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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1967

Page

9

Two Games Open Baseball Season Today Eight Tuesday

The season opened with the Senators hosting the Yankees in Washington and the Reds meeting the Dodgers in Cincinnati. Koufax was absent due to retirement. Koufax and Miller faced Maloney in the opening tilt as Johnson eyed the first pitch. Major league openers across the circuit included Marichal versus Gibson in St Louis and McLain against Brunet in California.

AL Bock Associated Press Washington Cincinnati Senators New York Yankees Johnson Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax Dodgers Koufax Bob Miller Jim Maloney Pittsburgh Bob Veale New York Mets Don Cardwell

Grapefruity League Exhibition Baseball Results

Saturday results include Houston 2 New York A 0 and Atlanta 4 Minnesota 0. Cleveland 8 Cincinnati 5. Washington 7 St Louis 4. Boston 6 Detroit 2 New York N 4. Baltimore 0. Chicago N 8 over Chicago A 6 Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 3. Los Angeles 4 Kansas City ?. California 6 San Francisco 3 in 16 innings. Sunday results show Washington 8 St Louis 5 and Kansas City 3 Los Angeles 2. Cleveland 2 Cincinnati Boston 4 Detroit 3 10 innings. Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 2 Minnesota 7 Atlanta 5 10 innings. Chico A 6 Chicago N 3 New York A 9 Houston San Francisco 7 California New York N 5 Baltimore 4.

Philadelphia Chicago Jim Bunning Phillies Cubs Ken Holtzman Denny Lemaster Atlanta Houston Astros Mike Cuellar San Francisco Juan Marichal Bob Gibson St. Louis Cleveland Sam McDowell Steve Hargan Kansas City Jim Nash Detroit Denny McLain The Angels George Brunet California Minnesota Baltimore Jim Kaat Dave McNally John Buzhardt Bruce Howard Red Sox Jim Lonborg Boston Giants White Sox Chicago Cubs New York Mets Gates Brown Bernie Allen Washington Sonny Siebert George Culver Dick Radatz Cincinnati Billy McCool Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Charley Smith New York Yankees Los Angeles New York St Louis Chico A

Larry Coon Hurt Again At Ohio University

Larry Coon, Ohio University basketball forward from Athens, requires surgery to repair a depressed cheekbone fracture suffered Saturday in Grover Center. The sophomore had missed the last five games after a prior sinus fracture above the eye requiring earlier surgery.

Larry Coon Ohio University Athens Coon Ohio Grover Center

Pirates star Maury Wills reflects on Dodgers trade move

Maury Wills says he understood the Dodgers trading him after leaving the team in Japan to play through his hurt. The Pirates' farm system this year includes Columbus Ohio Macon Georgia Raleigh North Carolina Clinton Iowa Gastonia North Carolina and Salem Virginia.

Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirate Maury Wills Japan Pittsburgh Columbus Ohio Macon Raleigh N.C Clinton Iowa Gastonia N.C Salem

Wellston Woman Advances in Ohio Bowling Tourney

In Columbus AP report on the ninth and penultimate weekend of the Ohio Women's Bowling Tournament, Ann McCoppin of Wellston posted the best showing, rising to sixth in singles with 609 105 714. Other leaders saw only minor changes.

Columbus Ohio Ann McCoppin Wellston

Maloney Opens Against Dodgers in Opening Day

In Cincinnati the Dodgers visit Crosley Field for the 1967 opener. Jim Maloney faces Bob Miller as Weather hints at showers in 70s while Reds debut new lineup under 33-year-old manager Dave Bristol. Starting lineups feature Parker Hunt Johnson Rose Helms and Cardenas for the Reds and Parker Hunt Johnson Fairly Lefebvre Roseboro Bailey Michael for the Dodgers. Maloney starts after a 16-8 season and the Reds aim for a strong campaign despite experts predicting a second-place finish.

Cincinnati Los Angeles Dodgers Wes Parker Jim Maloney National League Baseball Reds Dodgers Crosley Field Maloney Bob Miller Los Angeles Sandy Koufax Bristol Pete Rose Tommy Helms Deron Johnson Walt Alston Ron Hunt Bob Bailey Gene Michael Maury Wills Tommy Davis Miller Cleveland Little Rock Ark Indians Parker Hunt L. Johnson Fairly Lefebvre Roseboro Bailey Michael Miller P

Celtics Hold Edge as 76ers Threaten Sweep

Boston tops Philadelphia 121-117 to stay alive in the Eastern Division final. Sam Jones 32 and Havlicek 31 lead the Celtics as Russell guards Wilt Chamberlain. Philadelphia, 3-1 up, heads to Philly for Game 5 amid security precautions after a bomb threat.

Boston Alex Hannum Celtics Hannum Philadelphia 76Ers 76Ers Philadelphia Philly Hal Greer Boston Garden Boston Is Dead Sam Jones John Havlicek Jones Bill Russell Sam

City Golf League Meeting Planned

A social gathering and organizational meeting will be at the Elm Golf course Friday at 7 30 p.m. for all players planning to join the city golf league this summer. Earl McGee is president Roger Kasler secretary treasurer Cloyce Martin is handicap chairman Dutch Fetch will prepare a ham for the gathering.

