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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1966

Page

12

Warriors Narrow Gap With 128 117 Win Over Celtics

The San Francisco Warriors moved one game ahead of the Baltimore Bullets for second in the Western Division by defeating the Boston Celtics 128 117. Rookie Rick Barry led with 36 points, including 14 in the final quarter, while Paul Neumann added 16 with 11 coming in the closing stretch.

Boston San Francisco Warriors Baltimore National Basketball Association Rick Barry Paul Neumann The Warriors Bullets Boston Celtics Boston Garden Detroit New York Barry Neumann

Former Reds Official Dies At Florida Home

W. P. Bramham 66 longtime Cincinnati Reds official dies at his Islamorada Florida winter home He retired in 1964 after 30 years with the club and will be buried Sunday in Durham North Carolina Bramham also lived in Fort Thomas Kentucky before moving to Florida

Reds Florida Cincinnati W. P. Bill Bramham Cincinnati Reds Durham N.C Islamorado Fla Bramham He i Fort Thomas, Y

San Francisco Stuns Boston 128 117 in NBA clash

The San Francisco team defeated Boston 128 to 117 in Thursday action. Detroit faces New York in Boston, while San Francisco visits Boston and Cincinnati hosts Philadelphia in weekend games with several matchups listed.

National Basketball Association San Francisco Boston Detroit New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Baltimore Syracise

Five stars sign contracts as 1966 salaries projected

The Associated Press reports five star outfielders Roberto Clemente Hank Aaron Vada Pinson Rocky Colavito and Tony Conigliaro could average about 52000 in 1966. Clemente led NL batting with .829 and 40 doubles while Aaron stacked 32 homers 89 RBIs. Pinson had a 27 game NL streak finishing at .305 with 22 homers and 94 RBIs. Colavito led AL with 108 RBIs and 26 homers. Conigliaro led AL in homers with 32. Williams Bunker Bowens Radatz also signed deals with varying figures.

Associated Press Pirates Braves Reds Indians Red Sox Roberto Clemente Hank Aaron Vada Pinson Rocky Colavito Tony Conigliaro RBI Clemente Aaron Pinson Colavito Conigliaro Chicago Cubs Billy Wil Liams Williams Baltimore Wally Bunker Sam Bowens Bunker Bowens Dick Radatz Boston

Knick Three Southpaws Boost Team Depth

The New York Knicks list Howard Komives Dick Barnett and Willis Reed as three left handed players. Their presence adds versatility to the roster as the team pursues strong performances.

New York Knickerbockers Howard Komives Dick Barnett Willis Reed

Astros Name Luman Harris Scout After Manager Exit

Houston Astros promote former manager Luman Harris to a scouting role after he led the team last season. Harris continues with the organization as a scout, adding to player evaluation duties.

Luman Harris Houston Astros

Volkswagen Convertible top seals out wind and weather

The roof keeps fresh air out and seals out rain and cold with an overlapping top to wind frame. The vinyl outer layer covers a one inch thick foam rubber and horsehair pad under the cloth lining, providing waterproof windproof and easy cleaning features.

Griffith Set For Middleweight Title Shot At Tiger

Emile Griffith the welterweight champion meets Dick Tiger for the middleweight crown at Madison Square Garden on April 25. Contenders Joey Archer Nino Benvenuti Jose Gonzalez and Don Fullmer are poised in the line but Archer lost to Fullmer and declined a Griffith match. Griffith faces the challenge at about 153 pounds giving away seven pounds to Tiger’s experience.

New York Nino Benvenuti Joey Archer Jose Gonzalez Don Fullmer Emile Griffith Dick Tiger Madison Square Garden Archer Griffith Tiger - Griffith Garden Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell New York State Athletic Commission Terrell Chicago Lew Burston Tiger Benvenuti Italy Robin Carter Pittsburgh Nigeria

MilerKan San Leads USTFF Invitational Field

New York scene highlights top miler Kan san of Kansas who eyes sub four indoors as part of the USTFF meet. Competitors include Bob Delaney Brigham Young John Damien and Ergas Leps with heavy AAU backing and wartime truce context.

Bob Delaney Brigham Young Kansas John Damien Canada Ergas Leps Amateur Athletic Union

Cassius Clay May Face Draft Board Reclassification

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay, once rejected for the draft, may be accepted after a reclassification under new Army standards. Louisville officials note he could be called as early as next month, while his bout with Ernie Terrell on March 29 remains in peril if drafted.

Miami Fla U P Cassius Clay Clay Army Louisville Ernie Terrell Chicago J. Allen Sherman Louisville Board Sherman Viet Nam Selective Service Terrell

Winner Is Selection As St. Louis Grid Mentor

St Louis names Charley Winner head coach to revitalize the Cardinals after a 5 9 season. Winner commits to hard work and starts camp early. The former Colts assistant has 12 years in Baltimore and played college football at Washington University. He aims to retain key assistants and bring back defensive coach Chuck Drulis.

St. Louis Charley Winner St. Louis Cardinals Charles William Bidwill Winner Cardinals Baltimore Colts Colts Baltimore Washington University of St. Louis Weeb Ewbank Chuck Drulis Ray Prochaska Fran Polsfoot

Giants place Murakami on voluntary retirement list

Japanese pitcher Masanori Murakami is placed on the San Francisco Giants voluntary retirement list and plans to pitch in Japan in 1966.

San Francisco Giants Masanori Murikami Murikami Japan

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