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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1972

Page

16

Perry Delivers Win as Indians Beat Blyleven and Twins

Cleveland benefitted from Graig Nettles defensive plays as Gaylord Perry earned his 11th win despite laboring through nine innings. Ray Fosse homered for the Indians, with Chambliss walking and Nettles adding a decisive eighth inning homer. In other games Detroit, Chicago, and Boston won while Oakland and Baltimore fell or were challenged.

Perry Rigney Twins Bert Blyleven Blyleven Detroit Oakland California Baltimore Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Boston Texas Kansas City New York Chicago Wilbur Wood Mickey Lolich Frank Duffy Graig Nettles Nettles Harmon Killebrew Ray Fosse Indians Duffy del Unser Dave LaRoche Chris Chambliss Tom Timmerman

West defense star Buchanan to face East in Coaches All America game

Willie Buchanan of San Diego State, a first round NFL pick and Shrine game standout, headlines the West in the 12th annual Coaches All America clash. Coach Church Fairbanks of Oklahoma will lead the West against Paul Bryant's East as Buchanan boasts speed and sharp play reading abilities. He notes a tough, gambling style suited to interceptions.

Lubbock Tex Willie Buchanan San Diego State Church Fairbanks Oklahoma Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Alabama Willie Southern Methodist Gary Hammond Buchanan Green Bay Packers Herb Adderley Dallas Cowboys

West vs East in televised showdown at Jones Stadium

The nationally televised 7 30 p m game in Lubbock pits the West with Nebraska’s Jerry Tagge and Oklahoma’s Jack Mildren against the East led by Paul Miller and Joe Gilliam. Michigan linebacker Mike Tyler says West is the underdog due to location and parity. Also noted is Wake Forest senior Jim Simons, who led the U S Open after three rounds last year.

Buchanan Jones Stadium Texas Tech Mike Tyler Michigan Nebraska Jerry Tagge Oklahoma Jack Mildren Paul Miller North Carolina Joe Gilliam Tennessee State Jim Simons Butler Wake Forest

Curtis Cup Team Into Match Play

America's Curtis Cup team led by Jane Booth of Palm Beach Gardens Florida advanced to match play at the British Women's Amateur Golf Championships in Hunstanton England. Booth posted 82 in the final round for a 36 hole total of 157 finishing two behind leader Belle Robertson of Scotland with windy cold conditions noted by teammates Beth Barry Laney Smith and others.

States Beth Barry

Bike and hike trail planned along Ohio River in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Planning and Recreation Commissions outline a 20 mile bike and hike trail from Sayler Park to Coney Island. The plan envisions six stages with an initial eastern segment of five to six miles. Easements would be needed for a six foot asphalt strip.

Cincinnati Ohio River

Murphy Poised As Contender In Western Open

Western Open opens in Illinois with Bob Murphy among favorites at Sunset Ridge. Murphy, 29, coming off a top finish at Pebble Beach, seeks first win since 1970 despite back issues and cold weather. Contenders include Bruce Crampton and Tom Weiskopf. Nicklaus Palmer and Player not competing. Trevino withdrew.

Northbrook Ill Bob Murphy Pebble Beach Calif Murphy Sunset Ridge Country Club University of Florida Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Gary Player Lee Trevino

Fenik Named Grid Coach At Jackson High

Ronald J. Fenik, former Barberton coach and ex McArthur mentor, is named grid coach at Jackson High, succeeding Ben Buckles who leaves to coach Granville. Fenik, 36, OSU grad and 1957 MVP, led Barberton to 8-1-1 and NORCO co championship this season after a 1-9 debut, with teaching in health and biology and a Xavier master’s degree.

