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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1968

Page

14

Palmer Meets PGA Officials in Washington Over Tour Rift

Arnold Palmer spent four hours in a closed session with the PGA executive committee in Washington. He framed a proposal, not made public, as the split with touring pros widens. Jack Nicklaus said the breakaway group must push ahead, while Palmer and the PGA emphasized golf interests.

Clifton Professional Golfers Association Arnold Palmer Washington Palmer PGA Max Elbin

Cincinnati Wins Title in Connie Mack World Series

Cincinnati, the first east of the Mississippi to win the Connie Mack Baseball World Series, defeated Bridgeport 1 to 0 in eight innings. Bruce Raible earned his fourth series win and celebrated his 19th birthday with the relief effort.

Farmington. N. M Cincinnati Ohio Bridgeport Conn Bruce Raible

San Diego Hires Gomez as Padres Manager

Preston Gomez will manage the San Diego Padres in their first season. A former Dodgers coach since 1965 he seeks youth speed and hard work in selecting coaches and players for the new NL franchise.

SAN Diego Preston Gomez San Diego Padres Gomez Los Angeles Dodgers

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

National and American League leaders are listed with top figures for batting at bats runs batted in hits doubles home runs and pitching decisions and strikeouts. Notable names include Yastrzemski Oliva Rose Brock McCovey Gibson and Tiant with various stat tallies through the season.

Pocnigan Yasersemski Bost Oliva Monts Jmcaulte Det Teves Meany Qunk K. Harrelson Bosh K. F. Howard Wash Comeoneris Oak Anasmoe Chic RB. Smith Yestrzemsk Sost Rose Cin M. Alou Pitt Berkert Brock Betradin AtcCovey S.F Perez F Alou

Point Pleasant Wahama Grid Season Opens This Weekend

Point Pleasant hosts Barboursville tonight as Wahama travels to Buffalo Saturday. Big Blacks coach Dick Ware says his squad is deeper with 48 returning juniors and seniors and a balanced lineup. Wahama, last year 8-2 and league champions, brings four regulars back under coach Grant Barnette as Rex notes players have matured.

Point Pleasant Wahama Big Blacks Barboursville Falcons Buffalo Dick Ware Ware Grant Barnette Rex

Senators Reverse Oriole Rise in 11th Inning Win

The Washington Senators defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in 11 innings as Frank Howard, Ken McMullen, and Gary Holman helped erase a 4-0 deficit. Detroit beat California 2-0 behind Mickey Lolich, while Chicago White Sox edged Yankees 1-0 and Minnesota beat Cleveland 2-0.

Associated Press Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Senators Baltimore Orioles Detroit Washington Tigers Frank Howard Ken McMullen Gary Holman Mickey Lolich California Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Minnesota Cleveland Boston Oakland Roger Nelson Mark Belanger McMullen Regge Smith Red Sox Gotland Tipers Wieldad Detot Oast AGUE Eacd Clevelan Cal New York Chicago Celifornia New ‘York Clevelad Batimore Coltarna Chicaga Mnnesota Baton Cleve Omer Washington Collfer Claveland Columbus Toledo Rochester Jacksonville Syracuse Louisville Buffalo Richmond Fridaws Richmond Buffallo Phoenix Oklohoma City Hawaii Spokane Tulsa Denver Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver San Diego Indianapolis

Baseball Scores and League Results From Thursday

Thursday's results show New York blanking Cincinnati 2 0 St Louis defeating Pittsburgh 0 Houston beating San Francisco 6 1 Atlanta 6 Philadelphia 0. News recaps include Veron Johnson Hank Aaron Felipe Alou and Reggie Smith grand slams plus Brock stealing four bases for St Louis.

St. Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Chicago Atlanta Pittsburgh Houston New York Philadelphis Los Angeles St Louis Philadelphia Pinadelphia San Fran Atlanto Tne Howard Badmore Brooks Robinson Rue Holman Bernie Allen Eddie Watt Loheh Willie Horton George Brunet Horton Luis Aparicio Tom McCraw Reggie Smith Boston Joe Foy Dick Ellsworth Dave Morehead Pittsburgh Pirates Lew Brock Bob Moose Brock St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Moose Cardinal Maury Wills Curt Flood Roger Maris Tim McCarver Cal Maxvill Ray Washburn Maris Cal Koonce Ron Taylor Reds Mets Koonce Taylor Bud Harrelson Pete Rose Phil Niekro Felipe Alou Hank Aaron Veron Johnson Philies Niekro

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