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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1973
Page
12
Washington AP reports President Nixon was to sign a law allowing sold out NFL home games to be telecast locally. Congress quickly approved the measure so most openers of the 1973 season could be shown in home markets. NFL Commissioner Rozelle said networks were told to lift the blackout for sold-out games.
House and Senate leaders reached a three year trial compromise to ban television blackouts for home games while selling out. The House passed 336 to 37 and the Senate backed the measure by voice vote, backing a televised Sunday allowance amid NFL concerns. Rozelle warned of negative results due to reduced attendance and fan excitement.
The Minnesota Vikings claimed wide receiver Carroll Dale after he was waived by Green Bay. Dale, 35, will face Oakland in the opener and praised the move amid a career with 415 receptions for 8,079 yards and 52 touchdowns.
A slate of 14 matchups includes Philadelphia at Montreal Chicago at New York Pittsburgh at St Louis Atlanta at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Houston San Francisco at San Diego Cleveland at Boston Milwaukee at Detroit Minnesota at Chicago Texas at Oakland Kansas City at California and other games. Veteran lines note Tidrow Curtis Blyleven Bahnsen Bibby Busby Tanana and Hunter among starters with today’s matchups. In season notes coach Paul Bryant’s teams have 16 ties over 28 years.
The General Bloodrock State Teacher's College Buglers kickoff tomorrow under coach Woody Blames. He jokes about a seven person tryout, a threat to cut football, and recruiting his daughters and dog for action. A toss up game vs Yankton sets the tone for a quirky season preview with many college football matchups listed.
Willie Stargell led Pittsburgh with a two run double and a score as the Pirates beat Chicago 6-1 to pull one game ahead of idle St. Louis and 1½ over Montreal in the tight NL East chase. The Mets beat Philadelphia 4-2 in 12 innings as Boston fell to the Yankees.
In the American League context the article hints at the Orioles’ coaching staff and key players driving a successful streak. It references team efforts and management focus as the season progresses.
The Messenger will publish a Wednesday football Q A column answering readers questions about Ohio Bobcats and 25 area high school teams. Submit questions by noon Tuesday with name and address for coach responses in the next edition.
Elms Links hosts a Calaway golf tournament this Sunday with a small entry fee open to all golfers. Prizes and free refreshments will be provided. Arrive at 9 a.m. for the event.
Waverly High School sponsors an all day volleyball workshop on Saturday September 22 at the school. Area schools may attend by contacting Sharon Myers at Waverly High before next Tuesday.
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