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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1965

Page

11

Braves Attendance Dips as Thaw Fails to Draw Crowds

The Braves beat the world champion Cardinals 4 1 as attendance hit a new low, with three game totals at 5183 and only 14 740 through six home games. Hank Aaron homered, while Don Drysdale outdueled Juan Marichal in Los Angeles Dodgers' 2 1 victory over San Francisco.

Associated Press Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals County Stadium Don Drysdale Juan Marichal Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Baltimore Washington Hank Aaron Curt Flood Curt Simmons Bob Sadowski Naton Kranepool New York Alou Parker Los Angeles Sort Harper Santo Chicago Priien Philadelphia Mays Banks Robinson J. Alou San_frrancisco American League Guel Pet Naltional Aaa Lasngeles Matress Chicago Steeeenenee Chacinnati Minnesota Mercer Amd Detroit San Iranciscoa Boston Tee Berateee Cleveland Sarees Baltiner Pittsburgh Oracy Bak Las Angeles Kansas City Todes Houston Cleveland San Francesco St. Tons Philadelpha Vuleysland Chies

Major League Leaders in American League Batting and Pitching

The column lists top AL performers with batting averages and runs. Cited players include Aparicio, Camiliaro, Mantilla, Oliva, Yastrzemski, and Mantle for batting honors, along with pitchers Roberts and Sile bait and noted strikeout leaders. Also features National League leaders such as Kranepool, Alou, and Mays with key stats across runs and RBIs.

Cuter Chicago Couigliaro Boston Hall Minnesota McAuliffs Dean Mantilla Colavito Cleveland Oliva Richardson New York Aparicio Baltimore Cameliaro Cardenal Los Angeles Lison Howard

Boat and Ski Club Kicks Off Season in Nelsonville

The Athens Boat and Ski Club will hold a kick-off dinner at 7 pm Friday at Fred's Steak House in Nelsonville. Commander Don Sanders announced plans for summer cruises and the annual tournament, with committees to be appointed. A film on Canadian waterways will be shown, and safety reviews will be led by a Columbus power squadron member and an Ohio Highway Patrol member.

Athens Fred’s Nelsonville Don Sanders Columbus Power Squadron Ohio Highway Patrol

Harper Sparks Reds with .369 Batting Ahead of Cubs Series

Cincinnati star Tommy Harper shows strong start to season, batting .369 with power and speed. Manager Dick Sisler compares him to Maury Wills and Willie Mays as Harper emphasizes getting on base. In 1964 he led Reds with 24 steals in 102 games. Also note Chuck Schuyler added to North-South All-Star roster for June 26. International League scores list Toronto over Syracuse and Columbus over Rochester.

Cincinnati Tommy Harper Cincinnati Reds Reds Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Harper Chicago Cubs Renee Plt Stern Dick Sisler Maury Wills Los Angeles Willie Mays San Francisco Sisler Cincinmati Marion Ohio Lancaster Chuck Schuyler Roger Markle Newark

Bold Lad Battles Stretch Runners in 1965 Derby

Bold Lad, the Derby favorite trained by Bill Winfrey, faces wary rivals like Tom Rolfe Lucky Debonaire and Hail to All in the 91st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jockey Bill Hartack seeks a record sixth Derby win as post time at 4 45 p m EST approaches. purse totals top 112000 for the winner with 29000 for second and 12500 for third.

Louisville Bill Winfrey Bold Lad Flag Raiser Winfrey Native Dancer Churchill Downs Bill Hartack CBS H. Phipps Wheatley Stable Tom Rolfe Powhatan Ray Mond Guest Ada L. Rice Albert Warner Ben Cohen Manual Yeaza Isidor Bieber

Thurman's Stars Bat as Orioles Rally Past Washington

Norm Siebern Orioles hit a two-out two-run homer in the eighth inning to fuel a 254 comeback win over the Washington club. Don Drysdale pitched for the Dodgers, defeating Juan Marichal as Los Angeles won 2-1 over San Francisco.

Yon Felipe Alou Flood Alou Simmons Sadowski Billy O'Dell Tommy Davis Dodger Drysdale Marichal Davis Wes Parker Maury Wills Giants Jim Hart Jose Pagan Cubs Cal Koonce Reds Jim O'Toole Billy Williams Ron Santo Peter Rose Ernnie Banks Williams Koonce Beckett Frank Robinson Orioles Brooks Robinson Norm Siebern Phil Ortega Johnny Orsino Orsino Woodie Held Senators Thursdal Baltimore Washington Don Drysdale Dodgers Juan Marichal Los Angeles San Francisco

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