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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1965

Page

8

Sandy Koufax wins 15th as Dodgers stay atop NL race

Sandy Koufax improved to 15-3 with a 4-2 win over the Pirates, extending his streak of four day starts and his 21st appearance of the season. The Dodgers, led by Koufax’s 14th complete game and 195 strikeouts, stay within three games of the Reds at the All-Star break while Mota’s 10th inning homer beat Pittsburgh in the nightcap.

Associated Press Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodger Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Koufax Sandy Walt Alston Pittsburgh Manny Mota Hank Aaron Milwaukee

Jets Increase League Lead In International League

The Columbus Jets built a 2 game cushion in the International League by sweeping Toledo 6-4 and 3-1 to take the series 4 games to 1. Atlanta split with Jacksonville. Syracuse beat Buffalo while Rochester and Toronto split, with Rochester taking 3-0 in 10 innings and Toronto winning 5-1.

Jets Associated Press Columbus Jets Toledo Madhens Atlanta Jacksonville Syracuse Buffalo Rochester Toronto Columbus Crackers Seeesees Sane Tenes Jay’s Boke Mville

No-Hitter Achieved In Cincinnati Slow Pitch Game

Paul Price pitched a no-hitter for the Cinci Merchants as they routed Rutter's Pharmacy 13 to 0. The 42 year old right hander benefited from strong hitting support in a seven inning contest.

Cincinnati Paul Price Cinci Rutter’s Pharmacy Price

Maloney May Get Starting Nod In All Star Game

Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants remains a questionable starter for the All Star Game amid a bruised hip after a collision at home plate. Bill Skowron's injury opens first base for Harmon Killebrew to start for the American League, with Milt Pappas and Jim Maloney tipped as NL and AL starters respectively.

Minneapolis St. Paul Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Giants Philadelphia Mays Phillies Pat Corrales Bill Skowron Chicago White Sox Skowron Cleveland Chuck Hinton New York Joe Pepitone al Lopez Harmon Kille Johnny Callison Milt Pappas Baltimore Cincinnati Jim Maloney Pappas Maloney

Reds Edge Braves on Aaron Home Run in Tight Loss

Cincinnati squandered a late rally as Hank Aaron homered off Sammy Ellis in the seventh to give Milwaukee a 2 1 victory. The Reds stayed percentage points ahead of the Dodgers, who split a doubleheader in Pittsburgh, in the NL pennant race.

Cincinnati Ohio Reds Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Sammy Ellis Aaron Frank Bolling Dick Sisler Braves

Adult Golf Program Scheduled To Begin

As part of the city recreation program adult golf instruction will be offered twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday beginning July 19. Carroll Widdoes will serve as instructor. The class runs from 5 to 6 30 p.m. For more information contact June Hunter at Grover Center, 594 5206.

Carroll Widdoes June Hunter Grover Center

Amateurs Set For Tourney In Ohio Amateur Golf

Mansfield Ohio AP The 59th annual Ohio Amateur Golf Tournament opens with 232 players led by Simon Pyres strong entry field. Qualifying at 7 30 a m runs through Wednesday to 64 qualifiers then 32 16 8 and four for 36 hole finals Sunday at Westbrook Country Club. Last year’s champion Carl Unis has turned pro. Competing former winners include Bob Bourne Tony Blom Dan Carmichael.

Westbrook Country Club Carl Unis Cleveland Ohio Bob Bourne Oberlin Tony Blom Cincinnati Dan Carmichael Columbus

Texan Wins Golf Tourney In Columbus

Kathy Whitworth won the Midwest Open by one stroke over Sandra Haynie at Walnut Hill Country Club. Miss Mann, who had recent wins, tied for 11th after a cold and slow start. Creed and Hagge tied for third with 221.

Columbus Kathy Whitworth Carol Mann Mickey Wright Kathy Sandra Haynie Miss Mann Miss Whitworth Atl Arnold Palmer Walnut Hill Country Club

Athens, Lancaster win in district tourney bracket action

Athens tops Logan to reach winners bracket while Lancaster defeats Jackson to set up Athens vs Lancaster. Wellston eliminated as Logan edge Jackson in 5 2 and 3 2 scores. Tournament resumes with Athens-Lancaster and Logan-Jackson matches and Saturday showdowns.

