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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1976

Page

19

Alexander Spartans Boosted by Big KC Victory in Ohio Polls

Alexander High School remains undefeated at 6-0-1 after a win over Kyger Creek. The Spartans rose to sixth in Region 11 Class A and to 13th in the AP state poll, aided by Ohio Football News and evolving computer rankings that emphasize regional performance and strength of schedule.

Associated Press United Press International UPI Alexander High School Spartans Trimble Ohio Football News Ohio Kyger Creek Oak Hill

Bulldogs Seek Bounce Back in SECAL Showdown at Wellston

Athens aims to rebound after a tough loss as they travel to Wellston in a SECAL clash. Injuries cloud the lineup with Don Gayle and Neil Berberick uncertain, while Wellston features a veteran squad and a stingy defense.

Tom Metters Messenger Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Bulldogs Wellston Athens Les Walker Don Gayle Neil Berberick Logan Bulldogs Gallipolis Jackson Ironton Waverly Meigs Alexander Warren Belpre Vinton County Federal Hocking Nelsonville York Southwestern Hannan Trace Symmes Valley Kgger Creek Miller Columbus Briggs Point Pleasant Ravenswood Shenandoah Trimble North Gallia Hannan Southern Eastern Walker

AA Volleyball Tourney Opens at Meigs High

ROCK SPRINGS The Class AA sectional girls volleyball tournament starts tonight at Meigs High School with more games Saturday The semifinals and finals are scheduled for next Saturday Tickets are 1 per session for both students and adults Doors open one hour before the first match Thursday’s games include New Lexington vs Warren Local at 6 pm and winner faces Coal Grove at 7 pm Saturday features Belpre vs Meigs at 1 pm Gallipolis vs Fairland at 2 pm Vinton County vs Nelsonville York at 3 pm Wellston vs Vinton County Nelsonville York winner at 6 pm Sheridan vs Gallipolis Fairland winner at 7 pm

Rock Springs Meigs High School Sheridan Gallipolis Fairland

Ozark Wins NL Manager of the Year in AP Poll

Phillies manager Danny Ozark, 52, received 197 votes to win the National League manager of the year in the AP poll. He credits his team for the honor, notes their 101-win season and division title, and downplays any personal bravado while thanking the voters.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Danny Ozark Associated Press Ozark Phillies Hilton Head S.C Sparky Anderson Cincinnati Reds Houston Bill Virdon Sparky Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Dave Bristol

Billy Martin Named AP AL Manager of the Year

Billy Martin of the New York Yankees is named The Associated Press American League Manager of the Year for 1976 after a 97 62 AL East title, a five-game pennant win over Kansas City, and a World Series sweep by Cincinnati. He notes pride restored and plans to win next year.

NEW York Billy Martin New York Yankees Associated Press Martin Kansas City Whitey Herzog Gene Mauch Minnesota Chuck Tanner Oakland Texas Rangers Yankees Baltimore Battling Billy Detroit Texas Denver Minnesota Twins Twins Ences Tigers Rangers Mickey Rivers Willie Randolph George Steinbrenner George Danny Ozark Philadelphia

Five-way Big Eight leads as race tightens nationwide

AP notes a convergence of top teams in the Big Eight with Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma State and Colorado tied for the lead while Kansas and Iowa State sit one game back Kansas State trails at 1 6 overall. Oklahoma State upset Oklahoma last week as Missouri invades Stillwater. Indiana edges Ohio State 22 21. Other scores across conferences listed.

NEW York Missouri al Onofrio Nebraska Oklahoma Oklahoma State Colorado Kansas Iowa State Kansas State Big Eight K-State Big Ten Pac-8 Ivy League Missouri Tigers Los Angeles Columbus Lincoln Stillwater Okla Cowboys Ostate Barry Switzer Sooners Mike Vaughan Ohio State Indiana Hoosiers Buckeyes Bucks Rod Gerald

Family thanks for flowers and prayers at loss of Bertha Danko

The Danko family expresses gratitude to those who sent flowers and cards, visited the funeral home, and heard Rev Stutler. Thanks to Johnson Funeral Home and pallbearers. appreciation to all who helped. Gillogly Orchard advertises apples and pumpkins with contact details.

Bertha Danko Stutler Johnson Funeral Home Earl Martin

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