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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1967

Page

11

Three Golfers Lead Westchester Classic

Jim Colbert led with a six under par 66 tying Mason Rudolph and Gary Player for the first round lead in the Westchester Classic at Rye. Jack Nicklaus Bob Charles and John Schlee one behind, with Trevino Beard Hill and Snead two back. Palmer finished strong with a 69 as the crowd roared.

Rye N.Y Jim Colbert Mason Rudolph Colbert Kansas State Rudolph Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Bob Charles New Zealand John Schlee Lee Trevino el Paso Tex Frank Beard Louisville Dave Hill Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Slammer Latrobe

Brown Reported To Be Cincy Grid Head

CINCINNATI Paul Brown the famed former Cleveland coach is reportedly chosen to head Cincinnati's new American Football League team to begin play in 1968 over two local groups per the Cincinnati Enquirer Friday edition.

Brown Cincy Grid Cincinnati Paul Brown Cleveland Browns The Cincinnati Enquirer

McKeever Dies Ex USC Gridder At 27

Mike McKeever former USC football guard died in Montebello Convalescent Hospital after a Dec 3 automobile crash. He was 27 and had been unconscious since the accident. Coach John McKay praised him as the best defensive lineman he’s seen at USC. His twin Marlin played for the LA Rams. Surviving wife Judy. Both McKeevers earned All America honors after junior year in 1959.

Montebello Calif Mike McKeever University of Southern California Montebello Convalescent Hospital McKeever Trojan John McKay USC Mike Marlin Los Angeles Rams Judy McKeevers Martin

Bowling League Meetings Set for Athens Rollerbowl

The Athens Rollerbowl hosts two Monday meetings for the upcoming season with the Monday A League at 7 p.m. and the Monday House League at 7:30 p.m. Regular season shifts include 6:30 p.m. for A League and 9 p.m. for House League. Women bowlers are sought for two fall leagues on Tuesday 10 a.m. and Friday nights. call 593-3676 for details.

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New England Title Fights Highlight Thursday Card

Gene Herrick defeated Isidro Perez in a 10 round junior middleweight bout in Portland to retain the New England middleweight title. Manuel Burge outpointed Dick French in New Bedford to win the New England welterweight title. Ruben Rivera beat Frankie Jennings in Los Angeles by decision in a 10 round welterweight contest.

Portland Maine Gene Herrick Saco Isidro Perez Westfield Mass Herrick New England New Bedford Manuel Burge Dick French Providence Burge Los Angeles Ruben Rivera Monterrey Mexico Frankie Jennings

Cardinals blank San Francisco in Hughes four hitter

Dick Hughes of the Cardinals pitched a four hit shutout against San Francisco, preserving a 2-0 victory on Thursday. The performance highlighted strong early innings and backed by solid defense, delivering a decisive win for the Cardinals.

Dick Hughes Cardinals San Francisco

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