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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1977

Page

14

Seaver notches 200th victory in win over Dodgers

Tom Seaver, Cincinnati right hander, earned his 200th major league victory with a 3-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The milestone came as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Houston, and Atlanta posted notable results in the NL. Seaver praised his health and hinted at a potential 300-win goal if he stays healthy.

Associated Press Tom Seaver Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Seaver Ferguson Jenkins Gaylord Perry Jim Kaat Catfish Hunter New York Mets Bob Watson Houston San Francisco Watson Giants Ed Halicki Ed Herrmann Braves Padres Dale Murphy Atlanta San Diego Murphy Rollie Fingers Willie Montanez

Orioles Forfeit to Blue Jays Amid Rainy Forfeit Night

The Orioles refused to take the field in Toronto as umpire Marty Springstead denied a tarp removal request. Baltimore, trailing 4-0, forfeited in the fifth while Boston and New York traded results in tight AL East races.

Baltimore Earl Weaver Orioles Toronto Blue Jays Weaver Marty Springstead Toronto Andres Mora Red Sox

Baseball standings and Friday results across leagues

Major league schedule recap with Saturday games listed for all six contests. National League table shows Philadelphia leading with 91 wins and 623 games, Pittsburgh and St. Louis chasing, plus several teams within reach. Friday results include Chicago at New York suspended game completion, Houston at San Diego, and other key matchups.

Rick Seaver Dodgers Reds George Foster Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Montreal Expos Chicago Cubs Houston Astros San Francisco Giants Atlanta Minnesota Texas Seattle Kansas City Oakland Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Montreal New York Los Angeles Cincinnati Houston San Francisco San Diego R. Reuschel Koosman O. Jones Kison Holdsworth Lonborg St Louis Denny Andujar Jones Solomon Rhoden Capilla Billingham Minton Wwl Pet Baltimore Boston Detroit Cleveland Toronto California Aase Palmer Byrd Eckersley Tidrow Holtzman Arroyo Hartzell Knapp Torrealba Haas Medich Pattin Redfern Moret Washington New York Giants Tampa Bay Miami Buffalo New England Dallas Green Bay New Orleans New York Jets Denver

Bobcat Cross Country Invitational Affects Ohio University Course

The Ohio University golf course will close from 9 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. Saturday to host the Bobcat Cross Country Invitational. Senior Citizen passes allow free admission to Athens High School athletic events, available at the gate for the Athens Columbus St Charles game or at the high school during the day.

Ohio University Golf Cours Athens City Recreation Office West State Street Fields Bobcat High School Kent State Ohio University

SWAC and area high school games listed for evening

Sports calendar lists 8 p.m. games across SWAC and area schools. Matchups include Symmes Valley at Eastern, Southern at Southwestern, plus Columbus St Charles at Athens and Gallipolis at Point Pleasant among others. Also track events at Ohio University and a golf meet at the OSU course with Ohio University versus Purdue.

Symmes Valley Southern Columbus St. Charles Athens Gallipolis Point Pleasant Portsmouth Ironton Wheelersburg Jackson Hilliard Logan Ripley W. Va Meigs

Major League and NHL Signings and Game Schedule

The recap lists player moves across MLB AFL MLB Waivers Kingsman Rojas. Kingman to Yankees. NFL signings and coach changes including Morrall and Knox. Steeler Blount and Cardinal signings. Redskin Harris. Capitals contracts for McNab and McVie. Oilers add Widing McGregor and Holland. Regular season games by network CBS ABC including Sunday and Monday matchups across NFL and NHL.

National Hockey League Washington Capitals Max McNab Tom McVie World Hockey Association Edmonton Oilers Julia Widing Gary McGregor Jerry Holland

Birthday tribute and local classifieds blast from Gir

Alfred Hanning receives a birthday greeting from daughter Barbara Boggess praising his virtues. Grimes Golden apples and farm produce advertise orchard listings from Gillogly, Eve's Orchard, Lawson, McGlaughlin, and other growers with contact numbers. Local potato prices and home delivery offered.

Dad Alfred Hanning Barbara Boggess

Athens City Hosts Free Nonprofit Event for All Residents

The City of Athens sponsors a community service event open to everyone in the area. Organizers aim to engage residents, volunteers, and local organizations in accessible activities and information sharing.

Donald L. Barrett Athens City of

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