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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1964

Page

8

Flood’s Eight-Hit Doubleheader Stuns NL Contenders

Curt Flood delivered eight hits in a doubleheader, tying a National League record and lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a split with the Dodgers as Sandy Koufax dominated for Los Angeles. Flood’s feat, including four hits against Koufax, raised his average to .302 while Koufax improved to 19-5 with a league-leading 1.74 ERA.

Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Curt Flood Flood St. Louis Cardinals Baltimore Joe Kelley Cleveland Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax St. Louis Ron Perranoski Guer Stan Rojek Pittsburgh Koufax Phillies New York Mets Dodgers

Browns flood Rams with passing and blitzing in exhibition win

Cleveland coach Blanton Collier praises Frank Ryan as ahead of last year with four touchdown passes in a 56-31 victory over Los Angeles. Ryan and Jim Ninowski combined for 267 passing yards in the first half as the Browns boost offense and defense after an earlier defeat.

Cleveland Blanton Collier Cleveland Browns Frank Ryan Collier Ryan Browns Rams Los Angeles Jim Ninowski Jon Anabo Ninowski San Francisco 49Ers Frank Paul Warfield Ohio State Star Terry Baker Ram Roman Gabriel Baker Lou Groza Dick van Raaphorst Jimmy Brown Brown Otto Graham Graham Jim Brown

Hornung Sparks Packers in 1964 Exhibition Debut

Paul Hornung starred for Green Bay in a 34 10 win over the New York Giants after a suspension, contributing a 56 yard pass, two field goals, two conversions, and involvement in four touchdowns as 42 327 fans watched. Other NFL and AFL exhibition results included Browns 56 Rams 31 Chargers 44 38 Oilers, Cowboys 34 23 49ers, Vikings 24 10 Cardinals, Bears 14 13 Redskins. Patriots and Jets idle with a Tuesday AFL date.

Associated Press Paul Hornung Green Bay Hornung Packers New York Giants Giants Boyd Dowler Notre Dame Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams Frank Ryan Jim Ninowski San Diego Chargers Houston Oilers Chargers

Indians Meet IL All-Stars Tonight

The International League All-Stars travel to Buffalo to face the Cleveland Indians in an annual exhibition. The IL squad trails 4-4 in the series, seeking a win after last year’s 5-0 showing by the Yankees before a then record crowd.

Rochester Columbus Buffalo Atlanta Steve Demeter Curt Blefary Jets Bob Burda Burda Cleveland Indians All-Stars New York Yankees

Baseball Standings and Weekend Results

The league leaders show Philadelphia at 70 45 and San Francisco 67 51 with steep gaps. Weekend results include Philadelphia 8 New York 1 and Chicago 5 Pittsburgh 4, plus Milwaukee 5 San Francisco 4 and Los Angeles 3 St. Louis 0. Upcoming games feature Pittsburgh at New York and Milwaukee at Los Angeles.

Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Eevee I. Louis Milwaukee Los Angeles Chicago venssoOe New York Houston St. Louis

Colts Look For Fast Start After Marchetti Exit

Baltimore coach Don Shula expects a quick start despite Gino Marchetti’s retirement. Johnny Unitas is throwing sharply as the offense gains depth with Thompson stepping up to replace Marchetti and Lorick and Davis showing early promise. Front four depth and veteran line help are key as Shula blends rookies with seasoned players.

Westminster Don Shula Baltimore Colts Gino Marchetti Don Thompson Marchetti Colts Thompson Fred Miller Shula Johnny Unitas Unitas John Mackey Jerry Hill Raymond Berry Jimmy Orr Lenny Moore Tom Matte Moore Tony Lorick Arizona State Lorick Ted Davis Georgia Tech Berry Mackey Mike Ditka Orr Hill Matte Jim Parker Bob Vogel George Preas Parker

Courtney Pro Rookie Wins St. Paul Open Championship

Chuck Courtney the 23 year old from La Jolla California won the St Louis Open at Keller course with a 272 total 12 under par earning $11 500 after turning pro in January He led by three strokes over competitors including Charlie Siford Jack McGowan and Rod Funseth Courtney credited confidence in his putting for the breakthrough and described a strong four day showing with a five under par 66 in the final round.

