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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1971

Page

13

Giants or Dodgers Vie For NL Pennant In-Playoff Night

After 161 games the NL West title hinges on a single game as the Giants lead the Dodgers by one. Marichal faces the Padres while Houston and San Francisco chase a title on a tense deciding night.

Associated Press San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Padres San Diego Dodger Houston Astros Giants Pittsburgh Nate Colbert Dodgers Houston Montreal Chicago Juan Marichal Dave Roberts Marichal Roberts Preston Gomez Gomez Charlie Fox Los Angeles Walt Alston Alston Don Sutton Jack Billingham Colbert Jerry Johnson

Ex Lions star Alex Karras weighs dehumanizing game and new path

Ex Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras, cut after 13 pro seasons, reflects on football’s brutality and his near-term pivot to TV and film. He says bitterness exists but he won’t join kiss-and-tell critics, plans pilot for a TV comedy, and notes he feels healthier away from the gridiron.

NEW York Alex Karras Detroit Lions Dave Meggeysey George Sauer Lions Joe Schmidt Karras

Federal Hocking Harriers defeat Logan in close meet

The Federal Hocking Cross Country team upset Logan 25 to 30 on Tuesday. Ron Dunfee led with a 9:32 over the course, followed by Logan's Chris Toliver at 10:12 and Federal Hocking's Davis Russell at 11:00.

Stewart Federal Hocking Harriers Logan Ron Dunfee Chris Toliver Davis Russell Jim Whitcraft Bruce Walker Ron

Cat Soccer Coach Returns Home From England Tour

Tiff Cook of Ohio University led 42 to England for 18 days with 23 players two managers and staff earning a 5 1 1 record in seven matches. Cook praised the educational and athletic value noting players learned the game’s global scope while enduring tight accommodations and sharing rooms. He said the trip boosted conditioning and pride in American college soccer.

Bob Oliver Paul Schaal Royals Chuck Dobson Oakland Williams Dobson Vida Blue Jim Catfish Hunter Orioles Dave McNally Jim Palmer Mike Cuellar Pat Dobson Grant Jackson Brooks Robinson Tiff Cook Ohio University England Cook Tom Beach Pete Martell United States States Coach Cook

Regular Season Ends With Key Major Games Across League

In The Majors final schedule, California hosts Minnesota while Milwaukee visits Chicago and New York travels to Washington. Noting player records Kant 13-13 Parsons 13-14 John 13-11 Bosman 12-16, games unfold May 10-12.

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