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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
8
Wesley Fesler renowned Ohio State end in 1929 and 1930, later coach for the Bucks in 1947, steered them to the 1950 Rose Bowl, and now runs an investors service in Minneapolis.
The account recalls a Youngstown native’s sports youth and his January 2, 1950 Rose Bowl moment when Ohio State faced California. He notes pride in representing Ohio and ends with an editor’s note that his team won 17 to 14.
Willie Mays powered the San Francisco Giants to a pair of weekend wins over Cincinnati and the Reds. He homered for his 32nd time and doubled with two singles for four hits in Sundays 7-5 victory. He drove in three runs, scored twice, and stole two bases while dealing with a heavy cold and guiding Al Dark’s fading club.
The Orioles beat the Yankees 4-2 in the finale to pull two games ahead in the AL pennant race as Baltimore won 2-0 and 6-5 in the prior games. Al Downing pitched well in the 2-1 opener to avert a sweep. White Sox, Red Sox split DH. Tigers stretch win streak to seven. Indians fall to Minnesota. Washington edges L A in lone single game.
The 1963 have-nots San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs opened 1964 with decisive wins. Crowds reached 282,441 across 10 games while NFL and AFL showings drew strong attendances. Roman Gabriel and Len Dawson led victories for Rams and Chiefs, respectively, amid a day of notable performances.
Sunday results list multiple scores across leagues with Chicago 9 Boston 2 and Cleveland 16 Minnesota 8 leading the day. Tuesday matchups include Cleveland at Los Angeles and Detroit at Minnesota among others. additional late results feature Philadelphia and New York pasting rivals and St Louis edging Houston.
Chi Chi Rodriguez, weight 120 pounds, won the Western Open with a 268 total after a strong closing round 67. He outplayed defending champion Arnold Palmer by two strokes, while Jack Nicklaus and Don Massengale tied for third at 275. Rodriguez credited mentors Pete Cooper and Ed Dudley for early support in Puerto Rico.
Atlanta Football Inc led by president and stockbroker Charlie Leachman paid $25 000 earnest money in Chicago to AFL commissioner Joe Foss to pursue a 1965 franchise. The longtime Atlanta group aims to join the league.
Stat lines list RUNS BATTED IN by Selby and Meier with Cincinnati ties, doubles by Coccia Tenace Arlin Mroczkowski, and Larry Hisle leading HOME RUNS. Stolen bases credit Kotila Brannon, while Arlin and Powell top STRIKEOUTS. Team batting average 0.307 for Cincinnati. several players hit above .400 but limited by at bats.
In Parker sburg the West Virginia all stars beat Ohio 8 to 0 in the First Annual WV-Ohio Bowl before about 6000 fans. Freer Hall of St. Marys forced a fumble at the WV 15 and Homer Weekly scored from six yards. Weekly added the extra point with Keith Smith. WV outgained Ohio 190 rushing yards to 154.
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