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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1961

Page

8

Reds Rally To Sweep Dodgers In Twin Bill Win

Cincinnati Reds comeback to beat Los Angeles 6-5 in the first game and 8-3 in the nightcap. Joey Jay earned the win with help from Stan Williams and Don Drysdale was knocked out after a rough outing. Fred Hutchinson praised the club's bounce back as Cincinnati grows its NL lead.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Fred Hutchinson Reds Bill DeWitt Los Angeles Henry Johnson Don Drysdale Drysdale Joey Jay Rhosnan Jim O'Toole Stan Williams Gene Freese Dodgers Charlie Neal Chico Cardenas Wally Post

Bulldog Backfield Speed Smashes Crooksville 42-0

Athens backfield burst to 537 total yards as the Bulldogs romped past Crooksville 42-0 in the first scrimmage. Ron DeVeau rushed 169 yards on 16 carries and scored twice. John Grogan added 55 and 57 yard TD runs, with Dick Duncan 61 and Allan Miller 59 yard scores. Bill Biggs connected for an extra point and the defense forced a late turnover.

Crooksville Athens Bulldogs Ron DeVeau John Grogan Grogan DeVeeu Bill Biggs Barry Wilson Ron Mills Max Evans DeVeau Dick Duncan Allan Miller

TV Previews Highlights and Episode Plots for Tonight

TV previews list programs from 8:30 to 10:30 p m featuring Wells Fargo The Return of Mr Grimm Cheyenne Surfside 6 U S Marshal Pete and Gladys Bringing Up Buddy Ann Sothern Brenner plus live Scioto Downs harness racing with Clark Smith and Phil Mauger providing play by play.

Wbns-Tv CBS Chas Ann Souther Brenner Glenn Miller Chet Long World Farm Trenor Whtn-Tv Chan Huntington News Budd Weather Spike Jones Amos-Andy Ann Southers CBS News Panic Tell Truth Pete Gladys Movie Agatha Josephine Hutchinson Jim Hardie Dale Robertson Scioto Downs Clark Smith Phil Mauger Cheyenne Mr. Grimm Bodie Surfside Cha-Cha Pete

Shadow of the Law TV Movie Guide Entry

TV guide listing shows Shadow of the Law and Murder With am hour times including 11 15 p m on Tuesday and 11 20 p m airings with other titles such as Thunder in the Valley and We're On The Jury across morning and afternoon slots on Channel 3 and related channels.

Cheanel Picea

Baseball Standings and Scores From Weekend Play

The national leagues show New York leading the American with 86 wins and Detroit at 84. Sunday results include Detroit over Washington 7 to 4 plus Kansas City losing to New York 7 to 8 and Los Angeles beating Boston 8 to 3. Monday schedules list Boston at Kansas City and Detroit at Washington among others.

New York Detroit Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Boston Los Angeles Minnesota Washington Kansas City Cincinnati San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Dallas Moves Up To Role Of Contender

The Dallas Texans beat Denver 29 27 in an exhibition as Jack Spikes led a strong running game. San Diego routed Oakland 35 7 to stay undefeated. Kemp tossed 158 yards and a TD, Lowe returned a punt 72 yards, and HaynesPrep injury lingered as Dallas eyes league opener. Houston beat New York Titans 30 20. Boston defeated Buffalo 28 10 with Parilli guiding the attack.

Associated Press Dallas Texans Denver Broncos Cotton Davidson Texans Jack Spikes Dallas San Diego Houston Oakland Jack Kemp Paul Lowe Abner Haynes New York Titans Boston Buffalo Babe Parilli Billy Lott Ray Ratkowski

Rozelle Warns TV Fans Lose Games Without Action

Commissioner Pete Rozelle testified before the House antitrust subcommittee that thousands of NFL fans will lose access to games on TV if Congress does not amend an antitrust ruling. He argued that television income would drop sharply without a bill allowing leagues to contract with broadcasters for TV rights after a Philadelphia court ruling made such contracts illegal.

Washington Congress Pete Rozelle Rozelle House Antitrust Subcommittee U. S., District Court Philadelphia

Amon Hanger Triumph In Weekend Club Tournament

Amon and Hanger led a country club event with a team score of 136. Amon posted 72 6 66 and Hanger 81 11 70, while other players Smith delivered 71 4 67 and another score 74 1 73.

