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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1975

Page

7

Steelers Dominate Oilers as Bradshaw Shines on TV

Houston fell 32 to 9 as Terry Bradshaw connected 13 of 16 passes and Pittsburgh’s defense stifled the Oilers. Coach Chuck Noll called the win playoff ready, noting strong protection and a sharp offense that produced two second quarter touchdowns.

Houston Houston Oilers Terry Bradshaw Pittsburgh Bradshaw Steelers Cincinnati Chuck Noll Noll Nell Oilers

Harris stars as Steelers top Oilers 29 3 in decisive win

Franco Harris rushes for 149 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Houston Oilers 29 to 3. Bradshaw connects with Lynn Swann for two scores, Harris adds another late TD, and a first quarter safety caps the key defensive play. Oilers drop to 7-3 and third in the AFC Central.

Franco Harris Oilers Skip Butler Bradshaw Steelers Houston Dan Pastorini Bradshw Swann Roy Gerela John Stalworth Harris Frenchy Fuqua Pastorini Ken Burrough O. A Phillips

Ohio Wildcats show strength and gaps in Green and White game

In the Convo, Ohio State Green and White scrimmage, the varsity topped reserves 103 to 53 revealing a height edge for the Bobcats and a quicker, more unselfish squad. Doug Jauch dishes defense while Greg Winbush shines with 24 points as Ohio's full court press debuts anew.

Messenger Dan Dry The Congo Terek Bob Maney Convo Ohio Bobcats Dale Bandy Greg Winbush Pittsburgh Scott Love Chuck Seltzer Doug Jauch Jauch Mike Corde Dave Terek Corde

Mauch Signs Twin Pact with Twins Contender Goal

BLOOMINGTON Minnesota AP Veteran manager Gene Mauch signed a three year contract with the Minnesota Twins and predicts a West Division challenge in 1976. He cited Rod Carew as a top hitter and noted potential pitching strength while addressing designated hitter rule effects. President Calvin Griffith praised Mauch s experience and commitment.

Mauch Bloomington Philadelphia Montreal Twins Calvin Griffith Griffith Bill Rigney Billy Martin Gene

Tomcats face rebuilding year under new coach Ervin

Jacksonville reports Trimble High School Tomcats basketball opens with no returning lettermen and only two seniors on a 12 player roster. First year coach Forrest Ervin relies on quickness to compensate for limited size while planning a fast pace.

Jacksonville Forrest Ervin Ervin Mark Hunter Mike Lewis Mike Echstenkamper Jay Gardner Kevin Meade Tomcats

Six area teams set for 1975-76 basketball debuts

Seven local high school teams begin the season over two nights with six games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Vinton County visits Wellston, Jackson hosts Portsmouth West, and Hannan Trace plays South Point. Athens travels to Nelsonville York Wednesday, Logan opens at Hilliard, and Alexander hosts Miller.

Vinton County Wellston Jackson Portsmouth West Hannan Trace South Point Athens Columbus Eastmoor Nelsonville-York Logan Hilliard Alexander Miller North Gallia

ABA Players Union to Sue NBA Over League Merger Tactics

The ABA players union will sue the NBA and its 18 clubs in Southern District Court New York before trial. They seek damages and indemnification from Denver and New York clubs for fallout from the Nuggets and Nets bid to join the NBA. The action targets John Y Brown and argues efforts to drive the ABA out of business threaten players.

ABA Players’ Union League New York American Basketball Association Players’ Union Southern District Court Robert Carter National Basketball Association NBA John Y. Brown ABA Players Association Baltimore San Diego Virginia Utah Denver Nuggets Nets Brown

Drawing Jurors for January 1976 Common Pleas Court

Notice details public juror drawing on December 4 1975 at 9 AM in Athens County Ohio for the January 1976 term. It also appoints Lucy Cunningham Executrix of Hubert D Cunningham estate and Jeri Maccombs Administratrix of Gertrude G Lewis estate, with addresses in Coolville and Nelsonville Ohio. Dated November 20.

Watkins Nelsonville Ohio Athens County Margaret Lyons Spring St Glouster Mike Lyons Harold J. Rose Athens County Court of Common Pleas Olive K. Young Euclid Drive Athens Ohio Eva Marie Trout New Marshfield Barbara K. Shingler Donald D. Kennard Commissioners of Jurors Common Pleas Court Said County Lucy Cunningham Drawer L Coolville Hubert D. Cunningham Drawer L. Coolville County Jeri Maccombs St. John Street Gertrude G. Lewis

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