Plains and Racine clash for HVAL title under lights
The Plains and Racine meet Tuesday at Athens County fair grounds starting 6 30 p m to decide the first half Hocking Valley Association crown. Verle Smith likely starts for The Plains against southpaw Larry Wolfe with relief options. Racine relies on strong pitching and a balanced lineup led by Larry Morrison, John Fisher, Wendell White and Tinkham.
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Venturi Wins Chicago Open In A 8-Under Victory
Ken Venturi took the Chicago Open title at Gleneagles Country Club finishing 8-under 272 to earn $9,000 and move his career total over $60,000. Julius Boros and Jack Burke tied for second at 273, with Bob Rosburg J C Gousie and Gary Player close behind.
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Indiana University Trio Face Conduct Committee Review
Three IU football players including end Ted Aucreman are suspended while a student conduct committee weighs whether they may remain. The group says they sought a party after an apparent wrong-house mix up. a cab driver corroborated a fight occurred. The university says the charges were not borne out by an internal probe but notes they showed poor judgment.
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Boxing Results From Multiple Cities
New York Lenny Matthews 132 beat Steve Ward 1372 Hartford Conn 9 rounds Norwood Mass Jackson Brown 15542 Boston defeated Barry Ellison 150 Springfield Mass 10 rounds Presque Isle Maine Willie Pep 128 Hartford Conn outpointed Pancho Carmona 130 Puerto Rico 10 rounds Reno Nev Archie Moore 199 San Diego and Howard King 195 Reno drew 10 rounds
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Unbeaten Boxers to Feature in TV Bouts This Week
Sonny Liston now fighting out of Philadelphia seeks a 12th straight win Wednesday at Chicago Stadium against Wayne Bethea of New York. Ace Armstrong moves into his Garden main event Friday facing Rory Calhoun of White Plains in a 10 rounder on NBC radio and TV.
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Wolfe Wins Title In Skyline Shoot
Byron Wolfe won the runner up title at Skyline Gun Club spring handicap shoot breaking 24 of 25 birds. He tied with Carl Murphy earlier season and a shoot off was held Sunday. John Good is spring handicap champion and Wolfe received a ceramic cup at the club social.
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Bolton golf course nears completion at Suprenant club
A new course at the Suprenant National Golf and Country Club in Bolton Massachusetts will stretch 8 005 yards with a par of 72 and is nearing completion. The layout promises regulation scale that dwarfs smaller courses and provides a challenging test for players.
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Local Bowling Meet Results Feature Veterans and Youth
Unclear OCR lists participants: Phil Ulichney Bob Mat ters Fred Gibson Ronnie Handley Doug Grasso Tom Kempton. Singles and doubles results show marks for Ulichney Handley Cooley Grasso and others.
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Conrath Electric and OU Employees To Meet For Softball Title
Conrath Electric and OU Employees end the regular season tied with 8–2 records and will clash at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Ohio University intramural diamond for the Athens City Softball League crown after both teams won Monday. Conrath Electric defeated Royal McBee 7–2 and OU Employees routed Roberts Clothing 9–0 in the semifinals.
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Gallia Stars Defeat Little League Champs
Gallia Stars beat the Little League Senators 8 to 1 at Memorial Field in six innings due to darkness. Tommy Chick’s All-Stars roared with eight hits as Steve Carter struck out 11 and allowed only one unearned run.
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Bold Ruler Retired as Ankle Injury End Grants Jockey Spotlight
Willie Shoemaker, poised to top national standings, is named Round Table’s jockey for the year and remains Gallant Man’s regular rider. Bold Ruler, 1957 Horse of the Year, retires after an inflamed ankle sidelined him at Saratoga Springs.
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Italy Poses Threat To U S Davis Cup Team
Melbourne report says Australia’s Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman warns Italy could upset the United States and challenge Australia this year. He cited Nicola Pietrangeli and Orlando Sirola as experienced threats for Italy.
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Ladies Championship Pairings Announced at Athens Country Club
Athens Country Club released the draw for the Ladies championship. Vi Widdoes meets Kate Wood while Barbara Dent faces Wilma Gardner. Jean Sprague plays Gino Cline. Laura Rosenberg vs. Lola Schleicher. Sarah Strawn against Stella Studer. Mary Wilson takes on Shirley Baur. Ann Algeo and Ruth Richey advance byes.
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Indians Rally Past Redlegs 2-1 In 13 Inning Ex Exhibition
Larry Doby delivered a 13th inning homer to lift the Cleveland Indians over the Cincinnati Redlegs 2-1 in an exhibition in Cleveland. Frank Robinson and Woody Held homered for Cincinnati, while Cal McLish faced George Susce as the Tigers’ opponent. Dziadek worked 13 innings for Cincinnati, scattering eight hits with three strikeouts and five walks.
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Exams For Dogs Slated Aug 15 At Athens High
Physical examinations will be administered to candidates for the Athens High School football team at 10 a.m. Aug. 15 at the high school stadium. Equipment distribution to follow Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. Two-a-day practice begins Aug. 20. Coach Don Eskey eyes Aug. 27 for a picture session.
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Pirates Clip Braves 4-3 In Clemence Poke Tie
Pirates stun the Milwaukee Braves 4-3 as Roberto Clemente hits a ninth inning homer to break a 3-3 tie at County Stadium. Pittsburgh climbs within six games of the Braves and keeps pressure on the Giants in the pennant race. Willie Mays extends his hitting surge for the Giants with two more hits.
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Court ney Aims for 800m World Mark in Budapest
Olympic champion Courtney seeks the world 800 meter record in Budapest as he leads American runners against Hungary and Czechoslovakia. Coach Jordan notes tired team after Soviet and Polish meets while Dan Ferris explains splitting the world’s top 1 600 meter relay squad for varied races.
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Galloway Hurls No Hitter as Lakin State Wins
Gallipolis report: Preacher Galloway pitched his second no hitter of the Cheshire Softball Tournament as Lakin State Hospital beat Tremley Builders 7-1 in the semi finals. Syracuse was shut out 10-0 in the opening round, and Kyger Creek 9-0 earned the other no hitter. Dick's Place beat Economy Grocery 4-3 to reach the finals.
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Wilson Riggs Star In Meet As Swimming Program Ends
Barry Wilson wins four events and places second in another as the Athens Recreation department wraps up its summer swim program at Crystal Pool. Winners span age groups 9 to 16 with multiple firsts by Barry Wilson, Larry Riggs, and Richard Metcalf, plus a comic diving act.
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Baseball results and standings from multiple leagues
Monday results show St. Louis 3 Los Angeles 2, San Francisco 6 Chicago 4, Pittsburgh 4 Milwaukee 3. Havana edged Toronto 11 5 in International League. Columbus beat Rochester 6 2. Buffalo over Richmond 4 3. Portland topped San Diego 7 3 in Pacific Coast. AMERICAN ASSN games included St. Paul 7 Indianapolis 2 and Omaha 3 Louisville 0.
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Milwaukee Braves rookie Joe Jay named NL Player of Month
Milwaukee's right-hander Joe Jay earned 19 votes to win the National League player of the month for July. He posted five wins and two losses with two shutouts and five complete games, striking out 46 batters and posting a 1.42 ERA over 57 innings.
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