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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

5

Beauchamp Drives Reds Past Phillies in Tight Win

Cincinnati outslugged Philadelphia 6 5 as Jim Beauchamp delivered a two run homer and a key infield hit. Perez sparked a fourth inning rally with a triple and Beauchamp scored on a close play at first after a third base line roller. Beauchamp, battling gout in his toe, improved the Reds to five runs in the fourth to tie the game and earn the victory.

Cincinnati Jim Beauchamp Beauchamp Tony Perez Philadelphia Reds Perez John Bench Dave Bristol Indianapolis Phillies Richie Allen Bench Jim Maloney Jay Ritchie Clay Carroll Willie Mays Perry Mays Giants Blass Pirates Atlanta Milt Pappas

Doby Named Montreal Expansion Team Scout

Larry Doby former AL outfielder is hired as a scout for the new Montreal NL expansion club. GM Jim Fanning says Doby will cover the National League and high minors ahead of the October draft meeting in Montreal. Southwestern High School seeks a grid scrimmage opponent for Saturday morning. contact Steve Stiles at 379 2142 or 245 5278. Athens football officials chapter reminder of meeting at the high school stadium Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Montreal Larry Doby Jim Fanning Doby Southwestern High School Gallia County Steve Stiles Rio Grande Athens Chapter

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Major League batting and pitching leaders listed by league with players and stats. Key names include Rose and Brock leading NL, F. Alou and Rose top hitters, McLain and Marschall noted as top pitchers, and Williams Harrelson among leaders in runs and home runs.

K. Harrelson Bost F. Howard Wash Campaneris Cok Apracio Che R. Smith Yastrzemski Fregosi Calif McCraw Chic Campeaneris Oak Caruena Cleve McLain Det Santiago McDowell Trent Rose Cin M. Alou Pitts Brock St. L McCovey S. F B Williams F. Alou Staub Houst Clemente Pitt R. Allen Phil Wills Marschall Kline Regan

Hill Climb Nelsonville Men Are Winners

A Meigs Motorcycle Club hill climb drew 39 entrants from Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland. John Toth of Nelsonville riding a BSA set a hill record 2.65 seconds winning fastest time of the day. Noel Simonton also from Nelsonville placed top four in the 0-200 class. Four other classes were contested. Women not in a league are invited to Rollerbowl at 10 a.m. Thursday to form a new bowling league.

Pomeroy Meigs Motorcycle Club Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland John Toth Nelsonville BSA Noel Simonton

McAndrew Posts 1-0 Win Over Cardinals in Rookie Debut Turnaround

Mets rookie Jim McAndrew shut out St. Louis 1-0 after breaking a scoreless tie with Cleon Jones' eighth inning sacrifice fly. He allowed five hits in 38 1 3 career innings, besting Steve Carlton as Gaylord Perry and others won elsewhere.

Associated Press New York Mets Jim McAndrew McAndrew St. Louis Cardinals Mets Cleon Jones Gaylord Perry San Francisco Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Atlanta Steve Blass Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston

Minor League Standings Highlightres Phoenix vs Ohio City

Standings show Phoenix defeating Ohio City 3 to 1 and San Diego posting a 4 to 1 win over Indianapolis. Only games scheduled, results indicate current league status and team performance.

Phoenix Ohio City San Diego Indianapolis

Pro Football Clubs Trim Rosters After Cuts Pick Up Pace

NFL and AFL clubs reduced rosters to 49 and 43 respectively on Monday finalizing cuts for over 75 players. Clubs such as Kansas City Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Washington New Orleans New York released multiple veterans and draft picks including Mike Livingston Booth Lusteg and Ronnie South amid reshuffles.

Mike Bryson Associated Press Saints Obert Logan Ray Rissmiller New Orleans Gusto Kansas City Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Washington NFL New York AFL Booth Lusteg Miami Lusteg Dolphins Boston George) Wilson Logan Dallas Rissmiller Philadelphia New Ray Kubala Jerry Richardson Mississippi Tommie Gray Morehead State Atlanta Duane Allen Falcons Chicago Bears Bob Wood Green Bay Andy Beath Duke Wade Traynham Minnesota Vikings

McNally Delivers Five RBIs as Orioles Split Twinbill

Dave McNally powered the Orioles to an 8-2 win over Oakland with a grand slam and five RBIs in the opener before Oakland pitchers rallied in the nightcap to win 2-0. Earl Wilson held Detroit with a six-hitter and a late RBI burst helped the Tigers top the White Sox 3-0. Boston blanked Cleveland 3-0, Minnesota beat Washington 4-2 then lost 1-0 in 13, and California cruised past the Yankees 10-2. Lonborg earned his first complete game with nine strikeouts as he beat Cleveland.

Gaylord Perry Giants San Francisco Chicago Cubs Dave McNaily Orioles Mike Becht Associated Press Baltimore Orioles Dave McNallys Detroit Tigers Earl Wilson Baltimore Detroit McNally Oakland Diego Segui A’s Wilson Tigers Chicago White Sox Boston Jim Lonborg Cleveland Minnesota Washington California New York Yankees Oriole White Sox Milwaukee Lonborg

Ohio Open: Bellino and Wharton Lead After Round One

Professional golfers George Bellino of Youngstown and Frank Wharton of Akron shot 69s to lead the Ohio Open after the first 18 holes at Greene County Country Club Fairborn. Paris 72. The field of 180 will be cut to the low 60 pros and 12 amateurs by Wednesday.

Fairborn Ohio George Bellino Youngstown Frank Wharton Akron Greene County Country Club Paris Paul Thomas Zanesville Bob Carson Grove City Chuck Licher

Giants seek 25 percent defense upgrade in Capitol Division goal

Fairfield Conn AP coach Allie Sherman targets improvement from a young, previously erratic defense as the Giants aim to defend their Capitol Division title. The club, led by Fran Tarkenton, hopes stronger pass rush and a steadier secondary lift a 1968 offense already proven with 369 points.

Associated Press Fairfield, Conn National Football League New York Giants Yankee Stadium Capitol Green Bay Dallas Cowboys Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Fran Tarkenton Dallas Tarkenton Sherman Homer Jones Erie Koy Bruce An Derson Roger Anderson Bob Lurtsema Jim Katcavage Bill Swain Vince Costello Ken Avery Tommy Crutcher Henry Davis Carl Lockhart Scott Eator Willie Williams Freeman White Jones NFL Aaron Thomas Joe Morrison

Baseball scores and standings from Monday and schedule

MLB results show Boston 3 Cleveland 0 Detroit 3 Chicago 0 New York 6 2 California 1 10 Baltimore 8 0 Oakland 2 2 Minnesota 4 0 Washington 2 1 Upcoming games include Cleveland at Boston and California at New York with two night games in Oakland at Baltimore and two at Washington. Standings list St Louis 83 49 629 leading San Francisco Cincinnati Chicago Atlanta Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston New York Los Angeles and San Francisco in various positions.

Detroit Baltimore Cessecerto Cleveland Boston New York California Baltimore Oakland Minnesota Washington Chicago National League L Pet St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston

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