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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1974

Page

14

Bulldogs Hope History Will Repeat Itself

The Athens Bulldogs seek a repeat of last season’s late surge as they enter a 4-2-1 overall record and 2-1-1 league play. A Friday at Jackson tests their hopes for first division access and a slim title bid with top rival Randy Ridge and Ironmen looming as key foes.

Athens Bulldogs Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Bulldogs Jackson Athens Ironton Randy Ridge Ridge David P. Davis Jeff Conroy Ironmen Gallipolis Waverly Davis Steve Green John Hull Jerry Cunningham LE Ted Elliott

Packers Trade for Hadl Faces Final Approval

Green Bay awaited an NFL ruling on the trade that sent quarterback John Hadl from the Rams to the Packers. Coach Dan Pevine said Hadl must settle affairs on the West Coast and that Green Bay would assume his Los Angeles contract with no renegotiation or cash payments. The Packers gave up top draft picks in 1975 and 1976 for the 34-year-old MVP.

Green Bay Wis National Football League Green Bay Packers John Hadl Los Angeles Rams John West Coast Packer Dan Pevine Los Angeles Packers

Packers target Hadl open to three or four more years

Hadl weighs a move after losing Rams starting job to James Harris. Devine says Hadl may decide whether to report to Green Bay for a shot at a three to four year stint, with a potential return against the Redskins after evaluating Concannon’s Sunday showing. Hadl hints at cash demands and not returning to the Rams.

Green Bay John Devine Los Angeles Packers Hadl Rams James Harris San Diego San Diego Chargers Washington Redskins

Bevly and Scott Named MAC Players of the Week

Ohio quarterback Rich Bevly and Toledo linebacker Ed Scott earned MAC players of the week honors after key performances. Bevly led Bowling Green State style with 49-10 win over Morehead State, rushing for 128 yards and four passing touchdowns while Scott made 18 tackles, forced a fumble, and helped Toledo defeat Dayton 38-27.

Columbus Ohio Rich Bevly Toledo Ed Scott Bevly Ball State Dave Blake Scott Berry Morehead State Dayton Blake Youngstown State Mike Nugent Bowling Green John Boles Eastern Michigan Don Kirkendall Northern Illinois Mike Hanrahan Don Seymour Western Michigan Marvin Downs

LeClair Hopes Foot Healed for Bengals Return

Cincinnati Bengals center linebacker Jim LeClair, sidelined by ten donitis in his right foot, hopes to play Sunday against the Houston Oilers. He describes watching games on TV as painful and says rest is the only treatment until it improves.

Cincinnati Bengals Jim LeClair Donitis Houston Oilers North Dakota LeClair Bengals Bill Bergey Philadelphia Eagles San Diego Paul Brown Chargers

Cubs Trade Williams to Athletics for Three Players

Chicago sends Billy Williams to Oakland for veteran reliever Bob Locker Manny Trillo and Darold Knowles. Williams to join World Series champions after long Cubs tenure with five .300 seasons and NL batting crown. Locker, Knowles and Trillo bring experience and youth to Oakland bullpen and infield.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Billy Williams Oakland Athletics Bob Locker Williams Cub Locker A’s Manny Trillo Tucson Darold Knowles

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