Elm Golf Course City Earl McGee Roger Kasler Cloyce Martin Fetch

Newark youth baseball seeks schedule with visiting teams

A Newark Ohio team for boys aged 16 to 19 seeks games with other teams. They prefer Sunday afternoon doubleheaders but will play home and home or single games. Interested parties contact Dave Morrow at 423 Ridge Avenue Newark Ohio or call (614) 326-9491.

Newark, Ohio Dave Morrow Ridge Avenue Newark Ohio

Trautwein honored after long basketball life at Ohio U

A tribute to Dutch Trautwein on his 74th birthday follows his death. Ohio University figures, including Jim Snyder and Bill Rohr, praised his impact on basketball. At Ames Bern banquet coach Charles Gill received heartfelt gifts from players marking his three-year rise to a 25-1 season, including a color team photo and a trophy haul.

Trautwein Ohio University Bobcat Jim Snyder Snyder Ames-Bern Ames- Bern Charles Gill Gill Ohio University Alumni Association Joan Ed Jucker Cincinnati Bearcats Darrell Ball Chuck McPherson Steve McKinley Tim Smith

Ohio University Relays spotlight meets field at Peden Stadium

Kentucky State defends two titles while Ohio University Central State each hold one as the 8th annual Ohio University Relays opens with a six mile run Friday and runs through Saturday at Peden Stadium. Host OU strings together a strong distance medley contingent with 500 to 700 athletes expected across 28 events including six relays and two women’s races.

Kentucky State Ohio University Central State Peden Stadium Stan Huntsman Les Carney Huntsman Kentucky Martin McGrady Marauders Ohio John Blair Kent State Sam Bair John Linta Bair Jim Grelle Jim Ryan Trinidad Aaron Hopkins Toledo Jerry Boswell Pittsburgh Notre Dame Ohio State Mt. Vernon Baldwin-Wallace Bowling Green Marshall Tennessee A&i

US Team Named for Pan American Games Basketball

US selects an 18 man squad for the Pan American Games to begin July 22 in Winn ieg. Westley Unseld Sonny Dove Don May Mal Graham Jo Jo White lead a group from NCAA AAU and NASA All Star teams alongside armed forces players. The unit assembles July 2 at the University of Minnesota for 20 days of practice before traveling to Winn ieg.

Lew Ferguson Associated Press Minneapolis Houston Earl Monroe Winston-Salem United States Hal Fischer San Francisco University of Minnesota Winnieg Westley Unseld Louisville Sonny Dove St. John’s Don May Dayton Mal Graham

Top college clubs and scores from scattered league page

A fragmented OCR page lists team lines and scores including Buckeye Cafeteria and Shonk’s Appliance Service with partial records. Top scorers Mike Hilko Martha Vickers Lloyd Kittle Donna Russell are cited with point totals. A boxing result notes Oscar Bonavena knocking out Robert Hilton in Buenos Aires.

SB Koon Music Seccsececccorevers Stace Plumbing Pic-N-Pac Vente Robert Athens Appl Athens Cor Wash Frost Grocery Beushlin Music & Vendings Buenos Aires Oscar Bonavena Argentina Robert Hilton Glen Cove N. Y

Brewer Wins Masters In Thrilling Finish At Augusta

Gay Brewer clinched the 31st Masters with a five under par 67 to finish 280 as Jack Nicklaus failed to make the cut. Arnold Palmer and Gary Player shared sixth with 287, while Julius Boros and Bert Yancey stood close behind. Brewer’s breakthrough major title ends a seven year run by the Big Three, delivering a historic victory for the 41 year old American.

Augusta Gay Brewer Bobb Nicholas Bert Yancey Arnold Palmer Julius Boros Mason Rudolph Roberto de Vicenzo Sam Snead Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Nicklaus Palmer Player Brewer Tommy Jacobs Pobby Nichols Nichols Yancey Boros West Pointer Paul Harney Ben Hogan

Wills Seeks Rule Change for New Style Spikes

Maury Wills wore new style single spike shoes in spring training. NL President Warren Giles banned them as illegal. Pirates GM Joe Brown will appeal to Charley Segar and seek committee approval to permit the spikes for major league use.

Pittsburgh Maury Wills National League Warren Giles Baseball Rules Committee Wills Pittsburgh Pirates Giles Pirate Jo. L. Brown New York Charley Segar Maury Brown Richmond Pirates Mets Joe Cronin

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Pete Richert Yankees Mel Stottlemyre Orioles Jim Gosger Bob Allison Pirate Farms the Tavern Michelob Riverfront Crosley Dave Bristol Harper Pinson Rose D. Johnson Mayor Perez Cardenas Helms Edwards c. Maloney Boston Victory Larry Eldridge Russell Wilt Chamberlain Luke Jackson Greer Warriors Rick Barry Bill Sharman Barry City Golf League Rowl Congdon Greenies Louis NYU Jo Jo White Kansas NCAA U.S Kendall Rhine Darel Carrie Bartlesville Okla Jay Miller Calvin Fowler Akron Steve Jones Jamaco Saints AAU Robert Kauffman Guilford College al Tucker Oklahoma Baptist Charles Paulk Oklahoma Henry Logan Western Carolina NASA Mike Silliman John Clawson Army John Snipes Mike Barrett Navy Armed Jack & Jill Bob Green Augusta, Ga Bobby Jones Augusta National Imiy ITV
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