Jackson Ronald J. Fenik Barberton High School Grid McArthur High School Jackson High School Ben Buckles Jackson Post Granville High School Fenik Ohio University Bellefontaine Xavier University Muskingum College Muskingum Baberton Massillon

Lions Clinch Victory In Scoring Marathon

Lions outslug Kaslers 26 13 led by Arthur Chonko Randy Cox and Greg Clonch with an 18 hit attack Chonko went 4 for 6 with a homer Cox had four hits Clonch tripled perfect night 3 at bats Craig Taylor homered for the losers Phil Ley pitched Medics to 13 1 over Steppes Ley two hitter also homered Doug Dixon two hitter struck out 10 for Jonesys Elks remain winless after three games Tim Erwin tripled Dixon doubled Brian Cornell homered

Oakland Mike Epstein Tigers Ken Holtzman Timmerman Tony Taylor al Kaline Bill Freehan Reggie Jackson Bob Oliver Angels Baltimore Orioles Don Buford Paul Blair Merv Rettenmund California Doyle Alexander Eddie Watt White Sox Brewers Dick Allen Bill Parsons Bill May Allen Red Sox Texas Rico Petrocelli Carl Yastrzemski Doug Griffin Danny Cater Ben Ogilvie Boston Lions Kaslers Arthur Chonko Randy Cox Greg Clonch Chonko Cox Clonch Craig Taylor Phil Ley Steppes Ley Elks Doug Dixon Jonesys Tim Erwin Dixon Brian Cornell

Two Cats Compete In Meet

Miles Cumberland posted 38 40 78 and Mike McPhee 40 40 80 in NCAA golf qualifiers at Cape Coral. Leaders include Tom Kite 65, Max Castro 68, Art Twitty 68 as teams Texas 281 and Bowling Green 308, with qualifying to continue and top 60 individuals plus top 15 teams advancing.

Miami Fla Miles Cumberland Mike McPhee Cape Coral Tom Kite University of Texas Max Castro Art Twitty Arizona State Bill Schumacher Ohio Steve Blowers Bowling Green Blowers Gallipolis Falcons Ken Walters Tom Fortuna Rick Faulk Mark McConnell Texas Houston Georgia Southern Maryland Georgia Florida San Jose State Tennessee Indiana Ball State Ohio State

Bowling High Scores and Team Totals at Spartan Inn

Geneva Gillette tops with 205 and 550 series as Mar Bailey posts 221 and 547, Judy Wooley adds 214 and 533. Spartan Inn scores 609 in the night’s totals while One Step Carry Out records 1648.

Geneva Gillette Mar Bailey Judy Wooley Spartan Inn

Major League Thursday and Friday Games Listed

Schedule shows Chicago Balingen 9 7 at Milwaukee Tackwand 2 and New York Peterson 5 8 at Cleveland Wilcox 6 6 for Thursday. Friday lists Detroit at Baltimore New York at Cleveland Boston at Milwaukee Minnesota at Kansas City Chicago at Texas and California at Oakland.

Ladies Betterhalves Lumberettes Pewkeeke Maplewood Inn Harry’s Sohie Martins Grocery Sprague H.& EB Emory Gardens Jan's Beauty Shop Lana Shumway Cecbandiscins Ll FPO Laura Rider Tom Dunlap Gillette Jr East Serene Eeane Ww L. Pet GB Sammy's Steak House Cooveeee T Pittsburgh Athens Truck Rental Eeseess New York Artan Inn Chicago GP Co Houston Cincinnati Montreal Philadelphia Atlanta Los Angeles Llriday St. Louis Cleveland Buick Chai Seer Gentry Griday Chica Carol Ballinger Carlotta Houston Scarmack Ell Llewellyn Susie San Francisco San Die Hawk Kostiva Oakland Ohio State McKibbens Chicago Aetee Horse of Magic Minnesota Baker & Stauffer Swearingens Texas Red Head Oil Co Boston Milwaukee Detroit California Baltimore Kansas City Balingen Tackwand York Peterson Wilcox

79 year old Dale Winegardner bowls daily in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon resident Dale Winegardner, 79, bowls five league nights and practices two more. The retired drill press operator took up bowling after 1958 and credits the sport with keeping him alive, averaging 164 to 168 with a high game of 278 and sanctioned 268. He plans to keep bowling as long as he can reach the line.

Mount Vernon Ohio Dale Winegardner Winegardner Kegler Clint Beckley

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