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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1966

Page

13

Clay Draft Status Won't Delay Fight

Louisville report notes Cassius Clay's 1-A draft classification may not delay the planned March 29 heavyweight title bout with Ernie Terrell. Local boards discuss appeals while promoters say Chicago remains possible as fight HQ costs exceed six thousand dollars. Clay considers an appeal and questions reclassification amid international sympathy messages.

Louisville Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell Clay Winifred K. Phillips Jefferson County Miami Edward W. Jacko Jr Army Viet Nam Algeria Indonesia

Zaleski Tops Wilton In Regular Season Finish

Zaleski Bobcats rallied from a first quarter deficit to beat Wilton Jets 91 to 67 in a Wilton–Zaleski Hocking Athletic Association game. Jim Perry led Zaleski with 33 points, Densil Wright added 27, while Wilton’s Jim Strausbaugh scored 25. Wilton ends 5-14 overall 2-8 in the league. Zaleski improves to 10-9 overall 4-6 in league.

Zaleski Brown - Zaleski Bobcats Wilton Jets Winton - Hocking Athletic Association Hamden Chauncey Dover North Gallia Jim Perry Densil Wright Jim Strausbaught Fred Peters Meryle Goss Wells Strausbaugh Pearce Peters

Sub-Four Minute Mile May Be Set Tonight

Jim Grelle and Jim Ryan may ignite the indoor games with a sub four minute mile while Tommy Farrell and Bill Crothers chase an indoor half mile mark at Madison Square Garden in the 98th New York Athletic Club Indoor Games. Grelle arrives with a potential first sub four this season if his wife’s delivery is late, and Farrell must test a leg cramp before racing.

New York Jim Grelle Jim Ryan Tommy Farrell Bill Crothers New York Athletic Club Grelle Oregon Farrell St. John’s Madison Stare Garden Steve Bartold Ryan Kansas Crothers Toronto Bartold John Penney Tennessee Richmond Flowers

Reds Lead NL in Slugging and Draw Most Walks

The Cincinnati Reds topped the National League in slugging at 439 in 1965 and drew the most bases on balls with 438. The Chicago Cubs followed with 532 walks.

Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs

Bowling and business notes from Athens region racing lines

A fragmented Athens page lists bowling standings and top scorers alongside local business names and sponsors. It mentions Dick Jones and Dave Strawn among players, with entries for Carla Snowden and Mary Bartini as high scorers, plus firms like Lakeview Center and Grim Excavating among advertisers.

Triple Crown Sally Neal Floral Globe Globepedia Mathews Lakeview Center Breety Jimmanott Carla Snowden Mary Bartini Grim

High School Friday football matchups listed

The schedule lists Friday games: Athens at Middleport Gallipolis at Jackson Pomeroy at Nelsonville Wellston at Logan VRAA Starr Washington at Allensville Shade at MiccArthur York at Miller Chauncey at Brown Zaleski Ravenswood at Wahama Belpre at Eastern Glouster at New Lexington St Aloysius Lawrence at Carthage Troy. Saturday SKOAL games include Pomeroy at Middleport Point Pleasant at Gallipolis Malta McConnelsville at Glouster Albany at Atlensville McArthur at Rutland.

Roger Bentley Chauncey Eddie Jacobs Wellston Bill Brown Waterloo Floyd Russell Glouster Jim Niggemeyer Shade Jim Strausbaugh Wilton David Hopkins Carthage-Troy Gary Stobart Middleport Rick Unger Laurelville Ane Friday Seoal Athens Gallipolis Jackson Pomeroy Nelsonville Logan Vraa Starr-Washington Allensville Others MiccArthur York Miller Brown-Zaleski Ravenswood Wahama Belpre Eastern Glouster New Lexington St. Aloysius Lawrence Carthage Troy Point Pleasant Malta-McConnelsville Albany Atlensville McArthur Rutland

Packers Seek 3rd QB in Palm Beach Job Search

Packers coach Lombardi aims to add a third quarterback to back Bart Starr and Zeke Bratkowski. Dennis Claridge departs the bench after expansion draft moves, with Lombardi seeking a young passer to develop while keeping Horning and Taylor. He cites needs before training camp as rookies Anderson and Grabowski join Moore and Pitts in a crowded backfield.

Palm Beach Fla U& Wanted Bart Starr Zeke Bratkowski Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers Dennis Claridge Lombardi Claridge Atlanta Nebraska Falcons Bart Zeke Paul Hornung Jim Taylor Tom Moore Elijah Pitts Don Anderson Texas Tech Jim Grabowski Hinois

Bulldogs Face Middleport in Key Southeastern Ohio Clash

Athens coach Charles McAfee leads the Bulldogs on the road to Middleport as they chase a league title. Athens sits 12-3 overall and 10-2 in the SEOL, one game behind Wellston, with star scorers Wren Snyder and Adams in top form. Middleport, 6-10 overall and 2-10 in league play, relies on Stobart and Moore for offense.

Tom Metters Charles McAfee Athens Bulldogs Middleport Carl Wolfe Yellow Jackets Bulldogs Wellston Athens Wall Soir Loop Welston Dick Adams Curt Heady Eric Wright Mike Wren Todd Snyder Gary Stobart Mark Tannehill Soph Bill Davis Buddy Moore Asa Bradbury Wren Snyder Adams Stobart Moore Middlport Logan Pomeroy Nelsonville Gallipolis Jackson

City Cage Tourney Final Tonight At Ath ens High

The City League basketball finals are set for tonight at Ath ens High School gym. Jim's Grill meets Jaycee No. 1 after Norris Electric and Millview clash in the consolation. Wayne Poston scored 32 for Jim's Grill and Bob Williams 31 for Norris Electric. Jaycee No. 1's Tom Williams had 38 in last night’s action.

Athens High School Norris Electric Jim's Grill Aginst Millview Jaycee No Jim’s Grill Wayne Poston Bob Williams Tom Williams Jaycee

Reds Edge Koufax As Reds Top Dodgers In Short Strong Finish

Sandy Koufax limped to a .509 lifetime record against NL foes except the Reds who hold an 18 17 edge over him. He has beaten the Phillies 19 times in 26 decisions, while Jim Pagliaroni slugged 17 homers in 1965 for the Pirates best catcher season surpassing Bill Salkelds 15 in 1945.

Jim Pagliaroni Pittsburgh Bill Salkeld

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