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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1976

Page

9

Miller's last-minute pass lifts BG past Toledo 29 28

Bowling Green led the MAC with a late drive as Mark Miller connected on a six-yard TD to Willie Matthews with 19 seconds left, giving BG a 29 28 win over Toledo. Miller finished 3 3 for 52 yards in the final fast paced sequence.

Columbus Ohio Mark Miller Bowling Green Falcons Miller Toledo Willie Matthews Ball State Ohio University Central Michigan Kent State Western Michigan Illinois State Jerry Mucha Eastern Michigan Arkansas State Northern Illinois Indiana State Miami Canton Dave Preston Jeff Groth Jets Buffalo Dallas Giants New Orleans Atlanta Kansas City Washington Detroit New England Baltimore Oakland San Diego Houston Denver Minnesota Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Green Bay Seattle Cincinnati Tampa Bay N.Y. Jets Lou Holtz Pat Leahy Namath Richard Osborne Richard Todd New York Todd Leahy N.Y Morton Norm Snead Larry Csonka Bobby Scott Saints Bartkowski iKansas City Chiefs Paul Wiggin Methuselah Redskins Mike Liv

Miller Falls to Conotton Valley in Nonleague Battle

Conotton Valley dominates Miller 47-6 as Mark Gilchrist runs for 312 yards on 17 carries with five touchdowns including 95 and 55 yard plays. Miller’s Doug Dorsey scores the lone Falcon TD on a 56 yard rush. Miller stays winless in five starts.

Bowerstown Mark Gilchrist Conotton Valley Miller Gilchrist Doug Dorsey Falcons Ingston Woody Green Henry Marshall Livingston Larry Brunson Redskins Brunson Detroit New England Greg Landry David Hill Baltimore Maimi Bert Jones Glenn Doughty Colts Oakland San Diego Ken Stabler Cliff Branch Dave Casper Houston Denver Dan Pastorini Ronnie Coleman Fred Willis Minnesota Chicago Vikings Chuck Foreman Bears Bob Thomas St. Louis Philadelphia Jim Hart Mel Gray Cards Green Bay Seattle Lynn Dickey Steve Odom Packers Seahawks Barry Smith

NFL Quarterbacks Have Big Day for Hospital

A Sunday slate featured several injured QBs earning the league's dubious "purple heart" tag including Browns starter Brian Sipe and Steelers' Terry Bradshaw. Joe Namath Craig Morton and Steve Bartkowski were also hurt as the day saw notable upsets and clutch drives across multiple games.

Associated Press Buck Privates David Mays Mays World Football League Cleveland Brian Sipe Pittsburgh Steelers Sipe Browns Pittsburgh Terry Bradshaw Steeler Bradshaw NFL Joe Namath New York Jets Craig Morton New York Giants Atlanta Steve Bartkowski Chuck Noll Don Cockroft Steelers Cleo Miller Cockroft Dave Logan Mike Kruczek Divine Providence Hospital

Buckeyes Advance In Class AA Sectional Golf Meet

New Lexington won the sectional at Jaycee Course Chillicothe with 344, Nelsonville York 351, Washington Court House 361 advancing to district at VA Course Chillicothe next Saturday. Medalist Ron Pollard of Portsmouth West with 81 also advances. team and individual scores listed for area competitors.

Buckeyes Chillicothe Nelsonville-York Chillico Jaycee New Lexington Washington Court House Ron Pollard Portsmouth West Wheelersburg Hillsboro Waverly Lranton Greenfield McClain Thornville Sheridan Wollenberg Carney Kinsel Ellis Morrow Tim Pitts Tim Oakley Kent Fearns Rick Dane Joe Holtel Marty Drennan Steve Cracy Scott Dailey Jim Dutcher Troy Banta Ironton Kevin Fairchild Cary Fairchild Bob Osborne Dave Ratliffe Jeff Linn

Cardinals Nip Bobcats 3-2 in soggy Lakeview field

Ball State edged Ohio University 3-2 at Lakeview Field as muddy conditions hampered play. Mony Antoun opened the scoring for Ball State, Will Florin added two goals including the winner aided by a late penalty, and Winston Bizel scored both Ohio goals with the second at 15 seconds before halftime.

Ohio University Ball State Lakeview Field Will Florin Bobcats Winston Bizel Ohio Mony Antoun

Can Rams Continue to Protect Quarterback

Los Angeles visits San Francisco in a nationally televised NFL clash as James Harris seeks to keep the Rams safe while the 49ers rely on a strong rushing attack led by Del Williams and Wilbur Jackson. The game caps a NFC title era rivalry with both clubs in good health despite minor injuries.

LOS Angeles James Harris Miami San Francisco 49Ers New York Jets Rams San Francisco 49Ers Chuck Knox Jim Plunkett Harris Atlanta Minnesota New York Giants Lawrence McCutcheon John Cappelletti Knox del Williams Wilbur Jackson Ralph McGill Jets Merlin Olsen Dave Elmendorf

Boosters Set Meeting for Fundraiser Tams

Members of the Athens Bulldog Boosters Club are urged to turn in proceeds from unsold tams at the booster meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. The gathering will be held at the high school.

Athens Bulldog Boosters Club Booster Club

Final Major League Baseball 1970s batting and pitching leaders

National and American League final statistics list top hitters and pitchers. Key names include Rose and Morgan of Cincinnati, Schmidt of Philadelphia, Brett of Kansas City, and Carlton of Philadelphia. Stat lines cover runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching wins, losses, and strikeouts.

Madlock Chi Griffey B. Maddox Phi Rose A. Oliver Morgan Schmidt Monday G. Foster Watson Hin Luzinski Cin Montanez Atl Garvey Buckner D. Cash Johnstone G. Maddox Foli Mon Zisk Pgh Simmons Stl Geronimo D. Parker W. Davis Kingman G Foster Lopes Cedono Htn Taveras Brock Carlton Candelaria Eastwick Koosman Sutton Zachry Rooker Lonborg Seaver Richard Hun Montefusco G. Brett McRae Carew Min Bostock le Flore Det R. White Rivers Grich Bal LeFlore L. May Munson Ustrzemski Bsn Staub Chambliss Otis D. Evans Carty Cle Tribles Garner Oak Paquette G. Nettles ReJackson Bando L May Rice

Athens Ohio notices and city ordinances summary

A mixed local record notes the appointment of Fred W Weber as Administrator of the Estate of Fred W Kiltau in Athens County with three month creditor claims. city ordinances authorize a lease with the State of Ohio for Athens Mental Health Center land to create a recreational park and amend City County Development Planning rules. and adjustments authorize selling or leasing Crystal Swimming Pool property and related governance changes.

Fred W Weber P.O. Box Athens Athens County Ohio Fred W Kiltau City of Phyllis Katz State OF Ohio Athens Mental Health Center Department of Mental Health and Retardation Richland Avenue State of City of Athens Jerry L. Adams Council Pro Tem Community Development Committee Council Pro Jerry Adams Crystal Swimming Pool Board of Control Capital Improvements Committee City Council Riverside Drive Service Safety Service-Safety Service Safety Director Pro-Tem

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