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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1967
Page
14
Golf instruction notes key fundamentals in stance for a powerful drive by a four time Masters winner. It describes head position behind the ball, ball placement opposite the left heel, and toe line alignment with the target, plus posture for turning smoothly during the swing.
Kent State University hosts the first annual Mid-American Conference Invitational Golf Tournament Monday. 12 teams from seven MAC schools plus five more Ohio powers compete in a 36 hole, one day event at the 5400 yard par 69 Kent State course. 72 players tee off at 8 a.m. with team and individual trophies for top three.
Ohio University closes spring drills at Peden Stadium with the Green White intrasquad, featuring projected starters on offense led by freshman Cleve Bryant at quarterback and Todd Snyder at split end. Include starters on lines and backs, with Bryant a potential kept under wraps as Toledo scouts attend.
Philadelphia AP reports the Bears trade unhappy tight end Mike Ditka to the Philadelphia Eagles. Ditka, known for secure hands, moves amid team tensions, shifting the Eagles’ roster as they seek key offensive options this season.
Art Mahaffey opened with Jacksonville as the Suns beat Rochester 3 2 in seven innings in the first game. The nightcap went to Rochester 5 2 after an error sparked a late rally. The Twins also noted Richmond Braves 9 5 over Syracuse Chiefs and Toledo 1 0 over Toronto with key plays by Demeter and Dobson.
Cincinnati Reds return from a 7-3 trip to Houston Los Angeles and San Francisco after Mel Queen beat the Giants 3-2. Ted Abernathy earned his seventh save as Perry was accused of throwing a spitball with wet fingers before a tense protest.
The Plains improved to 5-2 in the Athens County League and 10-4 overall after a 6-0 victory over Glouster. Jeff Linscott allowed only two hits as Jerry Lee went 3-for-3 with a second inning two run homer and two singles. The Plains travel Monday to face New Lexington St. Aloysius after Saturday’s rainout.
Ohio University sophomore Rich McKinney leads the nation in season runs per game through 15 games with 37 on the year, while batting averages and other season marks place him among leaders. His teammate Jim Workman adds RBI pace, and Jerguson Jenkins wins his third pitching decision for the Cubs. Dodgers batter Ron Hunt drives in four as L A beats Atlanta.
In San Antonio AP news two winless pros Chi Chi Rodriguez and Joe Campbell shot 68 to share the first round lead in the $100,000 Texas Open. Bert Yancey, Bert Waver, Richard Crawford, Jay Hebert and Charles Coody are one stroke back at even par or better. Campbell described winds reshaping play while Rodriguez eyed tight chips and putts amid the gusts.
Cleveland AP report says Sam McDowell earned his second win of the season with 12 strikeouts. Willie Smith delivered a clutch hit to push the Indians to a 5-4 victory.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife high school hunter safety course wraps up Sunday at Strouds Run State Park with a marksmanship contest among ten Athens County high schools. Ten-member teams will shoot .22 rifles at 50 feet, with trophies for the top three. The top ten individuals advance to Camp Perry to compete for the Governor's Trophy if funding is found.
Sam McDowell blanked Minnesota through five innings before Cleveland's offense built a 4-0 lead. A costly sixth inning aloud a Twins rally as Bob Allison homered and Cesar Tovar tied the game. Smith delivered a winning double in the eighth to score Gus Gil, giving the Indians a 5-4 victory.
Summary of top players across American and National Leagues including batting leaders Brock R Allen Kaline Freehan and F Robinson with runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and steals. Pitching leaders include McDowell Jenkins Horlen and Gibs on strikeouts and wins and losses.
Pacific Coast League results include Denver 6 Indianapolis 4 and Tulsa 3 Phoenix Ohio City 14 San Diego Portland 3 Vancouver Hawali 7 Seattle 3 Tacoma Spokane rain. International League games show Toledo Toronto 0 Columbus 4 and Buffalo 2 eee 3 2nd game in Richmond 9 Syracuse 5.
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