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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1977

Page

13

Bobcats Host CMU In Key MAC Clash At Peden Stadium

Ohio will open MAC play hosting Central Michigan at 1 30 p m as both teams rely on option offenses and small defenses. CMU brings a 3 0 record behind quarterback changes with Mike Gray and Mose Rison leading the ground game. Ohio figures to rely on Andy Vetter if available while CMU’s D led by Denny Starnes clamps down.

Bob Maney Bill Hess Hess Bobcats Central Michigan Peden Stadium Ron Rummel CMUL Ohio Andy Vetter Vetter Kramer Rummel Bowling Green Mark Miller Chippewas Mike Gray Mose Rison Arnold Welcher Kevin Babcock Denny Starnes Central Wayne Schwalbach Rade Savich Bill Simpson Lyle Govert Joe Callan Jim Givens Buddy Mohier Breakef Chippewas Kevin Collins Mark Geisler Steve Smallbone Mike Douglas Gerry Hodges Bob Weidow Bryan Gross Bruce Heasley Bill White Bob Barrow Steve Milano Larry Hall Randy Perkins Rick Waters Nigel Turpin Wenderl Hobertson Carl Ward Mike Ryan Steve Green Bob Crowell Tim Sopha Jeff Wisner Ted Librizzi Mike Cvengros Mike Johnson Chuck Harbin Wayne Yowell Brian Blank Todd Lucas Mike Ball Greg Hogeboom Jerry Fultz George Moore TB Mose Rison Cat Thee Lemon Jeff Kelch Yankees Tigers Red Sox Steve Kemp Detroit Boston Kemp Fred Lynn Lynn White Sox Mariners Ralph Garr Chet Lemon Chicago Seattle

Blyleven’s No Hitter Lifts Rangers Past Angels 6-0

Bert Blyleven threw a no hitter in the Rangers 6-0 win over the Angels, despite groin issues and a late eighth inning scare. Detroit edged Boston 5-4, Baltimore topped Toronto 7-1, and Chicago beat Seattle 5-4 as AL action continued.

Associated Press Texas Rangers Bert Blyleven Blyleven Rangers California Angels Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Thad Bosley Carlos May Detroit Boston Baltimore Toronto Chicago Seattle Bigleven Mission Viejo Calif Southern California Texas Hartzell Jim Sundberg Mike Hargrove Campaneris Toby Harrah Orioles Blue Jays Lee May Mike Flanagan New York Yankees Earl Weaver

Sutter Keeps Phillies Hope Alive in Narrow Cubs Loss

Bruce Sutter earned his 30th save as Chicago edged Philadelphia 5-3. The Phillies, clinging to a big lead in the NL East, were warned by history as they prepare for a final stretch with three wins needed to clinch. Other scores included Padres over Reds 3-1 and Expos 2, Cardinals 0.

Philadelphia Phillies Bruce Sutter Sutter Pittsburgh Chicago Paul Reuschel Dennis Lamp Cubs Pirates Danny Ozark San Diego Cincinnati Atlanta Houston Montreal St. Louis Lamp Greg Luzinski Jay Johnstone Garry Maddox Bobby Murcer Steve Ontiveros Phils Jim Lonborg Mick Kelleher Larry Bowa Mike Schmidt Ontiveros Luzinski Johnstone Bob Boone Lonborg Kelleher Reuschel Buttner Padres Reds Gene Tenace RBI Bob Shirley Rollie Fingers Doug Capilla Expos Cardinals Dan Schatzeder Braves Astros Brian Asselstine Cesar Cedeno

Oklahoma Sooners vs Ohio State Set for Big Ten Big Eight Showdown

Oklahoma, ranked No. 3, must curb 17 fumbles for a shot at No. 4 Ohio State in a high stakes clash in Columbus. Buckeyes rely on Rod Gerald and a sharp veer attack. both teams seek clean ball as 53rd straight sellout and ABC telecast set the scene.

Columbus Ohio Oklahoma Ohio State Sooners Wishbone Vanderbilt Utah Miami Fla Minnesota Barry Switzer Ohio Stadium ABC Big Ten Thomas Lott

Buckeyes Tough Nonconference Challenge From No 1 Oklahoma

No. 1 quarterback leads Athens Messenger coverage as Ohio State and Oklahoma prepare for a pivotal nonconference clash. Hayes notes Ohio State’s speed and veteran defense face Elvis Peacock, Billy Sims, Kenny King, and Lott, with Kinlaw’s knee affecting Oklahoma’s depth.

Hayes Oklahoma Ohio State Sooners Elvis Peacock Billy Sims Kenny King Lott Switzer

Governor Skipper Wins Brown Jug in Record Tremendos

Governor Skipper withstood mouth trouble to smash five world records and eight Jug marks in Delaware Ohio. Driver John Chapman praised the horse as he led every quarter in both heats winning the middle jewel of pacing’s Triple Crown and boosting 1977 earnings beyond $342,000.

Delaware Ohio Governor Skipper John Chapman Meadow Skipper Bill Wirtz Chicago Black Hawks Geers Detroit Chapman Snelling Skipper Delaware County Fairgrounds Jade Prince the Messenger Roosevelt Raceway Crash Jambooger Billy Haughton Haughton Ohio Hills New Deal Jonquil Hanover Thorpe Messenger Super Clint Nat Lobell Jazzy Spark Barr Robert D

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