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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1966
Page
11
Fred Whitfield, famed for wrecking the Yankees, has become a Minnesota menace by hitting .455 in 11 games against the Twins this season. The 28 year old Cleveland first baseman has 20 hits in 44 at bats, while his 1966 average vs New York stands at .235.
Steve Hargan, who quit smoking Tuesday, pitched a seven hit 4-0 shutout over the Minnesota Twins to earn a potential fourth starter spot for Cleveland. Fred Whitfield drove in three runs with a homer and two singles as Cleveland moved toward a strong pitching staff.
The Sixth Annual Tu Endie Wei Fast Pitch Softball Tournament begins Friday night in Point Pleasant and runs through July 4. Opening at 7 p.m. EDT is Nation wide Insurance of Pomeroy vs FMC No 1 of South Charleston, followed by Wilson Jets of Gallipolis vs Heck's of Charleston at 9 p.m. FMC No 2 of South Charleston meets West Virginia Cable of Logan. Saturday games start at 6:30 p.m. EDT, Sunday at 1:30 p.m., and Monday at 2 p.m. Preceding Monday's games, Point Pleasant Merchantette faces a Middleport women's team at 12:30 p.m.
In the American League Cleveland shut out Minnesota 4 0 Baltimore defeated Kansas City 11 3 Boston edged New York 3 2 Washington posted 31 44 record with 19 losses Kansas City 31 42 and California 30 48 standings show Cleveland leading.
United States star Dennis Ralston met Manuel Santana of Spain in the Wimbledon final as the British crowd backed the European. Ralston, 23, from Bakersfield, noted the fans’ sympathy but said he remains dour and focused on the match. Billie Jean King faces Marie Bueno in the women’s final. The U.S. last swept both titles in 1955.
Division of Wildlife reports clear waters and rising temperatures statewide. Central Ohio anglers find Knox Lake best with bass bluegill crappie and catfish common. outlook fair to good. Southeast Ohio lists Blue Rock Logan Forked Run Tycoon Jackson lakes for bass and Seneca Ve to and Hocking Muskingum Scioto rivers for catfish. Muskingum noted for pike. weekend outlook good. In State College, a college women's softball game ended 59 to 8 then 55 to 0 in a later contest by The Good Losers.
A playful Carling campaign promotes The Carling Philosophy printed on beer cans and bottle labels. The can copy invites readers to learn from the philosophy, joking about readership, libraries, and a red can labeled non fiction.
The Mets and Dodgers won their second Athens Pee Wee games, both remain undefeated. Mets edged Astros 2-1 with Scott Womble collecting the two Mets hits and Mike Bell the win. Dodgers beat Reds 18-9 with Steve Wilkes hitting two grand slams and Tom Dunlop the winning pitcher. Reds' Steve Green, Mike Kelton and Terry Harris homered. In Pony League, Bridgwater exploded 13-4 to tie for first with Hocking Valley Bank as Gary Welch earned the win and Danny Wickerham, Steve Reis and Jan Antoinetto boosted the win with hits.
Miss Media owned by Ken Richardson of Sunbury Ohio opened this year with her first victory in 22 starts. Driven by Erv Samples the 5 year old mare set a 2.0214 lifetime mark winning by 34 lengths over Queen Franell at Scioto Downs. Attendance 4546 handle 167475.
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