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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1967

Page

8

Pinson's 4-4 Leads Reds To 8-5 Victory

Vada Pinson goes 4 for 4 driving in the Reds 8-5 win over Philadelphia. His eighth inning double with Floyd Robinson aboard delivers the decisive run as Cincinnati seizes Game and evens the series. Pinson lifts his average to .285 and notches his 300th Reds double. Sammy Ellis allows five runs on nine hits with seven walks as Cincinnati tallies 15 hits.

Cincinnati Vada Pinson Reds Philadelphia Dave Bristol Pinson Floyd Robinson Lee May Phils Don Lock Tony Gonzalez Bristol St. Louis Ellis Wallis Cardinals Bob Gibson Detroit Denny McLain Mike Andrews Joe Foy Foy Yastrzemski George Scott RBI Andrews Tony Conigliaro Tigers Baltimore Brooks Robinson Tom Phoebus Yankees George Brunet Minnesota Chicago Twins Brunet John Werhas Jim Fregosi Angels Sagien Philaddeshia

Braves rally on Alou grand slam in 6-2 win over Pirates

Felipe Alou delivered a grand slam as Atlanta defeated Pittsburgh 6-2 and chased St. Louis in the NL standings. The Braves, riding a four-game win streak, face a key 19-game stretch against the top three NL teams, while Joe Torre and Ken Johnson figured in the decisive sixth.

Bob Green Associated Press Atlanta Braves Felipe Alou Alou Braves Pittsburgh Candlestick Park San Francisco St. Louis New York Mets Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Charlie Hartenstein Los Angeles Houston Atlanta Pirates Bob Veale Joe Torre Veale Ken Johnson

St Louis, Cincinnati, Other Wednesday Scores

Es standings list games between St Louis at Cincinnati Atlanta at Chicago and Houston at New York plus Los Angeles at Philadelphia San Francisco at Pittsburgh and results California 2 Minnesota 0 Boston 7 Detroit 1 Baltimore 6 New York 1 Washington 4 Cleveland 2 Today Chicago at California Minnesota at Kansas City Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland Boston at Baltimore

Yastrzemski Red Sox Detroit Washington Cleveland Baltimore New York California Minnesota Chicago Kansas City St. Louis Cincinnati Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Sevescosees Atlanta Freereeneee Detroit Art Washington New Teeeeresedd Twinight Francisco

Senators Win Streak Hits Eight To Match 1949 Mark

Washington Senators beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 to extend their winning streak to eight, tying a 1949 club record. Tiant took the loss as Washington’s bats produced three early runs and the crowd at D C Stadium stayed fired up for a possible club turnaround.

Washington Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Senators Detroit Tigers D. C Indians Tribe Luis Tiant Tiant Ed Stroud Ken McMullen Frank Howard Max Alvis Pedro Gonzalez Fred Valentine Mike Epstein Paul Casanova Joe Arcue Larry Brown

Harmon called up by Phillies in Class A farm system

OU shortstop Terry Harmon, 1965 All American, promoted from Portsmouth Va. to the Philadelphia Phillies farm club. Harmon hit .222 for Portsmouth. Emmett Taylor reports four runners in the 400 meters finals qualified for the U S Pan American team, with Taylor finishing fourth and to run the 600 relay in Winnipeg. Miami of Ohio brochure shows Bo Schembechler portrait and coach of the year trophy. Dave Young named sports info director. Bears halfback Jon Arnett retires from the NFL due to business interests in Los Angeles.

Terry Harmon Ohio University Philadelphia Phillies Portsmouth Harmon Emmett Taylor Messenger Sports Desk Miami Ohio Bo Schembechler Dave Young Chicago Jon Arnett Chicago Bears Los Angeles

Gasco clinches Athens Little League title with 7 1 win

Gasco remains undefeated at 12 0 atop Athens Little League after a 7 1 victory over Kiwanis. Tolson earned the win for Gasco as Inbody homered and tripled, with Beasley Champlin and Tolson also contributing multiple hits. Kiwanis finishes 5 7 1, Medics top University Volkswagen 5 4, K of C 14 5 over Logans.

Gasco Athens Kiwanis Jonesys Medics University Volkswagen K of C Logans Kasler Lions Tolson Mike Wilkinson Stan Partridge Mike Rosser Kof C Jon Kostival Kosival Phil sSager Don Skinner Kaslers Don Wood Rob Smith Bill Moorehead Opha Keller Little League Jonesys Jaycees Rotary Steppes Bridgwater Moose Hursday Gesco

East Has Narrow Lead In Olympics Action At Athens

In Athens second day action for senior boys and girls opens at 7:30 p.m. in the Athens High School gym with basketball table tennis checkers and tetherball. Seniors play East Morrison and The Plains West. junior softball and kickball events at 6:30 p.m. at Ohio University fields. Monday results list Morrison top in some pairings while East leads with 32 points and Morrison close behind at 31 points as West and The Plains trail.

Athens City Athens East Morrison Plains West Ohio University the Plains Banner

Kansas City Fights to Retain Club Amid Move Rumors

Kansas City debates losing the Athletics as owner Charles O. Finley faces rumors of a Milwaukee move. Investors led by Richard J. Stern plan to bid, while Finley denies the story. Other clubs could back him, but local leaders urge action to restore crowd confidence. Attendance sits at 450,707, down 89,665 from 1967, yet ahead of Washington and Cleveland.

Kansas City Dutton Brookfield Charles O. Finley Richard J. Stern Finley Sporting News Milwaukee John Doyne Milwaukee County County Arthur Allyn Chicago White Sox Brookfield A’s Washington Cleveland White Sox

Frazier Chuvalo Field Starts Title Tourney

New York AP Frazier, 23, unbeaten in 16, meets Canadian star George Chuvalo, 29, in a 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Outcome could boost Frazier toward or delay world heavyweight title claim. telecast 10 p.m. EDT by Garden RKO.

New York Joe Frazier Philadelphia Frazier George Chuvalo Toronto Madison Square Garden Cassius Clay Oscar Bonavena Argentina Garden Clay Chuvalo Garden-Rko General Sports Presentations

Bowling Monday Kickoff at Local Lane Event

Sports brief notes bowling trivia and scores with top scorers Bill Adams 211 604 Linda Walls 212 Charm House 675 1868. Mentions Seven-Up and local shops including Hunters Grocery Frisches Big Boy Sinclair and Liewellyn's. Event appears to involve community bowling night with participants and businesses listed.

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