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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1964

Page

19

Dodger Great Names Greatest Thrills and Seasons

The Dodger captain cites 1963 pennant and 1963 World Series sweep of the Yankees as his top thrill. He also praises 1955 Brooklyn title with a wire to wire pennant, noting early dominance and pitching challenges. Koufax Perranoski Drysdale and Podres are highlighted for key performances in later seasons.

Yankees Brooklyn Los Angeles Don Newcombe Carl Erskine Karl Spooner Billy Lees Johnny Podres Roger Craig Montreal Don Bessent St. Paul Giants Sandy Koufax Ron Perranoski Don Drysdale

Yogi Berra Fines Linz for Harp Harmonica Outburst

Yogi Berra fines Phil Linz 200 dollars after Linz played Mary Had a Little Lamb on the harmonica aboard a Yankee bus in Chicago following a loss to the White Sox. Linz admitted the act and said he deserved the discipline, while Berra called the matter closed. Ralph Houk commented on the fine and authority, noting disapproval of harmonica playing after a series defeat.

Boston Yogi Berra New York Phil Linz Babe Ruth Linz Mary Yogi Chicago Yanks White Sox Berra Ruth Miller Huggins Jacob Ruppert Yankees Ralph Houk Houk

Saturday's Games Include Rochester Columbus and More

A list of matchups for Saturday features Rochester versus Columbus Syracuse against Richmond Atlanta at Buffalo and Jacksonville at Toronto with two games marked for each pairing.

Rochester Columbus Syracuse Richmond Atlanta Buffalo Jacksonville Toronto Pronto SEA Aacr SE

Multiple MAC coaches Predict 1964 Ohio Football Outlook

Ohio coach Bill Hess unveils platooning plans and strong defense emphasis with veterans like Fowlkes and Hoovler. Toledo Frank Lauterbur cites depth concerns but returns Dan Simrell at QB while Western Michigan backs Troy Allen and Wing-T schemes spark optimism. Bill Hess urges fans to buy tickets at Grover Center.

Ohio Bill Hess Hess Fowlkes Ron Ohio State Athens Bill Biggs Ron Stepsis John Frick Dave Stout Larry Schlapman Lance Tigger Tom Resch Jim Thimmel Dennis Kornowa Jerry Jenson Hoovler Wes Dango Lerry Bainter Logan Ron Curtis Jerry France al Bogan Toledo MAC Dan Simrell Jimmy Gray Lauterbur Western Michigan Bill Doolittle Army Doolittle Paul Dietzel LSU Browns Troy Allen James Pete Ankney Dayton Ed Biles Xavier Tvo

Persol and Hank Battle to Draw in Garden TV Bout

Johnny Persol and Henry Hank fought a 10 round draw at Madison Square Garden in the last weekly TV bout. A crowd of 5219 watched as the blitzed Garden hopes a return Oct 23 bout between Persol, a top light heavyweight from New York, and Hank, a Detroit veteran, may boost boxing at the box office without TV subsidy.

New York Johnny Persol Henry Hank Madison Square Garden Razor Cleveland the Garden Persol Hank Detroit

Hurlers Aid Reds for Sixth Straight

Cincinnati pitchers Bill McCool and Howie Reed starred in a tense 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. McCool struck out nine in relief, earning his fourth win in six decisions after Jim Maloney left with a sore shoulder. Maloney drove in two Reds runs before leaving early.

Cinnati Bill McCool Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Jim Maloney Cincinnati Chico Ruiz Dodgers Maloney McCool Howie Reed RBI Ruiz Harper Pinson Keough Robinson Poummor Pavietich Cardenas Boros Maloney Owen Ewe Los Reed Tracewski Los Angeles W. Davis B — Johnson SB Will S — Parker Gilliam

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