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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1976

Page

12

Tampa Bay Picked to Win 1st NFL Contest

AP Sports Writer HAL BOCK reports on a prognostication that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will beat the San Diego Chargers in Tampa in week one. The column lists multiple NFL game picks with scores and reasons, including Minnesota over Los Angeles and Pittsburgh over Cleveland, reflecting week one expectations.

Tampa Bay Hal Bock New York Pest Buddy Dallas New Orleans Miami New England San Diego Buccaneers Chargers Bucs Tampa Washington New York Giants Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles Rams Pat Haden James Harris Ron Jaworskis Vikes Pittsburgh Cleveland Steelers Oakland Jets Browns Baltimore Cincinnati Colts NFL Bert Jones Ken Anderson San Francisco Chicago 49Ers Bears Detroit Jim Plunkett Green Bay Raiders Chiefs Atlanta Lions Falcons

Miami Faces First MAC Test as Ball State Trip Arrives

In Columbus, Miami aims for its first season win and ends a 16 game MAC streak against Ball State. Ohio and Kent State clash as the league opens its 30th season with 10 teams. Bowling Green seeks upset after a 22-7 win over Syracuse. Toledo meets Central Michigan with five starters out.

Columbus Ohio Miami Redskins Ball State National Associated Press Cardinals Kent State Eastern Michigan Bowling Green Toledo Central Michigan Western Michigan Northern Illinois Ual Dick Crum Larry Forster Bob Maxwell Golden Flashes Dan Saleet Syracuse Don Nehlen Purdue Notre Dame Irish Pitt Northwestern North Carolina Tar Heels Iowa Michigan State Wyoming South Dakota Minnesota Washington State Wisconsin North Dakota

Athens tops Nelsonville York in dual golf meet at Hocking Hills

Athens High School defeated Nelsonville York 142 to 170 in a boys golf dual at Hocking Hills Country Club. Steve Hensler carded 33 to lead Athens, Tim Pitts had 34 for the host Buckeyes, with Athens also winning the reserve meet 134 to 136 led by John Carpenter 40 and Mike Masia 50 for Nelsonville York.

Logan Steve Hensler Athens Nelsonville York Hocking Hills Country Club Tim Pitts Buckeyes Bucks John Carpenter Mike Kimes Brian Lawson Kevin Goldsberry Mark Finlay Karl Fry Kent Fearns Tim Oakley Rick Dane Joe Hotel Mark Farley Mike Masia Nelsonville-York Mike Jewell Paul Hoskins

Trimble Opens With Win In Volleyball Opener

Trimble swept Berne Union to claim both varsity and reserve wins in the opener. The varsity scored 15-6 and 15-1 with Steph Johnson Merrilea Bingman and Darlene Kamento scoring in the second game. Reserve squad won 15-7 and 15-4 led by Becky Olbers and Patsy Loudermilk. Trimble plays Federal Hocking next Tuesday.

Trimble Jacksonville Berne Union Steph Johnson Merrilea Bingman Darlene Kamento Becky Olbers Patsy Loudermilk Federal Hocking

Bill Cuts Some Tax Shelters

The bill tightens gift and estate taxes while curbing tax shelters used by the wealthy. It replaces exemptions with a rising credit, raises minimum tax, and constrains deductions for investment losses. Farm land valuation relief and spousal exemptions are emphasized.

Associated Press Washinton Congress

Boosters To Sell Tams At Local School Games

The Athens Bulldog Boosters Club launches a fundraiser selling green and gold tams at $4.50. Tams will be sold at home football games and at schools yet to publish exact hours. Phone orders are accepted at 593-7221. The club supports athletic programs and a new building at Rutter Field.

Athens Bulldog Boosters Club American Legion Rutter Field

Nostrant Wins Marietta Athens Triangular Cross Country

Kurt Nostrant of Athens won the race in 10 27 as Marietta took first with 30 points, Athens 47, Parkersburg 54 in a cross country triangular meet. Athens had only one other top 10 finisher, Mark Matthewson, who placed fourth.

Nostrant Marietta Kurt Nostrant Athens Parkersburg Mark Matthewson Dale Johnson Scott Ridd Todd Brockmeijer Bob Orr

Michigan Faces Stanford as Rose Bowl Hopes Focused

As They Visit Penn State, Michigan falls 15 12 while Stanford ties 19 19 with Michigan last year. Cordova eyes pass offense and the Rose Bowl angle. Illinois Missouri Nebraska Indiana and others fill Big Ten slate with Michigan State Wyoming and Washington on tap.

Penn State Wolverines Mike Carroll Wisconsin Mike Cordova Cordova Stanford Michigan Bo Schembechier Cardinals Illinois Missouri Nebraska Indiana Syracuse Iowa Wyoming Michigan State Washington

Buckeyes face three tough weeks led by Penn State

Ohio State ranked No. 2 by the Associated Press opens a brutal three week stretch starting with seventh ranked Penn State followed by Missouri and UCLA. Penn State is 10-point underdog status at University Park. Michigan risks No. 1 vs Stanford and other key matchups loom across college football.

Bucks Associated Press Ohio State Michigan Woody Hayes Buckeyes Penn State Missouri UCLA Woody University Park Columbus Stanford

Penny Heading For Museum Penny Ending by 1980

Washington AP reports a government study proposes eliminating the one cent piece by 1980 due to rising production costs and dwindling use. A smaller one dollar coin may replace half dollars, with the Mint to study the proposal and its linguistic impact.

Washington U.S Research Triangle Institute Mint Treasury Department Abe Lincoln

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