Rookie Slugger Ended Fenway Fence Streak in Win Over Red Sox
German Thomas, recalled from the Pacific Coast League, hit a two run homer in the ninth to lift the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Boston and snap the Red Sox seven game slide. Boston fell from AL East lead as the Yankees moved ahead half a game.
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Reds Set to Host Dodgers in Sellout Three-Game Series
In Cincinnati the Dodgers visit the Reds for a crucial three game set that drew record crowds. City Hall condemned NL umpire Jerry Dale over a disputed call in Houston. The series is the league's first sellout this year with over 150000 tickets sold.
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Reds at Dodgers in nationally televised showdown
Don Gullett will start for Cincinnati against Don Sutton of Los Angeles as the Reds seek a three game road set split with the Dodgers. Pete Rose notes LA has won two straight this week while Hank Aaron’s record homer remains a historic benchmark in the sports calendar.
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Thomas Comes Back as Redskins Face Colts in Exhibition
Washington Redskins prepare for a preseason game against the Baltimore Colts as Thomas works to reclaim a starting spot after an earlier sideline dispute. Other NFL preseason matchups include Giants at Bills and Jets at Raiders with regular season set to begin September 15. Joe Gilliam led Pittsburgh to a 41 15 win over Dallas in a national telecast.
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Redskins Aim For Nation's Longest Winning Streak
Miami of Ohio hopes to extend its unbeaten run to 13 games when it hosts Eastern Michigan. Coach Dick Crum signals more passing as the Redskins chase a program record and the country’s longest streak, while Kent State and other MAC teams open conference play.
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Athens Boosters Plan Door To Door Membership Drive
The Athens High School Bulldog Boosters Club will conduct a district wide door to door membership drive. High school and middle school athletes will canvas homes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Three membership types are offered and donations earn different cards.
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Major League Baseball Tonight Schedule
Saturday games feature San Diego at Houston Philadelphia at Chicago Los Angeles at Cincinnati national TV New York at St. Louis Montreal at Pittsburgh San Francisco at Atlanta. Sunday cards list Montreal at Pittsburgh San Francisco at Atlanta Los Angeles at Cincinnati New York at St. Louis.
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Area Football Opens Season Amid Postponements
Gallia County teachers strike disrupts the area schedule with 15 games tonight. Several debuts are delayed including Southwestern Hannan Trace North Gallia and Kyger Creek. Eastern moves to Zone Trace, and Tri Valley Conference opens with Alexander at Federal Hocking.
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Connors Set To Meet Tanner In U S Open Semifinal
Top seed Jimmy Connors and Roscoe Tanner, both 22, chase a U S Open semifinal spot ahead of a looming showdown with Connors facing his long-time rival. In the other semi, Newcombe and Rosewall, ages 30 and 39, meet to decide the final. In the women's field, Connors fiancée Chris Evert, top seed and Wimbledon champion, faces Evonne Goolagong, Wimbledon winner.
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Seven Starters Returning AHL Set For Grid Opener
Athens Bulldogs open 1974 football season at Marietta Tigers tonight at 8 p.m. Les Walker and Rich Hahn begin their second year as coaches. Athens lists seven returning starters while Marietta features 15 lettermen and a veteran defense.
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Maplewood To Host 30 Team Tourney
Maplewood hosts the Fourth Annual Maplewood Inn Softball Tournament at West State Street Fields with thirty teams from three states. Action starts 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday, with final play 9 a.m. Sunday and the championship at 7 15 p.m. Sunday.
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Waverly Hosts Triangular Golf Match With Athens Jackson
Athens Bulldogs go 1-1-1 after defeating Waverly and tying Jackson in a Thursday triangular at Athens Country Club. Athens next hosts Logan and Ironton on Monday for a home opener. Scores list Athens 169 led by Blosser Lavelle, Goldsberry, DiLiberto, Hensler. Jackson 169 led by Wilson Yerian Buchanan Wilson Clark. Waverly 174 led by Drennen Hartley Conkle Dailey Dailey.
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Sports Schedule Highlights Saturday Events
Saturday broadcasts feature Cincinnati against Los Angeles baseball from 2 to 5 p.m. and US Tennis Open action from 3 to 6 p.m. UCLA faces Tennessee in college football 4 to 7:30 p.m. World Series of Golf airs 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday shows include Atlanta versus Denver 10 p.m. to midnight.
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