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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1964

Page

17

OU Baseballers at Notre Dame

Ohio University plans a four day rain delay recovery before traveling to South Bend for a weekend series against Notre Dame. The Bobcats carry a 6 3 record as they resume practice hoping to regain hitting rhythm prior to facing the Irish, a young team returning Shaun Fitzmaurice who starred in last year’s 8 7 win over Ohio.

Trautwein Field Ohio University County Fairgrounds South Bend Ind Notre Dame Bob Wren Fighting Irish Bobcats Keesler Air Force Base Miss Loyola University Tulane Louisiana State Purdue Toledo Shaun Fitzmaurice Wren Western Michigan West

Final County Tourney Semi finals Set for Friday Card

Athens County Baseball Tournament action features York vs Chauncey at Chauncey field and The Plains v Carthage-Troy at County Fairgrounds both starting 3 p.m. Winners play for the title Friday at the Fairgrounds, then advance to Saturday’s sectional tourney. The Plains beat Trimble 10-0 and Chauncey defeated Ames Bern 8-4.

Athens York Chauncey The Plains Carthage-Troy County Fairgrounds Trimble Fairgrounds Ames Bern the Plains

McArthur Dominates In 1964 County Baseball Final

McArthur shut out Allensville 11 0 and Hamden 6 0 to win the Vinton County tournament. Dick Bates and Bill Bullock twirled two hit games with 15 and 12 strikeouts respectively. Harkins led McArthur with four hits while Young capped Hamden with six innings pitched.

McArthur Dick Bates Bill Bullock Allensville Hamden Bates Generals Earl Jones Bullock Wayne Young Dave Harkins Paul Haney Harkins McArth Sville Jones Graves

Bulldogs Win 10th In Golf

Athens golfers earned their 10th win of the season with a 184 to 114 victory over Wellston. John Newcomb led with a 38 as Athens swept two matches and dropped only one half in the others, defeating Wellston opponents Dave Weber Eric Dahlberg Mike Appledorn Larry Heiser Gary Stabler in close bouts.

Wellston Athens Rockets John Newcomb Dave Weber Bill Eschenbacher Eric Dahlberg Greg Moore Mike Appledorn

Colts Hand Ist Shutout To Reds

The Cincinnati Reds were shut out 2-0 by Houston pitcher Bruce and Hal Skinner Brown, dropping to .500 as the Colts even the three game series. Reds managed five singles and no baserunners after sixth inning, while Joey Jay took the loss and Vada Pinson Frank Robinson and Deron Johnson each had hits. Joe Nuxhall to start tonight against Ken Johnson in the finale.

Houston Tex Cincinnati Reds Bruce Hal Skinny Reds John Edwards Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Deron Johnson Jay Dickson Brown Robinson Johnson Fred Hutchinson Joe Nuxhall Colts Ken Johnson Cincinnati Nuxhall San Francisco Ron Wees Senor Runnels Tee Bond Seeee Aspromonte Lillis Staub Kasko C Seer Sereeeene Ag Sic Cincinnati Trirner E— Runnels Spangle Fox Runnels Rose Johnson Cardenas Grote S — Runnels

Gallipolis to Host Southeastern Ohio Golf Meet Saturday

Gallipolis coaches prepare for the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League golf tournament with seven teams expected. The 18 hole event starts at 9 a.m. with nine holes before lunch and the final nine after, using medal play for the team title. Local contenders include Logan Athens Jackson Wellston Middleport and Gallipolis.

Dick Thomas Gallipolis John Milhoan Blue Devil Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Milhoan Logan’s Chieftains Athens Jackson Wellston Middleport Pomeroy Logan

Koufax Sore Arm Sets Back Dodgers in Loss

Dodgers drop his seventh straight as Sandy Koufax leaves after one inning with elbow inflammation and a forearm tear. Charley James hits a pivotal three run homer in a 7 6 loss to St Louis. Koufax expected to miss one or two pitching turns. team doctor reviews his condition.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Sandy Koufax Dodgers Cardinals Los Angeles Koufax Charley James J. C. Middleman Houston Cincinnati San Francisco Milwaukee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago New York Bill White

Athens High School to Attend 11th Ironton Meet at Beechwood Stadium

Athens High School will join 13 other teams at the 11th annual Ironton Track and Field Invitational at Beechwood Stadium in Ironton on Friday. Events start 6:30 p.m with discus pole vault and broad jump, followed by sprints relays and distance races.

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