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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1972

Page

12

Astros Rally To 9-5 Win Over Reds In Cincinnati

The Astros jump ahead of the Reds 9-5 as six runs in the third inning, including Doug Rader's 11th homer, lift Houston to first in the NL West. Cesar Cedeno goes 4-for-4 with three runs scored and Harry Walker praises the young star. George Culver gains the win. Wayne Simpson takes the loss.

Bill Winter Associated Press Cincinnati Houston Astros Cincinnati Reds Houston Reds Astros Doug Rader Rader George Culver Dave Roberts Wayne Simpson Stan Bahnsen White Sox Cy Acosta Tom Egan Sox Johnny

Briggs Homers as Brewers Beat Sox on Road

Briggs homered for the Brewers. The win leaves the White Sox at 11-18 on the road and 24-4 at home. Manager Chuck Tanner dismisses the road split, saying the total record is what matters.

White Sox Chuck Tanner

Crenshaw Sparks Texas surge at NCAA golf Cape Coral

Texas star Ben Crenshaw fired a 66 to ignite a 15 under par lead for the Longhorns at the NCAA Golf Championships in Cape Coral Florida. Teammate Tom Kite sits 11 under after 133 total while Houston trails by 14 strokes and Florida is third.

Cape Coral Fla Texas Ben Crenshaw Jack Nicklaus Ohio State Nicklaus Austin Ben Crenshaw Ohio University Mike McPhee Miles Cumberland MAC Miami Bill Schumaker Bowling Green Longhorn Tom Kite Kite Cape Coral Country Club Houston Florida

Age Group Meet Is Scheduled For Athens Peden Stadium

The Athens area hosts an age group track meet for youths 6 to 18 this Saturday at 2 30 p m at Peden Stadium. Registration starts at 2 p m with a 25 cent fee allowing three events and 25 cents more for three additional events.

Athens Peden Stadium

Mayhews Qualify for Ohio Junior Olympics

Mark Mayhew won the 880 yard run for boys 10 to 11 in 2:36.2 and Mike Mayhew won the 880 for boys 12 to 13 in 2:28.0 at the Southeastern Ohio District Junior Olympics in Columbus. Their victories qualify both boys for the Ohio State Junior Olympics in Toledo on July 15.

Mark Mike Mayhew

Three-way NFL Franchise Swap Hinted In Trade Talks

Los Angeles Rams owner Bill Barnes confirms ongoing discussions over a possible three way deal involving Carroll Rosenbloom and Robert Irsay to exchange NFL franchises. Barnes notes depreciation issues and estate duties as factors while confirming Rams sale talks ongoing amid bids from Carlos Romer and Hugh Culverhouse.

LOS Angeles Carroll Rosenbloom Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Rams Rams Bill Barnes Rosenbloom Irsay Barnes Daniel Reeves Carlos Romer Santa Monica Calif Hugh Culverhouse Jacksonville, Fla

Sikes and Jamieson Lead Western Open After Round One

R H Sikes using old Dutch Harrison clubs and Jim Jamieson posted three under par 68s to tie for the Western Open lead at Sunset Ridge. Bruce Crampton shot 73 while three others were at 69 and a larger group at 71.

Sikes Jamieson Northbrook Ill R.H. Sikes Dutch Harrison Jim Jamieson Sunset Ridge Country Club Bruce Crampton Steve Opperman Hale Irwin Tom Weiskopf Sunset Ridge Charles Coody Jim Wiechers Dave Graham Bob Barbarossa Doug Sanders J.C. Snead Lee Elder St. Louis

Chavers Pushes Scrimmages For All Star Classic

John Chavers first black coach in the Ohio High School All-Star game proposes pregame inter-squad scrimmages to boost player awareness and relax the atmosphere. North and South squads prepare for the 1972 Marion contest as teams name tentative starters and coaches weigh the idea with Ohio Coaches Association leadership.

George Strode Associated Press Marion Ohio John Chavers Cleveland East Tech Chavers Marion Coliseum John Woolums Dayton Roosevelt Bob Huggins Gnadenhutten Indian Valley South Jay Powell Boardman Dean White Celina Bradley Robinson Akron Central-Hover Star Nate Washington Henry Leckrone Lancaster Tom Dunn Covington Dave Hanners Columbus Walnut Ridge Craig Taylor Springfield North Larry Allen Hamilton Taft Mark Colopy Zanesville

Allen Leads AL All Star Balloting in Chicago Sweep

Chicago first baseman Dick Allen tops the American League All Star fan voting with 189,071 ballots, leading Norm Cash. Brooks Robinson and Reggie Jackson also lead at key positions as voting nears July 15, with the All Star Game set for July 25 at Atlanta Stadium. Jockey Ron Turcotte wins third Kentucky Derby mount on Riva Ridge.

NEW York Dick Allen Chicago White Sox Allen Norm Cash Detroit Tigers Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Bill Melton White Sox Melton Atlanta Stadium Ron Turcotte Louisville Riva Ridge

Major League Baseball Thursday and weekend results

In The Majors results Chicago 5 Milwaukee 2 New York at Cleveland rain delayed Friday's schedule lists Detroit at Baltimore New York at Cleveland Boston at Milwaukee Minnesota at Kansas City Chicago at Texas California at Oakland. Saturday shows Detroit at Baltimore New York at Cleveland Boston at Milwaukee Minnesota at Kansas City Chicago at Texas California at Oakland. Sunday has Detroit at Baltimore New York at Cleveland Boston at Milwaukee Minnesota at Kansas City Chicago at Texas twilight California at Oakland, with several interleague matches and twi nights including Houston at Cincinnati San Francisco at San Diego Atlanta at Los Angeles.

Chicago Milwaukee New York Cleveland Detroit Lolich Baltimore Cuellar Peterson Wilcox Boston Curtis Brett Minnesota J. Perry Kansas City Splittorff Wood Texas Bosman California Ryan Oakland Hamilton Pittsburgh Blass Jenkins Philadelphia Nash Montreal McAnally St. Louis Seaver Houston Reuss Cincinnati Grimsley San Francisco McDowell San Diego Arlin Atlanta Niekro Los Angeles Downing West West Houston Seewe

NLRB to Rule in Months on Turf Fines Bargaining

The National Labor Relations Board is expected to decide in three to four months on the NFL Players Association complaint against NFL owners over artificial turf and player fines. NLRB examiner Melvin Wees set July 27 for final briefs. The case questions whether turf and fines are bargainable, not their merits.

Minneapolis, Minn National Labor Relations Board National Football League Players Association NFL NLRB Melvin Wees Welles Theodore Kheel

City Recreation Softball Games Rescheduled

The Women’s Softball League schedule is moved to the end of the season because Jaycee Fields are wet. Monday games proceed as planned.

Jaycee Fields

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