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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1966

Page

8

Browns Face Skittish Test In Pro Grid Doubleheader

Cleveland Browns seek to rebound with quarterback Frank Ryan's elbow concern and a reshaped backfield amid doubt from fans as the Browns meet the Baltimore Colts in the fifth annual twin bill at Cleveland. Ex Browns and Vikings clash in the earlier game as 83 000 may attend. NFL and AFL exhibition schedules follow locally.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Browns Jim Brown Minnesota Vikings Baltimore Don Shula Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Shula John Sandusky Chuck Noll Norm van Brocklin Vikings Lew Carpenter Minnesota Ernie Green Leroy Kelly Brown New York Princeton N. J Pittsburgh Green Bay Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Columbia S. C Dallas Detroit Tulsa Okla Houston Kansas

Weiskopf Leads First Round In Philadelphia Golf Classic

Tom Weiskopf shot six under par 66 to hold a two stroke lead after the opening round at Whitemarsh. Bob Goalby Dan Sikes 68 follow as Julius Boros and seven others carded 69 while Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus posted 71 and 72 respectively.

Whitemarsh Tom Weiskopf Pro Golf Tour Philadelphia Weiskopf Whitemarsh Country Club Mason Rudolph Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus R. H. Sikes Ohio State University Palmer Belter Bob Goalby Dan Sikes Julius Boros Roger Ginsburg Jay Hebert Butch Baird John Cook Don January M. C. Fitts Bob Charles Tommy Jacobs Terry Dill Bill Martindale

Chargers Stay Put as $10 Million Sale Completed

San Diego Calif reports the San Diego Chargers sold for a record 10 million dollars to a Southern California business group led by Eugene Klein. The new owners reaffirm the team will remain in San Diego and play at the Mission Valley Stadium under construction.

San Diego Calif Chargers Southern California San Diego Chargers Eugene Klein Barron Hilton Klein National General Corp Mission Valley Stadium

Fishing Outlook Bright Across Ohio Lakes and Streams

Ohio reports clear waters with some muddy sections on streams. Central Ohio streams nearing normal levels yield bass on soft craws. Buckeye Lake shows channel catfish bluegills and carp. Piedmont and southern lakes report muskies largemouths bluegills redears and catfish with various live baits. Muskingum and Scioto rivers produce channel and flathead catfish with shrimp and chicken liver.

Ohio Big Walnut Creek Griggs Reservoir Knox Lake Buckeye Southeastern Ohio Piedmont Dow Lake Tycoon Lake Burr Oak Logan Lake Muskingum Scioto

Phillies Beat Pirates Behind Brandts Key Hits

Philadelphia outfielder Jackie Brandt drove in two runs with a double and a single as the Phillies defeated the Pirates 4-1 behind Jim Bunning eight-hitter. Brandt, labeled a flake for his eccentric ways, also provided a humorous ice cream anecdote. In the other NL game, the Cubs edged the Mets 3-2 with Kessinger scoring on Hepler wild pitch.

Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies Jackie Brandt Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Brandt Pittsburgh Jim Bunning Pirates San Francisco Saints Cubs Mets Don Kessinger Bill Hepler Kessinger Glenn Beckett Billy Williams Ron Santo Ernie Banks John Bocccabella Byron Browne Larry Elliot New York

Time Trials Dictate Skyline Modified Money Prizes

Skyline Speedway fans discuss the role of time trials in Saturday night modified racing. Track records and slow qualifying times influence eligibility for the Australian Pursuit and Helmet Dash, with drivers like MacClingan and Dingan illustrating the link between speed in trials and final winnings.

Skyline Speedway MacClingan Skyline Dingan Dave Reed Harold McGilton Bobby Adamson Wayne McGuire

Thursday Stars Pitching and Hitting Lift Tigers and Phillies

Denny McLain of the Tigers pitched a two hitter with nine strikeouts as Detroit defeated Chicago 8-0. Jack Brandt of the Phillies drove in two runs with a double and a single to power Philadelphia to a 4-1 over Pittsburgh, knocking the Pirates from first place in the National League.

Denny McLain Tigers Detroit Chicago Jack Brandt Phillies Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pirates

Swearingen's Golfers Win City League Title

Swearingen's captured the City League championship with 77 points after final day play at Elm Golf Course. Team members included Bob Cooley Sr and Jr, Ray Hoff man, Earl McGee, and Marion Wood with Henry Strickland and Dick Essex as substitutes.

Elm Swearingen’s Bob Cooley Ray Hoffman Earl McGee Marion Wood Henry Strickland Dick Essex

Bulldogs Gales Scrimmage Set For Lancaster Saturday

Athens High School football prepares for its first 1966 scrimmage at Lancaster on Saturday night. Coach Don Eskey reports strong condition and a healthy program with only minor bumps and bruises. Junior halfback Bill Brinkman is sidelined as a precaution after heat-related fatigue earlier in the week.

Athens Lancaster Don Eskey Bill Brinkman

Athens prepares for scrimmage under game conditions

Coach Eskey lists the expected lineup to face Lancaster including sophomore Mike Goodwin at back and quarterback Eric Hummel with Terry Ellis at half back. The line features Dan Baur Gary Conkey Mike Frey and others as Athens emphasizes technique and fundamentals during practice despite heat with a 20 yard start and even planned punt and receive.

Mike Goodwin Eskey Eric Hummel Terry Ellis Morgan James Greg Hull Dan Baur Gary Conkey Mike Frey Mark Rosenberg Dan Higgins Jeff Rutter John Lackey Lancaster Athens

American League Standings and Thursday Results

The American League shows Baltimore leading with 81 wins and 43 losses, Detroit at 68 58, Cleveland 68 60, Minnesota 67 61, Chicago 66 62, California 64 63, Washington 58 78, New York 56 72, Kansas City 56 73, and Boston 56 74. Thursday results include California 5 New York 1 and Boston 8 Kansas City 4 plus Detroit 8 Chicago 0 and Baltimore 4 Cleveland 8 in 11 innings. Today's schedule lists Kansas City at California, Minnesota at Seattle, Cleveland at Washington, Boston at Baltimore, Detroit at New York. Saturday has Minnesota at Chicago and Cleveland at Washington, Detroit at New York.

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