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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1964

Page

10

Three Area Lads Play For Juniors Titles

The District Junior Golf Tournament at Walnut Hills Country Club in Columbus reaches final action Friday with three area finalists. Greg Moore and John Newcomb, both of Athens, seek titles in the 15 17 age group and second flight respectively, while Logan entrant Greg Poston competes in the 14 and under division's championship flight. Finalists include Moore, Newcomb, and Poston, with trophies and runner up awards to be presented after Friday’s matches.

Columbus Walnut Hills Country Club Athens Logan Greg Moore George Rinehart Moore Brian Katz John Newcomb Jim Keefer Jeff Handler Greg Poston Dan Lambright Poston Steve Heath Bill Eschenbacher George Woodworth, Jr Rick Engle John Long

Half and Half Filter Cigarettes Debut

A promotion highlights Half and Half as America's best tasting pipe tobacco aroma repackaged into new Half and Half Filter Cigarettes. The campaign touts a pleasing aroma and great taste for smoker appeal.

America

Wickersham Earns Credit for Screwball Success

Detroit reports that Dave Wickersham, aided by Larry Sherry, beat Boston 4-3 to run his record to 12-5 and become the AL's winningest pitcher. He has won six straight starts and credits his improved screwball as the key factor.

Detroit Dave Wickersham Wickersham Larry Sherry Boston

Fisher Accepts Head Coach Post at Wellston High

Logan Ohio University and Massillon High School graduate Kenneth E. Fisher, 26, says he has accepted the head football coach job at Wellston High School to replace Bob Brennan.

Logan Ohio University Massillon High School Kenneth E. Fisher Wellston High School Bob Brennan

Ohio fishing outlook by district varies this weekend

Ohio Division of Wildlife fieldmen report mixed fishing conditions across districts. Central streams such as the Scioto and Darbys run high. Kokosing and Mohican in Knox County are clear. Lakes remain in fair to good condition depending on location and local factors.

Columbus Ohio Division of Wildlife Scioto Big Darby Little Darby Big Walnut Little Walnut Kokosing Mohican Knox County Kiser Champaign County Knox Logan Harbus Pickaway Mad River Atwood Leesville Carroll Guilford Zepernick Columbiana Clendening Tappan Harrison Deer Creek Stark Portage Springfield Summit Mosquito Trumbull Muskingum Walhending Hocking Forken Run Meigs County Burr Oak Morgan Seneca Noble Veto Washington Grand Lake St. Marys Auglaize Mercer Hesterman and Clark Clark Stonelick Clermont Cowan Clinton Spring Valley Greene Rocky Fork Highland Acton Preble Laraimie Shelby Sandusky Bay Lake Erie Niagara Reef

Braves Threaten Antitrust Action Over Milwaukee Move

Milwaukee Congressman Henry Reuss warns the National League to block any shift of the Milwaukee Braves to Atlanta. He vows a House Judiciary inquiry under antic­trust laws if the league allows relocation, urging fair buyout options for local interests. Braves officials and officials in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh respond amid tense rivalry.

Milwaukee National League Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Warren Giles Henry Reuss D-Wis Braves Reuss House Judiciary Emanuel Celler Cincinnati Giles Eugene Grobschmidt John McHale Grobschmidt Pittsburgh Bobby Bragan

Three-Team 1964 American Legion District Tourney Set

The 1964 district tournament at Ohio University Trautwein Field features Lancaster Athens and Logan in a double elimination. Athens has a first round bye, Logan meets Lancaster July 18 at 9 am, with the winner facing Athens at 2 pm. The final is July 19 at 2 pm, possible second game July 19 at 2:30 pm. Athens, coached by Ed Bannon, plays pre tournament games this weekend.

American Legion Ohio University Trautwein Athens Lancaster Logan Ed Bannon Trautwein Field

Callison Nabs Plate Out to Preserve Phillies Lead

Johnny Callison threw out Pete Rose at the plate in the seventh to preserve the Phillies 4 2 lead and keep the National League pace atop the standings. He scored the go ahead run in the sixth and contributed to a 43- game update across the NL with Giants, Braves, Mets, and Dodgers also posting wins.

Associated Press Johnny Callison Philadelphia Cincinnati Phillies San Francisco Callison Ray Culp Richie Allen Pete Rose Frank Robinson Deron Johnson Rose Robinson Clay Dalrymple Allen Covington Giants Chicago Milwaukee Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Houston Los Angeles Willie Mays Willie McCovey Jim Hart Jack Sanford Braves Warren Spahn Spahn Pirates Ed Mathews Bill Mazeroski Gene Alley Frank Thomas Mets Curt Simmons Dodgers

OU Football Games To Be On Network

W MOA in Marietta reports an Ohio University Bobcats network may start this fall. WMOA will offer live direct feed with play by play by Bud Kaatz. Ohio Athletic Director Bill Rohr says the network will complement the WOUB WATH setup and invites stations to join.

W-M-O-A Marietta Ohio University Bobcat Pioneer City WMOA Bud Kaatz Ohio Bill Rohr Bobcats West Lafayette Ind Canyon, Tex Peden Stadium Athens

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