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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1971

Page

7

Senators Die and Rangers Rise in Texas Move

Arlington Texas AP The Washington Senators became the Texas Rangers as owner Bob Short vowed to fund a pennant bid. Short said he would pay whatever necessary for talent and that Ted Williams would stay as manager while building a stronger pitching staff. Mayor Vandergriff introduced the group and forecasted AL strength in Arlington. Cronin warned a 1972 World Series is unlikely but Short predicted sooner than Cronin expects.

Arlington Tex Washington Senators Texas Rangers Bob Short Short Washington Williams Ted Williams Hall of Fame Tom Vandergriff Joe Burke Joe Cronin Vandergriff Cronin

Delaware Blue Hens Top NCAA Small College Poll

The Delaware Blue Hens finish 9-1 and claim the No. 1 spot in the final AP College Division poll with 256 points and nine first place votes. McNeese State sits second 9-0-1, while Eastern Michigan is third at 7-0-2. Delaware will play C W Post College in the Boardwalk Bowl in Atlantic City on December 11.

Delaware’s Blue Hens Associated Press Delaware Bucknell McNeese State Southwestern Louisiana Eastern Michigan C.W Post College of New York Convention Hall Atlantic City N.J North Dakota State Arkansas Tech Louisiana Tech Northeast Louisiana Ewes Watc . Ce Ccsessvccees Eveee Weer Tennessee State Coosenee Boise State Western Kentucky Akron Neeee North Dakota

Pro Grid Results and Sunday NFL Schedule

Pro grid results list Sunday matchups with kickoff times including Los Angeles at Dallas 3 30 p m Atlanta at Minnesota 2 p m Baltimore at Oakland 4 p m Cleveland at Houston 4 p m Denver at Pittsburgh 1 p m New England at Buffalo 1 p m San Diego at Cincinnati 1 p m New Orleans versus Green Bay Milwaukee 2 p m St Louis at New York 1 p m San Francisco at New York Jets 1 p m Washington at Philadelphia 1 p m Monday November 29 Chicago at Miami 9 p m national television

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Pro Hockey Tuesday Results and Upcoming Schedule

Tuesday results include St. Louis 3 over Los Angeles 1 and Minnesota 2 over Vancouver 1. Wednesday matchups feature St. Louis at New York and Toronto at Pittsburgh with Boston at Philadelphia, Montreal at Chicago, Detroit at California, and Buffalo at Los Angeles. Thursday only Philadelphia at Boston. Friday Minnesota at California.

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Virdon Named Pirates Manager Replacing Murtaugh

Pittsburgh appoints Bill Virdon to replace Danny Murtaugh as Pirates manager. Murtaugh steps down for health reasons after 11 years leading the club to two World Series titles and a division crown. Virdon, a former Pirates center fielder, says he prepared for the job and aims to start with a strong club.

Pittsburgh Bill Virdon Pittsburgh Pirates Danny Murtaugh Virdon Murtaugh The Pirates Danny Bill Mazeroski

Mazeroski’s seventh game homer caps dramatic rally

In the big seventh game the eighth inning rally ends with Mazeroski delivering a game winning homer. Virdon has been groomed as Murtaugh’s successor, directing clubhouse meetings this year and effectively becoming the manager’s right hand man.

Mazeroski Virdon Murtaugh

Fields and Schwartz Top MAC Players of the Week

Ohio University defensive end Larry Fields from Columbus and Toledo tailback Joe Schwartz from Adrian were named MAC players of the week. Fields forced three Marshall fumbles, had five solo tackles and assisted on three more in a 30-0 win. Schwartz scored five touchdowns in Toledo's 41-6 victory over Kent State, extending Toledo’s winning streak.

Columbus Ohio Ohio University Larry Fields Toledo Joe Schwarts Fields Marshall The Thundering Herd Schwartz Adrain Mich Kent State

Williams Named NL's Top Rookie

Carl Williams of Atlanta was named National League Rookie of the Year by the BBWA. The 23 year old slugger hit 33 homers and 87 RBIs while converting from third base to catcher. He edged Philadelphia’s Willie Montanez who had 30 homers and 99 RBIs.

New York Carl Williams Atlanta Baseball Writers Association of America Today Williams Philadelphia Willie Montanez Montanez Cincinnati Johnny Bench Montclair N.J Alvin Dark Sam Jethroe Boston Cleveland Chris Chambliss BBWA

Pro Basketball Strikes and Spares Bowling Posture Guide

Focus on starting position and breathing to improve concentration. Maintain natural upright pose with shoulders squared to the lane, ball supported by the left hand, and exhale as you line up the target. Forget the previous frame and prepare for the next.

Miami Redskins Favored to Repeat as MAC Hoops Champs

The MAC coaches and the MAC News Media Association pick Darrell Hedric's Miami Redskins to lead the race. Miami leads with eight lettermen and strong sophomore class, edging Ohio University in the media poll 140 to 107 while Kent State Western Michigan and others trail. Conference play starts January 5.

Columbus MAC Mid-American Conference News Media Association Darrell Hedric Miami Redskins Arlington Imperial House Redskins Miami Media Association Ohio Uni Versity Ohio Kent State Western Michigan Kent Toledo Bowling Green

Tri-Valley Honors Gridders

Tri Valley Conference banquet honored Warren Local's Kevin Kennedy as MVP and Belpre coach Ralph Holder as Coach of the Year after Belpre Eagles went 4-0. Abe Bryant delivered the keynote on confidence and sportsmanship as 22 players received all league honors.

Belpre Warren Local Kevin Kennedy Abe Bryant Steubenville High School Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Kennedy Ralph Holder Eagles Robert Wallace Belpre High School James Carpenter Federal Hocking High School

Cats Whip Frosh In Scrimmage In Evening With Ohio Hoops

Ohio University varsity basketball beat the frosh 75 to 51 in a scrimmage open to the public. Captain Tom Corde led scoring with 19 for the varsity and Phil Miller added 17 for the frosh as the second half attack widened the margin.

Ohio University Bobcat Dave Ball Todd Lalich George Green Midland Varsity OHIO Miller Green Love Allen Steele Carter Ohio Varsity Corde Ball Lalid Brown Rusch Howell Riccardi Ohio Fresh

Genessee Contest Winners

Three area residents win in the Genesee Fishing Contest sponsored by Genesee Brewing Co. John R. O Neal of Athens catches a 7 lb 3 oz largemouth bass on a plunger boy lure in a farm pond. Virginia Grubbs of Athens Route 4 places second in flathead catfish with a 36 lb 8 oz shovelhead at Stockport Mill. Harold Walke of Logan tops the October largemouth bass division with an 8 lb 15 oz fish in Lake Logan using pork eel bait.

Genesee Genesee Brewing Co John R. O'Neal Joneswood Dr Athens Virginia Grubbs Stockport Harold Walke Logan Lake Logan

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