richie Hebner
Leron Lee
Ted Simmons
Lee
Stargell
Harry Hendelstedt
By Ken Rappoport
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Senators
Vida Blue
Denny McLain
Enth
Blue
Yankees
Yanks
Reggie Jackson
A’s
Red Sox
Amos Otis
Homer
Mike Hedlund
Sox
George Scott
Otis
Royals
Harmon Killebrew
Leo Cardenas
Jim Perry
Les Cain
Rod Carew
Killebrew
Cardenas
Johnny Briggs
Marty Pattin
Indians
Mark Bullock
Wooster
Vinton County
Athens American Legion
Atlanta Brave
Phil Niekro
Don Sutton
Arnold Palmer
Natl. News
Syn
Playboy
Mills Transfer
Mills
Coakley’s
Larry Hunter
Jim Bierman
New Carlisle
Terry Wenger
MAC
Coggins
Dick Coggins
Baltimore Orioles
Dallas-Fort Worth
Rochester
Cb Wing
SSS
Mac's Thrifty Store
W. State St
Scioto Downs
High Street
Columbus
Aceway
Agstorner
Vtdit
Ce Alls
Goodyear Service
Goodyear
Mathew
Union ST
Hapy
Coop
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