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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

11

Hansen Delivers Grand Slam as Senators Rout Tigers

Ron Hansen powered the Senators with a grand slam in the fourth inning to spark a 9-3 victory over Detroit. He also earlier turned a near-unassisted triple play, underscoring his strength with runners on base as Joe Coleman earned the win.

Senators Detroit Tigers Tigers Baltimore Cleveland Dave McNally Luis Tiant Stan Bahnsen New York Yankees Boston Minnesota Chicago White Sox California Oakland Hansen Mike Epstein Pat Dobsort Berinie Allen Joe Coleman Norm Cash De‘troit Elrod Hendricks Tiant Twico Curt Blefary McNally Indians Orioles Detroit Stan Bahnses Yorkees O. Shreesnetter Ron Hansen Washington

Aerial Star to Perform at Skyline Speedway This Saturday

Skyline Speedway resumes a full program of modified and late model stock car racing after a rain cancellation. The event features the famed aerial circus star El the Great Eli performing a 100 foot swaypole act without nets or safety gear. Qualifying starts at 7 p.m. with racing at 8 p.m. in an outdoor action-filled evening.

Stewart Skyline Speedway Eli

Marichal Dominates Dodgers For 20th Win In Complete Game

Juan Marichal pitched a three hit complete game as San Francisco blanked Los Angeles 2-0. It was his 16th consecutive complete game and sixth straight victory over Drysdale, underscoring his dominance and placing him among elite 20 win season leaders.

Hal Bock Associated Press Juan Marichal Marichal San Francisco Los Angeles Dodger Don Drysdale Atlanta New York Chicago Houston St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Dodgers Drysdale Dizzy Dean Dean Detroit Denny McLain Jim Davenport Dick Dietz Johnny Callison Phillies Willie Stargell Pirates Stargell Jim Maloney Matty Alou Tommy Helms Johnny Bench Vada Pinson Maloney Phil Regan Don Kessinger Cubs Houston Kessinger Don Ron Santo

Five Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Jumble

A scrambled recap lists results: Minnesot 4 Chicago 1 New York 0 Beaten 0 Baltimore 5 Cleveland 9 Detroit 3. Scheduled games include Baltimore at New York Detroit at Minnesota Oakland at Cleveland Washington at Chicago and California at Boston with multiple late and two night games noted.

Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston New York California Chicago Washington Minnesota Oakland Midaukee Calfornia

Parma Tal's Beverage Aces Northern Ohio District ABC Tournament

Parma Tal's Beverage, reigning in the Northern Ohio District, is tipped as the team to beat after sweeping the Athens American Legion Post 21 with 15-1 and 17-0 scores. The Connie Mack Tournament opened Thursday in Youngstown.

Parma Tal’s Beverage Athens American Legion Post Ohio Youngstown

Packers Meet Stars Tonight Oilers Rams Win Exhibitions

Houston Oilers beat Washington Redskins 9 3 in the Astro Dome in an AFL NFL exhibition season opener. Rams rally past Saints 21 17 in Anaheim Stadium as Roman Gabriel throws two TD passes and scores another. Green Bay meets College All Stars at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Oilers Houston Oilers Astrodome Washington Redskins NFL Dome Houston Pete Bethard Washington Sid Williams Sweet Dome Houstons Oilers National Football League Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Saints Green Bay Packers Chicago Soldier Field Marty Kane Kent State Ohio University Connie Mack Cleveland Rite Stadium Pete Beathard Mack Haik Harry Theofiledes Jim Ninowski Charlie Gogolak John Wittentorn Anaheim Stadium Roman Gabriel Los Angeles New Orleans Bill Kilmer Saints Charlie Durkee Rams Gabriel Billy Truax Bernie Casey

Athens National Bank Pony League team honored at picnic

Members of the Athens National Bank Pony League team, who participated this year, were honored at a Thursday picnic at coach Ed Zopp’s home. Brief talks were given by Charlie Gil, Blaine Cornwell, and Tad Grover.

Athens National Bank Ed Zopp Charlie Gil Federal Hocking High School Blaine Cornwell Orach Alexander High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes Wisconsin Tad Grover

Men's Slow-Pitch Friday League Scores and Standings

Final second half results show Sonitation 12 defeating Carriage Hl Apts 12 at Donnie's. Carlings W and Tree 17 beat Athens Notons 7. Strohs Cycle Sales 7 right after Donnes 7 Treatoopes 2 on Wednesday results.

Sonitation Carriage Hl Apts Donnie’s Carlings Tree Athens Notons! Sonk Strohssen Cycle Sales Donnes Treatoopes

Tal's Aims for Regional Finals in District Tournament

Tal's reached the district tournament second round with a bye and was set to play its first game this morning. The Youngstown district finalists advance to Toledo regionals August 8 to 11, with the regional champion meeting the Michigan champion in a best of three series August 12 to 13 for a shot at Farmington New Mexico.

Tal’s Farmington New Mexico Youngstown Toledo Michigan N. M

New Marshfield VFW Vies For Colt League Title

New Marshfield VFW earned a post season final by forfeit over Lamborn Page and will face Ohio University Inn at the fairgrounds field. OU Inn won 7-2 on Wednesday to claim regular season honors and Chapman's league title. Mike Butterworth pitched for OU Inn and sparked a three run rally with a sixth inning triple. Friday action at 3 pm features New Marshfield VEW versus Ohio University Inn for the championship.

New Marshfield Vfw Lamborn-Page Ohio University Inn Chapman’s. QU Inn Fairgrounds Mike Butterworth OU Inn New Marshfield Vew

Electric Company, Albany Crown Pony League Co-Champs

In the Pony League Albany and Electric Company shared the regular season title after Electric Company was declared winner by forfeit in their postponed final game. The two teams finished 13-1, setting up a post season title game at Jaycee Field No 2 Friday at 4 45 p m.

Albany and Electric Company Jaycee Field Hocking Valley Bank Electric Company Albany

Bengals Open Season With Chiefs in AFL Exhibition

Paul Brown returns to Cincinnati to coach the Bengals in their AFL opener against the Kansas City Chiefs before about 30,000 fans at Nippert Stadium. The rookie laden lineup includes six rookies and five veterans from other clubs, with a cautious forecast for a young expansion team.

Cincinnati Paul Brown Brown Bengals Kansas City Chiefs University of Cincinnati Nippert Stadium Riverfront Willie Lee Jones Bill Kinricks Andy Rice Jim Griffin al Beauchamp Sherrill Hendrick Frank Buncom Fletcher Smith Charlie King White Graves Bobby Hunt

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