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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1967

Page

8

Howard Helps Beat Old Mates By RON RAPOPORT

Elston Howard, newly with Boston after 12 years with the Yankees, sparked a 3-0 Sox win by driving in a run and throwing out Mickey Mantle. He aided rookie Al Lyle who pitched three strong innings. Minnesota edged Baltimore 3-2 to stay a step ahead in the pennant race as Mantle left with a knee issue.

Ron Rapoport Associated Press Elston Howard New York Yankees Howard Boston Yankees New York al Lyle Mickey Mantle Red Sox Lyle Steve Whitaker Ball Minnesota Baltimore Washington Chicago Detroit California Cleveland Kansas City Mantle Mick Twins Pete Richert Orioles Rich

OU Grid Team Back In Town

About 64 Ohio University football aspirants return to Athens for mile run tests and physical exams. They will be fitted in uniforms for pictures, with two day practices starting Thursday. The season opens Saturday night September 16 at Toledo.

Ohio University Athens Bill Hess Toledo

Topsy Turvy Win For Tribe In 11th Inning

Kansas City toppled by Cleveland 8 7 in 11 innings as Max Alvis drives in three with an 18th homer and Horton adds key hits. Stan Williams logs the win for Cleveland while A's rally ends in defeat. Adcock plans Siebert start next.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Max Alvis Cleveland Indians Max Tony Horton Tribe Chuck Hinton Athletics Tim Talton Bert Campaneris John Donaldson Jack Aker Leon Wagner Horton Alvis Ted Kubiak Luis Tiant Stan Williams Sam McDowell Orlando Pena Larry Brown Duke Sims Hinton Lee Maye Joe Adcock Sonny Siebert Jim Nash Cleveland AB HBI Hinton Dovalillich Salmon Wagner SIMS Fuller Maye Brown McDowell McDowell P Cescseeeeseres Pena Sesees King Culver Whitfield Demeter Ph . Oy Gonzalez Pr Williams Sereseerneceenel Tian Ansas Campaneris Sesesesser Donaldson Sesese Hershberger Sesese Hershberger Ee5 Cater Ib Seesseses Nossek Tee Seveeeeeed Gosger If Rao Esses Kubiak Odom P See Pierce P . A Krausse P Webster Ph Segui Talton Ph Sees Ol Aker P Sesveses Seneeeed Green Seneereeseeneeesel Brown Cater Roof Carmpaneris Nossek Nosse

Former stewardess recalls wild Athletics trip to Baltimore

Mrs Michal Sheridan now of Milwaukie Oregon recounts a chaotic Kansas City Athletics charter to Baltimore last season. She describes players shouting for beer and women hostesses struggling to serve, with players ignoring seat belts and blocking aisles as the flight captain tried to calm them. She also notes manager Alvin Dark’s absence on that flight and links to current team discipline news.

Portland Ore United Airlines Kansas City Athletics Baltimore Michal Sheridan Milwaukie Alvin Dark Charles Finley Athletics Dark

Slo-Pitch Tourney Planned in New Lexington

A slo-pitch softball tournament is planned to begin September 3 in New Lexington. PRO FOOTBALL EXHIBITION Green Bay NFL 20 Dallas NFL 3.

New Lexington Ron Bowman Joe Hatem Green Bay Dallas

Harrelson Signs With Red Sox For Pennant Drive

Ken Harrelson, released by Kansas City after criticizing owner Charlie Finley, joins the Boston Red Sox. He says multiple offers came, chose Boston for its youth and aggression, and will be part of the pennant race greened by a sizable contract.

Associated Press NEW York (Ap Ken Harrelson Kansas City Boston Red Sox Harrelson Athletics Charles Finley Finley al Dark Red Sox The

Westchester Classic resumes with lead shared by Rudolph

Mason Rudolph posts 68 in round two to reach 134, sharing the lead with Dan Sikes who carded a 62. Roberto de Vicenzo sits at 270 after three straight 67s as rain delays shuffled the field. Frank Beard stands at 135, with five players at 136 including Trevino and Nicklaus amid a weather-affected schedule.

Dan Sikes Bob Charles New Zealand Roberto de Vicenzo Frank Beard de Vicenzo Dave Hill Lee Trevino Jack Nicklaus Gary Player

Browns Cut-Down Day Narrowing Roster To 49

Hiram Ohio AP Cleveland Browns move toward a 49 player roster limit with cut downs today. Coach Blanton Collier and owner Art Modell review waivers and potential trades. In a Monday night deal, Cleveland acquired defensive back George Youngblood from the Rams for a future draft choice. Browns QB Mike Howell begins workout after back injury, aiming to play against Green Bay Saturday as the Browns face the Packers in the second game of the doubleheader at Cleveland Stadium. The Falcons visit the Vikings in the opener.

