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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1977

Page

13

Young Winner Over Foreman In Upset Victory

George Foreman endured exhaustion and frustration as Jimmy Young outboxed him to a 12th round knockdown and unanimous decision in San Juan. Young seized the upset, earning a $250,000 purse and a path toward a rematch with Muhammad Ali, while Foreman faced hospital care and a total of 45 wins in his career.

Jimmy Young Fellows George Foreman San Juan P.R George Foreman Jimmy Young Young Howard ABC Howard Cosell Muhammad Ali Big George King Presbyterian Hospital Ali Ray Kelly Don King Ken Norton Duane Bobick Norton Bobick New York Madison Square Garden Waldemar Schmidt Cesar Ramos Ismael Fernandez

Hockey NHL Results Boston Beats Buffalo 4 2

Boston defeated Buffalo 4 to 2 in National Hockey League action. Atlanta tied Philadelphia. Los Angeles edged Detroit 3 to 2.

National Hockey League Boston Buffalo Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles Detroit

South Webster ousts Southern in district final. Adena tops Portsmouth East

South Webster defeats Southern 65 to 51 to claim the upper bracket district title and earn a regional berth at Delaware, as Southern suffers its first loss in 12 games. Adena advances to the Dayton regional with a 64 to 22 lower bracket win over Portsmouth East.

Chillicothe Southern Tornadoes South Webster Delaware Southern Adena Dayton Portsmouth East Robin Hagen Cheryl Roseberry Jean Ritchhard Brenda Lawrence

Reds rely on new players after losses to World Series team

Sparky Anderson warned fans not to expect a collapse after Don Gullett, Tony Perez, and Will McEnaney left. Youngster Henderson leads Cincinnati in spring, while Revering may back up Driessen. Across MLB, Kingman, Mota, Iorg, Scott, Dar win homers highlight exhibition games and signings populate camps.

Cincinnati Reds Don Gullett Tony Perez Will McEnaney Sparky Anderson Henderson Reds Revering Dan Driessen Dave Kingman New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Les Manny Mota New York Yankees Dane Iorg Philadelphia Phillies Toronto Blue Jays Balti

Athens AHS Opens Baseball Season With Leeds Shelby

Athens High School plans a 1977 baseball opener against Leeds Shelby in a twin bill. The seven inning games begin with the first contest at 1 p.m. at the Athens field.

Athens School Leeds Shelby High School

UCLA Pulls Off NCAA Tournament Upset Over Idaho State

Seven foot center Steve Hayes scored 27 for Idaho State while Ernie Wheeler hit four late free throws. UCLA rallied from behind to win 77-74 as Wheeler sealed the victory with two late free throws. Marques Johnson added 21 for the Bruins.

Steve Hayes Ernie Wheeler Big Sky Idaho Michigan Detroit Kentucky VMI Nevada Las Vegas Utah North Carolina Notre Dame Bengals Bruins Wheeler Idaho State UCLA Gene Bartow Marques Johnson David Greenwood Robert Smith Smith Jeff Judkins Phil Ford Tar Heels Irish Ford Toby Knight Wildcats Ron Carter Truman Pet Jack Givens Titans John Robinson Wolverines Robinson Phil Hubbard John Long Dick Vitale UNC Charlotte Syracuse 49Ers Orangemen Cedric Maxwell Unc-Charlotte Midwest Marquette Butch Lee Warriors Lee Larry Cassie Kansas State Skip Brown Rod Griffin Jerry Schellenberg Wake Forest Southern Illinois Deacons Salukis Brown Mike Glenn

Bonnies and Houston Reach NIT Final

St Bonaventure advanced to the NIT final with an 86 82 win over Villanova at Madison Square Garden. Houston topped Alabama 82 76 to join them, with Otis and Birdsong leading the Cougars in a late rally after halftime.

NEW York Jim Satalin Madison Square Garden St. Bonaventure Bonnies Villanova Houston Alabama Satalin Essie Hollis Greg Sanders Glenn Hagan Wildcats Hollis Sanders Ies Cougars Otis Birdsong Charles Thompson Crimson Tide Reggie King

Public notices and bids from Ohio estates and schools

Notices list estate inventories and appraisements for several deceased individuals including Harry J. Graham Laura M. Johnson Kittle Harold M. Henry Amanda J. Longdon and others with hearings scheduled. Meigs Local School District calls for bids on three 66 passenger school buses with specifications and bid procedures.

Dover Township Seeks Dust Control Bids in Ohio

Dover Township Athens County Ohio will receive bids until 8:00 a m Saturday April 9 1977 for dust control using MC3 and MC4. Bid price per gallon to be paid when township funds are available. Bond of $500 required upon bid acceptance. Trustees reserve right to accept or reject bids. Jane Hanning Clerk.

Dover Township Athens County Ohio Dover Jane Hanning Box Millfield

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