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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1967

Page

9

Miami Coach Challenges SECAL Athletes At Banquet

Miami Ohio coach Taylor Locke challenged Southeast Ohio Athletic League cagers at the annual banquet in Athens. He urged belief in self and fair play, praising Athens’ Mike Wren and stressing players’ responsibilities to parents and youngsters, with awards for All-League members and special honors.

Tom Metters Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Taylor (Tates) Locke Miami (Ohio) University Locke AHL Ample Mike Wren Redskin Wren SECAL Miami Jim Rohr Jack Gilbert Bob Willis Jay Lavender

Athens High Golf Team Loses 12-1 at New Lexington

The Athens High School golf team fell to 1-2 after a 12-1 loss at New Lexington on the winners’ home course. Medalist Dennis Snedden led Athens with 42 as Rich Brophy 45, Roger Batdorff 48, Wilson Carr 51, Pat Shay 53, and Dennis McGarvey 58 posted Scores. Athens has a home match Friday versus Sheridan.

New Lexington Athens Sheridan Dennis Snedden Rich Brophy Roger Batdorff Wilson Carr Pat Shay Dennis McGarvey

Homer Hitters Shatter 1966 Braves Home Run Mark

The Atlanta Braves belted 207 homers in 1966 with 119 of those blasts coming in their new ballpark. The season showcased strong power for the team as they adapted to the park’s dimensions.

Atlanta Braves

Ohio Golf Squad Opens Dual Meet With Win Over Wooster

Ohio University golf team won 2114 to 2144 in its home dual meet against Wooster College. Medalists were Jack Schrom and Bob Hubbard with two over par 73s. The Bobcats' next events include matches against BG, Dayton, and Toledo.

Ohio University Wooster College Bobcats Dayton Toledo Ohio Jack Schrom Bob Hubbard

Dodgers Plan To Replace Koufax By Getting More Hitting

Dodgers aim to offset Sandy Koufax's retirement by boosting offense as they seek a 800 batting average and rely on new acquisitions Ron Hunt Jim Hickman Bob Bailey Gene Michael to generate runs and contend for a third straight NL pennant.

Dodgers Koufax Murray Chass Associated Press Vero Beach Fla Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax Walter Alston Tommy Davis Derrell Griffith New York Mets Ron Hunt Jim Hickman Maury Wills Pittsburgh Bob Bailey Gene Michael Alston Hunt Jim Lefebvre Bailey Lou Johnson Willie Davis Ron Fairle Maine

Yancey Masters First Round Lead At Masters Golf Tourney

Bert Yancey shot five under par 67 to lead the Masters after the first round. Palmer Nicklaus and Casper struggled in wind and tough Augusta conditions while Bruce Devlin notched a rare double eagle on the eighth.

Bert Yaney West Point Yancey Augusta National Palmer Nicklaus Casper Bert Downing Gray Pensacola Fla Julius Boros Tony Jacklin San Francisco John Miller Sam Memphis Portland Jack Bruce Devlin Gene Sarazen Sarazen Claude Harmon Dick Mayer

Nicklaus Palmer Unworried By Masters Start

At Augusta Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, pre tournament favorites, posted first round 72 and 73. They trail leader Bert Yancey by five and six strokes and say they are not worried about their positions. Also note Mickey Vernon manages Vancouver in KC farm system.

Augusta Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Palmer Bert Yancey

Western Division Finals Sparks With San Francisco St Louis Game

National Basketball Association playoff finals recap notes no games scheduled today. Western Division action lists San Francisco at St Louis with San Francisco leading the best of series two games to one.

National Basketball Association San Francisco St. Louis

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