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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1976

Page

12

Logan High prepares first Hall of Fame class

Six Logan High School figures will be inducted in a Friday ceremony before the Logan versus Nelsonville York rivalry kickoff at 7 40 p m. Honorees include Bill Sauer Mel Adams Marion Allen Tom Bender Kermit Blosser Bob McBride and Mark Wylie. Blosser also hosts a golf reunion with Don Finsterwald in Athens.

Logan Logan High School Bill Sauer Sauer Nelsonville-York Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Nelsonville York Tri-Valley Logan Hall of Fame Mel Adams Marion Allen Tom Bender Kermit Blosser Bob McBride Mark Wylie Hocking County Blosser Don Finsterwald Athens Athens Country Club

Final Hearing Seen On Baseball Antitrust Immunity

The House sports committee ended its final hearing with Chairman Sisk and Vice Chairman Horton saying no decision was made on stripping baseball of its antitrust immunity. They will prepare recommendations for a January report to Congress amid talks sparked by Marvin Miller and Rep. Seiberling.

Washington House Sports Committee B.F. Sisk Dcalif Frank Horton R-N.y Congress Sisk Horton Marvin Miller Major League Players Association John Seiberling Dohio Miller Select House Committee

Yankees and Royals Hold In Tight Standings

The Yankees and Royals remain in a holding pattern in their divisions with magic numbers at three and five respectively after a doubleheader sweep by the Orioles. Lou Piniella warns of danger until three games are won as Baltimore widens its chances in the East and Jim Palmer reflects on his team's stubborn play.

Associated Press New York Yankees Kansas City Royals Yankees Kansas City New York Lou Piniella Baltimore Orioles Orioles Jim Palmer Baltimore

Palmer inks win as Orioles split doubleheader with Yankees noted

In Friday games the Yankees were the focus with Palmer earning his 22nd win in Baltimore as the Orioles beat the Yankees 2-1. Oakland routed Kansas City 11-1 to tighten the West race while Texas shaded California 2-1 and Minnesota beat Chicago 6-3.

Boston Baltimore Milwaukee Cleveland New York Detroit Kansas City Texas Oakland Chicago Yankees Palmer Chuck Tanner Royals Tanner Texas Rangers California Angels Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Gene Tenace Phil Garner Joe Rudi Vida Blue Rangers Angels Gaylord Perry Gene Clines California Philadelphia Montreal San Diego Atlanta Pittsburgh St. Louis Houston San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles West Philadelphia Minnesota Demery R. Reuschel Rasmussen Beltimore Carlton Seaver Hannahs Hooton San Texas Francisco Montefusco Travers Lee Flanagan Hunter Torrez Leonard Redfern Barrios Gossage Boggs Kirkwood

Pattern Powers Twin Cities Victory Over Chicago

Pattern drove in three runs with a triple and a homer to lift Minnesota over Chicago. Bill Singer allowed seven hits through eight innings before Bill Campbell earned his 19th save with ninth inning relief.

Minnesota Chicago Bill Singer Bill Campbell Red Sox Brewers Jim Rice Carlton Fisk Boston Milwaukee Indians Tigers Jim Bibby Cleveland Detroit Bibby

Haughton predicts duel for Little Brown Jug day

AP story notes Billy Haughton, the sport’s top Jug winner, handicapper for today's Delaware County event, cites Armbro Ranger and Boehm's Eagle as top possibilities in the first division and Keystone Ore with Windshield Viper in the second division. He aims for a fifth Jug win, training on the fast half mile track.

George Strode Delaware, Ohio Billy Haughton Able Hanover Baron Brat Warm Breeze Haughton Armbro Ranger Boehm the Meadowlands Yonkers Dream Maker Dancer Delaware County Fairgrounds Keystone Ore Windshield Viper Beautron Hanover Joe O'Brien Stanley Dancer Quick Chief Vicar Hanover Rum Custom Laverne Hanover Armbro Omaha Eagle Laura Skipper Precious Fella Mandate Able Baron Pensive Bret Baron the Brat Raven Hanover Cavalcade Shadow Don Time

Bulldogs Host Circleville In Season Finale Tuneup

The Athens Bulldogs seek their first win as Circleville arrives at Butter Field for a final non league tuneup before Southeastern Ohio Athletic League play. Athens relies on a veteran lineup led by QB Brad Smith and RB Ed Pennell while Circleville counters with QB Brad Allison and a balanced attack.

Athens Bulldogs Circleville Tigers Butter Field Athens Lance Bodine Robert Murphree Womsom Yates Greg Cochran Jeff Courant Dwight West Jeff Griffin Brad Smith Brian Conkey Neil Berberick Ed Pennell Scott Lawrence Mike Cornwell Mike Fitterer Mike Born Don Gagle al Walton Terry Cunningham Arthur Chonko

Numbers Are Worse But Pirates Still Fight To Stay Alive

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 4-3 to the Chicago Cubs on a ninth inning single by Joe Wallis. The defeat left them six games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East with 10 games remaining for Pittsburgh and 12 for Philadelphia.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Pirates al Oliver Chicago Cubs Joe Wallis Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals Phils

Pirates cling to effort in hope as Stargell speaks

Willie Stargell urged continued play for the Pirates amid a skid, saying the team has come too far to quit. Other NL results include Dodgers over Giants 3-1, Reds beat Padres 4-3, Mets 4 Expos 2, and Astros 5 Braves 2.

Willie Stargell Pirates Stargell Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds San Diego Padres New York Mets Montreal Expos Houston Astros Atlanta Braves Theer Mets Lee Mazzilli Pittburgh Chicago Joe Wallis Kent Tekulve Jerry Tabb Tabb Rick Monday Wallis Phils Cards Philadelphia St. Louis Dick Allen al Hrabosky Bob Boone Dodgers Giants Don Sutton Sutton Reds Padres Cincinnati Don Gullett New York Yankees Expos Jon Matlack Skip Lockwood Montreal Felix Millan Astros Braves Bob Watson Jose Cruz

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