Country Club Amon Hanger Smith

Columbus 1 Jersey City 35 2nd 8 innings

Baseball score recap noting Columbus scored 1 run while Jersey City led 35 after 8 innings in the second frame. No further context or details provided in readable text.

Hebert Captures American Golf Classic In Sudden-Death

Herbert won the $50,000 American Golf Classic in a playoff against Gary Player on the second playoff hole after a late surge. Hebert, from Louisiana via Miami, held a five-stroke lead with nine holes left, then birdied the 500-yard No. 2 par five to clinch the title. Player finished second as Hebert claimed $9,000 and moved season earnings above $60,000.

Akron Jay Hebert Gary Player Hebert Miami Fla Player Firestone Don Fairfield Casey Ill

C And C Boys Help Tigers Sweep Pair

Detroit’s Norm Cash and Rocky Colavito powered a doubleheader sweep of Washington 7-4 and 10-1 to pull within two games of the Yankees. Colavito hit four homers in the two games. Cash collected three hits to raise his average to .365.

Tigers New York Yankees Tiger Norm Cash Rocky Colavito Washington Yankees Detroit Kansas City Whitey Ford Maris Mantle Colavito

Bisons See New Threat to Jets in Big Baseball Night

Don Mincher homered twice driving Buffalo to a 13-2 win over Toronto and a 6-2 victory in the nightcap as Buffalo rises to second place in the International League. Jersey City, Columbus, and Syracuse also posted wins in a busy slate.

Columbus Buffalo Charleston Toronto Rochester Richmond Jersey City Mincher Bisons J’s Jets Syracuse Red Wings Zack Monroe Larry Elliot Dick Gray Diomedes Olivo

Omaha Cincinnati Geh Lert Dominate Early World Series Opener

Omaha Cincinnati Geh Lert pounded 22 hits to open the American Legion Little World Series with an 11 to 3 victory over Jackson Mississippi.

Omaha Cincinnati Gehlert Jackson Miss

Joe Perry May Prove Valuable Addition To Baltimore Colts

Joe Perry may prove to be the most valuable asset for the Baltimore Colts after their trading moves aim to restore the club’s top status. Perry, famed as the NFL’s durable workhorse, starred in a 41-7 preseason win over the Washington Redskins, while Green Bay and New York posted victories in other exhibition play.

Joe Perry Baltimore Colts Associated Press National Football League Colts Washington Redskins Green Bay Packers

Buchtel Rallies to Beat Jacksonville 11-8 in HVL Clash

Buchtel overcame a slow start to score eight runs over the last three innings and defeat Jacksonville 11-8 in a Hocking Valley League game. This was the only game reported.

Buchtel Jacksonville

Scores from NFL Week Early Games

New York 28 Dallas 10. Baltimore 41 Washington 7. Pittsburgh 24 St Louis 14. Green Bay 24 Chicago 14.

New York Dallas Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh St. Louis Green Bay Chicago

McConnelsville downs Athens to capture third annual M M Jaycees title

McConnelsville's Chuck Mullen pitched a six hit game as Athens fell 6 1 in the final of the M M Jaycees Little League Tournament. Todd Snyder led Athens with a first inning walk a single and two fielders choices while Donnie Robinson blasted a three run homer for McConnelsville in the early innings.

Ants Cards Mahaffey Braves Tony Gonzalez Jim Brewer Chicago Richie Ashburn Cubs Pirates Mcconnellville McConnelsville Athens Todd Snyder M & M Jaycees Snyder Douglas Nelson Donnie Robinson Robinson Chuck Mullen S. Ross Hecht Curtis Heady Glenn Bridgewater Larry Spaulding

Browns Seek Ruling On Schafrath Recall

Browns coach Paul Brown plans to ask NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle to rule on tackle Dick Schafrath leaving Oct 1 for Air National Guard activation. The club faces roster方式 issues for the first two games and a late pickup to cover 12 games. End Jim Marshall and Rich Kreitling cleared to practice. Jim Ray Smith sprained ankle. Kreitling competes with Bob Crespino for left flank. Marshall may move to tackle if Schafrath departs. Smith likely out for Steelers game in Akron.

Hiram Cleveland Browns Paul Brown Pete Rozelle National Football League Dick Schatrath Air National Guard Schafrath Jim Marshall Rich Kreitling Jim Ray Smith Marshall Kreitling Detroit Bob Crespino Mississippi Browns Los Angeles Smith Pittsburgh Steelers Akron

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