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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1967

Page

11

Barber Falls Just Short of No Hitter in Orioles Win

Steve Barber, returning from elbow tendonitis, pitched a one hitter through eight and two thirds but allowed a one-out double in the ninth to Jim Fregosi, as Baltimore beat California 3-0. The day also saw Yankees win an 18 inning marathon 7-6 and White Sox sweeping a doubleheader.

Dick Couch Associated Press Steve Barber Baltimore Orioles California Jim Fregosi RBI Angels Barber Hank Bauer Los Angeles Fregosi Nohit New York Boston Yankees Joe Pepitone Chicago White Sox Washington Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota

Wind Direction Swaps Colavito for Wagner in Indians Win

In Minneapolis the Indians beat the Twins 4 3 as wind conditions influence Adcock’s platoon. Wagner, a lefty, homered after Colavito was benched due to wind favoring left field. Sam McDowell earned the win, improving to 1 0, while Jim Grant absorbed the loss. Zoilo Versalles drove in all three Minnesota runs with two infields.

Minneapolis Joe Adcock Cleveland Indians Rocky Colavito Minnesota Twins Jim Grant Adcock Twins Leon Wagner Colavito Wagner Mudcat Sam McDowell Sam Earl Battey McDowell Joe Bob Allen Indians Fred Whitfield Tribe Grant Gus Gil Larry Brown Chuck Hinton Whitfield Zoilo Versalles Minnesota Steve Hargan Dean Chance Cleveland

Beard Mars Palmer's Amazing Comeback at Tournament of Champions

Beard chose a bold final hole play and made a 7 foot putt for birdie to win the $20,000 purse, denying Arnold Palmer in Las Vegas. Palmer shot a course record 64, with Beard finishing 71 for 178, six under par as both chased a playoff and the event's big prize.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Frank Beard Arnold Palmer Palmer Arnie Nevada Beard Stardust Golf Club George Archer Jack Nicklaus Doug Sanders Bobby Nichols Billy

Warriors fall behind 2 games in NBA final series

San Francisco coach Bill Sharman questioned the Warriors after a 126-95 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA championship series. Wilt Chamberlain logged 38 rebounds as Philadelphia built leads, while Rick Barry led Golden State with 30 points despite ankle injury and shin splints sidelining Fred Hetzel. The 76ers led from start to finish and now hold a commanding 2–0 series edge with games to come in San Francisco.

Associated Press Philadelphia Bill Sharman San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Warriors Philadelphia 76Ers Wilt Chamberlain and Company Los Angeles Sharman 76Ers Alex Hannum San Francisco Hannum Chamberlain Hal Greer Billy Cunningham Rick Barry Fred Hetzel

Baseball scores and schedule recap for Tuesday

National League results include Chicago 3 Washington 3 in the second game and New York 7 Boston 6 in 18 innings. Cleveland 4 Minnesota 3. Today's games Washington at New York and Cleveland at Minnesota. Tomorrow's schedule California at Detroit and Boston at Chicago.

New York Boston Cleveland Minnesota Washington California Detroit Chicago Baltimore Kansas City

Plains Indians sweep Hannan-Trace in doubleheader

The Plains Indians left Saturday with a 7-2 record after a 6-3 first game win and a 16-10 nightcap. Baker, Seiferth, Sheets, Watson, Pugh contributed to the offense while Phillips, Lewis, Thompson, Linscott, Sei ferth, Daniels, Swain and Pugh stocked the mound and lineup. Pacific Coast League results show Phoenix, Tulsa, Denver, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, San Diego, Hawall, Indianapolis, Vancouver, and Portland postings across Sunday games.

Plains Baker Seiferth Sheets Watson Pugh Phillips Lewis Thompson Linscott Daniels Swain Saturn Phoenix Tulsa City Denver Seattle Vancouver Portland Spokane Tacoma San Diego Hawall Indianapolis Oklahoma City Howall

Wren and Workman Demonstrate Double Play at Trautwein Field

Ohio University second baseman Jim Workman and Coach Bob Wren featured in a film session at Trautwein Field. The pair used slides and a story to illustrate the double play and the nuances of playing second base for a national magazine The Athletic Journal.

Ohio —_— University Jim Workman Bob Wren Trautwein Field Wren the Athletic Journal

Philadelphia Dominates San Francisco In Finals Opener

Philadelphia beat San Francisco 126 to 95 to take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven finals. No games are scheduled today. next action is Philadelphia at San Francisco.

