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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1971

Page

7

OU Wrestlers named to East All Stars for Oklahoma State meet

Ohio University seniors Bruce Trammell and Russ Johnson earned spots on the East team for the East West wrestling match at Oklahoma State University this weekend. Trammell placed third at 158 pounds and Johnson finished third at 177 pounds after NCAA championships in Auburn. Coach Harry Houska leads the East squad with Dave Adams of Pittsburgh.

Ohio University Oklahoma State University Bruce Trammell Russ Johnson Ohio Harry Houska Dave Adams Pittsburgh Auburn Ala Trammell Mike Jones Oregon State Larry Lausch Oklahoma John Finch Cal Poly Johnson

Reds Boss predicts pennant playoff with Pirates team

Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson said the National League pennant will be decided in a Reds Pirates playoff. He praised Pittsburgh as the league’s best, noted Reds unity, and discussed roster cuts and spring injuries after a 5-4 exhibition win over Pittsburgh.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Sparky Anderson Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Baltimore Orioles Dodgers Anderson Mets Cardinals Cubs Pirate Bob Moose Johnny

Green and White Club Meeting Set Tuesday

After a one week layoff due to spring break at Ohio University the Green and White Club resumes its noon luncheon Tuesday at Baker Center. Spring sports and a wrapup on NCAA swimming and wrestling may be featured. It is expected to be the last weekly noon luncheon.

Ohio University Green and White Baker Center

NBA Draft Shuffle Meets Haywood Case and ABA Moves

The NBA draft faces new suspense as Cleveland and Portland pick first after coin tosses while the ABA pursues stars like Sid Wicks and Ken Durrett. Buffalo’s third pick is in question as Spencer Haywood’s status with Seattle hinges on court rulings and a federal judge’s decision.

New York Spencer Haywood National Basketball Association Cleveland Portland Cavaliers American Basketball Association Buffalo Walter Kennedy NBA Braves Seattle SuperSonics Haywood Denver ABA

Andretti Wins Questor Grand Prix at Ontario

Mario Andretti captures the $288,900 Questor Grand Prix at Ontario Motor Speedway after two heat wins on a 3.914 mile road course. He defeats Jackie Stewart, with Denis Hulme, Chris Amon, Tim Schenken, and Jo Siffert in a high speed field. Stewart finishes second as Andretti earns $39,400 while Stewart takes $25,250.

Ontario Calif Burns United States Mario Andretti Ferrari Ontario Motor Speedway Andretti Phoenix Scotland Jackie Stewart Mario Stewart New Zealand Denis Hulme Chris Amon Tim Schenken Australia Jo Siffert Switzerland

Klein Booked As Instructor For Muskie Roundball Camp

George Klein assistant basketball coach at Ohio University will teach at the Muskie Roundball Camp sponsored by Muskingum College. The week of June 13 to 19 opens to boys 10 to 16, tuition 90 dollars. Housing in college residence halls and three meals daily. Applications from Jim Burson office Muskingum athletic department.

NEW Concord George Klein Ohio University Burson Muskingum

Miller Named USD Health, Physical Education and Athletics Head

Dr. Carl Miller, 37, named chairman of USD department of health, physical education and athletics by President Richard Bowen. He will assume duties in July, replacing John Roning who resigned to become Big Sky Conference commissioner. Miller previously led North Dakota State physical education.

Vermillion S.D Carl Miller Department of Health, Physical Education University of South Dakota Richard Bowen Miller John Roning Roning North Dakota State

Harness Tournament Slated At 9 Tracks

Harness racing's second world driving championship will be run May 3 15 at nine tracks in the U S and Canada. Defending champion Herve Filion of Canada and Bill Haughton of the United States were named as the first drivers. Filion led Canadians and Haughton led U S drivers in HTA rankings in 1970.

Chicago U. S Canada America Herve Filion Bill Haughton North America Filion Haughton HTA

Ohio University coach to speak at North Gallia all-sports banquet

Jim Snyder head coach at Ohio University will speak at North Gallia High School annual all-sports banquet on April 8 at 7 p.m. The pot luck event accepts no tickets and relies on contributions to the athletic boosters fund for trophies and equipment.