Athens Lancaster Tom Metters Logan Jackson Wellston Wells Marsh May Westfall Leckrone Jack Grein Bowen Alflen Shelton Pope McManus Jenkins Williams

Indians Slide Five Back After Fifth Straight Loss

Los Angeles shut out the Indians 2-0 to complete a sweep as Cleveland fell five games behind Minnesota. Manager Birdie Tebbetts said the club remains alive in the pennant race despite pitching problems, with All-Star break looming and memories of last season’s late slump. Vic Power’s single drove in the decisive run as Dean Chance, Wooster, pitched a complete game for the Angels.

Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Houston New York Pirates Andre Rodgers Mota Bob Miller Chris Krug Ernie Banks Larry Jackson Cal Koonce Chance Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Detroit Kansas City Baltimore Boston Washington Yankees Twins Harmon Killebrew Pete Mikkelsen Hank Aguirre Gates Brown Norm Cash Dick McAuliffe Wooster Wily Dean The Birdie Tebbetts Tribe Tebbetts Vic Power Ohio Dean Chance of Satriano Schaal Jose Cardenal Max Alvis Albie Pearson Lee Stange Floyd Weaver

Baseball Scores and Standings Fragment from Minnesota-Baltimore Era

Fragmentary boxing of 1960s style box scores shows team tallies for Washington Boston Minnesota New York Kansas City Detroit Chicago Baltimore Los Angeles Cleveland and more. It lists Saturday and Sunday results with dates, partial standings, and upcoming All-Star exhibition details.

Pete Richert Washington Milt Pappas Baltimore Mel Stottlemyre New York John O'Donoghue Kansas City Eddie Fisher Chicago Robert Lee Los Angeles Sam McDowell Cleveland Jim Grant Minnesota Tbagus Pet Aeuree Detroit Los Ange Boston National League Cincinnati San Francisco Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis W Seeee Ucsomars Houston St. Louis Iain Beene

Millett Assembly Hall Approved at Miami University

Miami University trustees approve a $5 million assembly hall with a basketball court to be named for John D. Millett. The project, funded by student fees and operating revenues, will seat 9200 for basketball and about 11 200 for concerts, with completion in three years.

Oxford, Ohio Trustees of Miami University John D. Millett Miami Ohio Board of Regents

Trial Begins For Gridder In Cleveland

Cleveland Browns star fullback Jim Brown faces assault and battery charges in Municipal Court after Brenda Ayres, 18, accused him of slapping her in an East Side motel room. Brown, 29, pleads innocent. trial moved up to precede football season.

Cleveland Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Brenda Ayres Miss Ayres Brown East Side Anthony A. Rutkowski

Major League s-Leaders summary

American League leaders include Yastrzemski leading with a .840 average at 200 at bats and Oliva at 57 runs. Colavito tops 61 RBIs. Davalillo 101 hits. Oliva 243 doubles. and Colavito with 20 home runs. Pitching marks show Grant at 92 wins with .81 era and Pascual at 82. Strikeouts list McDowell 164 and Lolich 116. National League leaders feature Mays at .339 and Clemente .338, Banks and Johnson 106 RBIs, Clendenon and Rose 106 hits, Williams 273 RBIs, and Callison 11 triples. Koufax leads with 195 strikeouts and 3.83 era, Gibson 152, Farrell 7-2.

Yastrzema Boston Hall Minnesota Versalles Oliva Colavito Clevelland Mantilla Davalillo Cleveland Ohi Rples — Aparicio Baltimore Catampaneris Kansas City Horton Detroit Campaneris Kanesas City Cardenal Los Angeles Grant Pascual McDowell Lolich Mays San Francisco Clemente Pittsburgh Harper Cincinnati Robinson Banks Stargell Wills Hrock St. Louis Koufax Farrell Houston Gibson

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