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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1965

Page

8

Mays Breaks Tie With Three Run Homer After on-Field Scuffle

In a dramatic afternoon, Juan Marichal battled Roseboro with Koufax on the mound as Willie Mays calmed the field and then hit a three run homer for the Giants in a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers. Mays also helped restrain the brawl and earned praise from Dodgers manager Walt Alston for his judgment.

Associated Press Juan Marichal John Roseboro Willie Mays Sandy Koufax Mays Marichal Roseboro Koufax San Francisco Los Angeles Giants Dodgers Walt Alston Maury Wills Ron Fairly Raeeboro Dodger Winllie Mays John Buzharit Jae Sox Chicago Kansas City Chuck Mercein New York Giants Pittsburgh Gene Mingo Oakland Mercein New Haven Conn Els Bob Timberlake John Adams

Tribe Shuffle Continues with 64 Lineups in 122 Games

Cleveland Indians manager Birdie Tebbetts shuffled the lineup 64 times in 122 games to balance defense and offense. Chuck Hinton moved to first base, Leon Wagner returned to left field, and Vic Davalillo raised his average to .305 with two singles and three doubles. The Tribe beat the Senators 8-5 after a late rally aided by Fred Whitfield’s sac fly and Rocky Colavito’s infield grounder. Reliever Gary Bell earned the win as Sam McDowell fanned seven.

Cleveland Indians Chuck Hinton Washington Senators Leon Wagner Wagner Tebbetts Indians Senators Tribe Sam McDowell Washington Woodie Held Ed Brinkman Hinton Max Alvis Fred Whitfield Dick Howser Larry Brown Rocky Colavito Vic Davalillo Gary Bell McDowell Ron Kline Hodges Benny Daniels Los Angeles Angels Jack Kralick Angels Mercellino Lopez Uonight

Major League Leaders in the National League

The list highlights top NL leaders in batting runs and pitching. Key figures include Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays with high batting and home run totals, Hank Aaron and Willie Williams among leaders in hits and doubles, and Sandy Koufax leading in wins and strikeouts.

Clemente Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Harper Cincinnati Johnson Banks Chicago Rose Williams Callison Philadelphia Mays San Francisco McCovey

Baseball Stat Leaders From A Recent Season

Batting leaders include Yastrzemski Boston .325 and Oliva Minnesota .155 hits. Runs by Versalles Minnesota 98 and Oliva 95. RBIs led by Colavito Cleveland 84 and Horton Detroit 83. Campaneris Kansas City 128 hits and 45 steals. Pitching figures show Grant Minnesota 16 4 and Pascual Minnesota 83 strikeouts McDowell Cleveland 241 Lolich Detroit 175.

Yastrzemski Boston Robinson Baltimore Versalles Minnesota Oliva Colavito Cleveland Horton Detroit Campaneris Kansas City Ples — Campaneris Aparicio Cardenal Los Angeles Grant Pascual McDowell Lolich

Congress Questions Continue as Senate Investigates Track Feud

Senate Commerce Committee hearings feature Earl Blaik Jim Beatty W J Bowerman and Jesse Abramson as witnesses in a dispute over control of U S track and field. Officials from the NCAA and AAU are expected to testify to resolve the jurisdictional clash affecting athletes and Olympic hopes.

Washington Senate U.S Earl Red) Blaik U.S. Military Academy West Point N.Y Jim Beatty University of Oregon W. J. Bowerman New York Herald - Tribune Jesse Abramson Senate Commerce Committee National Collegiate Athltic Association Amateur Athletic Union

Creed Wins Omaha Jaycee Open In 54-Hole Victory

Clif ford Ann Creed captured her first 1960s season win on the women’s professional golf circuit at the Omaha Jaycee Open finishing 54 holes at 208. JoAnn Prentice pressed with a 67 final round to finish at 210, while Creed posted an even par 70 to seal the title.

Omaha Neb Clifford Ann Creed Alexandria JoAnn Prentice Birmingham Ala Miss Creed Miss Prentice

Lema and Blancas Tie for Lead as Rain Delays Open Final

In Sutton Massachusetts Tony Lema and rookie Homero Blancas battled rain and wind to a 67 final round. They tied at 209 for 54 holes atop the Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling Ling.

