A's Win Third Straight World Series In Five Games
Oakland defeats Los Angeles 3-2 to clinch the 1974 World Series as Rollie Fingers closes out the win after Joe Rudi delivers a pivotal solo shot and Bert Campaneris Sac fly and errors fuel the comeback. The A's become the first to win three straight since the Yankees.
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Fingers Named World Series M V P for A's Clinching Title
Rollie Fingers earned the World Series MVP honor after one win and two saves in Oakland’s fourth straight championship series win over Los Angeles. He pitched in all four A’s victories, delivering the final out to seal the title as the Dodgers were left winless in the last two innings.
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Athens Soccer Club to host Westerville on Sunday
The Athens Soccer Club meets Westerville at 1 30 p m Sunday on the Athens Recreation Center field East State Street. Westerville edged Athens 1 0 earlier this year and Athens sits 3 2 on the season in second place in the Central Ohio Youth Soccer Association.
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AHS Gridders Honored By Bulldog Coaching Staff
Seven Athens High School football players were honored after the game with Wellston last Friday. Five of the seven repeaters earned player of the week honors including Pat Mace and Jay Graham on the offensive line, Todd Ellwood at offensive back, Bill Greer on the defensive line, Mark Riggs and Jerry Cunningham at defensive back, and Steve Green on specialty teams.
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Reds Increase Tickets For 1975 Season
The Cincinnati Reds announced a 50 cent rise in all single game ticket prices for 1975. It marks the first adult ticket increase since 1970 when the team moved into Riverfront Stadium.
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Rio Grande Set for Sectional Cross Country Meet
Rio Grande Ohio hosts the sectional meet with 142 runners from Class A and AA high schools. Federal Hocking moves to Class AA joining Ironton Jackson Rock Hill Sheridan Warren and Wheelersburg for the Saturday October 16 event.
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Athens Youth Tackle Football League Recap
In city recreation the Youth Tackle Football League in Athens shows a lively week. The third grade Lions stay unbeaten with a 26 to 6 win over the Redskins. In older divisions the Rams 6 to 0 over the Falcons tie for first with the Saints and Bears 6 to 6. The Steelers shutout the Browns 18 to 0 for a second straight win while the Dolphins beat the Bengals 26 to 6.
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AHS Star Carl Stempel Dominates Cross Country
Athens senior Carl Stempel won the individual cross country title at Jackson, extending his win streak to 11 meets. Messenger named him Athlete Of The Week for his strong season and four sprinting, basketball and track accolades. Coach Phil Bobo cites his grades and prospects as among the state’s best.
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Chillicothe beats Athens in cross country duel on depth
Chillicothe used depth to defeat Athens by a cross country meet here Thursday. Carl Stempel won the race in 9 27 breaking the course record set in 1971 by Dave Wesner. Athens officials highlighted several top finishers as they prepare for district meets. In basketball the New Orleans Jazz opened with a 89 74 loss to the New York Knicks prompting optimism from coaches that better play will follow.
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Ohio to start 2nd season without top runner
Ohio University will begin its second season at Peden Stadium with two key players out. Leading rusher L. C. Lyons and linebacker Bill O’Hara are doubtful due to knee and shoulder injuries, while reserves Dave Houston and Jess Van Fossen step in. The 1 30 p.m. game versus Morehead State features lineup changes on offense and defense as coach Bill Hess reassesses goals after a MAC elimination.
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