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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1973

Page

6

Wood Wins Twice In One Day For White Sox

Wilbur Wood, 31, knuckleballer, earned a 13 3 record by winning in relief in the suspended 21st inning and then pitching a 4 0 complete game. Dick Allen hit a three run homer in the 21st to seal a 6 3 comeback over Cleveland. Wood noted he would not attempt a doubleheader again.

Chicago Wilbur Wood Chicago White Sox Eddie Fisher Wood Cleveland Dick Allen Walt Williams Seattle White Sox Chuck Tanner Tanner

Bettenhausen Urges Cages After Indy 500 Crash

Indianapolis AP Gary Bettenhausen angrily urged protective roll cages after the nine car crash on the first lap of the rain delayed Indianapolis 500. Salt Walther survived a fiery 77 McLaren Offy wreck and was hospitalized in stable but serious condition with burns. Bettenhausen cited car safety gains from cages in sprint and midget races and recalled past fatal crashes to press for immediate adoption.

Indianapolis Gary Bettenhausen David Walther Speedway Methodist Hospital Bettenhausen Tom Smith Art Pollard

Major league scheduleTuesday and Wednesday games listed

The Major League schedule lists Tuesday matchups including Houston at Chicago, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at St Louis, Philadelphia at Los Angeles, and New York at San Francisco. Wednesday carries additional games like Houston at Chicago and New York at San Francisco with more matches across divisions.

Houston Reuss Chicago Reuschel Bonham Atlanta Morton Pittsburgh Walker Cincinnati Carroll St. Louis Spinks Philadelphia Brett Los Angeles John New York Seaver San Francisco Barr Montreal San Diego Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Milwaukee Detroit Oakland California Boston Cleveland Texas Ee Pet Newark Sv Montrea San Diego Ae New U 'S Pitts Minnesota Kansas City Blue Peterson Ryan Lee Bosman Merritt Palmer Splittorff Blyleven Slaton Lolich Fisher

Top Tennis Players Fight For Bigger Share Of Game

The ATP's 92 players meet during the French Open to decide strategy ahead of a federation meeting. They seek control over seedings in major events and may boycott Queen's Club and Eastbourne warmups if prize money fails to rise from 67 000. Chris Evert resumes the French title bid. Stan Smith advances to the last 16 and will receive UNESCO’s Fair Play Award.

Paris Association of Tennis Professionals International Lawn Tennis Federation South Africa Cliff Drysdale London Queens’ Club Queen’s Club Eastbourne Jim McManus ATP Berkeley Calif Chris Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Renata Tomanova Czechoslovakia Stan Smith Pasadena U.S Erik van Dillen San Mateo Smith Unesco

Schleicher Wins Memorial Day Flag Tourney at Athens CC

Fred Schleicher placed the Cup on the 19th hole to win the Memorial Day Flag Tournament at Athens Country Club Monday. In Sunday’s Scotch Tournament Mr and Mrs Carl Weaver and Mr and Mrs Benne Kendall tied with net 34s. The men’s league starts play tonight with pairings in the pro shop.

Fred Schleicher Athens Country Club Vic Stanson Vere Smith Lane Tracy Art Smith Carl Weaver Benne Kendall

Nicklaus Sets Pace With Dominant Atlanta Victory

Jack Nicklaus again led the tour in winnings and titles after a front running win at the Atlanta Golf Classic. He finished 16 under par, earned 30 000 dollars, and moved to 176 064 in season earnings ahead of Bruce Crampton. Nicklaus plans a tight schedule toward the Masters U S Open and Open championships.

Atlanta Jack Nicklaus Oakmont Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Atlanta Country Club Idle Bruce Crampton

Navigation Notes for Stormy Seas

Instructional guidance on docking and approaching storms. Advocates headed to shore routes, landing in coves if needed. Recommends entering waves diagonally to avoid wind whipped breaks, even if it lengthens travel.

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