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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1976

Page

9

Whaley Named Athens High School Basketball Coach

Whaley, former Albany and Alexander coach, was chosen Monday night by the Athens board of education as head basketball coach and high school physical education teacher. The decision faces possible action by the Athens Education Association which questions board procedures and the lack of a teacher's certificate.

Tom Metters Bill Whaley Albany Alexander Athens Athens Education Association Whaley Board of Education Fred Gibson Supt Sam Henderson Gibson Henderson Charles McAfee Marion Fugate Mr. Whaley Eugene Brundige AEA John Davis Brundige Association Light

Forgotten Man Just Misses No-Hit Fame

Wayne Garland, moved to the starting rotation, pitched a near no hitter as the Orioles defeated the Red Sox 2-0. Garland lost the no hitter with two outs in the eighth after a two-hit game. Bert Blyleven and Ed Figueroa also delivered strong outings for Rangers and Yankees respectively in a night of bright AL pitching.

Associated Press Wayne Garland Garland Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Oakland A's Bert Blyleven Texas Rangers Oakland A’s Ed Figueroa

Moses Shatters American 400mH Record at Trials

Edwin Moses, 20, Shattered the American mark in the 400 meter intermediate hurdles with 48.30 at the U S Olympic Trials in Eugene. Brenda Morehead ran 11.08 in the 100 meters, near the world record, while Rick Wohlhuter earned another Olympic trip with 1 44 78 in the 800. Major veterans Wilkins Powell and Silvester also qualified in field events and sprints.

Eugene Ore U.S Edwin Moses Morehouse College Atlanta Brenda Morehead Rick Wohlhuter Moses Steve Williams Dan Ripley Terry Albritton Morehead Tennessee State West Germany Ingrid Helten

Wimbledon opens with seeds advancing under sunny skies

Wimbledon’s opening day drew 24 500 fans as top seeds Ashe Connors Nastase Borg Panatta Vilas Tanner Ramirez Okker Newcombe Roche Fillol Gottfried all won their first round matches. Stan Smith did not play as his match was postponed to today.

Wimbledon England All-England London Arthur Ashe Ilie Nastase Romania Bjorn Borg Sweden Andriano Panatta Italy Argentina Guillermo Vilas Roscoe Tanner Lookout Mountain Tenn Mexico Raul Ramirez Tom Okker Netherlands John Newcombe Tony Roche Australia Jaime Fillol Chile Brian Gottfried Fort Lauderdale Fla Stan Smith Sea Pines C. C Patricio Cornejo

Two Golfers Edge Par In Mid-America Junior Open Qualifying

Mansfield Ohio AP two players from a 199 field matched par in the second qualify round at Possum Run for the 18th Mid America Junior Open. Ned Weaver Orrville and Jeff Goettman Springfield shot 70s on the 6309 yard course.

Mansfield Ohio Possum Run Ned Weaver Orrville Jeff Goettman Springfield Weaver Goettman Bob Stanger Cleveland Tom Atchison Stow Bill Smith Zanesville

Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule Details

The national league standings show Philadelphia leading with 44 wins and 18 losses, Pittsburgh 35 26, New York 33 36, St. Louis 2 36, Chicago 2 36, and Montreal 2 37. Results include Philadelphia 8 Montreal 3, Atlanta 11 Houston 0, Cincinnati 3 Los Angeles 7, St. Louis 7 New York 2, San Diego 6 San Francisco 3.

Detroit Milwaukee Kansas City Texas Oakland California Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Chicago Montreal Cincinnati Los Angeles San Diego Houston Atlanta San Francisco Reuss Bonham Richard Morton Kirby Lonborg Sutton Chicinnati Norman Swan Denny D'Acquisto Freisleben Nia

Souvenir Night in Cincinnati and Braves Rally at Atlanta

In Cincinnati Ken Griffey and George Foster hit home runs to back Pat Zachry in a 3-1 Reds win over Los Angeles. Atlanta’s Rowland Office extended his hitting streak to 26 games as the Braves topped Houston 11-9 with Jimmy Wynn’s seventh inning homer. The Dodgers lead in the NL West is down to four games. Cincinnati drew large home crowds, while Atlanta drew its usual sellout turnout.

Rangers New York Yankees Associated Press Cincinnati Atlanta Ken Griffey George Foster Doug Ray Los Angeles Reds Dodgers Rowland Office Jimmy Wynn Braves Houston Foster Griffey Pat Zachry Astros Office Wynn Phils Expos Philadelphia Tom Underwood

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AHS Choice Paul Gerig Dave Lovett Ted Bibler Ohio Education Association Dr. Fugate Gerry, Lovett Alan Goldsberry Goldsberry Athens High School Ohio University Chillicothe High School Sports, Inc Ellen Kim Mark J. W. Whaley Mac Wilkins Eugene Ore John Powell Jay Sylvester New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Angels Twins Bill Melton Minnesota Melton Dave Goltz Bob Jones Dave Chalk Andy Etchebarren White Sox Royals Jim Spencer Ralph Garr Buddy Bradford Spencer Jorge Orta Tom Hall Bradford Tigers Brewers Ben Oglivie Detriot Oglivie Jim Slaton Jacksonville Evelyn Ashford UCLA Wheeler San Diego State Shine Penn State Wohlhuter James Robinson Mark Enyeart Utah State Track Club Villanova Mark Belgar Jay Silvester Wilkins University of Oregon Pacific Coast Club Powell Silvester Munich Harvey Glance Auburn Ray Norton Jane Frederick Ashe Jimmy Connors Ferdi Taygan Farmingham Mass Connors Antonio Zugarelli Forster Busby West Boston Hughes Tanana Briles Garry Maddox Bob Boone Padres Giants Johnny Grubb Willie Davis Grubb John Montefusco Davis Mets Lynn McGlothen Cats Autogar Auto Parts Bicycle Sale Peak Americord American Express Diners Club Carte Blanche Firestone Car Service Center E. State St
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