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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1965

Page

12

Twins fall to A's 3-2 in second game of doubleheader

The Kansas City Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in the nightcap after Sullivan's late dramatics. Ken Harrelson, Blanchard, and Reynolds fueled the rally as Oakland salvaged the split and kept Minnesota five games ahead.

Associated Press Minnesota Twins Haywood Sullivan Sullivan Kansas City Athletics Twins Minnesota Athletics David Goliath A's Ken Harrelson Kansas City John Blanchard A’s al Worthington Nelson Mathews Tom Reynolds Sandy Valdespino Harrelson Blanchard

Canadians Open Golf Championship Thins Field Amid Illness

The Canadian Open trimmed to 74 players from 144 as leaders Bruce Devlin and Jack Nicklaus pursued $20,000 prize in Toronto. Devlin, hampered by a sore shoulder and throat infection, shot 66 to lead 134 after two rounds. Nicklaus produced a 66 after a 69 first round for 135, with Joe Campbell at 136. Tony Lema withdrew with back pains and Howie Johnson left after a 73 first round. George Knudson led remaining Canadians with a 69 after 70, 139 total, aiming for victory on Saturday.

Toronto Bruce Devlin Hilton Head Island S. C Jack Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Joe Campbell Peridido Fla Devlin Champagne Tony Lema San Leandro Calif Lema Betty Howie Johnson Palm Springs Geroge Knudson Mississaugua

Jets Lead Crackers in Key International League Series

Columbus Jets gained an 8-2 win over the Atlanta Crackers to take a 4 1/2 game lead in the five game series. Bob Perry drove in four runs and scored twice while George Spriggs opened with a first inning homer. District Legion play continues Saturday at Logan with undefeated Athens and Lancaster meeting at 2 pm at the Fairgrounds.

Associated Press Atlanta Crackers Columbus Jets Columbus Jets Crackers Bob Perry Los Angeles Atlanta George Spriggs Legion Logan Jackson Athens Lancaster Fairgrounds

All Star Signs and Sidelights From a Baseball Summer

White Sox manager Al Lopez and coach Don Guterridge discussed signs with Twins coach Sam Mele overhearing the plan. Mele muses to change signs for the second half, while Joe Nossek earns a third base push amid roster juggling. The piece blends strategic signaling with Ohio University connections and coaching notes.

al Lopez White Sox Twins Mele Minnesota Pat St. Paul Ohio University Joe Nossek Billy Martin Martin Yankee Joe Billy Nossek del Wilber Harmon Killebrew Don Mincher Rich Rollins Kent State Bob Wren

Drysdale Shuts Out Cubs as Dodgers Win Five to Nil

Don Drysdale pitched a three hitter for his 14th victory against eight losses, guiding the Dodgers to a 5-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Dick Groat collected three hits including a two run double in the seventh as the Cardinals beat the Mets 6-5. Walter Hagen, famed golfer of the 1920s, underwent a tracheotomy at St Vincent's Hospital on Thursday.

Pop Minnesota Cleveland Boston Baltimore Detroit Chicago Los Angeles New York Washington Fred Whitfield Joe Azcue Pedro Gonzalez Indians Azcue Gonzalez Dave Nicholson Don Buford Buford Angel al Kaline Jerry Lumpe Orioles Lumpe Kaline Norm Cash Brooks Robinson Steve Ridzik Clete Boyer Yankees Ridzik Boyer Mickey Mantle Jim King Dick Nen Don Drysdale Dodgers Chicago Cubs Dick Groat St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Walter Hagen St. Vincent‘s Hospital Nuxhall Tommy Harper Reds Vada Pinson Leo Cardenas Drysdale Maury Wills Pagliaroni Braves Dan Osinski Pittsburgh Osinski Andre Rodgers Pirates Jim Gene Oliver Rico Carty Ed Mathews Mets Ed Kranepool Charley Smith

Nuxhall Keeps Reds in First as Dodgers Falter

Nuxhall allowed eight hits and led Cincinnati to an 8-1 win over Philadelphia, expanding the Reds' NL lead to three percentage points. Drysdale and Koufax went 29-8 together, but Los Angeles sits second after a 5-0 shutout by Drysdale over Chicago.

Nuxhall Reds Associated Press Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Joe Nuxhall Cincinnati Reds Koufax Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Dodgers Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis New York

Reds Hall of Fame enshrines five men in ceremony

Fred Hutchinson first Reds manager honored posthumously after leading Cincinnati 1959 to 1964. Also inducted are former players Wally Post Johnny Temple and veterans Charles Red Lucas and Larry Kopf, chosen by fans and an oldtimers committee. Hutchinson died last November of cancer.

Cincinnati Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds Hutchinson Wally Post Johnny Temple Charles Red) Lucas Larry Kopf

Senate to Hear AAU NCAA Sport Jurisdiction Fight

Sen Warren Magnuson of Washington said the Senate Commerce Committee will examine the long standing clash between the Amateur Athletic Union and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He warned against strangling athletic freedom as former General Douglas MacArthur once tried to mediate the dispute.

Washington Senate Warren G. Magnuson D-Wash Senate Commerce Committee Athlltic Union AAU National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Magnuson Douglas MacArthur

Cincinnati Signs Killicothe Duo to UC Football

Chillicothe High School quarterback Gregory Cook and end Joe Nickel have signed letters of intent with the University of Cincinnati. Cook signed this week and Nickel signed last spring, completing the top passing duo for Chillicothe.

Cincinnati Chillicothe High School University of Cincinnati Chuck Studley Gregory Cook Joe Nickel

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