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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1973
Page
5
Willie Mays, the Say Hey Kid, retires after a 22 year career marked by a .302 lifetime average and 660 home runs. He finishes with the Mets in 1973 amid a tight NL East race, having defined center field with his basket catch and exceptional throwing.
Keith Slavin and Terry McHugh, former Elyria Catholic football standouts under coach Tom McCartney, will suit up for the University of Toledo in the home opener against Central Michigan. Slavin is a sophomore defensive back and McHugh a freshman guard, each bound for 19 years of service to the Rockets. The piece then shifts to baseball lore recalling Willie Mays’s key catches, awards, and career arc including his Mets reunion and retirement amid long-term contract terms.
Ohio University coach Bill Hess says the Bobcats respect Kent State but fear none as they open MAC play. Kent State, defending MAC champions, comes off a 10-3 win over Louisville and a 14-13 victory over Wisconsin. Bowling Green visits Dayton after routing Syracuse 41-14 and adds a new passing element with 173 yards through the air.
Turkey shoots are held Sundays 1 to 5 p m through Nov 18 at the Beaver Creek Sports Men’s Club grounds 31 miles south of South Amherst along Quarry Road with free coffee for shooters and a loser's award at 5 p m.
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