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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1967

Page

18

Robinsons power spurs Orioles past Twins in pennant chase

Baltimore rookie Brooks Robinson drove in three runs with a three run double and Frank Robinson slugged a two run homer as the Orioles beat Minnesota 4-2, dropping the Twins further in the pennant race. Yastrzemski hit his 35th to lead Boston past New York 2-1, while Chicago topped Washington 5-1 and California edged Detroit 3-2. Kansas City outlasted Cleveland 6-5 in 12 innings.

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Alexander Boosters Plan for Spartans Football Season

Albany committees formed by the Spartan Athletic Club at Alexander High School map plans for bleachers ticket booths programs and concession stands for the Albany Community Fair. A meet the team event is set for Monday September 18 at 8 pm on the football field before the opener Friday.

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Cleveland golfer Littler places 36th at Mayfeld Open

Bob Littler Jr. formerly of Athens finished 36th at the Oo Open Golf Tournament held at Mayfeld Country Club with a 302 total on rounds of 76 75 73 78. Frank Boynton Jr. won first prize of 1800 dollars with a 275 total, playing on his home course.

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Pitching Aid By Dear Abie Indians dispute with umpires

Reds beat Phillies 2 1 as Ted Abernathy earned his third save of the week and 21 for the season. Bristol praised Pappas and rookie John Bench while Abernathy flourished in a tense ninth inning. The Indians lost to Kansas City 6 5 in 12 innings after umpire Larry Napp clashed with Cleveland. Napp accused the club of stalling as Joe Adcock defended the team's win rate and pace.

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West Virginia High Schools Open Football Season Friday

The Messenger reports the 1967 high school football season opens Friday in West Virginia one week before Ohio schools. Point Pleasant and Wahama are featured with Dick Ware starting his second season at Pleasant on the road against Barboursville. Wahama’s Grant Barnette begins as grid coach hosting Buffalo in the Mid-Ohio Valley Conference.

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I Hambletonian Winner In Near Accident At Du Quoin

Del Cameron barely avoided a disastrous collision as Speedy Streak won the Hambletonian at Du Quoin. The victory over 11 rivals came in two heats with Speedy Streak securing the trophy by a length over Speed Model. Keystone Pride earned $30,049 for second.

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