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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1977

Page

8

Eastern Michigan Edges Bowling Green For MAC Win

Eastern Michigan defeated Bowling Green 16-6 at Columbus denying BG a share of the MAC lead. Eastern held BG without a touchdown for 48 straight games and improved to 2-1 in conference play, while BG managed only two field goals.

Columbus Ohio Eastern Michigan Bowling Green Eastern Falcons Ed Chlebek Central Michigan Ball State Bill Hess Purdue Denny Stolz MAC John Stengler Doug Crison Craig Motzer Ohio State Golden Gophers Minnesota Rod Gerald Bobby Weber Gophers Cincinnati Steve Schultz Louisville Cardinals Dayton Flyers Sylvester Monroe South Dakota State Rick Chamberlin Flyers Jackrabbits Hoosier-Buckeye Findlay Oilers Defiance Yellow Jackets Bluffton Manchester Ind Case Western Reserve Allegheny College Hiram College John Carroll

Raiders Rout Chargers 24 0 and Staubach Cowboys top Vikings

Oakland cruised to a 24 0 victory over San Diego as Ken Stabler threw touchdown passes and the defense stifled the Chargers. Dallas Cowboys beat Minnesota 16 10 in overtime with Roger Staubach leading the comeback. Vikings last home loss dated back to 1975.

Associated Press Oakland Raiders Minnesota Vikings Raiders San Diego Ken Stabler Chargers Vikings Roger Staubach Dallas Cowboys NFL Atlanta Falcons Leeman Bennett Joe Namath Los Angeles Rams Cleveland Browns Cincinnati Bengals Riverfront Stadium New York Giants Jerry Golsteyn Washington Redskins Tampa Bay Seattle Bucs Philadelphia Seahawks Baltimore Chicago Detroit New England Kansas City Miami

Wild NFL Week One Scores and Debuts Highlight Raiders Rise

A chaotic slate features the Raiders a shutout win with rookies Lester Hayes and Randy McClanahan driving early momentum. Cowboys edge Vikings as Staubach powers a late score while Namath’s Falcons upset the Rams. Browns and Bears rally in close contests as Packers topple Saints. Jets fall 20 to 0 as Houston’s offense shines with three rushing TDs.

Colleges Scoreboard From Across Nation with Various Contests

The recap lists numerous college football results by conference including Big Ten Ohio State beating Minnesota 38 7 and Michigan State, Ohio University, and others posting wins. The last line notes the Star of India sapphire resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Colorado Kent State Purdue Mark Herrmann Ohio University Villanova Ball State Wisconsin Northern Illinois Western Michigan Texas-Arlington India Sri Lanka America Museum of Natural History New York

Boston Fights Back in AL East Race as Yankees Lead

Boston defeats Baltimore 10-4 to stay within 4 games of the Yankees with 13 games left. Detroit topples New York 6-5 as Kingman and Jackson homer for the Yankees.

Giants Redskins Washington Billy Kilmer New York Golsteyn Gary Shirk Joe Danelo Boston Associated Press Detroit Baltimore Yankees Don Zimmer Red Sox Orioles Zimmer Earl Weaver Toronto Weaver Tigers Chicago California Texas Minnesota Cleveland Kansas City Seattle Oakland Milwaukee Ted Cox Pawtucket Cox Dave Kingman Reggie Jackson Ron Guidry Sparky Lyle Royals Mariners Clint Hurdle John Mayberry Rangers Twins Toby Harrah Ken Henderson Mike Hargrove

FH Wins Pair In Volleyball

Federal Hocking opens Tri-Valley Conference play with two wins and a split against Warren and Belpre. Lancer varsity beat Warren 13 15 15 5 while Warren reserves took a win. varsity also defeats Belpre 7 15 15 10 as Belpre reserves win 15 8 15 9.

Stewart Federal Hocking Lancer Warren Belpre Eagle

Hobby Computer Today Outperforms 1960s Computers at Home

National Geographic states a modern hobbyist can build a home computer that outworks the best machines of the early 1960s. The claim highlights advances in accessible electronics and personal projects over that era.

National Geographic

McCovey Day delivers late run for Giants over Reds

Willie McCovey singled home the winning run in the ninth as the San Francisco Giants beat Cincinnati 3-2 on Willie McCovey Day at Candlestick Park. McCovey’s 15th game winning hit of the season follows an emotional day with a 2,000th hit plaque and car presentation.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Willie McCovey Candlestick Park Giants San Francisco Reds Dodgers Atlanta Los Angeles McCovey Derrel Thomas Mets Braves Ron Cey

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