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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1974

Page

6

Patriots and Cardinals Open NFL Surprises After Week Two

The New England Patriots and St. Louis Cardinals remain unbeaten after the second weekend, with Jim Plunkett throwing three TDs in a 28 20 win over the Giants and the Cardinals topping Washington 17 10. Other Week Two results include San Francisco over Atlanta 16 10 and San Diego ending Cincinnati’s 14 game home streak 20 17.

Associated Press New England Patriots St. Louis Cardinals New England Miami Jim Plunkett New York Giants St. Louis Philadelphia Washington NFL Minnesota Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Dallas Utes Ron Yankowski Terry Metcalf Chargers Bengals San Diego Cincinnati Dan Fouts Dolphin Bills Buffalo Bob Griese Doug Swift Jake Scott O.J. Simp

NFL Week Results Highlight Close Games and Records

The report covers multiple NFL games with notable plays. San Francisco beat Atlanta 16–10 behind turnovers and early interceptions. Minnesota edged Detroit 7–6 on Chuck Foreman’s 11 yard TD run. Browns toppled Oilers 20–7, Jets beat Bears 23–21, Packers triumphed 20–13 over Baltimore, Rams shutout Saints 24–0, Raiders 27–7 over Kansas City, and a Steelers 35, Broncos 35 overtime stalemate marked NFL’s first regular season OT game.

NFL San Francisco Atlanta Miami Buffalo San Diego Cincinnati Cleveland Houston Minnesota Detroit Green Bay Baltimore New York Jets Chicago Los Angeles New Orleans Oakland Kansas City Pittsburgh Denver Patriots Giants Plunkett Randy Vataha Sam Cunningham Mack Herron Herron Cunningham Giants Cardinals Redskins St. Louis Son Jim Braxton Griese Bills Jim Mandich Marv Fleming 49Ers Falcons Skip Vanderbundt Jimmy Johnson Vikings Lions Chuck Foreman Saints Archie Manning Lawrence McCutcheon Rams Raiders Chiefs Ken Stabler Dave Casper Mike Siani Steelers Broncos

Hrabosky’s muscled ninth seals Cards win over Cubs

St Louis reliever Al Hrabosky survived a two inning hitless relief and a benches-clearing ninth to beat Chicago 6-5. Ted Simmons drove in the decisive run with two out in the ninth as the Cardinals extend their NL East lead over Pittsburgh. Mets blank Pirates as Matlack shines. Dodgers rally past Padres and Giants blank Reds. Houston edges Atlanta in 14 innings. Phillies take opener as Expos rebound in nightcap.

Associated Press St. Louis al Hrabosky Chicago Cubs Ted Simmons Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets Los Angeles Matlack Dodgers Padres Dave Lopes Joe Ferguson Giants Reds Don Gullett Astros Braves Tom Griffin Houston Max Leon Phillies Expos Jay Johnstone Philadelphia Tim Foli Montreal

Circleville reserves beat Athens 23 8 in opener

Circleville reservers won 23 to 8 over Athens in a Saturday night game as Frank Merrill scored twice on 33 and 1 yard runs and Bill Mogan added a 3 yard score and all extra points. Athens lone TD came on an 8 yard run by Terry Cunningham with Jeff Griffin converting. Athens eighth grade opened 6 0 vs Gallipolis. freshmen lost 34 6 at Gallipolis.

Frank Merrill Bill Mogan Circleville Athens Terry Cunningham Gallipolis Toppers Plains Steve Holter Randy Blake Don Eichinger Eastern Southern Mitch Nease

Barber Wins at King's Island to Revive 1970 Season

Miller Barber from Sherman Texas captured the Ohio King's Island Open in Mason Ohio, turning around a year of bad luck and self-doubt. He rallied after a front-run three stroke lead, reflecting on a hard year with numerous misfortunes and challenging lies.

Mason, Ohio Miller Barber Sherman Tex Barber Shea Stadium Dobson John Lowenstein Frank Robinson Lyle Charlie Spikes

Athens hosts triangular golf match after divisional honors

Athens High hosts Gallipolis and Nelsonville York at the Athens Country Club following wins against Fort Frye and Warren Local to move to 8 6 1. Medalists include Howie Dean and Doug Hunter with scores from Fort Frye Athens and Warren Local.

