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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1965

Page

10

Beard Wins Texas Open Crown After Battle With Field

Frank Beard captured the $50,000 Texas Open title at Oak Hills Country Club with a 270 total, earning $7,500. Gardner Dickinson Jr. finished second at 273 for $4,000, while Jacky Cupit tied for fourth at 275. Beard, 25, rose from a year recovery from encephalitis to win in San Antonio, beating a strong field that included Bert Weaver and Tommy Aaron.

San Antonio Tex Frank Beard Beard Dallas Louisville Oak Hills Country Club Gardner Dickinson Jr Jacky Cupit Cupit Bert Weaver Tommy Aaron Bob Verney Steve Opperman Las Vegas Nev

Columbus Wins Pair Sunday

Columbus pitcher Mike Cuellar powered a 7-3 win over Buffalo with two homers and a run-scoring single while throwing a four-hitter for his first victory. Rochester, Columbus, and Toronto posted swings in a busy International League slate, with Columbus sweeping Syracuse 3-1 and 6-5 as Frank Herrara belted a grand slam in game two. NBA best-of-seven playoff action noted no Saturday games and a Sunday result where Boston defeated Los Angeles 3-28 to take a 4-1 series lead.

Associated Press Jacksonville Mike Cuellar Buffalo Rochester Toledo Columbus Syracuse Toronto Atlanta Frank Herrara Id Radow Jets Bill Graham Boston Los Angeles Mel Stoulemyre New York Yankees Los Angles Angels Ron Swoboia Mets San Francisco Astrodome Astros Pittsburgh Paul Richards Houston Jim Wynn Roberto Clemente Pirates Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Bob Aspromonte Joe Morgan John Bateman Morgan Phillies Don Drysdale Dodger Dick Stuart Drysdale Ray Herbert Wille McCovey al Jackson Warren Spahn

Baseball standings and results summary for majors

National and American League results list teams and records with scattered games and schedules. Key items include New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Baltimore, Washington, Minnesota, Detroit, Kansas City, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati with a mix of rain delays, scheduled games, and recent scores such as San Francisco 7 Pittsburgh 0 and Philadelphia 7 New York 4 reflecting recent action and upcoming fixtures.

Minnesota Chicago Detroit Boston Ceneemmes Cleveland New York Baltimore Los Angeles Washington S&s Kansas City New York Oil Boston Battiumore National Leagle L Pet Mt Ag I Cimtanail Houston Philadephia Pittsburgh San Francisco Aolta St Lous Howton Losannes Philadelphia Los Angeleu Inc Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Cater Conigliaro Orsino Green Wagner Hall Huns Mantilla Thomas Baston Richardson Yastrzemski Rhingame Riuns Gentile Mantle Aparicia Howser Peters Ghicazo Aguirsey Bebrote Kant McDowell Howard Loypez Kranepool J. Alou Santo Brock St Louis Banks F. Alou Douhlas G. Lefebvre Lewis Gibson Marichal Drysdale

Celtics Capture Title After Eye Injury to Russell

Bill Russell led the Celtics to a 129 96 victory over the Lakers for a seventh straight NBA title and then was ordered to bed with eye injuries from an accidental poke by Jerry West. Russell, who scored 22 with 30 rebounds, helped Boston pull away in the fourth quarter as Sam Jones and K C Jones contributed strong totals. coach Red Auerbach praised the team’s season while Lakers coach Fred Schaus called Boston the greatest.

Boston Bill Russell Celtics Russell Los Angeles Walter Brown Red Auerbach Sam Jones K. €. Jones Johnny Havlicek Tom Sanders Fred Schaus Elgin Baylor Bestor Schaus

Phillies 1964 Sept Longest Losing Streak Ends Pennant Hopes

The 10 straight losses in September doomed the Philadelphia Phillies and cost them the National League pennant, marking the season's longest skid in the league.

Philadelphia Phillies

Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Report

The record shows leaders across both leagues with mixed accuracy. Key names include Conigliaro, Mantilla, and Yastrzemski in the American list and Santo, Banks, and Kranepool in the National League, noting high batting averages and runs batted in. Pitching leaders feature Koufax and Spahn among others, highlighting standout performances across teams.

Bobcats surge in baseball and track at Drake weekend

Ohio University baseball won two MAC games at Huntington against Marshall 12-1 and 18-1, hitting nine homers led by Scouler Willet and Reichenbach. Track placed two seconds at Drake Relays, with Sugden Gieb Orr Mitchell leading sprint medley in 3:17.7. Tennis fell to Ohio State, with Braden and Ridenour doubles win the sole bright spot. Also, minor league baseball results and Sunday stars noted.

Ohio University Dayton Trautwein Field Bobcats Huntington W. Va Marshall Dennis Scouler Bob Willet Berke Reichenbach Terry Harmon Tom Murphy Lenny Stahl Ohio Drake Des Moines Town Barry Sugden Don Gieb Mel Orr Darnell Mitchell Baylor Bob Crooks Jerry Dawson Mitchell Sugden Oklahoma State

Salmon Returns For Indians Forcing Tebbetts Roster Cuts

Cleveland manager Birdie Tebbetts faces roster pruning to 28 and then 25 after Chico Salmon resumes his six month Army duty. Rainouts disrupt pitching plans as Jack Kralick and Sam McDowell navigate a tight schedule ahead of two games with Minnesota and a three game Yankee series.

Cleveland Birdie Tebbetts U. S. Army Chico Salmon Cleveland Indians Tebbetts Salmon The Ram Jack Kralick Sam McDowell Twins Kralick Sonny Siebert McDowell New York Sam

Astros win as dome glare tests sky light system

The Astros beat the Pirates 5-4 in 11 innings in Houston on a sunny test day under the new painted skylights. Fielder Jim Wynn and Roberto Clemente offered mixed praise while others noted ongoing glare concerns.

Pirates Roberto Clemente Houston Domed Stadium Houston Astros

Middletown Woman Leads Pin Tourney

Tyenna Doyle, 30, topped the 39th Annual Ohio Women's Bowling Tournament with an 8685 actual score, leading singles with 731 after handicap and the all events at 1835. A clerical error showed the Cochenaut Masters of Miamisburg leading team event with 3087 instead of 3399. four weeks remain.

Etown Ohio Tyenna Doyle Lucy Kennedy Tipp City Doyle Miamisburg

Reds Hold Workout in Lieu of Rainout at Crosley

Cincinnati managers Dick Sisler kept sluggers sharp after a rainout of the Reds cardinals game at Crosley Field. He announced Jim Maloney, Joey Jay, and Liam O'Toole would start the upcoming three game Cubs series. The Reds, leading hitters with 14 homers in 10 games, feature Frank Robinson and Vada Pinson among leaders.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Dick Sisler Reds St. Louis Cardinals Crosley Field Sisler Frank Robinson Vada Pinson Gordy Coleman Deron Johnson John Edwards Pete Rose Tony Perez Edwards New York Mets Dodgers

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