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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1976

Page

6

Sparky Still Reluctant to Crown NL West Winner

Sparky Anderson declined to call the Reds division champions after a 7-4 win over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Joe Morgan hit a ninth inning homer that sparked a four run burst, giving Cincinnati nine wins in 10 games and snapping Rick Rhoden’s nine game streak with an unearned run in the third inning. Reggie Smith misplayed a third inning error that allowed three unearned runs. George Foster added a RBI single to score Morgan as Cincinnati led 3-1.

LOS Angeles Sparky Anderson Cincinnati Reds Sparky Joe Morgan Homer Reds Dodgers Dodger Stadium Rick Rhoden Hander Rhoden Reggie Smith Morgan Smith George Foster Foster Garvey Cey Dodger Walt Alston Alston Steve Garvey Ron Cey Crawford Cubs Expos Rick Monday Chicago Jerry Morales Steve Stones Padres Astros Tom Griffin Astro Butch Metzger Griffin Metzger Boston Milwaukee Yastrzemski Tom Murphy Rick Wise Dave Roberts Rusty Staub Ron LeFlore Auerilio Rodriguez Detroit Cleveland Staub Roberts Jackie Brown Tom Veryzer LeFlore Thompson Rodriguez California Frank Tanana Oakland Angels A’s Bobby Bonds Tanana Vida Blue Blue

Weather and weathering mark Ohio all star game in Ohio Stadium

Old Man Weather again handicapped the Ohio high school all star football game with heat in 1975 and rain this year. North beat South 13 12 as Rock Hontas kicked the decisive field goal and earned MVP honors. The crowd counted 6 060 fans and organizers plan a December review to improve attendance.

George Strode Columbus Ohio Mammoth Ohio Stadium Allstars Chuck Burner Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Burner Rock Hontas Canton McKinley Tulane University Hontas Canton South Greg Williams Willard Browner Notre Dame Doug Wymer Findlay Ohio State

Bengals Bills preseason clash focuses on revived ground game

Cincinnati and Buffalo meet at Riverfront Stadium as both teams address running back issues. Archie Griffin and Ed Williams seem set for roles for Cincinnati while Buffalo faces a backfield void after Dr James Simpson’s trade request.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals Buffalo Bills Bengals Ken Anderson Archie Griffin Boobie Clark Essex Johnson Bills Simpson Buffalo Jim Braxton Detroit Lions Darnell Powell Joe Lowery Green Bay Packers Griffin Ed Williams Riverfront Stadium Bengal Williams Joe Ferguson Gary Marangi T Bills Anderson John Reaves

Dafler Named Bethany College Head Coach

Jim Dafler, 26, an assistant at Marietta College since 1973, is appointed the new head coach at Bethany College. He succeeds Dave Sauer who resigned after five seasons to pursue a high school coaching post in the Pittsburgh area.

Bethany W.va Jim Dafler Marietta Ohio Bethany College Dafler Dave Sauer Pitt Pittsburgh Capital University Columbus Ohio University Phil Roach

Baseball standings and Friday results in the National League

National League standings show Philadelphia leading the East with 72 札 35, Pittsburgh 67 47, New York 55 55, Chicago 49 66, St Louis 45 60, Montreal 31 66. Friday games: Chicago beat Montreal 5 0 in 13 innings. Atlanta 7 San Francisco 0. New York at Pittsburgh rained out. St Louis beat Philadelphia 6 2. San Diego 9 Houston 3. Cincinnati 7 Los Angeles 4.

Phila Pitts New York Chicago St Louis Montreal West Cine Eas Los Anglo Houstonsé San Diego Atlanta San Fran San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati Los Angeles Kaat Falcone D'Aquisto Messersmith Espinosa Seaver Medich Kison R.reusche Zamora Rogers Dunning Zachry John Andujar Spiliner

Atlanta duo proves point in 7-0 win over Giants

Braves Carl Morton and Willie Montanez led a 7-0 victory over San Francisco to gain a two game lead over the Giants for fifth in the NL West. Morton tossed four hits in his second win in 10 decisions and Montanez homered and had three singles with two RBIs.

Fred Rothenberg Carl Morton Willie Montanez Morton Atlanta San Francisco Braves Giants

Hassler Breaks Skid With First Win In Longest Streak

Kansas City pitcher Andy Hassler finally ends an 18 game winless stretch with a 9-2 win over the Chicago White Sox in the twilight doubleheader opener. He celebrates with champagne, joking that Hal McRae helped. The Royals sweep the Sox 8-3 in the second game. Other AL results include Boston 2 Milwaukee 1, Detroit 3 Cleveland 1, Texas 6 Minnesota 0, and California 2 Oakland 1.

Ken Rappoport Andy Hassler Kansas City Chicago White Sox Hassler Hal McRae H. John Nabors Philadelphia Clifton Curtis Boston Royals White Sox Boston Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Texas Rangers Minnesota Twins California Angels Oakland A’s Carl Yastrzemski Denny Doyle

Armco tourney start delayed by rain at Armco Park

The post season Armco Women's League tournament is rescheduled to start tomorrow at 6 30 p m at Armco Park. Opening rounds Friday were rained out. Finals of the four team event will be Sunday Aug 15 as part of the Men's B C D tourney finals.

Armco Armco Park

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