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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1971

Page

10

Jurgensen Out Six Weeks After Shoulder Injury

Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen is sidelined for at least six weeks after surgery to repair a coracoid process fracture in his left shoulder. The Redskins expect him to miss the final exhibition and at least the first five regular-season games.

Jurgensen Alex Sachare Associated Press Sonny Jurgensen Don O’donaghue Washington Redskins Oklahoma City Redskins P. M. Palumbo Palumbo Miami Dolphins Washington Jorensen NFL USC Houston Oilers David Rowe New England Patriots Tom Funchess Rowe Oilers New Orleans Atlanta Falcons Jack Clancy Los An

Fourteen-inning 4-Hitter Sends Pirates Over Cubs

Nelson Briles pitched the Pirates first complete game in 16 starts as Pittsburgh swept a doubleheader from Chicago 4-1 and 10-5. Rennie Stennett doubled and tripled to drive in runs, while Stargell hit his 44th and Oliver added a seventh inning homer. The Cubs fell 12 games back.

Nelson Briles Cubs Pittsburgh Rennie Stennett Gene Alley Stennett Clines Roberto Clemente Ken Holtzman Willie Stargell Stargell al Oliver Joe Pepitone Bucs Philadelphia Tim McCarver St. Louis Lou Brock McCarver Brock Manny Muniz Tom Seaver Mets Montreal Seaver Ron Hunt Gary Sutherland

Honest Story Sets Freehold One-Mile Pacing Record

In Freehold New Jersey the horse Honest Story driven by Ed Cobb set the one mile pacing record at 1 58.2 in 1970 establishing a milestone for the track and era.

Honest Story Ed Cobb

Lolich Ties Blue For 23 Wins In AL Play

Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich and Oakland ace Vida Blue both reach 23 wins as the AL race tightens. Lolich notes their age difference while acknowledging their shared milestone in a season of standout pitching.

Lolich Blue Bruce Lowitt Associated Press Mickey Lolich Detroit Tigers Vida Blue Oakland

Lolich Wins 3-0 as Tigers Push Ahead in AL East

Mickey Lolich pitched a six hitter for Detroit in a 3-0 win over Washington, aiding a push toward Baltimore. The Tigers joined a busy AL schedule with Oakland, California, and New York results, while in the NL Pittsburgh and St Louis split amid tight pennant races.

A’s Lolich Blue Monday Washington Senators California Blue Tigers Baltimore Orioles Cleveland

Athens Bulldogs Prep For Friday Opener At Butter Field

Athens High School football coach Gerald Inbody announced final preseason drills this week ahead of Friday night home opener against Marietta Tigers at Butter Field. In scrimmage versus Chillicothe, Athens scored four touchdowns while holding out injuries. Senior Stu Smith ran 45 yards and Mike Green 55 yards for touchdowns with Green also scoring from the one and Don Wood from the 12. Gary Snow added two extra points and missed a 20 yard field goal.

Athens High School Gerald Inbody Bulldog Marietta Bulldogs Chillicothe Athens Stu Smith Mike Green Green Don Wood Gary Snow Snow Inbody Tigers Butter Field Warren Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Ironton

Baseball Standings and Scores From The Majors East and West Divisions

Major league results show wins and standings across the East and West divisions. Detroit, New York, Boston, Baltimore, Washington, Cleveland, Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Oakland, Minnesota and California play nightly, with key outcomes listed for Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday games. Standings include team records and pivotal matchups across multiple cities and parks.

Geles Rams Cecil Leonard Pittsburgh Atlanta New England Miami Washington Buffalo Detroit Oakland San Francisco Houston Chicago Philadelphia New Orleans Cincinnati Green Bay Denver Minnesota Kansas City St. Louis Indians California Angels A’s New York Yankees Boston Chicago White Sox Twins Milwaukee Baltimore Cescosevese New York Cleveland California Wright Blue Pattin Drago McDowell McNally Coleman Thompson Siebert Peterson

Club Trophy Victors Named at Athens Country Club

Kermit Blosser amateur Ohio University golf coach won the men s championship by one stroke over Bob Cooley Jr and Bob Amon. Dorothy Algeo captured the women s title with a two stroke edge over Mary Hope. Pete Stephenson defended the junior crown by three strokes over Wilson Carr.

Kermit Blosser Dorothy Algeo Pete Stephenson Athens Country Club Blosser Ohio University Bob Cooley Jr Bob Amon Art Smith Manisfield Cooley Amon Tom Mrs. Hope Laura Rosenberg Ruth Richey Stephenson Carr Randy Adams Roger Batdorff Wilkinson Bill Rohr Dean

Cubs Invite New Boys Pack 58 Meeting at Plains School

Prospective members and parents are invited to a Cub Scout Pack 58 meeting at The Plains Elementary School on September 15 at 7 30 p m. This summer Pack 58 toured Waterloo State Forest with 16 members and 11 attended Camp Kootaga in West Virginia for a Sad Dad Day, plus 18 joined a wiener roast.

Cub Scout Pack the Plains Elementary Pack Waterloo State Forest Camp Kootaga West Virginia

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