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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1976

Page

17

Perseil Key To Broncos Hope Against Bobcats

Ohio University coach Bill Hess cites Jerome Perseil as the MAC’s top scorer and a breakout threat as Western Michigan hosts Ohio at Kalamazoo Saturday. Perseil, praised for speed and change of pace, powered WMU to a 31-21 win last week with 200 yards rushing.

Bob Maney Messenger Western Michigan Broncos Ohio University Bill Hess Jerome Perseil Hess Bobcats Persell Ohio Western Kalamazoo Mich

Broncos face tough Western in MAC clash

Athens Messenger notes Western is 8th in rushing with 290.4 yards per game and praises its improved offense under Coach Uzelac. Ohio aims to derail Western and spoil title hopes as Columbus prep veteran Welcher nurses a bruised ankle and Welcher, Ehland, Murphy limited. National Football League enters its 57th regular season.

Marshall Broncos Persell Keith Rogien Pepper Powers Rogien Powers Western Hess Elliott Uzelac Ohio William and Mary Joe Ehland Ed Murphy Arnold Welcher National Football League

Reds Catcher Johnny Bench Sees Catching Wears Body Down

New York AP confirms Johnny Bench, star Reds catcher, says catching exhausts the body and he hopes to play until 32. He cites longer seasons and travel. Bench notes moving to first or third could be options, while mother recalls the toll of catching.

Bench Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds New York Sport Magazine Cleveland Indians Trsday Reds New York Yankees Tony Perez Dan Driessen Pete Rose Katie Oklahoma City

Cavaliers Hold Off Knicks In Narrow Victory

Cleveland beat New York 114-90 as the Cavaliers slowed the Knicks fast break and rode a 31-11 second quarter run led by Bobby Smith and Campy Russell. Walt Frazier was out for New York with a family death. Celtics beat Braves 112-105. Nuggets 119 Bucks 100. Warriors 112 Trail Blazers 92.

New York Knicks Cleveland Cavaliers Knicks Cleveland Bill Fitch Fitch Cavaliers NBA Boston Celtics Buffalo Braves Denver Nuggets Milwaukee Bucks Golden State Warriors Portland Trail Blazers Bobby Smith Campy Russell Walt Frazier Austin Carr Celtics Braves Charlie Scott Boston Buffalo Nuggets Bucks Dan Issel Denver Milwaukee

Fiesta Bowl seeks opponent for Western Athletic champ

Fiesta Bowl scouts three upcoming games this weekend to find an opponent for the Dec 25 matchup with the Western Athletic Conference champion. Maryland vs Kentucky, Oklahoma vs Colorado, and Southern Cal vs California will be evaluated, following last week's Houston vs Arkansas.

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Moon Purchases San Antonio Brewers Baseball Team

Wally Moon, ex major league player, buys the San Antonio Brewers of the Class AA Texas League. He changes the team’s major league affiliation from the Texas Rangers to the Los Angeles Dodgers and pays between 45000 and 50000 dollars to Fort Worth dealer Jack Williams.

Moon Boys San Antonio San Antonio Brewers Wally Moon Moon Brewers Texas Rangers Los Angeles Dodgers Fort Worth Jack Williams

Hicks Waived by Rockets in MLB Style Clarification

The Houston Rockets waived rookie Phil Hicks after two brief appearances totaling seven minutes with no points. The team also signed veteran Eugene Kennedy, a five year ABA veteran who was waived by the Denver Nuggets.

Houston Houston Rockets National Baseball Association Phil Hicks Hicks Rockets Tulane Eugene Kennedy Kennedy American Basketball Association Denver Nuggets

Kollar Out With Injuries For Bengals Browns Clash

Bengals top pass rusher Bill Kollar must sit out Sundays NFL matchup with the Browns due to a foot injury from last week. The 1974 first round pick from Montana State had filled in for injured starter Bob Brown. Quarterback Ken Anderson and defensive back Tommy Casanova resumed workouts with minor injuries.

Kollar Cincinnati Bill Kollar Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Bengals Houston Oilers Montana State Bob Brown Ken Anderson Tommy Casanova

NFLPA split as Dick Anderson blasts Ed Garvey in letter

Dick Anderson, president of the NFL Players Association, publicly splits with executive director Ed Garvey in a letter to player reps. He says reaching an agreement with owners is unlikely under Garvey and criticizes past moves while noting a tentative 43 player limit proposal and potential job protections.

Baltimore Dick Anderson National Football League Players Association Ed Garvey NFL Anderson Associated Press NFLPA Garvey Andersons Dan Rooney Pittsburgh Steelers Rooney

McGee Shares Lead at Pensacola Open Golf Tourney

Jerry McGee shot 67 to share the first round lead at the Pensacola Open in Florida. He tied with Tommy Aaron and John Schlee, while Bob Murphy also matched the pace as U S Open champ Jerry Pate faltered in chilly, cloudy conditions. Grier Jones, Lee Elder and others trailed by one stroke. The event is the last individual tour stop of the season with top 60 money-winners earning next year’s exemption.

Pensacola Fla Jerry McGee Ohio McGee Tommy Aaron John Schlee Bob Murphy Jerry Pate Lee Trevino Hubert Green Murphy Schlee

Pro Hockey Thursday Results and Upcoming Games

Summary of Thursday results includes Islanders 5 over Detroit and Flyers 3 over Pittsburgh. Other scores: Toronto 3 Detroit 5, St Louis 2 Philadelphia 0, Los Angeles 5 Atlanta 3, Vancouver 3 Cleveland. Friday lists Washington at Colorado. Weekend slate features Chicago at Detroit, Philadelphia at New York Islanders, Boston at Montreal, New York Rangers at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Vancouver, Toronto at Minnesota, Colorado at St Louis, Cleveland at Los Angeles. Sunday schedule Minnesota at Boston and Buffalo, Detroit at New York Rangers. Additional Friday games Phoenix at New England, San Diego at Cincinnati, Quebec at Indianapolis, Edmonton at Winnipeg.

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