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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1976

Page

11

120 Pro Players Get Fatal Word

More than 120 NFL players were cut to 43 during a major roster trim day. Jim Del Gaizo expressed bitterness after Miami released him despite a strong preseason. Other notable moves included Jack Snow, Walt Patulski, Bruce Gossett, Dave Osborn, Oscar Reed, J.J. Jones, and Tony Fritsch changing teams or hitting the waiver list as teams reshaped rosters.

Associated Press Jim del Gaizo Miami Dolphins Dallas Ron Johnson Duane Thomas del Garzo Miami Pittsburgh Terry Hanratty Los Angeles Jack Snow Washington John Matuszak San Diego Bruce Gossett Minnesota Dave Osborn Oscar Reed Pete Athas New York Jets J.J. Jones Thomas Cowboys Johnson New York Giants Rams Don Klosterman Snow Elroy Hirsch Tom Fears St. Louis Cardinals Walt Patulski New England Patriots Marlin Briscoe Detroit Toni Fritsch Dwight McDonald Maurice Tyler Kansas City Jim Marsalis Bill Munson Seattle Chicago Bob Grim Giants David Jaynes George Hunt

Baseball standings and results from a midseason schedule

The record table shows teams and standings with games behind. Clinching notes include New York and Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, St. Louis, Montreal, and Los Angeles positions. Recent results list New York 7-3 over Philadelphia, Houston 5-2 Los Angeles, Chicago 5-1 St. Louis, with several Sunday and Monday results and postponed or twi-night games noted.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Chicago St. Louis Montreal West Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston San Diego San Francisco Atlanta Cincinnati Matlack Burris St Louis Rasmussen Stanhouse McLaughlin Sambiti Norman Rhoden Freisleben Niekro Barr Baltimore Cleveland Boston Detroit Milwaukee West Kansas City Oakland Minnesota Texas California Baltimor Kansas City Clevela Garland Fidrych

Champs Crowned At ACC Golf Championship

Athens Country Club hosts the ACC championships with Art Smith winning the Men's Championship Flight. Tish Kendall takes the Women's Championship Flight, while Mark Lawson claims Junior honors and Kenny Kerr leads First Flight with an 80. Additional flight winners include John Burns Second Flight and Jim White Third Flight.

Athens Country Club Art Smith Tish Kendall Mark Lawson Kenny Kerr John Burns Jim White Kermit Smith Tom Littler Did Riggle Jesse Day Dale Bandy Mike Wren Bill Biggs Don Stuchell Don White Fred Schleicher Jess Perry Tom Kyle Walt Pyle Charley Moore Mary Hope Ruth Richey Tom Lawson Howie Dean Rich Whiteside Jeff Lawson Calvin Whiteside Kermit Blosser Vere Smith Arnie la Graff Larry Berberick Reid McBride John Warman Dick Phillips Woody Boles Bill Diles Vern Honchenl Vic Stanson Bill Boyd Rob Rutter Don Strawn Harlan Antle Bob Stauffer Jim Leach Did Riggie al Carpenter Bill Rose John Milar John Cady Max Burchfield

Welfare Workers Probe Launched Into Death Of Unwed Mother

New York City officials opened a rapid inquiry into the death of six day old Carla Bashold allegedly eaten by a dog in a Spanish Harlem tenement. Police blamed welfare workers for potential negligence, while HRA defended its oversight.

New York HRA Sam Elber Joanne Bashold Ohio Spanish Harlem Bellevue Hospital ASPCA Bill Connolly Miss Bashold Willoughby Carra Bellevue East Side

Rams and Dolphins finish preseason unbeaten at 6 0

NFL preseason ends with the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins at 6 0 while Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Oilers finish 0 6. Miami QB Jim Del Gaizo comments on record versus coffee. Rams top 49ers 10 3 as Monte Jackson seals win. Other results: Cowboys over Oilers in OT, Steelers over Jets, Raiders over Hawks, Chargers over Giants.

Associated Press Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Houston Oilers Miami Jim del Gaizo NFL Oilers Bum Phillips Dolphins New Orleans Saints Bob Griese Earl Morrall Rams San Francisco Monte Jackson Los Angeles 49Ers Dallas Houston Cincinnati Tampa Bay Pittsburgh New York Jets Oakland Seattle San Diego New York Giants New England Philadelphia Denver Minnesota Buffalo Cleveland Chicago Washington Atlanta Green Bay St. Louis Kansas City Don Calhoun Ike Forte Patriots Eagles Lonnie Perrin Vikings Randy Gradishar Cowboys Skip Butler Scott Laidlaw Terry Bradshaw Jets Joe Namath Steelers New York Ken Stabler Raiders Seahawks Charlie Joiner Giants John Reaves Bengals

Booster Club to Meet and Bowling Leagues Plan

The Athens Bulldog Booster Club meets tonight at 7 at Butter Field for a work party to prep for the football season. Bowling leagues hold organizational meetings Monday and Wednesday at Rollerbowl with openings on the 9 p.m. shift. contact Rollerbowl or attend the Wednesday session. Glouster Little League football signup runs Thursday and Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Boy Scout building in Glouster Park for grades 4–6. contact Jerry Dixon or Smoke Barrett for details.

Athens Bulldog Butter Field Glouster Boy Scout Building Glouster Park Jerry Dixon Smoke Barrett

Bengals cut Green after three-year stint

Cincinnati Bengals drop Dave Green, Athens High School and Ohio University alum, after he and a rookie duo shared punting and kicking duties last season. Green averaged 39.8 yards per punt and made 10 of 21 field goals before losing to Chris Bahr and Pat McInally. Darwin, North Carolina stock car notes follow.

Cincinnati Dave Green Athens High School Ohio University Cincinnati Bengals Green Bengals Chris Bahr Penn State Pat McInally

Labor Day breakthrough set for Goodrich contract ratification

In Columbus, union and Goodrich negotiators agreed on a three year contract after two days of talks. Wages rise 1.35 per hour over the term with a cost of living adjustment. Production could resume across six plants as early as Thursday.

Columbus, Ohio B.F. Goodrich U.S Columbus Bommarito Goodrich Uniroyal URW

Taxpayers Win More Than Lose in Revisions

Senate House conference panel advances a compromise tax revision bill with a $15 billion annual extension through 1977 and major gains for high earners and child care credits while debates over sick pay pensions and home business deductions continue. President Ford urges passage.

Washington Senate House Ford Congress Conference Committee

Uniroyal strike ends with 3 year contract endorsed

About 3,300 Uniroyal workers in Naugatuck and linked plants vote today to approve a three year pact after unions unanimously endorsed the offer. The master contract covers 12,540 workers nationwide, with wage and benefit increases cited as 3.6 percent, triggering anticipated tire price hikes of 12 to 16 percent.

Naugatuck. Conn Uniroyal Rubber Co United Rubber Worker John Henco Local 45 Henco Uniroyal Firestone Goodyear Goodrich UAW

Bargain Bazaar Offers Shoes Plants and Hardware

Local ads list SH0ES for family MINER's boots assorted pottery and bargains at Bargain Bazaar MK plus KERK- HUNTER HARDWARE Athens items like collars chains snaps and stakes. Also notices for pottery shipments and a lost gold dangle earring with possible Maplewood Avenue contact.

Kerk- Hunter Hardware Athens Maplewood Avenue

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