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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1971

Page

13

Bucs Beat Orioles 5-1 in World Series Night Game

Lefty Luke Walker redeemed his season by guiding Pittsburgh past Baltimore 5-1 in Game 3 at night. Steve Blass pitched well while Bob Robertson blasted a three run homer, lifting the Pirates after two earlier losses.

Hal Bock Associated Press Pittsburgh Luke Walker Danny Murtaugh Baltimore Pirates Steve Blass Bob Robertson Walker Murtaugh Pirate San Francisco Orioles

Pirates hope Walker can emulate Blass in Game Four

In a tense World Series game Pittsburgh finally touched Orioles ace Dave McNally with a Robertson homer that negated a bunt miscue. Murtaugh praised Robertson's clutch swing as Blass wove shutout innings and the Pirates edged closer to a series turn with Walker to start Game Four.

Pittsburgh Robertson Mike Cuellar Blass

Hinkson and Miles Named Top MAC Players

Toledo defender Gary Hinkson earned the Mid American Conference defensive player of the week after a 24 7 win over Bowling Green. He blocked a punt intercepted a pass and totaled 14 tackles as Toledo extended the nation’s longest victory streak to 28 games. Bowling Green’s Paul Miles was named offensive back of the week after gaining 149 yards on 35 carries.

Columbus Gary Hinkson Toledo Bowling Green Warren Ohio Rockets Paul Miles Lynn Aschilman Bill Gary Greg Lieb Larran Meador Fred Hicks Bill Slater Western Michigan Vic Murphy Kent State

Crucial SECAL and Tri-Valley games loom this weekend

Gallipolis eyes SECAL lead as Athens and Logan chase in a four way second place tie. Nelsonville York visits Warren Local in the Tri-Valley tight race while Belpre also sits 1-0. Eastern tops SVAC offense with 41.8, Gallipolis and Belpre leaders pace scoring.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Logan Gallipolis Jackson Meigs Ironton Nelsonville York Warren Local Buckeyes Belpre Associated Press Wellston Waverly Southern Valley Athletic Conference Eastern Kgger Creek Hannan Trace Southern Southwestern Federal Hocking Vinton County Miller Glouster Alexander Greg Kirk Mike Nease SVAC Neal Gallipolis Sanders Eastern M. Williams Culbertson Logan Boring Caldwell Eastern Valentine Krebs Logan B. Davidson Log Neal Pat Culbertson M. Williams Meigs Ondera Boykin Caldwel Eastern Idle Gill Southwestern Amsbury Hollanbaugh N. G Eichinger Tri-Valley Kirk Morrow War. Lo Dishong News-York Smathers N-Y Seoal Gallipolis

Four Step Delivery Illustrated For Proper Pitching

The guide describes a four step delivery starting with a fluid first step on the right foot aimed at the target. The second step with the left foot is longer and faster to build speed by the third step. The final slide ends with a full stride just short of the foul line.

OU Miami Ducat Info Released

Tickets for the Ohio University versus Miami contest in Oxford will go on sale from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p m through Thursday at the Convocation Center ticket office The game is Miami s Homecoming Reserved sideline seats are four dollars each reserved end zone seats are three dollars each General admission tickets will be sold only at the gate Remaining Bobcat home game tickets are also on sale at the ticket office.

Ohio University Miami Oxford Ohio Convocation Center Bobcat

Doris Goldsberry Leads with Three Split Conversions

Doris Goldsberry bowling in the Sunday Hoat Owl League at Rollerbowl for the Ohio University Inn team picked up three splits the 6 7 the 6 7 9 10 and the 1 2 8 10.

Doris Goldsberry Ohio University Inn

Ohio's Bill Gary Named to UPI College Backfield of the Week

Honored Ohio tail back Bill Gary earned selection to the UPI College Backfield of the Week after starring against Kentucky. The 6 0 188 pound junior joined Greg Pruitt Rufus Ferguson and Mike Walker in the dream backfield. Gary is tied for 13th nationally in scoring with six touchdowns and 36 points.

Ohio Bill Gary UPI Kentucky Oklahoma Greg Pruitt Wisconsin Rufus Ferguson Mike Walker Tulane Gary

Bobcats Visit Miami in Stiff Defensive Test

Ohio University travels to Oxford to face the nation leading Miami defense as Bill Mallory braces for a renewed Bobcat challenge. Key players Gary Juenger and injured Morrison are noted, with Hess hoping for depth and Kozlowski’s return.

Ohio University Bobcats Oxford Miami Redskins Miami Bill Mallory Bobcats Bobcat Redskins Mallory Bill Gary UPI College Kentucky Dave Juenger Sive Dave Harcourt Hess Wildcats Greg Lieb Scott Morrison Jack LeVeck Pete Rosar

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