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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1971

Page

17

Kent Invades Peden In MAC Clash With Ohio Bobcats

Kent State coach Don James previewed an MAC contest at Peden Stadium against Ohio University. He described a veer triple option offense from the I formation and a pro style four three defense. Ohio suffers injuries including Jeff Beams pending appendectomy and Bill Gary doubtful.

Kent State Don James Houston Flashes Peden Stadium Ohio University Bobcats Jeff Beams O’bleness Memorial Hospital Bobcat Bill Hess Kent Larry Hayes Rich Oden Eddie Woodard Jeff Murrey Bob Fello Handy Lampley Ohio Jack Lambert Chuck Nolan Vic Murphy Charlie Lori Lampley Tom Kouski Thad Cohen Stan Boykin Tommy McDonald Nick Saban Robin Hinson Tim Goodhart Gary Turner Gary Pinkel Bruce Woerner Neil Moore Fred Blosser Cats Bill Gary Mike Propst Larry Knorr Mike Crimmins Bowling Green

SEOAL Opens 47th Season Friday Night

SEOAL launches its 47th grid campaign with four league games and two SWAC clashes. Athens visits Ironton and Gallipolis meets Logan while Meigs travels to Wellston and Waverly faces Jackson in Friday action amid title speculation and Apple Bowl intrigue in Jackson.

Tom Metters Messenger Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Loop Southern Valley Athletic Conference SECAL Ironton Waverly Wellston Athens Gallipolis Logan Jackson Meigs Kyger Creek Southern Southwestern North Gallia SWAC Eastern Eagles Frontier Hannan Trace Symmes Valley SVAC Miller Federal Hocking Nelsonville-York Glouster Frankfort Adena Vinton County Point Pleasant Barboursville Duval Wahama Reemlin Alexander Friday Seoal Athens Irenton Southern Southwestern Warren Ravenswood Parkersburg Catholic Belpre Frankfort Adena Hannan-Trace Warren Local Kgger Creek Nelsonville- York

Strikes and Spares by Buzz Fazio and Dave Davis

The article advises choosing a bowling stance for comfort whether upright or bent. It notes a bowler cradling the ball with the right forearm and sighting down the lane. The main point is to integrate the stance that yields best results into a smooth game routine.

Buzz Fazio Dave Davis

Toppers Plains High names players of the week

Three Eastern High School players earned weekly honors after the Eagles 26-0 win over North Gallia in the Southern Valley Athletic Conference. Dick Stettler and Alan Holter were co defensive players of the week while Jim Amsbury was offensive player of the week.

Toppers Plains Eagles Southern Valley Athletic Conference North Gallia Dick Stettler Alan Holter Jim Amsbury

Nelsonville York names Woodson Messenger Player of the Week

Bill Woodson, sophomore quarterback for the Nelsonville York Buckeyes, earned Messenger Player of the Week for the 53 0 win over Vinton County Vikings. The 5 7 145 pounder scored 20 points with two rushing touchdowns four extra points two kicking extra points a 32 yard field goal and two TD passes to account for 32 of NY s 53 points. Woodson is the son of Mr and Mrs Chapman Woodson of 840 High St Nelsonville.

Bill Woodson Nelsonville- York Chapman Woodson High St Nelsonville

Reds Hammer Dodgers 9-3 in tense pennant chase

The Dodgers fall 9-3 to the Reds as Giants slide with a 13th loss in 16. Braves stay in the West race after a 5-2 win over the Padres. Cardinals topple Pirates 6-4, Cubs blank Mets 3-0, Phillies beat Expos 5-4 then drop 4-3 in nightcap. Orioles beat Yankees 5-0 on McNally’s 20th win. Athletics swept by Chicago. Rookie Larry Howard homered tie-breaker for Houston in seventh.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves Giants Dodgers Houston Astros Cincinnati Reds Braves Pirates Chicago Cubs New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos New York Baltimore Dave McNally Orioles Boston Detroit Oakland Chicago Washington Senators Cleveland Kansas City California Milwaukee Minnesota Larry Howard Houston San Francisco John Cumberland

Baseball Roundup: May Power Surges Across Leagues

Cincinnati's Lee May blasted a three run homer and a later double as the Reds crushed the Dodgers with five RBIs. Hank Aaron hit his 46th, Darrell Evans added two, and Ralph Garr a solo shot to power the Braves past the Padres. Jose Cruz's two run homer gave St Louis the win over Pittsburgh, while Burt Hooton threw a two hitter and Santo joined the 300 homer club as Chicago beat New York. Philadelphia beat Montreal as Champion and Bailey fueled Expo victory.

Cincinnati Alston May Hank Aaron Darrell Evans Ralph Garr Atlanta San Diego Aaron Braves Milwaukee Braves Evans Garr Jose Cruz St. Louis Pittsburgh Burt Hooton Ron Santo Chicago New York Billy Champion Philadelphia Montreal Bob Bailey Expos

Senators Move to Dallas Fort Worth Area in MLB Switch

Washington owner Bob Short wins AL approval to relocate the Senators to the Dallas Fort Worth region. The move follows financial losses and a 10 2 vote amid conditions including expansion of Turnpike Stadium in Arlington within two years.

Dave O’hara Associated Press Boston Bob Short Washington Senators Dallas-Fort Worth Short Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Joe Cronin Washington Bowie Kuhn Minnesota Cronin Turnpike Stadium Arlington Dallas Fort Worth Charles C. Finley Athletics Kansas City Oakland Senators Edward Kelly Jr Washington Board of Danzansky

Baseball Scores and Matchups From The Majors

In The Majors Detroit Lolich 25 11 at Cleveland Colbert 65 and Gogolwski 5 5. Baltimore Palmer 18 9 at Bahnsen 14 10. Chicago Bradley 14 14 at Hunter 20 11. Kansas City Hedlund 15 7 at May 10 12. Thursday's games Milwaukee at Oakland Chicago at California. Aston Gar Washington New York Oakland at California Philadelphia Montreal New York at Chicago San Francisco at Houston Pittsburgh at St Louis Only games scheduled.

Cleveland Colbert Goglewski Baltimore Palmer Bahnsen Chicago Bradley Hunter Kansas City Hedlund Aia Milwaukee Oakland California Philadelphia Montreal New York San Francisco Houston Pittsburgh St. Louis Detroit Boston Washington Minnesota Vesday Kansasa Pet GB St Louis New Cincinnati Los Angeles Atlanta San Diego Lanes Gentry Pizarro Wise Stoneman Singer Nolan Marichal Richard Walker Gibson

Lamport and Niezgoda Named MAC Players of the Week

Bowling Green quarterback Reid Lamport a sophomore from Newton Falls Ohio threw 13 of 20 for 162 yards and a touchdown in a 20 19 upset of Ohio University Toledo linebacker John Niezgoda a senior from Toledo had 12 solo tackles and 10 assists in a 10 7 win over Villanova Nominees included players from Miami Toledo Western Michigan and Ohio with Kent State unnamed.

Lamport Newton Falls Ohio Bowling Green Falcons Ohio University Toledo John Niezgoda Niezgoda Rockets Villanova Bob Hitchens Dick Dougherty Miami Glyn Smith Bill Montrie Don Caldwell Mark Jones Roger Lawson Tom Elias Western Michigan Kent State

Booster Club Meeting Set at Athens High School

The Athens High School Boosters Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school. Bulldog Coach Gerald Inbody will show films of non league games with Marietta and Warren Local and discuss upcoming games. The meeting welcomes prospective members. individual dues are 5 dollars and 10 dollars for businesses.

Athens Boosters Club Bulldog Gerald Inbody Marietta Warren

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