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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1973

Page

12

Pirates Trade Milt May for Jerry Reuss to Astros

The Pirates send reserve catcher Milt May to Houston for lefty Jerry Reuss in a one for one swap. GM Joel Brown hints at more moves as Pittsburgh aims to rebound after a third place finish. Reuss, surprised by the deal, will join the Astros where Spec Richardson expects May to be the No 1 catcher.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Milt May Houston Astros Jerry Reuss Joel Brown Nate Brown May-Reuss Reuss Astros Houston May Pirates Dave Cash Philadelphia Ken Brett Spec Richardson Richardson

Green Signs With Oilers After NFL Release

Former Athens High School and Ohio University star Dave Green, cut by the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this year, joins the Houston Oilers. He punted for a 43.6-yard average with a long of 61 yards against the Chicago Bears last Sunday.

Green Oilers Athens Ohio University Dave Green Cincinnati Bengals Houston Oilers Chicago Bears

Soap Box Derby postpones sponsor deadline to Nov 16

Akron officials say the All-American Soap Box Derby deadline for a permanent sponsor has been moved from Nov 10 to Nov 16. GM Paul C. Livick cited a Nov 12 Akron Area Chamber of Commerce meeting and ongoing sponsor search as reasons. The U S Jaycees vote on promotional support for 1974 at a Nov 9 Tulsa convention. no financial backing included.

Akron Tulsa Oklo

Hadl Defends Rams Offense Amid NFL Critics

Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Hadl rejects claims that NFL defenses are stifling offense. He asserts the Rams’ offense remains strong and productive, defending his team as the top NFC passer.

LOS Angeles John Hadl Los Angeles Rams Rams Hadl

Women's Officiating Clinic at Meigs High School

A officiating clinic for women's basketball is set for Meigs High School on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $1 registration fee applies and participants should bring a sack lunch.

Pomeroy Meigs High School

Officiating Course Shifts Start Date at University

The basketball officiating course, initially listed to begin Thursday November 6, will now start on November 6, a Tuesday. The update confirms the same calendar date with a weekday correction.

Finley Placed on Probation After World Series Conduct

Oakland A's owner Charles O. Finley is put on probation and fined 7000 by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for conduct during the World Series with the Mets. The action cites the Mike Andrews case as a key incident and warns further missteps could lead to removal.

NEW York Charles O. Finley Oakland A’s Associated Press Baseball Commissioner's Office Oakland Baseball Bowie Kuhn Finley New York Mets Mike Andrews Andrews Mets

Pro Basketball Scores From Wednesday and Friday Standings

Wednesday results include Boston 128 over Cleveland 110 New York 102 over Houston 91 Detroit 114 over Seattle 107. Friday schedule lists Golden State at Boston Phoenix at Detroit Atlanta at Houston Seattle at Kansas City New York at Los Angeles Milwaukee at Cleveland Buffalo at Chicago. Wednesday recap notes Denver 107 New York 104 and Kentucky 146 San Diego 105. overtime Carolina 99.

Boston Cleveland New York Houston Detroit Seattle Golden State Phoenix Atlanta Omaha Kansas City Los Angeles Milwaukee Buffalo Chicago Denver San Antonieo Carolina Kentucky San Diego Memphis Virginia Norfolk San Antonio Greensboro Indiana Utah NBA BEY San Antonio H Philadel Pitts Montreal Atlanta l Toronto Log Ang Vanevr Vlinn NY Ranger NY Island Calit St. Louis Toronto Pittsburgh Minnesota Rangers Philadelphia Baffalo California Quebec Edmonton Winnipeg Vancor Los Ang Vancouver

Bowling High Scorers and Team Totals

Doris Mace led with 166 and Judy McClain scored 150 in high game. Gilliam Frank Post 8804-1430 appears, while Lowry's Leather & Pet posted 1415 with Judy McClain 425 and Doris Mace 414 in the season totals.

Doris Mace Judy McClain Gilliam Frank Post Lowry’s Leather & Pet

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