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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1976

Page

8

Michigan Grabs Polls Top Spot After Week One

Michigan is No. 1 in the AP college football poll after a 40-27 win over Wisconsin. Bo Schembechler dismissed talk of dropping from the top ten despite an uncharacteristically poor defensive effort. Ohio State trails by a single point with 1,076 points to Michigan’s 1,077.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Bo Schembechler Wolverines Wisconsin Badgers Schembechler Nebraska Associated Press Louisiana State Ohio State Buckeyes Michigan State Pitsburgh Notre Dame Oklahoma UCLA Missouri Southern California Penn State Georgia Maryland Texas Hayes

Hayes Advises Upset Threats to Top Ten Powers

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes warns fellow top teams to doubt themselves after a week of upsets. He notes Penn State will be tougher as Ohio State prepares to play at State College and suggests skipping postgame press conferences may continue this season.

Columbus Ohio Woody Hayes Ohio State Hayes Nebraska Arizona State Alabama Texas Southern California Louisiana State Nittany Lions Michigan State NCAA Joe Paterno Penn State Paterno UCLA George Hill Ralph Staub Sports Writers Ronders Big Ten Chicago Spartans

MSU Football Star May Miss Wyoming Clash

Michigan State faces possible absence of star fullback Levi Jackson after a 49 to 21 defeat at Ohio State. Freshman Alonzo Middleton could start as coach Darryl Rogers notes the team must improve the ground game.

Associated Press East Lansing Mich Michigan State Ohio State Wyoming Levi Jackson Alonzo Middleton Darryl Rogers

Athens Bulldogs top Gallipolis in dual golf at Athens CC

Athens unbeaten in three matches after a 158 163 victory as Brian Lawson and Rusty Saunders carded 37 to share medalist honors. Athens Hensler Goldsberry Finlay Hensler led with solid 39 41s while Gallipolis rival Brent Johnson Kevin Hawk and Jeff Clarey struggled.

Athens Gallipolis Brian Lawson Athens Bulldogs Athens Country Club Chillicothe Rusty Saunders Lawson Steve Hensler Kevin Goldsberry Mark Finlay Jim Hensler Brent Johnson Kevin Hawk Dave Rice Jeff Clarey

Royals Lose Doubleheader as White Sox Rally

White Sox sweep Kansas City 4-3 and 5-4 to trim the Royals AL West lead to four games. Chris Knapp and Ken Brett pitched complete games, Kevin Bell drove in the opener with a sacrifice fly, and Jim Spencer belted a late three run homer for Chicago.

Associated Press Minnesota Twins Kansas City Whitey Herzog Royals Chicago White Sox Oakland A’s Minnesota Oakland Herzog Chicago Chris Knapp Ken Brett Brother George Kevin Bell Jim Spencer White Sox Detroit New York Yan

Baseball roundup with AL East tightening as Tigers win

George Brett and Hal McRae battle for the batting title while AL leaders narrow. Orioles beat Brewers on a late Muser homer, Tigers topple the Yankees with Staub and Horton homers, Indians pummel Red Sox, Angels slug Rangers in 14 innings.

Frank Duffy Cleveland Indians Steve Dillard Boston Red Sox George Tigers Rusty Staub Willie Horton Detroit Jim Crawford John Hiller Hiller Baltimore New York Orioles Brewers Tony Muser Milwaukee Reggie Jackson Muser Fred Holsworth Brewer Bill Castro Indians Red Sox Rico Carty Cleveland RBI Dennis Eckersley Dave LaRoche Angels Rangers Joe Hoerner Andy Etchebarren

Major League Baseball Daily Results and Schedule

Monday results include Chicago 45 over Kansas City 3 4 Cleveland 8 Boston 3 Detroit 3 New York 1 Baltimore 5 Milwaukee 3 California 6 Texas 2 14 innings Oakland at Minnesota postponed due to rain Tuesday games feature Oakland Minnesota and other matchups with key pitchers listed Wednesday schedules span multiple matchups across the league in various ballparks with several doubleheaders and rain delays mentioned.

Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Boston Detroit New York Baltimore Milwaukee California Texas Oakland Minnesota Bosman Blue Luebber Goltz Hassler Monroe Ruhle Grimsley Hunter Dobson Wise Milwwukee Slaton Harrell Barker 510

Schmidt Homers Lift Phillies in 7 2 Win Over Expos

Mike Schmidt blasted two homers to spark Philadelphia past Montreal 7 2 as Tom Seaver pitched a five hitter with 12 K for the Mets in a 5 0 win over Pittsburgh. Phillies and Pirates each have 20 games left, Phillies leading by five. Other NL results: Atlanta over LA 5 1, then 4 3. St Louis 4 Cubs 3. Giants 3 Padres 2 in 10 innings.

Associated Press Mike Schmidt Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos Schmidt Phila Delphia Tom Seaver Cy Young New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates Seaver Pirates Phillies Philadelphia Atlanta Los Angeles St. Louis Chicago Cubs San Francisco San Diego Mets Dave Kingman Bud Harrelson Bruce Boisclair Felix Millan John Milner Rod Gilbreath Frank LaCorte Giants Padres Marty Perez Dave Rader Tom Griffin Ken Reitz Perez

Reds Face Dodgers With Magic Number Eight

Cincinnati seeks the NL West title as Sparky Anderson’s Reds host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three game series at Riverfront Stadium. A Reds win or Dodgers loss tally of eight clinches the 1975 division with potential two wins over the Giants needed if the series is swept. Joe Morgan battles a hitless slump while both clubs battle fatigue after recent double headers and long road trips.

Cards Cubs Bob Forsch Darold Knowles Forsch RBI Joe Wallis Bill Madlock Braves Dodgers Reggie Smith Manny Mota Los Angeles Atlanta Cincinnati Reds Sparky Anderson Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants L.A San Francisco Joe Morgan Morgan Houston Riverfront Stadium

Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Summary

AL leaders include McRae and Brett with high at bats while LeFlore scores 93 runs and May high RBIs. Gossips list batters across positions with top hits by Brett Carew and Rivers. Pitchers W Campbell and Tanana lead wins and ERAs, with strong NL showings from Rose Griffey and Schmidt.

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