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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1972

Page

8

Ryan Joins 300 Strikeout Club With 12 En Route

Nolan Ryan of the California Angels struck out 12 Texas batters to reach 302 for the season, joining Walter Johnson and others in the 300 strikeout club. He pitched a three hitter to beat the Rangers 2 1. The win raised his major league lead to 10 in strikeouts over Steve Carlton.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Ryan Rube Waddell Bob Feller Vida Blue Mickey Lolich Sam McDowell Angels Texas Rangers New York Mets Jim Fregosi USC Oklahoma Wane Colorado Tennessee Ohio State Nebraska Notre Dame Arizona St. Renter Teen Penn State Washington Ucla Ee Florida Steenenee Wee Ew TMA Misissippi PN Ns Oss van Vee West Virginia Air Force Arkansas Rgia Georgia Tech Iowa State Louisville North Carolina San Diego State Southen Methodist Texas Christian Texas Tech Toledo

Kent Downs OU Jayvees Triumph in MAC Opener

Kent State Jayvees led by quarterback Steve Gensler rallied for two fourth quarter touchdowns to beat Ohio Jayvees 26 20 at Peden Stadium in the MAC debut of freshman eligible play. Gensler threw a 10 yard score to Willie Davis and Kent added a 2 yard run by Howard Finley after late third quarter lead changes.

Bill Prewitt Kent State Jayvee Steve Gensler Ohio Kent Ohio Jayvees Peden Stadium Jayvee Loop Carlin Carpenter Gensler Ted Liszka Flashes Willie Davis Davis Liszka Gary Page Cats Rick Day Rich Lilienthal Shores Jesse Scott Dan Watkins Day Page Howard Finley Lilienthal Jim Eliashek Finley Scott Eliashek Glenn Pesicek Joe Reeve Watkins Bill O'Hara Maple Heights

Hawks Challenge Kennedy's Power in Erving Case

Atlanta Hawks refuse a 25000 dollar fine for playing Julius Erving in two exhibition games defying NBA directives. Hawks president William Putnam says the team and Erving filed a 2 million dollar federal antitrust suit against the NBA and Commissioner Walter Kennedy. Erving left UMass after his junior year to turn pro with the Virginia Squires.

NEW York Walter Kennedy National Basketball Association Atlanta Hawks Julius Erving Kennedy Hawks Erving William Putnam Atlanta NBA University of Massachusetts Virginia NBA Board of Governors Ernest Tidewell Georgia Long Island The Squires U.S Brooklyn

Nolan's Tooth Is Out

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Gary Nolan shows improvement after an abscessed tooth is identified as a possible source of his arm and neck problems ahead of the NL playoffs against Pittsburgh. Doctors say the tooth may explain his shoulder issues and could affect his readiness for the postseason.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Gary Nolan Nolan Sparky Anderson Reds Pittsburgh Houston Anderson George Ballou

Heisman Winner Played for Losing Notre Dame Team

Paul Hornung won the Heisman Trophy in 1956 while Notre Dame, his team, finished with a 2–8 record. Despite the losses, Hornung was acclaimed the best college football player that season.

Paul Hornung Notre Dame Hornung

Belpre Eagles blank Parkersburg Catholic in 19 0 win

Belpre improves to 2 1 after a dominating second quarter scoring spree. Mike Callihan scored twice on 36 and 77 yard runs Audie Culley added the extra point and Steve Vannoy added a 70 yard TD run.

Parkersburg Mike Callihan Steve Vannoy Belpre Parkersburg Catholic Callihan Vanoy Eagles Audie Culley Ravenswood

Southern Cal Still Ist as AP Top Poll Remains Lead

Southern California holds the AP college football top spot for the third straight week after a 55-20 win over Illinois. Michigan and Notre Dame enter the Top Ten as Nebraska climbs after a 77-7 victory over Army.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Southern California Michigan Notre Dame Nebraska Trojans Southern Cal Illinois Oklahoma Sooners Oregon Colorado Minnesota Tennessee Wake Forest Ohio State Alabama Kentucky Army Cornhuskers UCLA

Phipps earns praise as Browns beat Eagles 27 17

Browns coach Nick Skorich credits Mike Phipps for a standout performance in the win over Philadelphia. Phipps called 58 plays with seven audibles and led a decisive third quarter touchdown drive while Nelson remained on the bench.

Cleveland, Ohio Nick Skorich Bill Nelson Cleveland Philadelphia Mike Phipps Skorich Cincinnati Phipps Eagles Browns Nelson Mike Green Bay Walter Johnson Jerry Sherk Dale Lindsey

Major League Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games

National League East leads with Pittsburgh 92 55, Chicago 81 66, New York 76 70, San Francisco 63 85, San Diego 57 89. Monday results: San Diego 5, Los Angeles 3. Schedule includes Pappas, Stoneman, Koosman, Bibby, Hardin, Gullett, Reuss, Caldwell, Strahler among listed pitchers and teams Chicago Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St Louis Atlanta Cincinnati Houston San Diego Los Angeles.

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