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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1973

Page

12

Athens Bulldogs Open 1973 Grid Season at Butter Field

Athens hosts Marietta in Friday night football as Les Walker begins his Bulldog coaching tenure at 8 p.m. The Tigers, led by new coach Rich Hahn, aim to improve on last year's 2-8 mark. Marietta returns a strong MHL backfield with Randy Weppler at fullback, Jeff O'Brien at tight end, and QB Chris Forshey among several starters on defense.

Athens Bulldogs Marietta Tigers Butter Field Les Walker Tigers Rich Hahn MHL Randy Weppler Jeff O’brien Chris Forshey Athens Alan Olson Dave Crowell Pat Mace Mark Vaughan Jay Graham Bill Moorehead Terry D. Hawk Don Skinner Todd Ellwood Jerry Cunningham Brent Hawk Marietta Jeff O Brien Steve Denton Brad Budgett Mark French RG RT Allan Beaver Don Felix Pete Venus Gary Modie Mike Popp Yenks Tim Downs Dave Casto Greg Wagner Chris McDaniel Terry W. Hawk LE Bill Moorehead Tim Gagle Bill Greer Dan Truipo Mark Eskey Mark Riggs John Hull Tim Poston Doug Ellwood Kansas City Chiefs Len Dawson St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Jim Hart Chicago New England Detroit

Expos Grab Second in NL East as Jorgen Slam Highlights Rally

Montreal defeats Chicago 5-3 at Jarry Stadium to move into second place in the NL East, three games behind the Cardinals. The crowd roars as Mike Jorgensen delivers a bases-loaded grand slam in a pivotal late innings surge.

Associated Press Montreal Expos Mike Jorgensen Chicago Cubs Expos St. Louis Cardinals Montreal Jarry Stadium Beserk Yankees Brewers New York Mike Hegan Milwaukee

Nicklaus Headlines World Series of Golf Opener in Akron

The World Series of Golf in Akron brings Nicklaus as favorite for a ninth appearance and the quartet includes Weiskopf Miller and Myer Aaron as other major winners vying for the $50,000 first prize.

Akron, Ohio Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Tom Weiskopf Johnny Miller Tommy Aaron

Dolphins Fall Short in Exhibition Thriller at Dallas

World champions Miami lose 26-23 to the Cowboys as Tony Fritsch hits a 22 yard field goal with three seconds left. Earl Morrall notes the tough loss after leading 23 6, mirroring last season’s late-game woes.

Dallas Miami Dolphins Dolphins Miami Don Shula Tony Fritsch Craig Morton Earl Morrall San Francisco Cowboys Chicago Baltimore

Saturday Major League Baseball Schedule

The slate features New York at Montreal and crosscountry matchups including Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Atlanta and San Diego at Los Angeles plus Houston at San Francisco Oakland at Texas California at Kansas City Chicago at Minnesota Baltimore at Cleveland Milwaukee at New York Detroit at Boston.

San Francisco Los Angeles Oakland Buffalo Cincinnati Green Bay Cleveland New York Giants Akron Ohio New York Jets Philadelphia Tampa Fla Atlanta Pittsburgh San Diego Minnesota Houston New Orleans Baltimore Denver Chicago Washington Brett N. Cincinnati Grimsley Schueler N. San Diego Arlin Osteen Roberts Marichal New York Montreal St. Louis Texas California Kansas City Milwaukee Detroit Boston Q'e Ste Wise Hooton Matlack Koosman Odom Holtzman Torrez Renko Hudson Ryan Busby

Alexander Federal Hocking game canceled by strike

The Alexander at Federal Hocking football game set for tonight is canceled due to a teacher strike. It will be rescheduled for Wednesday November 14 at Alexander.

Alexander

Hostel Hikes Around Dow Lake Sunday Morning

The Athens Hostel Club holds an introductory hike around Dow Lake at 7 30 a m this Sunday. For more details contact King at 593 7662. MAC Opens 27th Year as Ten Teams Begin Race in Columbus Ohio The Mid American Conference starts its 27th season as a 10 team league with six eligible to compete Central Michigan Eastern Michigan Northern Illinois and Ball State are newcomers not eligible for MAC title due to incomplete schedules.

Athens Dow Lake King MAC Columbus Ohio Central Michigan Eastern Michigan Northern Illinois Ball State

SEambling Area High School Football Schedule Fragment

A fragmented listing shows multiple weeks of football matchups across SEOA and related leagues including SECAL SWAC TR VALLEY and SVAC schedules. Notable pairings include Athens at Logan Meigs at Gallipolis Waverly at Wellston Wellston at Logan and a 2pm kickoff for Trimble at Conotton Valley on November 3.

Lancaster Athens Coal Grove Gallipolis Portsmouth Ironton Jackson Oak Hill Logan Hilliard Meigs Belpre Waverly West Wheelersburg Wellston Wahama Federal Hocking Alexander Vinton County Warren Williamstown Southwestern Hannan W. Va Nelsonville-York Trimble Point Pleasant Huntington Circleville South Point East Newark Maysville Huntington Local Nelsonville York Alexander Trenton Fronton Tri-Valley Before Federal Hocking SVAC Nelsonville- York

Falcons Cut Snyder In Roster Trimming

Former Athens High and Ohio University receiver Todd Snyder with the Atlanta Falcons was released in a four-player roster cut as teams reduce to 44 players, with down to 40 expected next week. He had limited action since his freshman year after an early injury. Also cut were LB Tom Roussel, RB Rufus Ferguson, and DB Rolland Lawrence. It was unclear if Snyder stays on a reserve list or seeks another team.

Atlanta Athens High Ohio University Todd Snyder Atlanta Falcons National Football League NFL Snyder Tom Roussel Rufus Ferguson Rolland Lawrence

Booster Club Plans Drive for Athens High Support

The Athens High School Bulldog Booster Club kicks off its 1973 74 membership drive with a door to door canvass across the district Saturday from 9 30 a m to 1 p m. Business memberships cost 10 dollars while donors of 5 dollars or more receive gold cards and those under 5 dollars receive white cards. Canvassers will carry the cards.

Athens High School Bulldog Booster Club Athens

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