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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1973

Page

13

Cats at Toledo in must game for Ohio

Ohio University coach Bill Hess praised some aspects after a 35-7 loss to Kent State but cautioned that a second conference loss hurts title chances. Hess emphasizes one game at a time as Ohio faces Toledo’s quick, stunting defense while injuries thin the lineup.

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Reds poised for NL playoffs in sold out Riverfront

Cincinnati crowds buzz as Riverfront Stadium sells out for Oct 6 and 7 NL playoff games. Officials report 51,726 seats sold within three hours of ticket sales opening and downtown hotels filled with fans and convention attendees.

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College gridiron picks and upsets unfold across conference clashes

Preview of this week's games highlights Ohio State versus TCU and Oklahoma versus USC with upsets tipped and strong finishes. Major matchups include Michigan versus Navy, Alabama versus Vanderbilt, and a Giants at Browns tight drive.

Bobcats Kick Off Soccer Season Under New Coach

Ohio University opens against Buffalo with a revamped squad after the departure of core players and All-American Eddie Roberts. New coach Gianni Spera leads a nucleus led by co-captains Eric Winders and Sherman Lyle with Kavous Behzadi, Felgemacher, Shura, Bayless, Farella, Chaplin and Seidu shaping the attack and defense as Buffalo aims to rebound from a season opening loss to Syracuse.

Steve Hasel the Messenger Ohio University Bobcats University of Buffalo Ohio Eddie Roberts American Soccer League Gianni Spera Spera Eric Winders Sherman Lyle Kavous Behzadi Winders Roberts Behzadi John Felgemacher Alemu Shura Athens Kim Bayless Lyle Vinny Farella Curt Chaplin Nasser Seidu Nets Buffalo Syracuse

Bucs Defeat By Pirates Edge Mets Behind Boone’s Play

Philadelphia’s Bob Boone drew a free pass but lined a clutch single on a pitch meant to be intentional as the Phillies beat Pittsburgh 3-2 in 13 innings to drop the Pirates a game behind idle New York in the NL East. Nolan Ryan finished with a record 383rd strikeout, surpassing Koufax, after a late double milestone and hamstring cramp. The day also saw Cardinals 2 Cubs 0, White Sox 3 Royals 2, Tigers 5 Orioles 2, and Yankees 2 Brewers 0 clinching a AL East tie.

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Tolan Called Out By Reds In Playoff Tension

Cincinnati Reds general manager Bob Howsam suspended outfielder Bobby Tolan for the remainder of the season with pay accusing him of refusing to practice and becoming a divisive influence. Tolan declined to comment saying he would speak in a couple of days.

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OU Harriers Open Season Hosting Toledo at Athens CC

Ohio University cross country begins 1973 campaign with a 1:00 PM duel against Toledo at Athens Country Club. Coach Meade Burnett named top returnees Mark Vernacchia and Jeff Miller, with Miller sidelined by an October ankle break after Vernacchia was the team’s second man in last year’s MAC championships. Both runners hail from Clifton, New Jersey.

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