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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1976

Page

8

Frazier Aims to Cool It in Foreman Rematch Fight

Uniondale New York AP Frazier seeks to salvage his career by facing George Foreman in a rematch nine years after Jamaica defeat Foreman humiliated him in 1960s Jamaica Frazier trainer Eddie Futch and George Benton urge composure if hit Foreman Frazier must not lose temper or risk career end The bout is set for 1030 pm EDT with closed circuit in 84 cities

Uniondale N.Y Joe Frazier George Foreman Jamaica George Benton Eddie Futch Frazier Foreman Ali Joe Philadelphia Futch Benton George

NBA to Place First Florida Franchise in 1976 77 Season

AP reports the NBA likely will relocate the Buffalo Braves to Florida for the 1976 77 season with a board vote due Wednesday. Buffalo counsel Leslie Foschio threatened suit, potentially delaying the transfer from New York's upstate snow belt to tropical Florida.

Hyannis. Mass National Basketball Association Florida NBA Board of Governors Buffalo Braves New York Buffalo Leslie G. Foschio Foschio Paul Snyder Irving Cowan Diplomat Hotel Hollywood Fla Braves Snyder

Kent State Names New Athletic Director

Kent State University selected Donald E. Dufek as athletic director pending Board of Trustees approval to replace Mike Lude who resigned to join the University of Washington. Dufek previously led Grand Valley State College athletic programs since 1972. The move follows antitrust concerns and ongoing negotiations in college athletics.

Kent Ohio Kent State University Donald E. Dufek Mike Lude University of Washington Post Dufek Michigan Grand Valley State College

Expos Pitcher Stanhouse Fumes Then Fires Shutout

Montreal's Don Stanhouse vented in the dugout before delivering a three-hitter and his first major league shutout as the Expos defeated the San Diego Padres 3-0. Barry Foote drove in a run and Pete Mackanin added a two run shot as Cincinnati won 3-2 over Chicago, while Atlanta beat St Louis 5-2 and Pittsburgh edged Houston 2-1.

Associated Press Montreal Don Stanhouse San Diego Stadium Expos Stanhouse Barry Foote Pete Mackanin Padres Gene Locklear Brent Strom Foote Cincinnati Chicago Atlanta St. Louis Pittsburgh Houston Reds Cubs Ken Griffey Dave Concepcion Gary Cinnati Braves Cardinals Andy Messersmith Pirates Astros al Oliver RBI Tommy Helms Jerry Reuss Philadelphia New York Cleveland Boston Detroit West Baltimore Milwaukee Los Angeles West San Diego Kansas City Texas San Francisco Minnesota Oakland California San Diego Halicki Carolton Splittorff Los Hooton New Lemancyzk York Matlack Baltimore Palmer Renko Gossage Gullett Ellis Ruthven Redfern Hood Perry Rasmussen Medich Rondon Colborn Carruthers Ryan Foster Jenkins Blue Wednesday

Reds Triumph On Concepcion, Foster Homers In Victory

The Athens Ctessenger reports the Reds won their third straight complete game, Concepcion homered in the third, George Foster hit a sixth inning homer for two other runs, while Chicago answered with Rick Monday’s double for two.

Concepcion George Foster Reds Chicago Rick Monday

Aaron's homer caps Brewers' five run third in 8 2 win

Hank Aaron belted a roundhouse curve from Frank Tanana for a three run shot with two on as Milwaukee built a 5 run third. Don Money and Gary Sutherland also homered off Tanana in an 8-2 Brewers win. Tanana 8-5 gave up nine hits and eight runs before relief.

Milwaukee Frank Tanana Hank Aaron Aaron Tanana Don Money Gary Sutherland Brewers California Angels Boston Minnesota Rick Wise Kansas City Detroit Andy Hassler Henry Charlie Moore Brewer Sutherland von Joshua Money Gorman Thomas Eric Wilkins Arizona Arizona State Jerry Kindall Clemson Kindall Dave Stegman Pete van Horne Wildcats Don Zimmerman Widcats van Horne Bruce Ferguson

Maine Holds Off Washington State In Elimination Tilt

Maine Black Bears, 29-8, defeated Washington State 6-3 to stay alive in the College World Series. Coach John Winkin hailed the win as proving Maine belongs, while Arizona routed Clemson 10-6 in another bracket game.

Omaha Neb Maine John Winkin Black Bears Washington State Arizona Arizona State Clemson Wildcats

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