Atlanta Slugger Sees 710th HR As Cramps Force Exit
Hank Aaron belted his 710th career homer in the third inning off Don Carrithers but cramps drove him from the game in the fourth as the Giants lost 10-4. Manager Eddie Matthews said a doctor confirmed Aaron was okay after treatment.
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Red Sox win in Baltimore tightens AL East race
Boston defeats the Orioles 4-3 as Eddie Kasko hails a lift in the AL East with 11 of 17 against Baltimore this season. Bob Bolin relief, Luis Tiant in a seventh inning jam, and Joe Rudi driving in three runs helped secure the victory. Vida Blue tossed a four-hitter for Oakland in a 13-0 rout of Kansas City at the Coliseum. Ted Ford sparkled for Cleveland with a run, triple, and RBI in a 3-2 win over New York. Dick Tidrow escaped a bases loaded jam in the ninth.
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Postelwaite Dominates Athens Cycle Park Moto Cross Day
Thirteen year old Robbie Postelwaite of Parkersburg led 88 riders to collect three trophies at Athens County Cycle Park as rain shifted the race, with Postelwaite winning the mini class and placing in junior and 100 events.
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Billy Small
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Kyger Creek's Tabor Named Athlete Of Week
For Kgger Creek's Lawrence Tabor, the thrill of Friday night's game was more in the arc of effort than the final score. The Messenger spotlights area athletes weekly, selecting an Athlete of the Week from local sports across all levels.
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Bobcats' Tabor nets 194 yards and all six TDs in Wahama win
Tabor, a 5-7, 160-pound halfback, ran for 194 yards and scored every touchdown as his Bobcats beat Wahama. He noted the victory meant much as his senior swan song against a rival they rarely defeat. He also cited prior big games and potential college interest, with North Gallia looming Friday to start SWAC play.
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Hess Sets Vision for Ohio U Football at Rotary Meeting
Ohio University coach Bill Hess spoke to Rotarians stressing ethics and education in football. He praised the team’s hard work, warned of a tough schedule in the MAC, and spoke of driving toward a Penn State game with confidence despite being outmanned.
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Major League Baseball Daily Standings and Schedules
Kansas City at Oakland and Chicago at California highlight Wednesday action with records Garrber 9-7 Abbott 0-0 Wood 23-13 Ryan 16-15 noted. Monday results include Pittsburgh 11 Chicago 3 Atlanta 10 San Francisco 4 San Diego 5 Houston 3.
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Maynard Joins St Louis Cards In Pass Happy Plan
Don Maynard, pro football hall of fame receiver, was traded from the New York Jets to the St. Louis Cardinals for an undisclosed draft choice. He joins a youthful receiving corps led by Mel Gray, Bobby Moore, and Walker Gillette to tutor them and add playmaking potential.
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League seeks end to local TV blackouts in 1973 opener
The House Commerce Committee considers a bill to end local blackouts for sellout NFL games. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Torbert Macdonald, would require a 72 hour sellout to avoid blackout, aiming for quick House floor action before Sunday games.
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Nelsonville York freshman football hosts Wellston Thursday at 5 15 p m at the Nelsonville athletic field. Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for students.
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McCarthy’s Open Slo-Pitch Softball Tourney in Marietta
The McCarthy’s Open Slo-Pitch Softball Tourney runs Sept 15-16 and 22-23 at Hadley Fields Marietta. Trophies for top two teams and third place, plus individual awards for most hits and most home runs. Entry fees $35 with a $100 gift certificate if 20 teams enter. Drawing Sept 12 at 7 p.m. Contact Leon Bowes 373-9633.
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