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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1977

Page

11

Raiders Rally Past Chiefs In Monday Night Thriller

Oakland, trailing 21-13 at halftime, erupted for three third quarter touchdowns to beat Kansas City 37-28. Ken Stabler connected with Dave Casper and Clarence Davis scored twice as the Raiders crushed the Chiefs after halftime, prompting praise from coach John Madden and Chiefs coach Paul Wiggin.

Oakland Mike Livingston Madden Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs Pete Banaszak Ken Stabler Dave Casper Clarence Davis Davis Raider Paul Wiggin Lawrence Williams Mann T. Pet. Pfpa Baltimore Miami N. England NY Jets Buffalo Cleveland Houston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Denver S. Diego Seattle Dallas Wash NY Giants Phila St. Louis Detroit Minnesota Chicago Green Bay Tampa Kansas City Ricky Davis

Turpin Defies Odds to Start for Ohio University

Nigel Turpin, a walk-on at Ohio University, rose from Canton Oakwood to become the only walk-on starter and top receiving threat for the Bobcats. He switched from quarterback to flanker, earned a uniform after three days on the traveling squad, and has 29 receptions for 296 yards. He aims to lead the MAC in receptions and kickoff returns and hopes for pro consideration.

Nigel Turplin Ohio Turpin Canton Oakwood High School Hess Phil Buckner Nigel Turpin Bill Hess Bobcats

Seoul Golf Meet set to crown SEMOL league champion

Jackson favored to win as post season golf tourney opens at Hocking Hills CC. Ironmen lead with 11-1 regular season, Gallipolis and Athens tied for second at 9-3. Final standings depend on tourney results with Logan, Meigs, and Waverly also in the mix.

Logan — Jackson Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Hocking Hills Country Club Ironmen Gallipolis Athens Jackson Ironton Logan Meigs Waverly Brent Wickline Jim Hensler Bulldogs Dave Lehman Mark Jackson Greg Forsyth Tony Yerian Steve Lanier Rich Harless Steve Hensler Kar Fry Brian Lawson Mark Finlay Dave Berry Dave Vaughn Dave Stilwell Nita Noe J. D. Jones Blue Devils Lance Oliver Tom DePugh Pace Waverly Kev Hawk Jeff Clary Dave Rice Brad Rodgers Chuck Follrod Rodolfo Diaz Chuck Kennedy

Trojans Take Top AP Poll Amid Tough Schedule Ahead

Southern Cal sits atop the AP rankings with coach John Robinson signaling a path to the national title if undefeated. The Trojans face a demanding schedule including Alabama this Saturday after moving past Oklahoma, with Michigan and the Sooners close in the race.

Associated Press Southern Cal John Robinson Robinson Trojans Alabama Oklahoma Kansas Michigan Texas A&m

Moeller Faces Another Threat From Elder Friday

Moeller, top rated in Ohio Class AAA, meets unbeaten Cincinnati Elder this Friday in Columbus. Moeller drew 29 of 33 first place votes, led Class AAA with a 335-227 margin over Washington Court House Miami Trace, as Canton McKinley and Barberton trailed in the rankings.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Moeller Crusaders Associated Press Cincinnati Elder Moeller Staten Island Farrell New York City Washington Court House Miami Trace Canton McKinley

Ohio U field hockey splits Sauk Valley weekend slate

The Bobcats opened with a 2-1 loss to Northern Michigan as Lynn Bozentka scored. OU then beat Eastern Michigan 5-1 led by Kathy Weir with two goals, and Ronda Rawlins Terry Matis and Mary Hinders one each. A 7-0 win over Illinois State featured Weir with three goals and Bozentka two. Southern Illinois defeated Ohio 2-1 as Weir scored. Ohio hosts West Virginia Wesleyan at 4 p.m. Friday and Ball State at 10 a.m. Saturday at home.

Ohio University Sauk Valley Bobcats Northern Michigan Lynn Bozentka Eastern Michigan Kathy Weir Ronda Rawlins Terry Matis Mary Hinders Illinois State Weir Bozentka Rawlins Hinders Mathis Southern Illinois Ohio West Virginia Wesleyan Ball State

Deputies Stop Policemen In Flag Football Showdown

The Athens County Sheriff's Department flag team defeated the Athens Police Department on Sunday afternoon 124. Tom Eslocker threw two touchdown passes including the game winner to Dave Malawista in the second half. Deputy Scot Ridinger had a first half TD reception and Larry Gibson tied the game for the Police with a TD from Dave Barnet. Ridinger and Jerry Tolson each had key interceptions for the sheriff squad.

Athens County Sheriff's Department Athens Police Department Tom Eslocker Dave Malawista Scot Ridinger Eslocker Larry Gibson Police Department Dave Barnet Sheriff's Department Ridinger Jerry Tolson

Bucks Backfield Shakeup at Ohio State Due to Injuries

Ohio State changes its backfield with Ron Springs and Jeff Logan sidelined by injuries. Paul Campbell and Joel Payton step in as replacements while Logan suffers an ankle injury and may miss games against Purdue and possibly Iowa. Coach Woody Hayes laments the lost speed and the impact on the team.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Ron Springs Jeff Logan Plowhorses Paul Campbell Joel Payton Woody Hayes Purdue Iowa

Local radio gear sales and senior notices in Athens area

Announcements include GE Communications offering 2 way mobile radio sales and service in Athens Hocking and Vinton counties with contact info. Nelsonville Senior Citizens plan a regular meeting and an October event with a dinner at IOOF Hall. A private party offers elder care in a country home with local references.

Athens Hocking Vinton County GE. Communications Ohio Nelsonville Nice

Lost Beagle and Cat in Memory Gardens Area

Lost beagle about 22 years old white and black with brown head and short legs in Memory Gardens area Cal. Answers to Bud. Lost large yellow cat with bells on collar named Willie. Family pet. 593-7408. Dairy dispersal October 8 1977 11 am located 4 1/2 miles southwest of Ravenswood on W Va State Route 2. Public auction will offer entire milking herd at auction 55 dairy cows.

Beagle Memory Gardens Cal Willie Ravenswood W. Va A. A Limewater Comet Jetstream Charm Imperial Transmitter Elevation

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