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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1975

Page

8

Nelsonville-York Buckeyes overpower Belpre in makeup win

Nelsonville-York defeated Belpre 26 6 in a Tri Valley Conference makeup game. Tailback Brian Sullivan rushed 157 yards on 24 carries and scored twice, while quarterback Doug Dearth threw a 25 yard TD pass to cap the scoring drive. Belpre’s Ken Wallace ran for 106 yards as the Eagles stayed within striking distance with a 12 6 halftime margin before NY added two late TDs.

Nelsonville Brian Sullivan Doug Dearth Nelsonville-York Belpre Buckeyes Buck Sullivan Dave Sufrenko Ken Wallace Sufrenko Wallace Eagles

Bowling Scores Report for Pat Llewellyn Ruth Croy Emblem Club

Pat Llewellyn rolled 181 and 491 series, Ruth Croy 158 and 429, with the Emblem Club totaling 510 single-game and 1463 for the series in a local bowling update.

Pat Llewellyn Ruth Croy Emblem Club H&r Mobile Homes SD Eikintieed Sso Dan Suse Storer Dry Wall Caz’s Corner Nancy Thomas Marge Sfakionce Meredith Oil Company Kay Sweeney Pat Liewllyn Mary Ann Bennick

Green Monster distance corrected at Fenway Park

The Boston Globe used aerial surveying to measure 304 779 feet from home plate to the base of Fenway Park's 37 foot left field wall, shorter than the advertised 315 feet. Baltimore Memorial Stadium stands at 309 feet. Unclear impact on the World Series between Boston and Cincinnati Reds.

Boston Fenway Park Red Sox Boston Globe Baltimore Memorial Stadium Cincinnati Reds

Umpire and Family Receive Protection Over Series Threats

Larry Barnett the World Series umpire and his wife and daughter are under 24 hour police protection after threats linked to a disputed call in the 10th inning of the third game. The FBI is investigating a complaint, and Commissioner Bowie Kuhn's office sought federal help. Barnett and five other umpires faced alleged tort action during the rain delayed Reds vs Red Sox series headed into game six.

Boston Larry Barnett Cincinnati Boston Herald American FBI Bowie Kuhn Barnett Prospect Ohio Cincinnati Reds Boston Red Sox Herald American

Moeller Leads Ohio Class AAA Fight With St Edward Challenge

Cincinnati Moeller remains the top Class AAA ranked team in Ohio with Lakewood St Edward closing in after a strong win over Cincinnati Princeton. Newark Catholic, Canal Winchester, and Burton Berkshire top Class A while Cleveland Holy Name and Cincinnati Wyoming lead Class AA as statewide sports writers and broadcasters rate teams through Oct. 18.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Moeller Associated Press Lakewood St. Edward Cincinnati Princeton Warren Harding Cleveland Holy Name Newark Catholic Wyoming Circleville Miami-Trace

Reds and Red Sox ready to resume World Series at Fenway

After three rainouts the sixth game is set at Fenway Park with optimistic weather. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn approved play despite concerns on the field. Managers Sparky Anderson and Darrell Johnson met on site as players, including Dwight Evans, awaited the start of the postponed clash.

Boston Cincinnati Reds Red Sox Fenway Park Bowie Kuhn Joe Mooney National Weather Service Fenway Dwight Evans Kuhn Cincinnati Sparky Anderson Darrell Johnson

Reds eye first World Series title since 1940

The Reds push to close out Boston as rain lingers at Fenway. Tiant fights a cold while Nolan and Gullett carry the pitching duties in Game 6 and potential Game 7. Evans and Tiant lead Boston with renewed effort despite wet field conditions.

San Francisco Giants New York Yankees Anderson Tufts Gary Nolan Don Gullett Nolan Luis Tiant Boston Red Sox Reds

Bobcats Fall to Miami in MAC Title Bid

Ohio's hopes for the MAC crown dimmed after a 17 to 9 defeat by arch rival Miami. Coach Bill Hess praised pride and readiness despite the setback while noting Gene Swick and Toledo pose tough challenges. Freshman Joe Callan replaces injured Lyle Govert at safety as Rick Lilienthal balks with two fumbles and Miami's defense dominates upfront.

Callan Lyle Govert Govert Ohio Rick Lilienthal Hess Miami Jeff Kelly Jim Feucht

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