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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1977

Page

12

Houska to Be Honored by Greater Cleveland Hall of Fame

Ohio University wrestling coach Harry Houska is inducted in the hall of fame's initial class. Former Olympian Jesse Owens will speak at the banquet at the Cleveland Plaza Hotel. Seventeen athletes in thirteen sports are honored. only five are wrestlers. Ohio U cross country opens at Morehead State after a 4-2 dual mark last season. Returning lettermen include Rick Mansfield Ron Murawsky Glenn Bartholomew and Greg Moran.

Ohio University Harry Houska Greater Cleveland Morehead State Rick Mansfield Ron Murawsky Glenn Bartholomew Greg Moran

Football Coaches Needed for Athens City Leagues

Football coaches are needed for Athens City Recreation leagues grades 3 to 7. First practice at 9 30 a m Saturday at Jaycee Fields. Call League Director Gayle Salyer 593 8682 or City Recreation office 592 2423.

Athens City Recreation Jaycee Fields Gayle Salyer City Recreation Office

Gallia tilts on again two games set for Saturday

Gallia County high school football opener plans settled after a teachers strike pause. Tonight’s matches feature Hannan Trace at Hannan, Wagon Creek at Wahama, and Southeastern Ross at Southwestern. Saturday doubleheader includes North Gallia at Waterford and Beallsville at Trimble with timing adjusted from Friday.

Gallia Gallia County Hannan Trace Hannan W. Va Gger Creek Wahama Southeastern Ross Southwestern North Gallia Waterford Beallsville Trimble

Steelers Suffer 30-0 Preseason Defeat by Cowboys

Dallas overwhelmed Pittsburgh 30-0 in the NFL preseason as Staubach connected for a TD, Herrera kicked three field goals and the Cowboys’ defense sacked Pittsburgh QBs eight times. Bradshaw left with a bruised knee but expects to be ready for the season opener.

Dallas Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Cowboys Houston Steelers Cowboys Roger Staubach Efren Herrera Minnesota Pittsburgh San Francisco Staubach Terry Bradshaw Steeler Bradshaw Roy Gerela Bobby Walden Jay Saldi Herrera Robert Newhouse Danny White

Nelsonville-York Wins Quadrangular Golf Meet at Hocking Hills

Kent Fearns leads with 36 to earn medalist honors as Nelsonville-York tops Logan Berne Union and Alexander in a Thursday quadrangular at Hocking Hills Country Club. Team totals: Nelsonville-York 175 Logan 180 Berne Union 187 Alexander 195.

Logan Kent Fearns Nelsonville-York Hocking Hills Country Club Buckeyes Berne Union Alexander Dave Berry Dave Vaughn Dave Brown Mark South Nelsonville York Joe Holtel Mike Hoffman Brian Pedigo Tim Smith Dave Stilwell Nita Noe John Britton Rockbridge Nelsonville- York Steve Phillips Mark McCrady Bob Brown Dave Phillips Jay Maiden Meigs Athens Trimble

Athens at Marietta leads busy football Friday slate

A large Friday night schedule features football games at 8 p m including Athens at Marietta Rock Hill at Gallipolis Ironton at Russell Ky Logan Elm at Jackson Logan at New Lexington Point Pleasant at Meigs Waverly at Wheelersburg Wellston at Washington C H Alexander at Oak Hill and others across the region. Cross country Athens visits Marietta Invitational Sunday with a Big Bend Warriors clash and a 76ers at Fort Frye High School field event noted.

Athens Marietta Rock Hill Gallipolis Ironton Russell Logan Elm Jackson Logan New Lexington Point Pleasant Meigs Big Bend Warriors Washington County 76Ers Fort Frye High School Beverly

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Houska Columbus, Ohio Donald Dancer U.S. Trotting Association Daryl Busse Herve Filion Dancer Busse Filion Ron Feagan Carmine Abbatiello Ben Webster Ted Wing Henri Filion William Gale Eddie Davis Walter Paisley Webster Abbatiello Wing Dwight White Joe Greene Preston Pearson Butch Johnson St. 5 PLAZA East State Ohio Buckeye Medi Skyline Speedway Stewart Vonday Golf Seoal Marshall Walgreen Agency South Court Earl F. Mathews
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