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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1964

Page

9

Rain Makes Course Favor Long Hitters At Masters

Augusta National’s rain lengthens the course and narrows the field to top challengers. Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Rex Baxter, and Jack Rule are mentioned as main contenders. Weather may linger into Wednesday as practice rounds loom amid a soaked turf. Clyde Sukeforth is noted as managerial consultant for the Pirates.

Augusta Augusta National Golf Course Byron Nelson Jack Nicklaus Gene Sarazen Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Sam Snead Rex Baxter Jack Rule Golden Bear Weather Bureau Arnold Palmer Clyde Sukeforth Pittsburgh Pirates

Ames Bern's Mark Smith and Al Bowen Top ACL Honors

Mark Smith won the Most Valuable Player award at the Athens County League banquet and earned unanimous ACL first team honors for four years with Ames-Bern. Al Bowen received the league Coach of the Year award guiding the Greenies to the ACL crown in a 19 3 season. Former coach Charles McAfee spoke on tradition and player confidence.

Coolville Ames- Bern Mark Smith al Bowen Carthage- Troy Smith Greenies Mark Bowen Ames-Bern Ohio University Grad Charles McAfee Athens High McAfee Herman Humphrey Ames Bern’s Smith Garry Everett Gary Trowbridge York Gary Courtney Cathage Troy Carl Alkire Rome-Canaan Barry West Ed Kincade Jerry Turner Albany Turner West Alkire Tom Mitchell Lee Bridgewater Chauncey Dave McPherson Ames Bern John Erdy Trimble Jerry Bobo Shade Bill Gilkey the Plains Neal Canter Rome- Canaan Bob Brooks Marvin Shambart Waterloo Bobo Gilkey Canter Jerry Morrison Larry Everett Bill Ellis

Tsitouris Ellis Praised By Edwards After Reds Win

Johnny Edwards praised Cincinnati pitchers Tsitouris and Ellis after a 5 3 victory over Philadelphia. Edwards said Tsitouris has clutch potential and Ellis has world of stuff and could be a starter or reliever. Phillies hit seven singles against Tsitouris in seven innings while Ellis gave up three hits in two innings as Reds secure the win. The clubs meet again today before Reds break camp and head north.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Johnny Edwards Reds Edwards Johnny Tsitouris Sammy Ellis Johnny Phillies Tsitouris Ellis

Weather delays hit three OU teams with rescheduled games

Overnight rain flooded fields forcing Ohio University baseball home opener and golf match postponements. Bobcats face Kent State Friday and Saturday then travel to Dayton before April 17 home opener vs Western Michigan. Spring football practice moved to May 2 and 9. Trautwein Field expands seating as Bob Wren’s squad works toward improved hitting and pitching. Freshman swimmer Richard Skarbo appears on Wide World of Sports in final event but is disqualified for a turn error.

Western Michigan Bill Hess Bob Wren Wren North Carolina State Lenny Stahl Terry Trimmer State Michigan State Yale Kent State Dartmouth Connecticut Jerry France Dennis Scouler Richard Skarbo Wide World of Sports Skarbo

OU Golf Match With Dayton Postponed

The Oklahoma University golf bout with Dayton here Thursday has been postponed due to the Flyers' examinations. No new date for the match has been announced.

Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Dayton Flyers

Bunk Adams Named Alternate On U S Olympic Team

Former Ohio University star Bunk Adams was selected as an alternate on the U S Olympic basketball team while playing for an Armed Forces squad in trials. At the Kentucky Relays Saturday Mel Orr ran 9:07 for 100 yards for Ohio University, Bill Heller was second in the mile at 4:16, and the sprint medley unit placed fourth.

Ohio University Bunk Adams Sunday U. S Armed Forces Mel Orr Kentucky Bill Heller

Rollerbowl Sets Match Pairings for Inaugural Event

The first annual Rollerbowl outlines divisions with 180+ average pairings Rex Snider against Skip Ridenour and others. Division 2 lists 165–179 averages including Leon Henson versus Don Strawn and 13 more matches. Division 3 features 164 and under with Kenny Goffellow and others facing winners of preceding bout pairings.

Rex Snider Skip Ridenour Tom McBride Jesse Griffith Don Strawn Ed McBride Leroy Hashman Vaughn Leon Henson Lizz Ogg Calvin Whiteside Dick Jones Jack Rosser Jerry Yates Larry Hughes Bill Adams Elmo Scott D. H. Brown Fred Gordon Bob McAfee Russ Hall Virgil Conkey John Hammack Bruce Buckle Bob Horn Ray Dunfee Bruce Jaggi Jack Neal Reid McBride Kent Bumpass Marion Wood Red Conant Dode Pendergrass Dave Strawn Vaughn Conkey Chuck Shields Ray Cuckler Clyde Bronson Jack Daft Kenny Goodfellow Floyd Ballinger Danny McDonald Everette Shank Rob Main Jim Wallace Clyde Jarvis Jim Dodds Red Goodman John Green Cloyce Martin Butch Carney Wearthy Shank

Athens High baseball rained out as SECAL opener postponed

Athens High School schedules uncertain includes rainouts for Tuesday's SECAL opener with Logan and possible track meet at Lancaster and golf at New Lexington. Ed Bannon says Warren Local game moved to Athens Diamond. Bulldogs attempt to start season versus Parkersburg Wednesday amid weather delays. NBA playoffs note lists Eastern Final Boston at Cincinnati and Western Final San Francisco at St. Louis with current series leads.

Athens Logan Lancaster New Lexington Sheridan Ed Bannon Warren Vincent Bulldogs Parkersburg Boston Cincinnati San Francisco St. Louis

Phillies poised for first real bid since Whiz Kids era

Gene Mauch, signing a new two year deal, builds a Phillies team with strong pitching and power. Art Mahaffey, Dennis Bennett, Bunning, Culp and McLish anchor a deep staff as Callison Covington Gonzalez and Johnson pace a potent lineup. Young pitchers Bennett Roberts Wise Sutherland Miller vie for openings while balance on infield and bullpen under Baldschun.

Walter L. Johns Central Press Clearwater Fila Phillies Gene Mauch Phils N. L Mauch Quaker City Crew The Jack Russell Stadium Mahaffey Jim Bunning Detroit Tigers Don Demeter Ray Culp Cal McLish Chris Short Dave Bennett Dave Roberts Rick Wise Darrell Sutherland Jim Miller Bennett Dennis Bakersfield Roberts Spartanburg Wise Sutherland Miller Miami Philly Jack Baldschun Baldschun Clay Dalrymple Gus Triandos John Callison Wes Covington Tony Gonzalez

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