Hiram, Ohio Cleveland Browns National Football League Browns George Youngblood Los Angeles Rams Rams Vic Ippolito Mike Howell Green Bay Packers Packers Cleveland Stadium Atlanta Falcons Minnesota Vikings

Namath faces assault suit over bar incident in New York

Time editor Charles Parmiter filed a Supreme Court action naming Jets quarterback Joe Namath and bar owner Murray Schaaf as defendants. Parmiter alleges Namath assaulted him at an East Side bar at 3 a.m. after recognizing him, with others allegedly aiding the attack. Parmiter seeks the identities of two additional men to join as co defendants.

NEW York Joe Namath New York Jets Namath Jets Peekskill N.Y Sonny Werblin Weeb Ewbank Charles Parmiter Time Magazine Supreme Court East Side Parmiter Stuart M. Lepiser Murray Schaff Speiser Schaaf Mickey

Jets face 1967 with Namath injury and key upgrades

In 1966 the Jets finished third in the Eastern division at 6-6-2. Joe Namath, nursing a knee, may be pivotal as Weeb Ewbank adds line and secondary help. Namath’s other leg injury gave way to Mike Taliaferro in exhib tions. Namath passed for 3379 yards and 19 touchdowns in his sophomore season, with Matt Snell and Emerton Boozer supporting a strong running game alongside Verlon Biggs Jim Harris front.

Joe Namath New York Jets Weeb Ewbank Namath Mike Taliaferro Jets Kansas City Chiefs Philadelphia Eagles Matt Snell Emerton Boozer Verlon Biggs Jim Harris Paul Seiler Notre Dame Carl McAdams Johnny Sample Jim Turner George Sauer Jr Don Maynard

Northbrook Captures Region 5 Title With Win Over Canton

Northbrook Illinois clinched its second straight Region 5 American Legion baseball title by beating host Canton 8 1 in Canton Illinois. The team earned a place in the national tournament in Memphis Tennessee starting Thursday following last year’s regional victory in Athens Ohio. Other scores listed include Oklahoma City over Phoenix 7 5 Indianapolis over Denver 4 2 San Diego over Tulsa 11 5 Seattle over Vancouver 6 Seattle over Tacoma 7 Spokane over Portland 6 Hawaii over Honolulu 7.

Canton Ill Northbrook American Legion Athens Ohio Memphis Tenn Oklahoma City Phoenix Indianapolis Denver San Diego Tulsa Seattle Vancouver Tacoma Spokane Portland Hawaii

Monday's Results From Baseball Games

Buffalo 4 4 Syracuse 3 3 in nine innings. Second game went 10 innings with Toledo 3 Richmond 2. Columbus 7 Jacksonville 2. Only games scheduled.

Buffalo Syracuse Toledo Richmond Columbus Jacksonville Rochester Toronto

Phillies 3 Reds 2 as eighth straight win boosts chase

The Phillies rallied to defeat the Reds 3-2 for their eighth straight victory, moving to second place in the NL behind the Cardinals. John Callison hit a 13th homer, Gerry Arrigo balked in a run, and Dick Farrell earned his seventh save in 44 relief appearances.

Mauch Phillies Cincinnati St. Louis New York Jack Lamade San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Atlanta Cubs Houston John Callison Phils Gerry Arrigo Dick Farrell Reds Pete Rose Lee May Farrell

Two Bowling Leagues Plan Preseason Meetings at Rollerbowl

Two Bowling Loops Meet Meetings are planned at the Rollerbowl Thursday for two bowling leagues readying to start fall seasons. A meeting of team captains of the Thursday Business League has been called for 6:30 p.m. Members of the Triple Crown League for women are to meet at 7 p.m.

Monday Stars Pitching Gaylor Perry Giants Beat Atlanta

Gaylor Perry fired a three hitter with nine strikeouts in inning as the Giants defeated the Braves 4-3. Roberto Clemente belted his second homer of the game and 20th of the season in the 10th inning of the Pirates 7-0 win over the Dodgers.

Cleon Jones Mets Jack Fisher St. Louis Ron Taylor Tim McCarver Orlando Cepola Dal Maxvill Lamabe Roberto Clemente Pirates Atlanta Rico Carty Felipe Alou Tito Francona Hank Aaron Gaylord Perry Los Angeles Giants Dodgers Willie Mays Adolfo Phillips Dave Giusti Cubs Astros Giusti Doug Rader Houston Gaylor Perry

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