ST. Paul Chuck Courtney la Jolla Calif Courtney Keller Charlie Sifford Los Angeles Jack McGowan Largo Fila Rod Funseth Spokane

LL Stars Of Athens Win 6-1 in Championship Game

Athens Little League all-stars defeated New Lexington 6-1 to clinch the McConnelsville LL Tournament title. David Coon hit a grand slam in the third inning after New Lexington led off with a homer. David Smith pitched a two hit game with seven strikeouts and one walk. The trophy is displayed in Swearingen's window as Kempton and Stewart guided the team.

McConnelsville David Coon Athens New Lexington Coon David Smith Swearingen Tom Kempton Bill Stewart Allstars

Robinson Power Aids In Victory Over Colts Sunday Night

Frank Robinson powered the Cincinnati Reds with a 22nd home run as they beat the Houston Colts 8 3. Joey Jay earned his ninth win with nine strikeouts and six hits allowed, while Bob Aspromonte and Carroll Hardy provided late Houston scoring. The Reds gain ground in the standings and prepare for a Tuesday game against the Giants with Jim O Toole slated to start.

Houston Frank Robinson Cincinnati Reds Joey Jay Houston Colts Robinson Ken Johnson Vada Pinson Chico Ruiz Jay Colts Bob Aspromonte Carroll Hardy Aspromonte Walt Bond Cincinnati Pittsburg San Francisco Philadelphia Reds Giants Jim O'Toole

NY Rookie Beats Orioles in Yankees Push Toward Lead

New York rookie pitcher Mel Stottlemyre earned his second win as the Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3 1. Stottlemyre, now 22, improved the club’s pace in the pennant race while Chicago White Sox beat Boston 2 1 to move within two games of the top. Harmon Killebrew hit his 42nd homer as the Twins routed the Indians 13 2. The Tigers overwhelmed Kansas City 11 5 and Washington beat the Angels 4 1. Stottlemyre, recalled from Richmond, pitched 8 2 3 innings with Downing finishing.

Whitey Ford New York Yankees Dean Chance Los Angeles Angels Bobby Klaus Mets Phillies Galen Cisco Richie Allen Associated Press Stottlemyre Baltimore Orioles Yankees Orioles Yogi Berra Chicago White Sox Red Sox Boston Chicago White Sox Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Kansas City Washington Richmond Yankee al Downing Oriole Milt Pappas Steve Barber Roger Maris Tom Tresh Luis Apa Ricio Maris Elston Howard Sam Bowens Carl Yastrzemski Floyd Robinson Bill Skowron Skowron Robinson Jim Landis Lee Thomas Landis Ed Connolly Joel Horlen Hoyt Wilhelm Zoilo Versalles Twins Woody Held Jim Grant Indians Grant Dave Wickersham Tigers A’s Don Wert George Thompson Athletics Rocky Colavito Jim Gentile

Deer disrupts Athens Country Club match day play

Three key matches defined the championship flight at Athens Country Club Saturday. Jim Romanowski edged Kermit Blosser on the 19th hole while Fred Swearingen beat Art Smith Sr. 2-1 to reach the semis against Romanowski, and Butch Grover defeated Butch Gardner 6-5. A deer wandered onto number one fairway Sunday, observing players for about 30 seconds before moving off toward Route 56.

Athens Jim Romanowski Kermit Blosser Fred Swearingen Art Smith, Sr Romanowski Butch Grover Butch Gardner

Cronin Next Batter In Yank Controversy

American League President Joe Cronin may call a league meeting to address the sale of 80 percent of the New York Yankees to CBS. Arthur Allyn objects the telegraphic vote as violating the league constitution while Rep. Emanuel Celler warns the deal may breach the Celler-Kefauver anti trust act. CBS officials say legal counsel confirms no antitrust violation.

Boston Joe Cronin New York Yankees CBS Tolc Capitol Hill Dutouts Cronin Arthur Allyn Chicago Whit Sox Allyn Yankee Emmanuel Celler D-Ny House Judiciary Committee Washington Celler-Kefauver American League Yankees Ben Fiery

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