Vinton Jim Snyder Ohio University North Gallia

Vacation Over For Bobby Orr Brings Bruins Back For Montreal Clash

Boston Bruins star defenseman Bobby Orr returns to fulltime duty for the Wednesday night game in Montreal after missing time as a parttimer. The Bruins surged to four straight losses without him, including a 2-1 setback to the New York Rangers as Orr managed only two shots in 6 55 of play on power plays. The Canadiens loom in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and Boston hopes Orr can lift them past Montreal in the final three games. The Rangers, meanwhile, have won 11 of 14 and help set the pace in the East. Other games saw Montreal beat Chicago 2-1, Detroit edge Toronto 2-1, Vancouver crush California 11-5, Buffalo top Minnesota 4-2, and Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 3-1. Wayne Maki delivered a three-goal effort for Vancouver with two assists. Dale Tallon added two goals.

NEW York Boston Bobby Orr Bruins Montreal Rangers Canadiens Chicago Detroit Toronto Vancouver California Buffalo Minnesota Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Los Angeles Wayne Maki Dale Tallon

City Clubs Resume Play

The Athens City Recreation Department says the Badminton and Table Tennis Club will resume regular play Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Athens Middle School gym. Open to men and women. fee is $3 per quarter. Contact Harold Klock at 594-5549 or the City Recreation Department at 592-2423 for information.

Athens City Recreation Department Athens Harold Klock City Recreation Department

Exhibition Baseball Scores From Saturday and Sunday

Weekend results show Chicago N beating Tokyo Lotte Orions 7 to 6 and Oakland topping San Diego 9 to 2. Milwaukee shut out Cleveland 9 to 0, Detroit beat St. Louis 11 to 7, and Chicago A edged Combined Squads 4 to 3. Philadelphia won 4 to 3 over Cincinnati. Pittsburgh lost 1 to 0 to Kansas City. Minnesota defeated Boston 5 to 2. Washington and New York A split 2 to 1 after 13 innings, while New York N beat Atlanta 5 to 4. Sunday saw Atlanta 4 Baltimore 3, New York N 5 New York A 2 in 12 innings, Milwaukee tied Tokyo Lotte Orions 2, Washington 4 Kansas City 2, Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 4, Los Angeles 3 Houston 1, Boston 5 Detroit 3, Combined Squads 1 Montree 0, Philadelphia 7 Chicago A 6, St. Louis 13 Minnesota 2, Chicago N 15 Cleveland 4, San Diego 6 Oakland 4, San Francisco 2 California 0.

Chicago Tokyo Lotte Orions Oakland San Diego Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Chicago A Squads Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Kansas City Minnesota Boston Washington New York Montreal Baltimore Atlanta Los Angeles Houston Milwaukee U Montree San Francisco California Los Angel Madison Wis Boston Sesseesseee New York Sesesee Montreal Sesooos Toronto Coecssee Buffalo Vancouver Essesse Ssesseeee Seeessee

ABA East Division Standings Review

The record shows Virginia at 54 28, Kentucky at 43 39, and New York at 40 42 in the East Division. Scores reflect season performance and division positioning for the league race.

Virginia Kentucky New York

Strikes and Spares Guide Bowler Footwork Steps

The article explains that consistent footwork length in the approach affects your foul line. It advises placing heels on the foul line and performing the normal approach, then after the slide add six to eight inches and turn around to reach the proper starting distance.

Two Umpires to Join National League Staff

Umpires Jerry Dale and Bruce Froemming were added to the National League staff by league president Charles S. Feeney. They will replace retiring Frank Secory and Frank Dezelan who opted for a Triple A League. Dale is 36 and spent seven Coast League seasons after starting in the Pioneer League in 1963. Froemming is 31 and began in 1958 in the Nebraska State Rookie League before reaching the Coast League in 1967.

San Francisco Jerry Dale Bruce Froemming Charles S. Feeney Frank Secory Frank Dezelan Dale Froemming

NHL Standings And Schedules From Monday Games

The list shows team points games played and goal figures for Boston New York Montreal Toronto Buffalo Detroit Vancouver and other clubs in the West Division. It notes only scheduled games and reports no matches on Monday with several teams awaiting future dates.

Roberts Linked To Dodgers In Freeway Series Talk

San Diego Padres pitcher and former Point Pleasant and Gallipolis resident Dave Roberts may join the Los Angeles Dodgers as rival Angels GM Dick Walsh says Dodgers need another top line pitcher for a potential freeway series.

Dave Roberts Point Pleasant Gallipolis San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Herald- Examiner Dick Walsh Angels Dodgers Walsh Ward San Diego Roberts

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