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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1974

Page

8

Reds Top Mets 5-2 In New York Return

Cincinnati Reds defeat the New York Mets 5-2 as Pete Rose and George Foster lead a disciplined night. Foster doubles and singles driving in a run while throwing out a baserunner from left center. Rose, focused on the win, faces taunts from Mets fans but cites the victory as the key.

NEW York Pete Rose George Foster Cincinnati Reds Foster Rose Reds New York Mets Mets Bud Harrelson Grote Marv Rettenmund Rettenmund

Rose and Mets Clash as Banner Roars and Reds Edge Parry

Pete Rose faced boos at Shea Stadium then hit a crucial run as Cincinnati built a 3-0 lead and fought off a Mets rally. Foster, Bench, and Rettenmund contributed timely hits while Rose signed a fan banner and received support from teammates amid the hostile reception.

Rose Cincinnati Shea Stadium Pete Mets Bud Harrelson Reds Jon Matlack Foster Andy Kosco Dave Concepcion Johnny Bench Clay

Schmidt Homers In Phils Victory Over Braves

Mike Schmidt belted his 11th homer to tie the game early as Philadelphia beat Atlanta 5-2. Larry Bowa stole third on Morton to spark the eighth inning rally, Del Unser driving in the tying run. Steve Carlton allowed six hits with 11 strikeouts.

Associated Press Larry Bowa Carl Morton Philadelphia Bowa Atlanta Morton Philadelphia Phillies Braves Cincinnati Mets Ohio University Mike Schmidt Darrell Evans Schmidt Phillies del Unser Willie Montanez Steve Carlton Greg Luzinski Unser Twins Red Sox Larry Hisle Bill Hands Orioles Royals Grant Jackson Baltimore Kansas City Doyle Alexander Bob Reynolds

Major League Baseball schedule recap with matchups and results

Listings cover AL East games and interleague matchups with pitchers and records. Includes plans for Wednesday and Tuesday games featuring Kansas City Baltimore Texas Cleveland Oakland California Milwaukee Boston Minnesota New York Chicago Montreal Houston Pittsburgh San Diego St. Louis San Francisco Atlanta Philadelphia Cincinnati.

Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Royals Kansas City Fitzmorris Baltimore Grimsley Texas Horgan Jenkins Cleveland Peterson California Singer Milwaukee Kobel N . Boston Lee Minnesota Decker New York Dobson Chicago Wood Oakland Detroit Boston Philadelphia Atlanta Cincinnati Harrison Schueler Gullett Koosman Montreal McAnally Renko Houston Griffin Pittsburgh Reuss Los Angeles John Bonham San Diego Grief St. Louis Gibson San Francisco Bradley West Oakland Holtzman Hamilton la Grow Lolich Los Angles

Rooney Chairs NFL Expansion Committee

Dan Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers serves as chairman of the National Football League expansion committee, guiding deliberations on adding new franchises.

Dan Rooney Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League

Big League Leaders Batting and Pitching Comparisons

Major league batting leaders show Carew and R Jackson leading American League with Burroughs strong RBIs. National League highlights Garr and Bonds top hits and Wynn durable in homers. Pitching leaders include Fingers and Seaver with high win totals and strikeouts.

Carew Min R. Jackson Oak Campaneris Yastrzemski Ben Burroughs Tex Rudi Belanger Bal D. Evans R. White Rivers Cal Otis Wohlford W. Horton Det Briggs Mil North Patek G. Perry Cle Garr R. Smith Bonds Wynn Garvey Stl Atl Maddox Rose Cin A. Oliver Pyh Schmidt Phi Cedeno Brooks John Griffin Seaver Carlton

Ohio high school baseball crowns awarded to Wickliffe Reading and Fenwick

Wickliffe wins its first state title in dramatic fashion over Princeton 6-5 as Reading captures its fifth AAA crown with an 8-2 win over Triway. Fenwick defeats Carroll for the Class A title 6-3. Reading pitcher John Burden goes 12-0 on the season. Triway and Princeton finish at 12-5 and 29-14 respectively.

Middletown Fenwick Fred Nori Carroll Columbus Ohio Wickliffe Cincinnati Reading Middletown Fenwick Ohio State Ken Ranallo Cincinnati Princeton Wooster Triway Reading Tom Higgins Cincinnati Fairfield County Nori Cleveland Greg DiMeolo Princeton Steve Nagel Nagel John Burden Triway Blue Devils Greg Klapheke Jeff Hamilton Falcons

Walther funeral set after Miami hydroplane tragedy

Funeral services for George Skip Walther 27 raced driver killed in a Miami regatta trial will be held Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church Dayton. Burial follows at David Cemetery. Walther died from skull fractures and brain injuries when his Red Man hydroplane flipped at 150 mph during a trial run at Miami Marine Stadium.

Dayton Ohio George Skip”’ Walther Miami Westminster Presbyterian Church David Walther Miami Marine Stadium

Rockwell Leaves Track Job at New Lexington High

Jim Rockwell resigns as track mentor at New Lexington High School after 15 years in the post. He also serves as athletic director and football coach. He helped establish the MVL league meet in 1961 and led New Lexington to 11 titles with two misses. Rockwell previously coached football at Wellston.

NEW Lexington Jim Rockwell New Lexington High School MVL Rockwell Wellston

Manring Throws No-Hitter as Glouster Splits With Meigs

Glouster edges Meigs 6-1 in the second game after Meigs won the opener 2-1. Manring struck out 15 in the 6-1 win, while John Baird bested Roger Shultz in a pitchers’ duel for the 2-1 Meigs victory. Paul Shaffer, Mike Echstenkamper and Dave Cotterman had two hits for Glouster.

Glouster Mick Manring Manring Meigs American Legion Manning Wellston Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Meigs Legion Gallipolis Paul Shaffer Mike Echstenkamper Dave Cotterman Shaffer John Baird Roger Shultz Shultz Fanning Baird Mike Snyder Bill Holland

FOP and Chauncey Lions win open Pony League in Athens

In Athens Monday the city recreation Pony League began with FOP defeating McDonald's 11 7 aided by a 15 hit attack. Larry Hawk led with three hits while Platt and Tinkham split mound duties in Chauncey Lions 11 6 win over Ray's Freeze as women's softball also opened with Your Father's Mustache and Seaman's posting victorie.

Fop Chauncey Lions Athens McDonald's Larry Hawk Greg Platt Tim Snow Robert Atkins Anderson George Martin Chris Buckley Karl Fry Rob Murphree Platt Mike Born Rusty Tinkham Ray Freeze Brent Matthews Tinkham Mitch Blower Tim May Bill Squibb Tami White Seaman Stroh Janeen Sands Doris Vickers Lynn Kern Joyce Milar Rusty Jerry's Cab Pat Cleary Mary McClure Carolyn Bubenzer Steppe’s Brad Henry Jeff Vosler Frank Starsenic Jaycees Bill Adams Jeff Goldsberry Steppe’s. K of C Bob Williams Mike Harter University Volkswagen Eric Jennings Harter K of C Tom Gallagher Gallagher Maplewood Inn L. Russell I. Smith D. Brown Hashman Salyer Downtown Merchants Sports Inc Culp Scott Rowe Brown S. Kermit Elkins Barrows

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