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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1966

Page

9

McDowell Graces One-Hitter With Crandall Help

Sam McDowell (3-0) pitched a one hitter to beat Kansas City 2-0, crediting catcher Del Crandall for guiding him. The Indians tied the Browns' 1944 opening-season win streak at eight with Rocky Colavito’s errorless streak and a two-run sixth inning capped by Larry Brown’s bases loaded single.

Cleveland McDowell Crandall Sam McDowell Washington Jose Tartabull Indians St. Louis Browns Sam Larry Brown Max Alvis Leon Wagner Rocky Colavito Charlie Maxwell Detroit Tigers Luis Tiant Athletics Chuck Dobson Denny McLain Detroit Minnesota Chicago Frank Howard Boston New York McClain Norm Cash al Kaline Twins Cash McLain Kaline Tom McGraw Senators Howard D. C Don Lock McCraw Floyd Robinson Robinson Pete Ward Ward Doug Camilli Carl Yastrzemski

Griffith Eyes Court Battle to Keep Welter Crown

Emile Griffith, newly crowned middleweight champion, plans to go to court to retain the welterweight title after defeating Dick Tiger by decision. Officials may strip him of the welter crown. a court injunction is sought to prevent loss of the title while possible rematch and defenses are considered.

Griffith New York Emile Griffith Dick Tiger Tiger Madison Square Garden New York State Athletic Commission World Boxing Association Bod Ies Howard Albert State Supreme Court Commission

Reeling Reds May Miss Jim Maloney

The Cincinnati Reds lost 2-1 to the Houston Astros as Jim Maloney exited with a sore right elbow after retiring eight batters. Joey Jay took the loss. Mike Cuellar earned his second victory. Cincinnati fell to NL cellar status as rusted bats and timely Astros hits doomed them. The Reds rest today before a road trip to San Francisco.

Houston Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Jim Maloney Maloney Astros Reds Cincinnati Joey Jay Mike Cuellar Tony Perez Jay Tommy Harper Rusty Staub John Bateman Joe Morgan Jim Gentile

Pool materials offered include liners and wall types

The listing advertises all pool types with liners and wall options such as fiberglass, stainless steel, glass and concrete.

Griffith Wins Middleweight Title With Ninth-Round KO

Emile Griffith defeats Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden to claim the middleweight championship. Griffith says he never aimed to KO and relied on movement, while Tiger questions the judges and notes Griffith stayed on the defensive.

Dick Tiger Madison Square Garden Griffith Tiger

Pair Class A Teams For Tourney Play

Pairings announced for Class A sectional baseball tournaments in the Southeastern District. Eastern Sectional games pit The Plains vs Eastern, Ames-Bern vs Albany, Chauncey vs Waterloo, and Racine vs Carthage-Troy, with Glouster at York and Nelsonville at Sheridan in the Northeastern Sectional. George Nash of Welston will manage both Eastern and Northeastern sectionals. Games set for April 30 May 6 and 7 with potential earlier dates.

Chillicothe Plains Eastern Ames-Bern Albany Chauncey Waterloo Racine Carthage-Troy Glouster York Nelsonville Sheridan George Nash Welston Messenger

Chad Moore Named Eastern High Football Coach

Chad Moore of Caldwell has been named football coach at Eastern High School replacing Dick Martin who stepped down on medical advice. Moore, a Penn State graduate, joined Eastern in the second semester and also teaches physical fitness and coaches track this spring.

Tuppers Plains Chad Moore Caldwell Eastern High School Larry Morrison Moore Dick Martin Eagles Eastern Penn State University

No-Hitter Shuts Out Jackson in Southeastern Ohio League

Gary Stobart of Middleport threw a no hit shutout against Jackson, 1-0, lifting Middleport, Gallipolis and Jackson into a three way Southern Division tie at 2-1. Darrell Terry allowed four hits for Jackson with 10 strikeouts as Stobart fanned 12.

Gary Stobart Middleport Jackson Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Stobart Darrell Terry Gallipolis Pomeroy Athens Logan Nelsonville Wellston

Minor League STANDINGS Highlight Buckey Harris Scout

Former major league manager Buckey Harris is scouting for the Washington Senators as minor league standings are summarized.

Buckey Harris Washington Senators

York Bears Greenies Rally To Defeat Ames-Bern 4 3

York Bears Greenies take a 4 3 non league win over Ames-Bern as Mike Wilson preserves the late lead with relief pitching. John Burt goes 3 for 4 driving in the go ahead run in the fifth with two singles and two walks.

York Ames-Bern Mike Wilson John Burt Smith Sullivan Wilson McDonald

Browns President Art Modell to Speak in Athens

Art Modell president and treasurer of the Cleveland Browns will speak on Professional Football in Athens next Sunday May 1. He will show a 29 minute movie of 1965 NFL season highlights. The Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority at Ohio University sponsors the event in Ewing Auditorium at 7 30 p.m. admission is free.

Art Modell Cleveland Browns Athens Modell Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Ohio University Ewing Auditorium

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