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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1973
Page
9
Wahama football team dominates the night game against the Lancers delivering a strong win. The matchup highlighted key plays from Wahama and solid defense to secure the victory on Monday.
Mike Lewis Stewart ran for 142 yards on 20 carries and scored three touchdowns as Wahama crushed Federal Hocking 41-0 in a makeup contest delayed from September 14.
Massillon Tigers top Class AAA with 203 points while Marion Pleasant leads Class A after a 3-0 start. Watterson takes Class AA from Washington Court House after a 90-86 win. Ironton joins top five in Class AA as a wide open race unfolds across divisions.
The Cincinnati Reds secured their third NL West crown in four seasons by defeating San Diego 2-1 as Pittsburgh split a twilight doubleheader with Montreal. Dick Baney earned the clinching win, while Tony Perez and Andy Kosco hit homers. Willie Stargell homered twice in the Pirates’ losses and wins, keeping pace in the pennant race.
Mets hold a slim lead with six games left while the Pirates trail by one victory and have seven contests remaining. Mike Marshall earned his 30th save as the Expos beat Montreal in the opener. Stargell homered and made a key catch and assist in the nightcap. Boston routed Detroit 14 to 0, with Tommy Harper delivering a grand slam and Yastrzemski and Smith adding homers. Minnesota came from behind to beat Oakland 7 to 6, with two runs on a Mitterwald double in the seventh.
Ohio University officials and coaches cited an attitude problem as the reason Earl Jones would not be invited to join the varsity basketball team next year. Jones, who played on the junior varsity with a 28 point debut, said he felt sidelined despite scholarship status and differing views on his conduct.
Dallas coach Tom Landry earned his 100th NFL victory as the Cowboys routed the New Orleans Saints 40 to 3 on Monday night. Landry, in his 13th season, reflected on longevity and support from ownership while Saints coach John North sought his first win in two tries. He urged North that with confidence and players, he could succeed.
The Messenger names Max Pitts, Dave Pritchard, and Greg Smathers as Athletes of the Week for Nelsonville York. Pitts caught two TD passes in a win over Alexander, Pritchard threw the passes, and Smathers gained 117 yards with a TD. The Bucks, ranked ninth in the state, credit the trio for success and readiness.
The Nelsonville group earns recognition as the Messenger highlights their team defense, blocking, and yardage gains. Smathers credits his linemen for yard production, while Prichard praises both personal and team efforts as Ohio State extends its scoring edge.
Nelsonville hosts Miller at 5 00 p m Thursday at the athletic field while the tenth graders meet Vin ton County at Buckeye home field at 5 55 p m on October 1.
Tennessee trackmen secured the Southeastern Conference title for both the indoor and outdoor seasons this year, dominating the conference meet with strong performances across events and contributors from their team.
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