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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1977

Page

8

Yankees Building for Future Steinbrenner Resents Image

In Tampa Florida AP Steinbrenner III rejects the image of a moneybags owner chasing a World Series. He says the Yankees have boosted spending adding a 20 man staff 14 new scouts and top pitching coaches. He notes the team doubled its budget per year and increased attendance from 700000 to 2 million by rebuilding with players like Catfish Hunter and a broad payroll strategy.

Tampa Fla Oe Steinbrenner III Moneybags Bet Hoyt Wilhelm Sammy Yankees Catfish Hunter Steinbrenner Gabe Paul Yankee Hunter Kuiper Joe Namaths

Pete Rose Wife Keeps Down to Earth Image in Cincinnati

Karolyn Rose, wife of Pete Rose, refuses to put on airs and raises two children while managing life around baseball. She mentions budgeting with Skyline Chili groceries, cherishes family privacy, and serves as den mother to Reds wives.

Tampa Fla Karolyn Rose Cincinnati Skyline Chili Fawn Rhineland Midwest Pete Rose Petie Ford Pete Tony Karolyn Den Reds

Outfielder Steve Kemp Faces Uncertainty On Road Back

Expos games and several exhibition results dominate the scene as Steve Kemp, former first pick of the 1976 draft by Detroit, struggles with a spot on the roster after a troubled Aug 29, 1976 setback. Other outputs include Wohlford and Joshua driving Brewers, Colborn scoreless for Royals, Tenace keying Padres win, Ault two homers for Blue Jays, and Ca bell and Gonzalez producing for the Yankees.

Associated Press Steve Kemp Ceverng Montreal Expos Kemp Southern Cal Tigers Detroit Jim Wohlford von Joshua Milwaukee Brewers Jim Colborn Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox Gene Tenace San Diego Padres Chicago Cubs Greg Ault Toronto Blue Jays New York Mets Enos Cabell Jose Gonzalez

Gilders Sets New Ohio Track Mark at Rainy Meet

Gilders a Alexander High School freshman set a pole vault record 16 2 amid rain as Ohio faced Troy State and Princeton with no team score kept. OU assistant coach Mike Mimms won long and triple jumps. Vince Yanko won javelin, Bruce Green high hurdles, Fuqua, Young tied 200, Randy Foster second in 5k, mile relay led by Lloyd, Jeffress, Young, Fuqua in 3 18 0.

Gilders Alexander High School Ohio Troy State Princeton Mike Mimms Vince Yanko Bruce Green Greg Fuqua Jessie Young Randy Foster Jeff Lloyd James Jeffress Peewee Aes Gins Mike Mims

Toledo to Aid Women Athletes

University of Toledo plans first grants in aid for women’s sports next fall pending trustees approval. Athletic Board recommends 10 in four varsity sports including field hockey volleyball basketball and tennis.

Toledo Toledo, Ohio University of Toledo Vern Smith University Smith Athletic Board of Control

Coaches Pick State Champs In Ohio High School Boys

Columbus area sports brief notes that 12 coaches predict Barberton to win Class AAA, Cleveland Latin to beat Columbus Mifflin for Class AA, and St. Peter's to claim Class A. Barberton garners nine votes, Linden-McKinley two, LaSalle one. Latin leads AA with five votes to Mifflin's four.

Columbus Barberton Columbus Linden-McKinley Cincinnati LaSalle Mifflin

Small school wins shout on ballots in state tourney field

Ottawa Glandorf and Dayton Jefferson received multiple votes in the statewide tally. St Peter's led Class A with seven of twelve votes as Fort Laramie, Continental, and Richmond Dale Southeastern earned mentions. Pat Maurer guides St. Peter's amid underdog status and coaches discuss favorites and pressure.

Ottawa Glandorf Dayton Jefferson St. Peter's Fort Laramie Continental Richmond Dale Southeastern

Miami Grad AA Coach of Year influence on Ottawa Glan dorf Titans

The article highlights Niekamp guiding Ottawa Glan dorf Titans to a winning season after a decade of struggle. It notes top players like Dave Olinger at Ridgewood and Miller Lowrie with strong scoring, plus second-team all-state selections including Pothast, McCurdy, Crowe and others in the region.

Columbus Ohio Ottawa- Glanderf Titans Niekamp Dave Olinger West Lafayette Ridgewood Ken Pothast Ottawa-Glandorf Dave McCurdy Springfield Catholic Eddie Crowe Carlisle Ron Myers Magnolia Sandy Valley Lee Horne Port Jack Cole Carrollton Dave Dittmar Tiltonsville Buckeye South Art Fox North Bend Taylor John Denen Washington Court House Dennis Ward Vincent Warren Kent Baker Mount Gilead Paul Williams Akron South

Indians' Second Baseman Kuiper Aims for Low-Key Image

The Cleveland Indians star reveals he prefers a quiet life off the field. He discusses dating cautiously, staying single longer, and plans to marry only after careful consideration. He notes he enjoys conversations over coffee and staying close to baseball. Rick Manning also draws heavy fan mail.

Kuiper Rick Manning Tribe

Namath Seen Moving Toward Rams In Major Contract Talks

New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath and the Los Angeles Rams have informally agreed on a renegotiated deal. Obstacles include Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom's approval and Jets compensation terms. Namath would earn about 200000 per season, with movie and TV work expected to offset the drop from his Jets salary.

New York Jets Los Angeles Rams New York News Namath Rams Carroll Rosenbloom Jets al Ward Don Klosterman Jimmy Walsh NFL

Athens Alumni Basketball Games Planned by Boosters

Athens High School Bulldog Booster Club announces annual Alumni Basketball Games on Saturday April 2 at the high school gym. Two games will feature 1964 and earlier graduates and 1965 and later graduates. Practice is March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. Contact John Matheny Jim Mason or Bob Handley for details.

Athens High School Bulldog Booster Club John Matheny Jim Mason Bob Handley

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