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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1973
Page
11
Marshall hosts defending MAC champion Kent State at Peden Stadium in a 1 30 p m kickoff. Bobcats seek a strong start after last year’s 31 14 loss, while Kent State arrives with a proven past and a chance to set tone for the conference slate.
Paul Kagen reports on weekend gridiron action and predictions across major college and pro games. The piece references teams like Kent State, Ohio, Miami, Purdue, Nebraska, Penn State, Notre Dame, and NFL matchups including Steelers Browns and Cowboys Saints with scores and implied stakes.
The Ohio offense lists TE 80 Nick Becker LT 62 Ed Bestvina LG 66 Dave Miller C 2 Jett Pisching RG 61 Ed Madison RT 71 Jeff Beams SE 14 Rich Lilienthal QB 12 Rich Beiy FB 33 Dave Wolfram TE 35 Bill Gary FK 48 Tim Warner as part of a compact unit.
The Associated Press reports the Mets defeated the Pirates 4-3 in 13 innings as New York strengthens its grip on the NL East. The Expos fell to the Cubs 5-4 amid miscues, while the Giants topped the Reds 7-5 behind Ron Bryant's 23rd win.
Major league results show Chicago 5 Montreal 4 San Francisco 7 Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 6 St Louis 5 New York 4 Pittsburgh 3 in 13 innings Los Angeles 5 Atlanta 3 in 12. Friday schedule lists Montreal at Chicago Pittsburgh at New York St Louis at Philadelphia San Francisco at San Diego Cincinnati at Los Angeles Minnesota at Oakland California at Texas and more with several pitchers named for recent matchups.
National League President Chub Feeney prepared to rule on Johnny Bench two day suspension and fine after an incident with an umpire during a Saturday night game with Atlanta Bench watched the action from the bench Thursday after meeting with Feeney The Reds opened a series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers in a tight Western Division race.
The Lions Club hosts a Hole In One contest at the Athens County fairgrounds from Sunday 7 p.m. to Saturday October 1 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. A five balls for a dollar fee applies. Prizes include 200 for a hole in one and 100 if none occur, with daily and overall winners and trophies. Proceeds aid needy children for optical help. Celebrity nights begin with Officials Night Sunday.
Ohio University Green and White Club schedules a reception at the OU Inn for members and guests after the Kent State game. It starts the first of four post game receptions. Coaching staff will attend. A weekly luncheon follows Tuesday at noon in the Baker Center Ballroom with head coach Bill Hess speaking.
The Athens Circleville reserve operation game moved from Butter Field to Chauncey field and will now be played at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Readers may submit questions to Ohio University coach Bill Hess and 25 area high school mentors by noon Tuesday. The staff will collect, forward questions to the coaches, and print their questions and answers in Wednesday's paper.
Meetings are planned next week for two junior bowler groups at the Rollerbowl. Call the Rollerbowl to leave a name if you cannot attend. Bantam League meeting Monday at 4 p.m. for bowlers under 13. Junior League meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. for bowlers 13 and over.
Dave Lopez hit a two run homer in the 12th to lift the Dodgers 5 3 over Atlanta. Willie Crawford added two homers and Charlie Hough earned the win. Hank Aaron connected for two doubles and a single as he closes in on Babe Ruth with three homers still needed for 714.
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