Ron Williams Named AD at Athens High
Ron Williams, a former Athens High School athlete and six year teacher, was named athletic director by the Athens Board of Education Monday night. The 40 year old succeeds Bill Wooddell who resigns as AD but remains head baseball coach. Williams will also teach biology and earth science and coach soccer. Williams is an Athens native and Ohio University alumnus with a master’s degree, married to Sofia with two children.
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Yastrzemski Praises Sox Pitchers After Shutout Win
Carl Yastrzemski lauds Boston pitchers as Rick Wise threw a two hit 10 strikeout shutout in a 4-0 win over Baltimore at Memorial Stadium. Sox extend lead in the AL East to 3.5 games, while other MLB results include A’s over White Sox 7-1 and Indians 8-5 over Blue Jays in 11 innings.
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Phillies Complete Game Rout Beats Reds for First Since 1976
Jim Kaat pitched a complete game for Philadelphia as the Phillies defeated Cincinnati 10-4. Mike Schmidt and Larry Bowa homered, with Schmidt driving in three and batting .357 over 13 games. The win snapped a nine-game skid against the world champion Reds and marked Kaat's first complete game since August 3, 1976.
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Finley suspends Dick Allen after clubhouse shower incident
Oakland owner Charlie Finley suspends Dick Allen for a week without pay after Allen left the clubhouse and took a shower during a game versus the Chicago White Sox. Finley blasted the slugger calling him a sucker and said he might never return. Allen was unavailable for comment.
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Connors Snubs Wimbledon Centenary Parade
Jimmy Connors the world No 1 and Wimbledon top seed failed to attend the Parade of Champions opening Wimbledon centenary as English observers called his behavior rude. An 85-year-old lady on crutches featured in the event, highlighting mixed reactions to the snub.
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Connors absent from Wimbledon ceremony sparks club dispute
The event features a clash over Connors missing the parade after criticism by Maj. Mills of the All England Club while Elizabeth Ryan attends pre tournament ceremonies with 43 Wimbledon champions. Upset notes include John Lloyd defeating Roscoe Tanner as the first round opens for women.
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Martin to Remain as Manager in Yankees Drama
DETROIT AP The Yankees on the brink of firing manager Billy Martin appeared to keep him on after a brief meeting in the Tigers' stadium. President Gabe Paul denied imminent change and called Martin the best manager in baseball while noting no vote of confidence was held.
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Boxing Show at State Fairgrounds Coliseum features unbeaten Columbus boxers
Unbeaten Columbus light heavyweight Venzell Johnson and bantamweight Richard Rozelle headline 10 round bouts Wednesday night at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum. Johnson faces Gary Summerhays of Canada while Rozelle fights Robert Emerson of Cincinnati. Preliminary six round bouts include Peter Seward of Columbus vs Ron Pettigrew Cleveland, Forrest Winchester Columbus vs Otto Pallfy Akron, and Bob Plegge Akron vs Chuck Spicer Cleveland.
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