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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1976

Page

8

States Lose Appeal if Sports Wagering Is Legalized says panel

The National Gambling Commission argues illegal bookies would retain advantage due to tax, credit, and telebetting limits, and urges states to lead gambling policy. It recommends against legalizing sports betting, notes inadequate public debate, and urges Congress to adjust taxes on wagers and winnings.

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Moose Remembered for Battling Hard Times

Pittsburgh pitcher Bob Moose killed in an Ohio auto crash on his 29th birthday is remembered for fighting through tough times. Sports figures like Pete Rose and Joe L. Brown praise his courage, while details note his 1965 Pirates signing, 1969 14-3 season, a 1972 no hitter, a 1975 comeback, and a 74-69 career mark.

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Royals Force Game Three In Yankee Standoff

The Kansas City Royals trimmed the New York Yankees 7 3 to even the American League playoff series at 1 1 after a comeback from a 3 2 deficit. Dennis Leonard started, Paul Splittorff relieved to six scoreless innings, Tom Paquette drove in two, and George Brett and Mayberry sparked the late rally with a triple and a tying single. The Royals capitalized on Yankee miscues in the eighth inning to pull away and restore parity heading into the next game.

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OU Volleyball Team Opens With 2 Wins

Ohio University women’s volleyball started their season with two wins and one loss at the Convocation Center. The Bobcats split with Cincinnati and Kent State, then edged Cleveland State 16-14 in the final game after a 14-7 lead, tying the score late before securing the victory.

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Reds Lead Phillies 2–0 as Anderson Predicts Windy Oct Outcome

Cincinnati holds a 2-0 series lead in the NL playoff and bets on Gary Nolan to close out Philadelphia at Riverfront Stadium. Sparky Anderson warned the Phillies face a fall if they cannot stage a comeback, while key plays including Tony Perez’s two-run hit push the Reds ahead.

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Phillies Reds pickoff call sparks debate and late rally

The play at first base ignited contention as Allen collided with a pickoff attempt and Perez criticized the call. Reds rallied with two in the seventh, Griffey and Morgan contributed, while Anderson noted Allen should not be blamed. Zachry and Gullett set up potential Game Four.

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