Sutton Mass Tony Lema Homero Blancas Lema Blancas

Competition Opens For Trapshooters Grand American starts with record field

Vandalia Ohio opens the 66th Grand American Trapshoot with a 627 on the firing line. Defending champion Hiram Bradley Bueford Bailey and W C Everhart each broke 50 straight after perfect 200 scores Sunday. Others with 200 include Harold Jansky P J Smith Punkin Flock and Fred Hansen led veterans and women.

Vandalia Ohio Hiram Bradley Greenville Bueford Bailey Big Springs Neb W. C. Everhart Reno Nev Harold Janofsky Avon Lake P. J. Smith Lakewood Punkin Flock Miami Fla Fred Hansen

Maple Leafs Narrow Gap To 1st Place

The Toronto Maple Leafs swept a doubleheader from Syracuse 5-2 and 3-2 behind Roman Mejias to move within one game of first place Columbus in the International League. Rochester beat Buffalo 5-2 and Toledo crushed Jacksonville 9-1 as Atlanta beat Columbus 3-1 to tighten the standings.

Columbus Totonto Ceseceess Atlanta Eevee Syracuse Eeeeer Jacksonville Feeeee Rochester Tree Toledo Ee Buffalo Ee Toledo Jacksonville Atlanta Toronto Rochester Buffalo Syracuse Tlanta Es’uffalo Maple Leafs Associated Press Toronto Maple Leafs Roman Mejias Mejias

Browns Edge Rams 21 19 in Ex Season Thriller

Browns rally past the Los Angeles Rams 21 19 as Gary Collins hauls two TD passes and 103 receiving yards while Jim Brown adds a 14 yard scoring run. Cleveland gains 85 rushing yards of 113 total and improves preseason record with the win.

Los Angeles Gary Collins Cleveland Browns Collins Browns Los Angeles Rams Frank Ryan Jim Ninowski Jim Brown San Francisco 49Ers Rams Detroit Lions Gren Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Detroit Dave Jones Ryan Les Josephson Ninowski Bruce Gossett Bill Munson Carver Shannon Brown

Cincinnati Opens Series With 2nd Place Braves

Reds begin a four game set with Milwaukee as they chase the Dodgers in the NL race. A 6-5 loss to Philadelphia left Cincinnati in fourth place and 21 2 games back with Dick Stuart delivering a late homer to decide Sunday.

Cincinnati Braves Milwaukee Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves Reds Philadelphia Dick Stuart Los Angeles San Francisco Dodgers Jim Bunning Phils John Tsitouris Tsitouris Stuart Tommy Harper Pete Rose Harper Vada Pinson Gordy Coleman Deron Johnson Johnny Edwards Cardenas Art Shamsky Ted Davidson Roger Craig Craig Bunning Dick Sisler

Baseball Scores and Schedule Summary

Saturday results include Los Angeles over San Francisco 6 4 in 11 innings and Pittsburgh 3 Milwaukee 0. Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 1 in 11 innings, Houston 9 Chicago 2, New York 6 St Louis 2. Sunday results Pittsburgh 5 Milwaukee 4 in 11 innings and San Francisco 4 Los Angeles 3. Chicago 8 Houston 1, Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 5, New York 7 4 St Louis 5 2.

Marichal Roseboro Plate Shag Crawford Milwaukee Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Houston New York Mets St. Louis Mingo Oakland Chiefs Raiders Davey Grayson Tom Flores Art Powell Green Bay Chicago Bears Washington San Francisco Dallas Buffalo New York Jets San Diego Denver Boston Wil Los Angeles Pittsburg Chicago New York Inne Minnesota Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Halsey Angeles

Americans Cheer Abroad as USA Stars Shine at Universiade

In Budapest, United States athletes win praise at the World Student Games. Basketball stars Bill Bradley, the Van Arsdales, and Joe Ellis showcase American skill while Roy Saari loses to Semen Bolits-Guerman in a swimming heat. Pro football and baseball scores accompany the report.

Budapest Hungary Stars and Stripes United States Czechoslovakia Bill Bradley Princeton Tom van Arsdale Indiana Joe Ellis San Francisco Margit Island Semen Bolits-Guerman Roy Saari

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