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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1974

Page

9

Frazier Smokes Quarry To Reignite Title Bid

Joe Frazier returned as a powerful force at Madison Square Garden stopping Jerry Quarry at 1:37 of the fifth round. Frazier weighed 212 pounds to Quarry's 197½, with Eddie Futch guiding a varied attack including an effective right hand. Quarry, cutting above the left eye, saw his bid for the heavyweight crown fade as Frazier regains form and answers critics.

New York Joe Frazier Jerry Quarry Smokin Joe Frazier Quarry Madison Square Garden Joe Louis Exchamp Eddie Futch Eddie Jerry Futch Muhammad Ali George Foreman Jamaica Ali

Frazier Triumphs With Left Hook Power in Garden Showdown

Joe Frazier dominated Quarry from the opening bell at Madison Square Garden before 14,611 fans, earning a $517,006.03 gate. Frazier issued a knockout-ready assault into the fourth, while Quarry lingered through a late stoppage after a cut opened. Louis ruled rounds one through four for Frazier, as foreseen successors Foreman and Ali loomed.

Frazier George Foreman Ali Zaire

Abex keeps lead with 9 8 win over Highlander in Athens

Abex remains unbeaten in three starts and tied for first with Spartan Inn after edging Highlander 9 8 in Athens Colt League. Altier earned the win with Goldsberry adding a hit and a run as Abex collected 15 hits. Highlander’s Mace had three hits and Young took the loss.

Abex Spartan Inn Highlander Athens Mark Altier Kevin Goldsberry Dave Carpenter Kurt Nostrant Mike Mace Henry Young Ohio University Inn Page Chevrolet Moose and Sports Inc Moose Hocking Valley Bank Phil Ley Doug Dixon Ley Dixon Mark Matthewson Tim Jagers Dave Rubin Hocking Valley Greg Golden Economy Sports Inc Curtis Wooten Mike Pratt Tim Wooten Brian Conkey Randy Fulks Ron Headley Rick Pierson Hogues Jeff Butner Doug Bolon Jeff Smith Joe Butcher Arnie Chonko Greg May Steve Green Ed Pennell Greehams McGorks Tom Dunlap Wildabeasts Warthogs Carl Stempel Bill Flowers Dan Bise Doug Riley

Dodgers Lose to Pirates as Reds Close In On NL West

The Dodgers fell 7-3 to the Pirates as Cincinnati regained momentum by routing the Expos 12-3. Sparky Anderson cited improved Reds play and a tight race looming by All-Star break.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Sparky Anderson Cincinnati Reds Reds Montreal Expos Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Anderson Dan Driessen Tony Perez Expos Steve Rogers

Perry Drives Fans With 12th Straight Win In 4 3 Victory

Cleveland ace Perry extended his undefeated streak to 12 games by beating the Chicago White Sox 4 3. Jack Brohamer’s ninth inning RBI scored Frank Duffy from second as Perry’s run continued and multiple AL results included Orioles 1 Twins 0 and Tigers 6 Rangers 4.

Ball Park Gaylord Perry Cleveland Perry Chicago White Sox Chicago Chuck Tanner Jack Brohamer Frank Duffy Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Texas Rangers New York Yankees California Angels Oakland A’s Boston Red Sox Orioles Twins Baltimore Mike Cuellar Minnesota Bobby Grich Tigers Rangers al Kaline

Baseball scores and Tuesday slate across the majors

Box results show Atlanta 8 New York 1 Cincinnati 12 Montreal 3 Philadelphia 7 Houston 5 San Francisco 3 St. Louis 0. Tuesday games include San Diego at Chicago Houston at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Montreal at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia and more with multiple National League and American League matchups listed for Wednesday and after.

Philadelphia Phillies Houston Astros San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves New York Mets San Diego Padres Atlanta New York Cincinnati Montreal Philadelphia Houston San Francisco St. Louis San Diego Freisleben Chicago Bonham Osteen Roberts Schueler Los Angeles John Pittsburgh Demery McAnally Kirby Harrison Stone Bryant West Boston Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Milwaukee Oakland Texas Kansas City Minnesota California Splittorff Pattin Travers Kobel Decker Grimsley Katt Johnson LaGrow Bibby

Three teams win in Glouster Softball League action

Sunday results show Pet Shop defeating Duncan Sanitation 10 7 with Bill Wingfield the winning pitcher. Wonder Bar beat Burr Oak Restaurant 7 2 as Sam Jones earned the win. Glouster Eagles edged Jacksonville Eagles 11 10 with Ernie Lewis pitching. Shingle Inn beat AORTA 1 0 in exhibition action. Next Sunday features Jacksonville Eagles versus Shingle Inn Pet Shop against Burr Oak Restaurant and Glouster Eagles meeting Wonder Bar with Duncan Sanitation vs AORTA in an exhibition.

Glouster Bill Wingfield Pet Shop Duncan Sanitation Wonder Bar Burr Oak Restaurant Sam Jones Ernie Lewis Glouster Eagles Jacksonville Eagles Shingle Inn AORTA Burr Oak

Bleigh and Mayhew Dominate 880 Yard Runs at Central State

Peggy Bleigh and Mike Mayhew led Athens Track Club with wins in the 880-yard run at the Utopian Athletic Club meet held at Central State University. The club plans two meets this weekend with older athletes at the Ohio Track Club Invitational in Upper Arlington and younger athletes at the Springfield Dayon Track Classic in Springfield.

Wilberforce Peggy Bleigh Mike Mayhew Athens Utopian Athletic Club Central State University Athens Club Upper Arlington Karen Bleigh

Youth Classic golf tourney tees off in Athens

The Independent Insurance Agents Associate of Athens County sponsors a Youth Classic at Athens Country Club starting Friday at 9 a.m. Winners advance to the state meet July 26 at Westfield Country Club and then to the national tourney August 16-20 at Alpine Country Club in Cranston Rhode Island with 20 touring pros. Notable signees include Lee Elder Larry Ziegler Bobby Nichols John Mahaffey Jerry McGee Cesar Sanudo Don Bies Tom Watson Pete Brown Jim Dent Lou Graham and Frank Beard. Open to all boys 18 and under on Aug 1 registration from John Lavelle or Bob Baur. Local sponsors list several Athens area agencies.

Athens County Athens Country Club Westfield Country Club Westfield Center Alpine

Athens ATA men win second straight over Granville at home

The Athens Tennis Association men defeated Granville 7-2 to claim a second win this season. Women's matches ended with Granville taking the day 3-2. Next up Athens hosts Zanesville at Ohio University Courts at noon Sunday. ATA Ladder Day set for Saturday.

Athens Tennis Association Granville Athens ATA Ramsey Valentine Jeff Ladin Lew Mollica Diarmuid McSweeney Jerry Adams Gary Pfieffer Joan Mickelson Lily Kontz Sarah Young Linda Siegel Pat Light Carolyn Sturgeon Corinne Ailes Lina Siegal Zanesville Ohio University

Cincinnati Holiday Tournament Joins OU Hockey Schedule

Ohio University hockey accepts invitation to the Cincinnati Holiday Tournament December 14-15 with Purdue and Indiana as foes. OU coach John McComb notes the four teams can win the event, as OU totals 25 games for 1974-75 alongside other road trips and home dates at Athens Bird Arena.

Ohio University University of Cincinnati Bobcats Purdue Cincinnati Indiana Golden Skates John McComb Cats Northwestern Dayton Kent State Tennessee Michigan-Dearborn Hillsdale College Miami Ohio Chicago Athens Bird Arena Michigan- Dearborn U. of Cincinnati

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