Reds Sweep Braves. Schmidt Lifts Reds Over Atlanta
Cincinnati wins 9-6 and 6-2 in a doubleheader against Atlanta, led by Johnny Bench with six RBIs including a grand slam. Cesar Geronimo also hit a grand slam, and Tony Perez added a homer as Cincinnati seizes momentum ahead of a crucial three game set with the Dodgers. Dodgers beat Giants 11-6 as Al Downing twirled a two hitter. Cardinals top Mets 12-5 behind Reggie Smith's 22nd homer. Phillies topple Pirates 6-4 with Schmidt and Unser homering. Expos edge Cubs 2-1 on Barry Foote sac fly. Padres beat Astros 4-1 with Kendall homer.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves
Dodgers
Los Angeles
San Francisco Giants
Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Montreal Expos
Chicago Cubs
San Diego Padres
Houston Astros
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Cesar Geronimo
Tony Perez
Bench
Pete Rose
Pat Darcy
Lew Krausse
Evans
Ron Reed
Dan Driessen
Giants
al Downing
Ron Cey
San Francisco
Downing
Cards
Mets
Reggie Smith
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pirates
Mike Schmidt
del Unser
Expos
Cubs
Barry Foote
Montreal
Chicago
Padres
Astors
Fred Kendall
Bill Greif
San Diego
Houston
Battle Still Raging For AL East Title
The Yankees hold a 2 1/2 game edge over Boston with Baltimore three back and Cleveland six behind as AL East rivals push for pennant. Oakland beat Minnesota 2 1, Texas and Chicago settled 2 2 in a rain-shortened game, Detroit outslugged Milwaukee 9 7 in 10. Mike Wallace earned first AL start, Ken Holtzman and Tom Veryzer starred in late drama.
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Associated Press
Bill Virdon
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Yankee Pilot
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New York
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Baltimore
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Earl Weaver
Cleveland
Boston
Red Sox
Bill Lee
Dick McAuliffe
Ken
Promonte
Indians
Oakland A’s
Minnesota Twins
Texas Rangers
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Milwaukee Brewers
California
Kansas City
Mike Wallace
Yankees
Dick Tidrow
A’s
Twins
Sal Bando
Bill North
Oakland
Ken Holtzman
Minnesota
Larry Hisle
Bobby Darwin
Rangers
White Sox
Ken Henderson
Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
Texas
Keith Henry Sparks Wellston Win In Opener
Keith Henry, a 180 pound senior fullback, powered Wellston past Oak Hill in the season opener. He rushed 27 times for 134 yards and three touchdowns, anchoring a strong running game in the victory.
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Keith Henry
Wellston
Oak Hill
Henry
Messenger Athlete of the Week named by PTA
Coach Joe Michael praised Oak Hill for exploiting a defense that kept the fullback busy. The Messenger Athlete of the Week impressed with a strong performance, though the coach said he is not yet satisfied and believes he can do more.
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Joe Michael
Oak Hill
Michaels
Garden City team dominates Maplewood Inn Softball tourney
Garden City Garden City Softball Team wins Maplewood Inn tournament in Athens with a 31 18 victory over Bill Marine Ford of Springfield. Bill Marine Ford finishes second, Jack Thomas Inc. third, Time Out Bar fourth. MVP is Jerry Gadette of Garden City. Keith Welker earns most hits with 27 and Jack Haley leads home runs with 10. All tournament picks include players from Garden City Bill Marine Ford Jack Thomas Time Out Bar and Carnation Zone Canton Dayton Marietta and Canton players named.
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Garden City Sporting Goods
Garden City
Mich
Athens
Bill Marine Ford
Springfield
Ohio
Jack Thomas Inc
Dayton
Time Out Bar
Marietta
Jerry Gadette
Keith Welker
Jack Haley
Phil Grimpe
Carnation Zone
Canton
Bill Warden
Don Seskenicks
Keith Walters
Jack Thomas
Dan Bailey
Don Fields
Terry Higgins
Lloyd Cooper
Mike Gavin
Larry Elkins
Murphy Leads World Open After First Round
Bob Murphy, back from an injury four months away, shot six under par 65 to take a one stroke lead after the opening round of the World Open Golf Tournament at Pinehurst North Carolina.
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Pinehurst
N.C
Bob Murphy
Bears name Jim Finks to run front office
In Chicago the Bears move beyond the Halas regime appointing Jim Finks as executive vice president general manager and chief operating officer. Finks, a 10 year Vikings GM, replaces control of the organization amid long running struggles with the Halas family and club leadership.
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Chicago
Chicago Bears
Halas
Jim Finks
Minnesota Vikings
Bear
George Halas
National Football League
Regi
High School Friday Schedule Features Several Matchups
Friday slate includes Vinton County at Alexander Athens at Lancaster Gallipolis at Coal Grove Lronton at Portsmouth Jackson at Oak Hill Logan at Hilliard Belpre at Meigs Portsmouth West at Waverly Wellston at Wheelersburg Trimble at Nelsonville York Federal Hocking at Wahama Williamstown at Warren Local Hannan West Virginia at Southwestern Huntington at Point Pleasant Saturday Miller at Zanesville Repecrans
Kiwanis Club Sponsors Athens Junior Golf Tourney
The Athens Kiwanis Club will sponsor a junior golf tournament for Athens area youth at the Ohio University course on Sept 21. Open to all in the Athens school district age 18 and under, with four age groups and 18 holes. Free lunch. green fees only.
