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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1974
Page
7
Ohio University basketball coach emeritus Jim Snyder was celebrated at Baker Center with a Jim Snyder Recognition Banquet. Gifts included a $1,500 check a framed program a gold whistle a city key and proclamations from state and governor naming Jim Snyder Day. He reflected on coaching and his planned future in fitness and community programs.
Mike Marshall made his 93rd appearance of the season, saving Los Angeles from a Cincinnati rally with a perfect ninth inning. The Dodgers won 7-4 to take two of three in the series, widening their NL lead. Marshall broke his own record for appearances and innings by a reliever, improving to 180 2 3 and surpassing 179. The day also saw Mets, Pirates, Astros, Phillies, and Braves win in other NL games.
Wilbur Howard belted his first major league home run in the seventh inning to lift the Astros past the Padres 3 to 2. Randy Jones took the loss, his 20th, after allowing only four hits in a strong start.
In Akron on the World Series of Golf, Gary Player and Lee Trevino tied at 139 to trigger a sudden death playoff for a $50,000 first prize. Both would rather be elsewhere but halted play at darkness after five extra holes with Trevino missing a 15 foot birdie to win.
Evonne Goolagong defeats Chris Evert to set up a meeting with Billie Jean King as Australia aims to keep the U.S. Open women's title. Ken Rosewall beats John Newcombe to reach a rematch with Jimmy Connors, while Connors and King also prepare for finals amid weather and a long winning streak for King.
American League East standings with New York Boston Baltimore and Cleveland. North and West divisions shown. Monday and Tuesday games list several matchups including Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Milwaukee Chicago Minnesota Texas California and Oakland with multiple pitchers and twi nights noted.
The Green and White Club plans its annual football kickoff at Athens Country Club this Thursday at 6 p.m. Members may bring a guest. Alan Geiger handles RSVPs. call 594-5535 or 592-1024 before 6 p.m. Tuesday. Membership costs 15 per individual and 25 for a family.
The Shell Chemical team sponsors a men’s open class slow pitch event at Civitan Park from September 20 22 and September 28 29. Pairings announce September 18 at 7 p.m. Entry is 35 dollars with one regulation softball. Awards include top two team trophies most home runs and MVP. Contact John Sprigg Randy Counts or Eldon Brown for details.
Mason W Va event invites men's teams to join a Sept 13 15 softball tournament sponsored by Hart's Used Cars. Entry fee 40 dollars includes two Dudley softballs. Teams may contact Sonny Decker at 773 5284 or George Hoschar at 882 3148 for details.
Residents in the Athens school district who missed a booster club drive can join by sending a donation to Bulldog Booster Club Box 607 The Plains 45780.
WLGN in Logan to carry play by play of Logan and Nelsonville York football games this fall. Logan games air live while Nelsonville York matchups run on a tape delay Saturdays at 9 a.m.
A 13 year old Coolville area girl, Mendy Meek, claimed a silver in jump and bronze in slalom at the 32nd National Water Ski Championships in Callaway Gardens, Ga. Her 77 foot jump was seven feet shy of the winner. Competing in the junior girls division.
The Yankees and Red Sox share first place in the AL East with the Orioles as they open a two game series in Boston. Doc Medich and Roger More will start for the clubs as Detroit and Cleveland victories alter pennant momentum and other AL games unfold.
San Francisco quarterback Steve Spurrier suffered a right shoulder separation in the third quarter, ending his preseason for about two months. Joe Reed filled in as Los Angeles won 17-7 to finish 5-1. Other Sunday games: New England 27 Philadelphia 17 and Atlanta 20 Denver 14.
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