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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1973

Page

13

Pirates Explode Past Giants in San Francisco

Al Oliver stars with six RBI on two homers as the Pirates rout the Giants 14-5 in San Francisco. Oliver slammed a two-run shot and a grand slam after a slow start, while Milt May added a three-run homer in the fourth to ignite a 13-1 lead.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Oliver San Francisco al Oliver Pirates Giants RBI Jim Willoughby Milt May Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Rusty Staub Reggie Cleveland St. Louis San Diego Padres Cards Derrel Thomas Tim McCarver Don Kessinger Chicago Los Angeles Dodger Andy Messersmith Cubs

Knicks Tie Lakers 99 95 in NBA Playoff Game

The Knicks beat the Lakers 99-95 to even the best of seven series at one game each. Bill Bradley led with 26 points while Walt Frazier, Phil Jackson, Earl Monroe and Willis Reed also reached double figures as New York improved defense and tempo before heading to Madison Square Garden.

LOS Angeles National Basketball Association New York Bill Sharman Los Angeles Lakers Knicks Bill Bradley Lakers Red Holzman Madison Square Garden Forum Bradley Walt Frazier Phil Jackson Earl Monroe Willis Reed

Major League Scores From Early Games

In The Majors Oakland Hunter 1 1 at Cleveland Perry 3 3 N Kansas City Busby 2 2 at Milwaukee Slaton 1 1 N Boston Pattin 1 4 at Minnesota Kaat 3 New York Stottlemyre 3 3 at Chicago Bahsen 3 1 N

Oakland Hunter Cleveland Perry Kansas City Busby Milwaukee Slaton Boston Pattin Minnesota Kaat New York Stottlemyre Chicago Bahsen Ct. G.B Pittsburgh Baltimore Montreal Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis West West San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati Houston California ‘S Ll Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta Texas Cincinnati California Sanrancisco McNally Bosman Reed Ruthven St Louis Wise Osteen Forsch Koosman Torrez

Maplewood Tourney Set This Weekend

Maplewood softball hosts two double elimination tournaments at W. State Street fields this weekend with 22 teams in the men’s and six in the women’s events. Notable entrants include Worthington Steel and Northwest Page in the men’s draw, with both championships slated for Sunday afternoon.

W. State Street Maplewood Softball Team Athens Worthington Steel Northwest Page Jimbo’s West Virginia

Final Little League Tryouts Set in Athens Park

The final 10 year old boys Little League tryouts in Athens take place Saturday from 9 30 to 11 30 a m on Field No 5 at W State Street park. Eligibility requires turning 10 by Aug 1 1973. For more information contact the City Recreation Office at 592 2423.

Athens W. State Street Park City Recreation

Cincinnati Battles Indianapolis For NHL Franchise Edge

Cincinnati officials claim a lead in securing a National Hockey League franchise as Indianapolis builds a 17000 seat arena. John Weissert of the Pacers says Cincinnati has a promising position on file and expects NHL decision makers to consider its strong bid.

Cincinnati Ohio Indianapolis John Weissert Indianapolis Pacers American Basketball Association NHL Weissert Indiana Pacers Rick Mount Mount Purdue Indiana

Cats Need Sweep At Western By PAUL HAGEN

Ohio University coach Jerry France warns that the Bobcats must sweep MAC series to stay in the title race. Western Michigan visits Kalamazoo for a tough three game set as Ohio wobbles at 17-7 overall and 4-3 in the league with four weekends remaining.

Paul Hagen Messenger Ohio University Jerry France France Miami Bobcats Redskins Ohio Bowling Green Cats Western Michigan Broncos Kalamazoo Central Michigan Falcons Western

Ohio University signs 22 football hopefuls in spring sprint

Coach Bill Hess announced letters of intent from 22 high school grid prospects led by Greg Gilders and Greg Brooks from Alexander and Alexander. The class includes linemen, ends, and backs from Ohio and nearby counties, with formal ranges across multiple districts and districts in Ohio.

Ohio University Bill Hess Ohio Fletcher Gilders Greg Gilders Alexander High School Alexander Greg Brooks MOVC

Federal Hocking Edges Vinton County In Dual Meet Thriller

Federal Hocking defeated Vinton County 62 1/3 to 57 2/3 as Jeff Driggs led with wins in long jump and 440 and a first in the mile relay margin. Mike Meek won discus and tied for first in the 100. Mike Eberts and Harold Caudill also won events for their teams in a close track showdown.

Stewart Federal Hocking Vinton County Jeff Driggs Mike Meek Mike Eberts Harold Caudill Murphy Meek Rise Shank Driggs Barber H. Caudill Haulsey Pole Sac Conway VC Ward Caudill Barney Claypool Eberts Harris Russell J. Caudill Brown D Walker R. Walker Halsey Dunfee Coe R. Caudill Federal Hocking Russell Guess Allen D. Walker

Redskins hold open tryouts at Capital University

Area football hopefuls are invited to Capital University on Tuesday May 26 at 8 am for Redskins free agent tryouts. Bring your own equipment. Former hopeful Herb Mulkey met a roster spot through this process last year.

Washington Redskins Redskins Capital University Herb Mulkey

Wellston Rally Tops Jackson in Non-League Showdown

Wellston defeated Jackson 12 to 4 as eleven runs came in the fifth and sixth innings. Steve Arnold earned the win by pitching the full game with Randy Hatten contributing a double and three RBIs. Mike Stewart added a triple, and Dick Gilliland and Ed Martin each had three hits.

Wellston Jackson Rockets Steve Arnold Randy Hatten RBI Mike Stewart Dick Gilliland Ed Martin

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