Athens High School Gallipolis Nelsonville York Athens Country Club Fort Frye Warren Athens Doug Hunter Cadets Bulldogs Ox Bow Beverly Howie Dean Joe McCurdy Rick McLaughlin Mark Kincaid Bob Simons Tim Lavelle Steve Hensler Kenny Kendall Dave Carpenter

Federal Hocking Beats Fort Frye In Dual Cross Country Meet

Federal Hocking won the dual meet 31 to 26 as they filled five of the next six places after Fort Frye's Stewart led with Fort Frye claiming the first two spots. Meet winner was Fort Frye freshman Dave Pierce in 10 22. Top finishers list includes Eric Ribble and Jim King from Fort Frye and many from Federal Hocking with times from 10 47 to 11 57. Next action Tuesday when Waterford visits Federal Hocking.

Federal Hocking Fort Frye Stewart — Fort Frye Dave Pierce The Lancers Waterford Eric Ribble Terry Ogg Randy Walker Brian Lackey Ralph Guess Jim King Joe Butcher Alan Kiggans Brian Brandeberry Tim McKinley Jim Rodehaver Jim Brooks

Major League Tuesday Night Games Log

Boston visits New York for a twi night tilt followed by Chicago at Texas and Detroit at Baltimore. Milwaukee travels to Cleveland, California plays Kansas City, and Minnesota faces Oakland in separate late games.

Boston New York Chicago Texas Detroit Baltimore Milwaukee Cleveland California Kansas City Minnesota Oakland St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Montreal Los Angeles Cincinnati Atlanta Houston Iain Boston San Diego San Francisco Colborn Kobel Rooker McGlothen Bosman Kern Morton Sutton

Yankees Hold Slim Lead Over Challenging Orioles

The Yankees lead the American League East by one game after a 2-1 win over the Indians with Bobby Murcer's tie breaking homer and strong pitching from Pat Dobson and Sparky Lyle. Baltimore beat Boston 7-2 to stay one game back as Boston falls five behind. Other results: Chicago over Oakland 3-1, Texas over Kansas City 4-3, Minnesota over California 6-2, and Detroit over Milwaukee 6-5.

Yankees Cleveland Indians Bobby Murcer Pat Dobson Sparky Lyle Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Boston Chicago Oakland Texas Kansas City Minnesota California Detroit Milwaukee Murcer Cleveland Bruce Ellingsen

Tomcats Fall in Non-League Clash at Shenandoah 12-7

Shenandoah edges Trimble 12-7 as Brent Barnett scores on a 1 yard run with 10:38 left in the fourth quarter. Pat Kerns gains 88 yards for Shenandoah, Randy Trace leads Trimble with 22 yards. Dirk Walton hauls three passes for 56 yards for the Tomcats.

Sarahsville Shenandoah Tomcats Brent Barnett Trimble Pat Kerns Barnett Randy Trace Dirk Walton Ineeany Echstenkamper Patton Echstenkamper S—Carpenter Martin S—Barnett Cee Vitra

Ohio Holds Ball To Beat Kent State 20 0

Ohio University coach Bill Hess said the plan was to control clock and they did as the Bobcats rushed 328 yards on 74 carries and won 20-0. L C Lyons led with 41 carries for 158 yards and a touchdown while Ohio moved to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in MAC play. Kent State fell to 2-1, 0-1 in the conference.

Kent Ohio Ohio University Bill Hess Bobcats Kent State University L. C. Lyons

Jackson Picked To Win SEOUL Football Crown

The Jackson Ironmen are favored to win the 1974 Southeastern Ohio Athletic League football title after polling 110 of 120 points on nine of 15 ballots. Gallipolis and defending champ Ironton vie for second. Athens, Wellston, Meigs, Logan, and Waverly follow. Denny Foebs elected president and Paul Jassogne vice president. Odie O'Donnell re elected secretary treasurer.

Jackson Seoul Jackson Ironmen Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Loop Ironmen Gallipolis Ironton Athens Wellston Meigs Logan Waverly Denny Foebs Pomeroy Sentinel Sunday Times-Sentinel Paul Jassogne Wlgn Radio Odie O'Donnell

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