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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1972

Page

13

A's Win World Series Game On Mangual Hit

Oakland defeats Cincinnati 3-2 to take a 3-1 series lead as Angel Mangual delivers a clutch single to right scoring Allan Lewis for the winning run in the ninth. Pinch-hitters Gonzalo Marquez and Don Mincher had set up the rally.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Oakland Dick Williams Angel Mangual Cincinnati Reds Mangual Gene Tenace Williams Pedro Borbon Cincinnati Don Gullett A’s Reds Mike Hegan Gonzalo Marquez George Hendrick Oakland Coliseum Borbon Tenace Sparky Anderson Clay Carroll Carroll Dave Concepcion Allan Lewis Anderson Don Mincher Lewis

Tenace Delivers in World Series Game as A's Edge Reds

Tenace hit a deciding homer and drove in the winning run as Oakland held a 1-0 lead in the series with a late Cincinnati rally in the eighth. Rollie Fingers secured the win in relief, while the Reds failed to power their usual sluggers through the first four games.

Joemo Morgan Bobby Tolan Rollie Fingers Cincinnati Reds Rose Tolan Johnny Bench Tony Perez A’s Jim Catfish Hunter Jim McGlothlin

Redskins to upset Cowboys in pivotal NFL showdown

Washington aims to halt Dallas at home as George Allen’s defense faces Tom Landry’s crew. Sonny Jurgensen eyes 30,000-yard career milestone while Larry Brown powers the run game in a high stakes week six matchup.

Hubert Mizell Associated Press NEW York Washington Redskins Dallas Cowboys Dallas Tom Landry George Allen Sonny Jurgensen Baltimore John Unitas San Francisco John Brodie NFL Larry Brown

Frustration Ends Ottawa Victorious

Ottawa Nationals defeat Chicago 6-2 to move from 0-3 to 1-3 while Chicago drops to 0-4. Ron Climie scored twice as Wayne Carleton John Connolly Tom Martin and Guy Trottier also found the net for Ottawa.

Ottawa Nationals World Hockey Association Chicago Cougars Philadelphia Ron Climie Wayne Carleton John Connelly Tom Martin Guy Trottier Rosaire Paiement Jimmy Proceviat Cleveland New York Quebec New England Houston Minnesota Los Angeles Skip Krake Ronald Leclerc Gordon Labossiere

AHS Frosh and Gallipolis settle for 6 6 tie

Athens Frosh and Gallipolis Frosh played to a 6-6 tie. An 85 yard scoring run by Todd Ellwood and a 35 yard interception return by a Gallipolis player produced the points. Athens failed the extra point on a receiver out of bounds. Athens next faces Meigs.

Gallipolis Athens Todd Ellwood

Erving Returns To Squires Amid Legal Tug of War

Julius Erving rejoined the Norfolk Squires for tonight's ABA game with New York Nets while litigation over his four year contract continues. Squires owner Earl Foreman suggested a possible arbitration or wait of one to six weeks for court ruling.

Norfolk Julius Erving Virginia Squires American Basketball Association New York Nets Squires Dr. J Erving The ABA University of Massachusetts Earl Foreman U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Manhattan Brooklyn Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association NBA Walter Kennedy Hawks New York

Bullets Rally to Beat Kings 94 83 in NBA Opener

Baltimore Bullets erased an 11 point first quarter deficit to defeat the Kansas City Omaha Kings 94 83. Phil Chenier scored 24 and Elvin Hayes 23 for Baltimore while Nate Archibald led KC with 34. Memphis edged Dallas 115 113 in ABA action. Athens reserves host Gallipolis at Butter Field Saturday at 4 p.m. Athens sits 1 0 2 for the season.

Associated Press Baltimore Bullets Kansas City- Omaha Kings Kings National Basketball Association American Basketball Association Memphis Dallas Phil Chenier Elvin Hayes Houston Nate Archibald Dave Lattan Tams George Thompson Bob Netolicky Athens Gallipolis Butter Field

Buford's Booters Face Western Michigan in Kalamazoo

Ohio University soccer coach Dennis Buford returns to his alma mater to lead the Bobcats against Western Michigan. Western Michigan, 2-5, features two standout scorers from Yugoslavia and a strong defensive corps led by co-captains Roger Weaver and Seve Chamberlain. Ohio enters at 4-2 after a 4-1 win over South Florida.

Paul Hagen Messenger Dennis Buford Ohio University Kalamazoo Buford Battle Creek Mike Lazarov Yugoslavia Abdulwahab Al-Wazzan Jackson Community College Western Ohio Howard West Virginia South Florida Roger Weaver Seve Chamberlain Kent State Flashes Broncos Booters Cleveland State Michigan State

Mid-Am Action Heats Up With Nonleague Games

In week six MAC coaches eye a possible two way tie for the title as Western Michigan, Kent State and Bowling Green chase leads. Ohio hosts Virginia Tech for homecoming while Miami of Ohio faces South Carolina and Toledo meets Dayton.

Columbus Ohio Western Michigan Bill Doolittle Broncos Marshall Doolittle Ohio University Virginia Tech Kent State Xavier Toledo Dayton Bowling Green San Diego State Miami South Carolina Bill Mallory Aztecs Don Strock Bobcat Bill Hess Gobblers

Injuries Hit Ohio University at All-Ohio Meet

Ohio University cross country team limps into the All-Ohio Meet in Delaware hampered by injuries to John Rush Jeff Miller and Mark Vernacchia plus captain Bill Haviland with Vernacchia possibly able to run. Coach Meade Burnett notes 22 teams last year and expects a tough race led by Ashland's Steve Foster and Bowling Green's Steve Danforth.

Ohio University Delaware Ohio Meade Burnett Bowling Green Miami Ashland Burnett John Rush Jeff Miller Mark Vernacchia Bill Haviland

Athens 8th Grade Wins Comeback Over Gallipolis

In Gallipolis, Athens eighth graders rallied after halftime to seize a 14-6 win. Kevin Goldsberry connected with Jeff Griffin on a 35-yard strike, then Mike Cornwell finished a 10-yard run for the lead as Scott Lawrence added the extra point. Eddie Pennel posted 18 tackles for Athens.

Gallipolis Athens Gillians Kevin Goldsberry Jeff Griffin Mike Cornwell Scott Lawrence Eddie Pennel Mike Waugh

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