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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1974

Page

7

Nostalgic banquet honors Bobcat basketball coach Jim Snyder

About 250 people gathered at Baker Center to honor retired Ohio University coach Jim Snyder. Speakers included former players and coaches such as Dale Bandy and Kermit Blosser, with tributes from officials and letters from alumni and rivals alike.

Ohio University Bill Rohr Baker Center Bobcat Jim Snyder Kermit Blosser Snyder Dale Bandy Frank Baumholtz Bill Whaley Dave Scott James Betts Howard Jolliff Harold Daugherty Harry B. Crewson Bob Baur Athens Donald Barrett Claire Ball Ohio Democrat William Lavelle John C. Baker Vernon Alden David Reese Western Michigan Eldon Miller Bronco Cage

In the Majors Wednesday's Games

Major league schedule notes games featuring New York at Baltimore Boston at Cleveland Milwaukee at Detroit Oakland at Minnesota Texas at Chicago Kansas City at California. The brief listing provides matchups and venues for midweek action.

New York Baltimore Twinight Boston Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Oakland Minnesota Texas Chicago Kansas City California Sie Milwaukee Lolich Peterson Dobson Tiant Kucek Albury McNally Briles Tanana Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Montreal Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta Houston San Francisco San Diego Kison Ellis Reuschel Sutton Morton Palmer McIntosh Gullett McAnally McGraw Webb Ruthven Foster Caldwell Roberts Baltimore Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Orioles Oakland A’s Kansas City Royals California Angels Texas Rangers Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox

Connors, King Triumph At U S Open Tennis

Jimmy Connors routed Ken Rosewall 6 1 6 0 6 1 in the men's final at Forest Hills to win his third major of the year. Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong 3 6 6 3 7 5 for her fourth U S Open title. Connors earned 22 500 and King also 22 500 as Americans swept the titles for the first time since 1971.

Forest Hills N.Y Jimmy Connors Billie Jean King Ken Rosewall Connors Evonne Ms. King Connors Australia Ms. King Evonne Goolagong Stan Smith John Newcombe Margaret Court Newcombe Rosewall Miss Goolagong Chris Evert

Dodgers Rally Behind Zahn Four-Hitter To Beat Braves

Geoff Zahn lasted seven innings for his first complete game as the Dodgers topped Atlanta 4-1. Dusty Baker doubled for one of the Braves’ four hits. Steve Garvey hit a two run homer and Ron Cey added a three run shot in support.

Los Angeles Davy Lopes Braves Darrell Evans Dodgers Geoff Zahn Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves Fred Norman Cincinnati Reds San Diego Padres Reds Chicago Pittsburgh Philadllphia Mets Dave Schneck Bud Harrelson Brewers Darrell Porter Reynolds A’s Royals Vida Blue Catfish Hunter Oakland Kansas City California Roy Howell Texas Rangers Indians Tigers Oscar Gamble Dick Bosman Cleveland Detroit Twins White Sox Harmon Killebrew Steve Braun Minnesota

Cubs Rally Past Pirates Behind Long Fifth Inning

Cincinnati Cubs 9 5th inning surge built a four run lead as Jose Cardenal and Andre Thornton homered. Dave LaRoche preserved the 7 5 win after entering in the eighth with bases loaded.

Cincinnati Cubs Pirates Jose Cardenal Andre Thornton Cubs Dave LaRoche Steve Stone LaRoche

New York Ends Fenway Losing Streak at Boston

The Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-3 in Boston to take a one game lead in the AL East as Bill Virdon praised a win at Fenway ending an 11 year drought there. Chris Chambliss and Elliott Maddox drove in two runs each while George Medich earned the win with help from Sparky Lyle in relief.

New York Yankees Boston Associated Press Red Sox Bill Virdon Fenway Park Chris Chambliss Elliott Maddox George Doc’’ Medich Sparky Lyle Medich Carl Yastrzemski Lyle Orioles Brewers Bobby Grich Tom Murphy Milwaukee

Trevino Seizes World Series Glory Faces Masters Hope

Lee Trevino overhauled a stubborn season to win the World Series of Golf in Akron tying Gary Player at 139 to force a playoff. He now targets Augusta National and the Masters claiming he can win on any course. Trevino had long resisted Firestone and Augusta.

Akron, Ohio Lee Trevino Augusta National Trevino Gary Player el Paso Tex Augusta Firestone Akron

ACC Names Pairings For Annual Tourney

The article lists extensive first round pairings for the annual ACC tournament with competitors across many names. Figures include Dale Bandy and C B Stephenson and Ray Shepard facing Bob Mingus and Benno Kendall squaring with Al Carpenter.

ACC Dale Bandy C. B. Stephenson Ray Shepard Bob Mingus Benno Kendall al Carpenter Ted Sprague Sol Rosenberg Owen Wilkinson Marty Hecht Bill Boyd Vic Grieco Bill Diles Bob Gayle Moss White Dave Strawn Charlie Moore Don Barrett Tad Grover John Jones Dick Phillips Gerald Stauffer Jim White Gomer Jones Tom Kyle Gene Yoho Ray Strekal Jim Leach Bob Reese al Leonard Woody Boles Brad Davis Don Stuchell Bill Rose Skip Vosler Harry Luman Frank Richey Msgr Jan Kish Vere Smith Bill Roscoe Walt Pyle Stan Fisher Roy Adams Gary Garrison Lane Tracy Jesse Day Harry Crewson Bill Kelton Fred Schl

Notre Dame Survives Test and Injury Toll vs Georgia Tech

Notre Dame defeated Georgia Tech 31-7 as Art Best suffered a broken jaw and Sherman Smith torn knee ligaments, reducing eight potential starters. Coach Ara Parseghian hailed progress despite losses, with Tom Clements slicing Tech's defense as the Irish led 17-7 at halftime.

Atlanta Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Georgia Tech Art Best Sherman Smith Parseghian

Hayes Squad Ready for Road Opener Against Minnesota

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes faces a first road opener since 1894 as the Buckeyes prepare to meet Minnesota in Minneapolis. Hayes expects a whale of a game and a victory after a strong 56 7 win in Columbus last season.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State Minnesota Buckeyes Hayes Michigan Southern California Gophers Coleaders Rick Upchurch Archie Griffin Chuck Clausen Clausen George Chaump

Athens Golf Dominates Triangular at Athens Country Club

In a Monday match Athens outscored visiting Logan and Ironton at the Athens Country Club to improve to 3-1-1. Mike Blosser led Athens with 37 as Howie Dean and Tim Lavelle contributed solid scores. Logan and Ironton struggled, with Mike McBroom posting 37 for Logan and Ken Auble 45 for Ironton. Athens heads to Wellston for another triangular against Gallipolis and the Rockets.

Athens Logan Ironton Athens Country Club Bulldogs Wellston Gallipolis Rockets Mike Blosser Tim Lavelle Howie Dean Kevin Goldsberry Dave Carpenter Mike McBroom Tom Russell Jim Price John Russell Mark Dennis Ken Auble Ed Jewell Dave Osborne Chris Block Bob Hancock

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