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Athens Area
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Athens
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Athens Middle School
Sports Inc
Frank Robinson Traded to Indians Amid Manager Speculation
Frank Robinson was acquired off waivers from the California Angels by the Cleveland Indians as they contend for the pennant. General Manager Phil Seghi said the waiver price was 20 000 dollars and that talk of Robinson becoming manager is pure speculation. Robinson, the only player to win MVP in both leagues, has 572 career homers and is 20 homers with 63 RBIs this season.
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Cleveland Indians
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Tribe
Ken Aspromonte
Aspromonte
Indians
Robinson
California Angels
Phil Seghi
Seghi
Angels
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Willie Mays
Baseball Schedule for Friday Through Sunday Games
Major league matchups listed for Friday Saturday and Sunday include St. Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Houston at San Francisco St. Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Los Angeles Atlanta at San Diego and other doubleheaders. Pitchers and records are cited for each team as shown in the schedule.
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St. Louis
McGlothen
Philadelphia
Lonborg
Chicago
Stone
Reusche
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Seaver
Espinosa
Webb
Pittsburgh
Rooker
Montreal
Rogers
Atlanta
Capra
San Diego
Jones
Cincinnati
Billingham
Los Angeles
Ray
Houston
Richard
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Bryant
Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Oakland
Texas
Minnesota
Kansas City
California
Bosman
Kern
Cuellar
Alexander
Twilight California
Hassler
Dobson
Kaat
Johnson
Courageous Wins Second America's Cup Race in Newport
Courageous outsailed Southern Cross by 1 minute 11 seconds in race two of the best of seven to defend the America's Cup. An international jury ruled no protests by either side and the third race was set for 12:10 p.m. conditions were fine on a 24.3 mile course off Newport Harbor.
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Courageous
Newport
Riap
Southern Cross
Alan Bond
Italy
Beppe Croce
Jim Hardy
Ted Hood
U.S
New York Yacht Club
Newport Harbor
Stempel Wins AHL Opener as Athens Finishes Third
In Marietta Athens cross country opened with Carl Stempel clinching top honors in 9:49. Marietta led with 25 points, Parkersburg 43, Athens 60. Jeff Butner 11:10 ninth place. other Athens runners included Wilkinson 14th Skinner 15th Young 16th Spataro 17th Wallwork 27th. Athens returns to Marietta Saturday for the Marietta Invitational.
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Marietta
Athens
Carl Stempel
Athens Harriers
Parkersburg
Stempel
Joe Sarver
Jeff Butner
Robert Wilkinson
Mike Skinner
Henry Young
Lucian Spataro
Todd Wallwork
Notice of Appointment Executrix for James Ruey Patrick
Vivian Morton Patrick of 12 Northwood Drive Athens Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of James Ruey Patrick late of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated September 9 1974. Harold J. Rose Judge Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Athens County. 9-13 9-20 9-27.
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Vivian Morton Patrick
Northwood Drive
Athens Ohio
James Ruey Patrick
Athens County
Ohio
Harold J. Rose
Judge Court of Common Pleas
Probate
Guy Wingett
Box
Albany
Margaret Irene Wingett
Public notice of revised tax returns in Athens County
The tax returns for the current year are revised and valuations will be completed by September 10 1974 and be open for inspection at the Office of the Athens County Auditor Court House Athens Ohio A hearing will be held September 24 1974 at 9 00 A M at the County Auditor's Office Court House Athens Ohio Ruth H Seaman Athens County Auditor
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Athens County Auditor
Court House
Athens
Ohio
Ruth H. Seaman
Probate Inventories and Appraisements Filed in Athens County
The Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Athens County filed inventories and appraisements for estates including Mary A. Howell deceased. Hearing suspended for publication and exceptions until September 30, 1974 at 9:00 a.m. Interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior to hearing. Harold J. Rose presiding judge and Beth A. Roberts deputy clerk.
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Court OF Common Pleas OF
Athens County
Court of Common Pleas
Probate
Towit
Mary A. Howell
Public notices list Athens County estate and land dispute actions
Notice names Guy Wingett as Administrator of Margaret Wingett estate in Athens County. Also details a public notice in Case Cl 74 418 where Ray Hall Leoma Hall Arthur Rose Agnes Rose sue unknown defendants to quiet title on York Township property. Defendants with unknown addresses must answer within 28 days after six weekly publications ending October 18 1974. Includes bid procedures and conditions for selling bonds by the Athens County Board of Commissioners.
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Court OF Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Ray S. Hall
Leoma Hall
Naomi Hall
Little Hocking
Arthur R. Rose
Agnes Y. Rose
Eugene Brewster
Bessie Brewster
Richard Brewster
Sarah E. Brewster
Mary E. Rand
Luther J. Rand
Margaret Rand
Andrew J. Snider
Marietta M. Snider
Nathan Scott
Eliza Scott
Jane Maxwell
John V. Snider
Annie E. Snider
David P. Snider
Nannie Snider
Abraham Snider
Lydia Snider
Daniel Snider
Margarett Snider
Joseph Snider
Michael Snider
Ann Snider
York Township
Michael Nolan
West
Washington Street
Nelsonville
Notice of Bond Sale for Athens County Sewer District
Sealed bids for 178 100.00 in bonds of Athens County Ohio are due by 11:00 a.m. September 30 1974. Bonds issued for Water Improvement No 1 in The Plains Sewer District No 1 and backed by limited taxes. Proceeds fund sewer work with bids to be opened and awarded to the highest bidder offering the lowest rate at par and accrued interest.
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State of
Ohio
Phyllis Scrubbie
Clerk Board of County Commissioners of
Athens County
Athens
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Plains
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
Cusip Service Bureau
Lot
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Creative School OF Dance
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