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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1977

Page

11

Yankees Seek Sixth Game Victory to Claim 21st Title

New York faces Los Angeles in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series at Yankee Stadium with Mike Torrez aiming to close out the Dodgers who trail 3 2. Burt Hooton hopes to derail the Yankees using his knuckle curve as Ed Figueroa exits the Yankees’ pitching plans amid medical doubts.

NEW York Mike Torrez New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Burt Hooton Yankee Stadium New Yorkers Dodgers Hooton Yankees Torrez Los Angeles Bats Hope Hooton Mickey Rivers Willie Randolph Yankee Ed Figueroa Figueroa Billy Martin Martin

Dodgers-Red Sox clash sparks tense World Series scene

Figueroa denies a misunderstanding as Dodgers anticipate 56,000 fans at the Bronx ballpark. Reggie Smith suffers neck and back spasms after being beaned. Dodgers chase two straight wins to avoid a 3-1 deficit while Lasorda notes historic odds have shifted and the Yankees aim to finish in California.

Figueroa Bronx Dodgers Dodger Reggie Smith Smith Baltimore Yankee Stadium Yankees California Martin Tom Lasorda

Steelers win over Bengals filled with frantic moments

The Steelers defeated the Bengals 20 14 on Monday night as Terry Bradshaw played with a cast on his broken left wrist. Key plays included Mel Blount recovering a mishandled punt, a late Bengal surge, and a controversial timeout that left Cincinnati with seconds and no timeouts.

Steelers Bengals Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers Cincinnati Bengals Bengal Paul Brown Football Authority Chuck Noll Bill Johnson Noll Terry Bradshaw Houston Cleveland Johnson Ken Anderson Isaac Curtis Curtis Bradshaw Rocky Bleier Steeler John Stallworth Stallworth Melvin Morgan Noll Bleier Jerry Anderson Cincinnati Chris Bahr Bahr Mel Blount Blount Penn State Roy Gerela Glenn Bujnoch John Reaves Reaves Anderson Steve Furness Sid Thornton Bobby Walden Reggie Williams Morgan Tony Davis Jack Lambert Ben Dreith Dreith Lambert NFL Billy Brooks Jack Ham Neilson Ham

Critics Fire Him Five Times Martin to Keep Yankees Job

Billy Martin remains the Yankees manager as owner George Steinbrenner and Gabe Paul back him despite public doubts. Reggie Jackson's star power helps draw fans and sustains Martin amid criticism and internal discord during the season.

Martin Yanks Will Grimsley Billy Martin New York Yankees George Steinbrenner Yankee Stadium Gabe Paul Billy Steinbrenner Yankees Bronx Ball Park Detroit Reggie Jackson Jackson Los Angeles Paul Stein Reggie

Nadia Still Perfectionist at Cleveland Exhibition

Nadia Comaneci, 15, the Romanian gymnast famed for three perfect Montreal routines, appeared taller and heavier but as dedicated as ever during a Cleveland State University show on a national tour. Bela Karolyi praised her hard work and noted there are no secrets to success. The piece hints at intense public attention and management by Steinbrenner.

Cleveland Nadia Comaneci Cleveland State University Nadia Act Karoly

Browns Face Bills After Aggressive Play Debate

Browns coach Forrest Gregg defends their tough style after back to back postgame criticisms over roughing the passer. Key injuries include tackle Mickey Sims with a knee strain and quarterback Brian Sipe with elbow and shoulder woes.

Berea Ohio Cleveland Browns Cleveland Houston Oilers Mike St. Clair St. Clair Dan Pastorini Browns Forrest Gregg Mike Pastorini Gregg Mickey Sims Jerry Sherk Sims Buffalo Sherk Jerry Steve Okoniewski St. Louis Cardinals Okoniewski University of Montana Brian Sipe Pittsburgh

Athens Training Club Plans Evening Relay Event

The Athens Training Club will host an event with relays and an obstacle course run Monday from 7 to 7 30 p.m. Entry is open to members who have completed obedience classes. Prizes will be a surprise.

Athens Training Club

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