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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1977

Page

11

Trimble Joins TVC as New Member Amid League Expansion

Trimble will join the TVC after six years as an independent. The process ends years of seeking league inclusion, with unanimous approval from league president Jim Carpenter. Trimble gains eligibility in all sports by next fall except football and basketball, and may face Belpre or Warren Local for scheduling.

Trimble Tomcats William White Federal Hocking Jim Carpenter Eee San Ane Belpre Warren White TWC Carpenter

Mobbs Named MVP as FH Leads Tri-Valley All Conference

Federal Hocking senior Jim Mobbs wins Tri-Valley Conference MVP after a 11-3 pitching record and 1.47 ERA. He batted .368 with four homers, 28 RBIs and 28 steals as FH tops league at 9-1 and lands four players on the 18-man all league squad. Other repeat honorees include Tim Turrill Alexander Tom Sizemore Belpre Don Poston Federal Joe Brooker and Doug Campbell Nelsonville York and Dave Reynolds Warren.

Jim Mobbs Federal Hocking Lancers Warren Nelsonville York Mobbs Tim Turrill Alexander Tom Sizemore Belpre Don Poston Federal Joe Brooker Doug Campbell Nelsonville-York Dave Reynolds Tri-Valley T. Turrill K Woodgerd Alexander Sizemore J Bierbower J. Mobbs D. Poston G. Hatfield Chadwell J. J. Brooker Nels York Jr D. Campbell Nel York T. Pitts

Cowboys Pay Top Draft Pick Tony Dorsett Million Dollar Deal

Dallas coach Tom Landry says teams must pay top players to land them. Tony Dorsett, winner of the Heisman, becomes the Cowboys first million dollar player as contract talks remain confidential. Agent Mike Trope notes the five year, 1.2 million deal set Dorsett’s market value.

Dallas Dallas Cowboy Tom Landry Tony Dorsett Cowboys Dorsett University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Hervey Eger Mike Trope Gil Brandt Trope Tony Ricky Bell Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bell

Petty cash buys shape White Sox signing spree

Bill Veeck signed Royle Stillman Steve Stone Eric Soderholm and Tim Nordbrook using petty cash while Stone produced seven innings for his fourth straight win in a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee. Soderholm and Nordbrook sit at .315 and .300 though not in the lineup.

Bill Veeck Chicago White Sox Royle Stillman Steve Stone Eric Soderholm Tim Nordbrook Sox Veeck Reggie Jackson Joe Rudi Don Gullett Milwaukee Brewers Stone Stillman Soderholm Nordbrook Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Montreal Expos St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta A Reds

Ex Open Champ Takes Atlanta Lead

Former U S Open champion Lou Graham birdied the final two holes to post a six under par 66 and take a two shot lead in the Atlanta Golf Classic as the opening round resumed after a storm. Dave Stockton and Jerry McGee tied for second at 68, Hale Irwin stumbled to 70, while David Graham led a group finishing Thursday with a 68.

Dusty Baker Lee Lacy Ron Cey Ken Forsch Rick Monday Lacy Baker Giants Reds Terry Whitfield Vic Harris John Montefusco Gary Lavelle Randy Moffitt Cubs Expos Mike Krukow Bobby Murcer Steve Rogers Cardinals Phillies Dave Rader Garry Templeton Ted Sizemore Templeton Tony Scott Braves Padres Tom Paciorek Atlanta Lou Graham Graham Dave Stockton Jerry McGee Hale Irwin David Graham Mac McLendon Dave Eichelberger John Schroeder

Sixers Face Criticism as Portland Series Opens

In Philadelphia, the 76ers grapple with teamwork and defense amid a contentious playoff clash with Portland. Bibby contributed 15 points and six assists in the first half as Portland built an 18 point lead, while a fourth quarter brawl involved players and about 100 spectators.

Philadelphia 76Ers Bibby Portland Darryl Dawkins

Sixers Rout Blazers as Collins Ejected in Portland Tilt

Philadelphia built leads at 31-26 after the first, then 61-43 at halftime as Portland faltered. Doug Collins led the 76ers with 27 points and Julius Erving added 20 while Maurice Lucas and Portland quit their inside game, shooting 35.6 percent. Walton had 17 points and 16 rebounds but Portland failed to mount a comeback.

Philadelphia Maurice Lucas Portland Doug Collins Collins 76Ers Julius Erving Blazers Bill Walton Walton Lucas Lionel Hollins

Big Money Paths for 1992 Olympic Hopefuls

AP Sports Writer explains that most Olympic athletes peak briefly and then fade, while a few lucrative fields like basketball dominate salaries. USOC adviser Bob Paul outlines age and sport emphasis for hopefuls, noting team handball’s small base and the appeal of rapid national trials.

Fred Rothenberg NEW York National Basketball Association Bruce Jenner America Bob Paul United Paul U.S

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