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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1977

Page

8

Phillies Patch Rotation With Lerch In Five-Game Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-6 as rookie Randy Lerch earned his fifth win. Lerch struck out three in a key sixth inning after yielding two baserunners with none out.

Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies Aemia Phils Danny Ozark Randy Lerch Lerch Phillies Los Angeles Philadelphia Steve Garvey Rick Monday Dusty Baker Bob Boone Ozark Steve Carlton Larry Christenson Wayne Twitchell Jim Kaat Carlton Twitchell Kaat Christenson Garry Maddox Chicago Cubs San Diego Minnesota Cleveland Boston California Seattle Baltimore Oakland New York Cubs Padres Gene Clines Evans Jim Rice Mariners Orioles Lee Stanton Jim Palmer Palmer Ruppert Jones Glenn Abbott Mike Kekich A’s Yankees Wayne Gross Chicago Richie Zisk Earl Williams Ken Holtzman Bob Lacey

Stoneham Defends Giants Move to San Francisco

AP reports Horace Stoneham defends moving the New York Giants to San Francisco in 1958. He says breaking New York hearts was justified to gain a modern ballpark and growth for both cities, noting Shea Stadium and the later Oakland A's competition.

Fred Rothenberg NEW York (Ap Giants New York Mets New York Giants San Francisco Horace Stoneham Manhattan Polo Grounds New York Stoneham Arizona Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Shea Stadium Minneapolis Giants Walter O'Malley Dodgers O’malley California San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Hollywood

Bench May Face Surgery For Reds Knee Injury

Cincinnati AP Johnny Bench of the Reds may require knee surgery amid cartilage damage suspected after missing three games. Bench reports a knee click and notes treatment is ongoing while the team watches his status before tonight’s game against the Pirates. John Candelaria starts for Pittsburgh against Jack Billingham for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Johnny Bench Bench Reds Pirates John Candelaria Jack Billingham

Has Ali Lost His Punch In A Victory Over Evangelista

Muhammad Ali, at 36, barely pressed Alfredo Evangelista and won a unanimous 15 round decision in Landover Maryland. Trainer Angelo Dundee questioned if this was as good as Ali can still be while noting his dancing style and reliance on left jabs.

Muhammad Ali Alfredo Evangelista Landover Ali Leon Ali Capital Centre Jimmy Young

Ali Wins Narrow Decision In Cleveland Bout

Referee Harry Cecchini scored the match 71-66 in favor of Ali. The bout featured Shavers, described as a great banger, who mounted a late rally but fell short as Ali maintained the win.

Harry Cecchini Ali

76ers Edge Rockets In 118 115 Game Five Thriller

The Philadelphia 76ers trail 3 1 in the series but win 118 115 over the Houston Rockets. Julius Erving says the loss stings but vows to bounce back as Houston fights to extend the series.

Houston Philadelphia 76Ers Houston Rockets Sixers Philadelphia Rockets Tom Nissalke Erving Portland

ABA Survivors Face Costly Survival After ABA Demise

New York AP report notes four ex ABA teams the Nets Nuggets Pacers Spurs face heavy costs after joining NBA. Each paid 3.2 million entrance fee with 200000 due June 1, grace until June 30. teams seek relief as one franchise up for sale and others struggle financially.

NEW York American Association National Basketball Association Larry O'Brien Denver Nuggets Indiana York Nets San Antonio ABA Kentucky St. Louis Nets New York Knicks Denver Cial Outlook Indiana Julius Erving NBA

What Will Prison Do to Marvin

Marvin Barnes, former Providence College All American and Detroit Piston, is led to prison after an unloaded pistol found in his luggage. The court followed a four month to probation schedule, while his attorney sought more prep time to challenge the 1974 assault conviction. Family members express concern about the impact of incarceration on his future behavior and life.

Providence R.J Marvin Barnes Alfreda. Barnes Detroit Piston Lula Bolers James L. Feinberg Detroit Giannini Barnes Eligi Ble Debra Santos Providence College Larry Ketvirtis

Buckeyes Triumph in Girls Track Triangle Meet

Nelsonville-York girls win eight events and top team honors in a triangular meet held last Thursday. Buckeyes finish with 74 points, Vinton County 39, and Alexander 32. multiple event winners and close relay times are listed with student names and school affiliations.

Buchtel Nelsonville- York Buckeyes Vinton County Alexander McConnell Lightfritz Taylor Dodrill

Major League Baseball Games and Pitcher Records Snapshot

In the majors there are games listed with Sutton 5-0 facing Christensen 3-3, Warthen 1-1 pitching for Montreal at Atlanta, Koosman 2-4 for New York, and Rasmussen 2-4 at St. Louis with Bannister 1-3 for Houston.

Los Angeles Sutton Christensen Montreal Warthen Atlanta New York Koosman St. Louis Rasmussen Houston Bannister New Toronto West Texas Kansas City Meadow Minnesota Cleveland Boston California Seattle Baltimore Oakland Hunter Blue Detroit Rosema Alexander Jefferson Milwaukee Travers Fitlmorris Jenkins Simpson Pole Wedasedsy Chicago Varees i &J. Louis Eevee

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