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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1964

Page

8

Eternal Optimist Lopez Cites Youth Movement

Centered on Al Lopez and the Chicago White Sox, the piece highlights a youth movement expected to lift the club toward pennant contention. It cites pitching depth led by Peters and Pizarro, infield questions at second base, and key veterans like Wilhelm and Buford as the team aims to rebound from injuries and underperformance.

Walter L. Johns Central Press Sarasota, Fla Chicago White Sox al Lopez Tampa Art Allyn Pale Hose Joe Cunningham John Buzhardt Juan Pizzarro Puerto Rico Frank Baumann Joel Horlen Dave DeBusschere Horlen de Bussschere Gary Peters Pizarro Buzhardt Ray Herbert Fritz Ackley Indianapolis Fred Talbot Lynchburg Frank Kreutzer Camilo Estevis Alburquerque Bruce Howard Eugene Hoyt Wilhelm River Wilhelm Don Buford Nellie Fox Lopez Buford al Weis Ron Hansen Chisox Baltimore Orioles Aparicio Pete Ward Ward White Sox J. C. Martin Camilo Carreon Gerry McNertney Dave Nicholson Floyd Robinson Mike Hershberger Jim Landis Charlie Maxwell Ken Berry Gene Stevens Boston Red Sox

Boros Wins Greensboro Playoff To Warm For Masters

Julius Boros shot 66 in 45 degree heat to overtake Doug Sanders and win a one hole playoff at the Greensboro Open. Boros earned 6600 dollars top prize plus 400 for low final round score, totaling 277 for seven under par. Sanders tied for 277 and took 3800 dollars.

Associated Press Greensboro N. C Julius Boros Doug Nicklaus Boros Arnold Palmer Sedgefield Country Club Fort Lauderdale Fla Sanders

Athens and Pomeroy defend baseball titles in 1964 opener

Southeastern Ohio League teams Athens and Pomeroy begin defense of their 1963 titles Tuesday. The Northern Division champion Athens Bulldogs and Southern Division winner Pomeroy Panthers headline a balanced race with returning lettermen, injuries, and next week’s schedule shaping the early league battles.

Athens Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens and Athens’ Bulldogs Ed Bannon Dick Duncan

Faculty Team Wins Volleyball Championship at Ohio University

For the second time in three years a faculty team has won the intramural volleyball league at Ohio University. They will play tonight at 7 p.m. the winner of the dormitory league championship. The victor then faces the fraternity league champion for the all-campus title. Team members include Robert Darcy Carl Shermer John Williams Joe Tucker Alex Prisley Jim Mogus Jim Dilley Ivan Barnes Wesley Peterson David Dabalko Dennis Shere Donald Stanger Barry Schiller Don Anderson.

Paul Ayers Fred Gibson Jim Mansfield Joe Mulligan Bruce Bannon Doug McAfee Wellston John Derrow Harry Mosier Russ Bethel Eddie Jacobs Pat Hendershott Terry Fout Greg Jordan Marion Allen Logan Chieftains the Plains Kelley Stilwell Gerald Brooks Jim Brandt Mike Nixon George Hummel Bill Mundy John Gasser Nelsonville Bob Sheskey The Greyhounds Steve Schultz Rich Elliott Panthers Mickey Winebrenner David Barker Russell Moore Phil Swindell Bob Crow David Reed Bob Smith Tom White Phillies Middleport Carl Wolfe Mick Morris Terry Johnson Gary Stobart Buddy Moore Jerry van Inwagen Gallipolis Paul Smith Gerald Armstrong Fred Hill Bill Mitchell Pete Anderson Dan Gilmore Richard Long Blue Devils Point Pleasant Jackson Dick Haller Greg King Jerry Green Ohio University Robert Darcy Carl Shermer John Williams Joe Tucker Alex Prisley Jim Mogus Jim Dilley Ivan Barnes Wesley Peterson David Dabelko Dennis Shere Donald Stanger Barry Schiller Don Anderson Hess Miami Ernie Kellerman Bowling Creen Whiz Stew Williams Jim Albert Ohio West Texas State Purdue Kent State MAC Bobcats Kent Toledo Xavier Dayton Western Michigan Bowling Green Marshal

Ohio Bobcats Begin Spring Practice Under Hess Optimism

Ohio University kicks off 20 days of spring drills with 77 players, eight starters, and 23 lettermen under coach Bill Hess now beginning his seventh season. The MAC champions aim to refine positions, scrimmage, and adapt to new substitution rules while previewing a rugged 1965 schedule.

Ohio Bill Hess Hess Bobcats MAC Hessmen

Gridders Begin At OSU

Ohio State starts spring practice as the 90 man squad has 85 at 20 workouts. The fall schedule includes SMU Indiana USC Wisconsin Penn State Northwestern and Michigan with road trips to Illinois and Iowa. Key losses and vacancies mark the drive to 1964 as freshmen battle for playing time.

Carroll Widdoes Southern Methodist Indiana Southern California Wisconsin Penn State Northwestern Michigan Bucks Illinois Iowa Cleveland Arnold Chenko Don Harkins Ben Espy Bob Funk Roy Kaylor Paul Warfield Watt Snell Bernie Stanley Chuck Mamula Ormonde Ricketts Dick van Raaphorst Bill Bachus Gallipolis

McAfee Calls Winning Edge At Ames Bern Banquet

Charles McAfee spoke at the Ames Bern High School banquet honoring the 1963 64 team, outlining the winning edge through size, intelligence, dedication, training and community backing. He recalled coaching beginnings, thanked supporters, and praised the quintet of starters while noting entertainment by the Beatles and nearby athletic events. The event honored Athens County League champions with letters and certificates presented to players and cheerleaders.

Amesville Charles McAfee Ames-Bern McAfee Athens High School Maerial Arthur Gilchrist Jesse Cain Cain Gary Parsons al Bowen Bowen Mark Smith Larry Garry Everett Jim Parish Dave McPherson England Ames Bern

Royals fall as poor shooting sinks playoff bid

Cincinnati Royals endure a 102 to 92 loss to the Boston Celtics in game three of the Eastern Division final. Boston clamps down with defense while Royals shoot 22 percent in the first half and finish at 33 percent. Oscar Robertson scores 34 for Cincinnati, while Billy Russell leads Boston with 22.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Royals Boston Celtics Royals National Basketball Association Arlen Bockhorn Celtics Celts Billy Russell John Havlicek Willie Naulls Red Auerbach Jack McMahon Boston Auerbach Jerry Lucas Lucas Russell Oscar Robertson The

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