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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1975

Page

8

Reds Ready to Run Boston Out of Riverfront

Cincinnati aims to use home turf at Riverfront Stadium to outpace the Boston Red Sox in the third World Series game. Joe Morgan credits the faster artificial surface and home-field advantage for improving the Reds offense and defense after Fenway Park struggles.

Reds Boston Riverfront Cincinnati Boston Red Sox Riverfront Stadium Joe Morgan Red Sox Fenway Park Morgan Fenway

Red Sox Royals World Series talk on artificial turf strategy

Boston manager Darrell Johnson names Rick Wise to face Cincinnati in a best of five series. Whitey Herzog and Rico Petrocelli weigh turf effects at Kansas City and Fenway as Cincinnati and Boston jockey for control. Bench and Morgan discuss mental approach and versatile offense and defense.

Reds Bill Lee Boston Kansas City Royals Whitey Herzog Royals Red Sox Kansas City Darrell Johnson Rick Wise Cincinnati Gary Nolan Rick Johnson Wise Rico Petrocelli Petrocelli Fenway Park Johnny Bench Morgan

Trick Play Gives Washington Good Reason to Smile

Washington defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 27-17 behind a surprise fake field goal connection from Joe Theismann to John Pergine for 30 yards and rookie Mike Thomas scoring twice. The Redskins improved to 3-1, matching pace with the Cowboys in the NFC East, while Cardinals coach Don Coryell criticized the play.

Washington Notre Dame Joe Theismann John Pergine Redskins National Football League St. Louis Cardinals Rusty Tillman Pergine Theismann Fighting Irish Terry Metcalf Holder Mike Thom Dallas Cowboys Cardinals Don Coryell Mark Moseley St. Louis Jim Bakken Thomas University of Nevada-Las Vegas Metcalf Jim Hart Mel Gray Moseley Iing Chris Hanburger Hart

Nolan's World Series Return Caps Long Comeback

Cincinnati pitcher Gary Nolan earns a World Series start against Boston after two arm operations and two years of inactivity. The right hander, once amid uncertainty, rallied to a 15 win career with 26 season notes, recalls old partnership with Johnny Bench, and reflects on perseverance and renewed form.

Cincinnati Gary Nolan Cincinnati Reds Boston Nolan Reds

Waverly Qualifies for Class AA District Golf Tourney

Waverly finishes second in a 12 team sectional meet at Chillicothe earning a district berth alongside Sheridan and Greenfield McClain. Fred Hamilton of Greenfield McClain is medalist with 77, while team scores list Sheridan 338 and Waverly 339.

Chillicothe

Bobcats Dominate William and Mary in MAC Kickoff

Ohio University Bobcats deliver a 22 to 8 win over William and Mary as coach Bill Hess reshuffles the line with Ed Madison moved to tackle and Bob Weidow to guard. Freshman Rick Crislip may join at fullback as Ohio eyes a four game stretch to secure the conference title.

Bob Maney Messenger Ohio Bobcats Cats William and Mary Bill Hess Hess Ed Madison Bob Weidow Bob Barrow Redskins Miami MAC Central Michigan Northern Illinois

Americans Face Mockery as Pan American Games Start

At Mexico City, the United States trails in medals with four golds, four silvers and two bronzes as cubans and host nation Mexico lead the crowd. Day's events include track and field and shooting with Arnie Robinson and Al Lanier winning silvers and bronzes amid jeers and celebratory displays by Cubans after several victories. Allen Coage, Aretha’s bodyguard, is noted among spectators.

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U S Athletes Excel With Golds In Judo Pistol Shooting And Rifle

Franklin wins individual gold in bowling one of two U S men to do so. Coage of East Orange wins heavyweight judo. Herschel Anderson of Columbus sets Pan Am record 559 in freehand pistol. Americans prevail in team air rifle and team freehand pistol events. Basketball loss cited as lesson before tough Mexican matchup. Hernandez Gomez top 10k as Bjorklund Gregorio fall short of Games record.

U.S Marv Harshamn Venezuela Luis Hernandez Rodolfo Gomez Garry Bjorklund John Gregorio Hernandez

Gabriel's Seamless Guttering Service Ad Highlights One Piece Installations

An Albany Ohio gutter service promotes a new one piece seamless system to stop leaks and rust. It notes past damages exceeding twenty million dollars from ice water and seepage and promises a unique replacement process.

Albany Ohio

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