National Basketball Association Philadelphia San Francisco

Niekro brothers clash on field in Braves win

Phil Niekro saved Atlanta’s 4-1 victory over the Dodgers with a strong eighth and ninth. Joe Niekro faltered in his major league debut as the Cubs lost 6-5 to Pittsburgh after a shaky ninth. Other NL results saw St Louis 11 Houston 8, Philadelphia 2 New York 0, and Cincinnati sweeping San Francisco 4-1 and 6-0.

Ron Rapoport Associated Press Phil Joe Niekro Lansing Ohio Niekros Brotherhood Atlanta Billy Hitchcock Leo Durocher Cubs Los Angeles Joe Pittsburgh Ferguson Jenkins Cal Koonce Pirates Donn Clendenon Bill Mazeroski Gene Alley Durocher John Upham Manny Mota Niekro Jim Pagliaroni Matty Alou Brother Phil Braves Lou Johnson Dodgers St. Louis Houston Philadelphia New York Cincinnati San Francisco

First Pro Soccer Loop Receives Warm Welcome

The National Professional Soccer League debut drew 46,547 fans across five cities. Baltimore 8,434 for Rays 1 0 win over the Atlanta Chiefs. Philadelphia Spartans 2 0 over Toronto Falcons 14,163. Los Angeles Toros 3 2 over New York Generals 9,048. Pittsburgh Phantoms 3 3 with California Clippers 8,840 in Oakland. Chicago Spurs 2 1 over St. Louis Stars 4,725 amid tornado warnings and rain.

Baltimore Rays Atlanta Chiefs Philadelphia Philadelphia Spartans Toronto Falcons New York Mets Los Angeles Toros New York Generals Los Angeles Pittsburgh Phantoms California Clippers Oakland Calif Chicago Chicago Spurs St. Louis Stars Washington

OU Golfers Sprin g to Second in Four Team Meet

Ohio University golf team hosted West Virginia and Miami at the university course and finished second in a four team meet at Ohio State. The Bobcats posted a 36 hole total of 793, behind Ohio State 790, with Miami and Bowling Green 812 and 814. OSU’s Mike Good and Dennis Gallagher led medalists at 153. Bobcat scorers included Dickinson 80 77 Nordstrom 80 81 Beard 80 78 Schenk 81 79 Helwagen 85 76 Ward 81 80 Deever 81 82 Monnett 81 82 Schrom 83 84.

Ohio University West Virginia Miami Ohio State Bobcat Bucks Ohio Bowling Greer Bobcats Scarlet Mike Good Dennis Gallagher OSU Tim Dickinson Terry Beard Ludwig Schenk Jim Nordstrom Bruce Helwagen Hal Ward Dave Deever Bill Monnett Jack Schrom

Mehock to be honored by GW Club in Athens banquet

Harry E. Mehock, 41 year Mansfield High School track coach and founder of the Mansfield Relays, will be honored at the Green and White Club seventh annual sports recognition banquet in Baker Center. Adolph Rupp will speak. Mehock’s career includes a 240 19 dual meet record and multiple honors.

Harry E. Mehock Mansfield High School Mansfield Relays Green and White Club of Athens Baker Center Adolph Rupp Cage University of Kentucky Jimmy Crum Wlwc Television Mehock Mansfield High

Pitching Sparkles Reds Sweep Giants in Doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds newcomers Billy McCool Mel Queen and Gary Nolan starred as they swept San Francisco Giants 4-1 and 6-0. McCool and Queen combined for ten and eight strikeouts respectively while Nolan fanned eight in 7 13 innings. Deron Johnson Pete Rose and Vada Pinson fueled the offense with multiple hits and key RBIs as Cincinnati improved to 5-1-1 early in the season.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Dave Bristol Reds Billy McCool Mel Queen San Francisco Giants Gary Nolan Houston Astros McCool Queen Nolan Ted Abernathy Jim Maloney Giants Dave Bristol Maloney San Francisco Lindy McDaniel Mike McCormick Tommy Helms Jesus Alou Alou Vada Pinson Tommy Harper Deron Johnson Helms Pete Rose Pinson Rose Johnson Pavletich

Broncos Tied With Bobcats After MAC Baseball Sweep

Western Michigan swept a doubleheader from Toledo by scores of 6-0 and 11-2, tying Ohio University for the lead in the Mid-American Conference baseball scramble. Ohio and Western Michigan sit at 3-1, with Toledo set to host Bowling Green while Western Michigan hosts Miami.

Western Michigan University of Toledo Toledo Ohio University Ohio Bobcats Bowling Green Western Miami Kalamazoo Mich

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