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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1965

Page

8

Reds edge Pirates to split. bullpen woes loom over Sisler

Reds drop 6-5 in the opener as the Pirates score four in the eighth, then win 8-4 in game two but fall 1 14 games behind the Dodgers after Chicago’s extra innings victory. Sisler criticizes bullpen and praises Joey Jay who won the second game despite late Pirates pressure.

Pirates Reds Cincinnati Los Angeles Chicago Philadelphia Jim Maloney Willie Stargell John Tsitouris Tsitouris Roger Craig Gerry Arrigo Bob Bailey Sisler Joey Jay Jay Billy McCool Pittsburgh McCool Donn Clenendon Dee Crandall

Athens Triumph in 11th Inning Rally over Jacksonville

Athens edged Jacksonville 7-4 in 11 innings to begin the Summer League second round. Howard McCune delivered a key RBI single in the 11th and stole home for Athens. Bill Wooddell pitched all game for Athens with 11 strikeouts. Koons Barrett and Jones each collected two hits for Jacksonville, with Koons doubling in the eighth and scoring the tying run.

Jacksonville Athens Howard McCune Bill Wooddell Koons Barrett Jones

Minor League STANDINGS and Weekend Results Review

Context shows standings for Columbus Atlanta Toronto Syracuse Rochester Toledo Buffalo and Jacksonville with winloss records. Weekend results include Toronto over Rochester and Columbus over Atlanta among others with Sunday scores and multiple 9 1 outcomes.

L Pet GB Columbus Atlanta Toronto Jacksonville Syracuse Rochester Toledo Buffalo

Jackson Fair Opens Ohio Race Season

WELLSTON Opening the Ohio Fair racing season features a two night stand at the Jackson County Fair. Purses may reach 4000 dollars with seven races each for two dashes and a 500 dollar purse. The program starts Wednesday July 21 with an eight dash card topped by a trotter non-winners of 15000. Post time is 8 p.m each night.

Wellston Jackson County Carl Dahlberg

Twins Manager Mele In Fracas With Umpire Valentine

Sam Mele denied memory of Valentine incident after a sixth inning confrontation at first base in the Twins 5 3 loss to the Dodgers. Manager ejected as Mele and umpire Valentine clashed over a close call.

Associated Press Sam Mele Minnesota Bill Valentine Twins Los Angeles Mele Valentine Billy Martin American League Joe Cronin Jim Fregosi Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Boston White Sox Kansas City Washington Mike McCormick New York Yankees

Berra Homers as 1954 All Stars Top 1965 Indians in Nostalgia Duel

Yogi Berra hit a three run homer for the 1954 All Stars in a nostalgia exhibition before the regular game as the 1965 Indians, 51 36 after a Sunday loss to Boston, could manage only two hits. Max Alvis added a 16th homer for Cleveland in the sixth but Morehead shut down the Tribe.

Tribe Boston Yogi Berra Art Houtteman Bob Feller Bob Lemon Early Wynn Mike Garcia Ray Narleski Dave Hoskins Indians Red Sox Dave Morehead Max Alvis Rocky Colavito Fred Whitfield Morehead Billy Herman Dick Radatz Lee Stange Baltimore Orioles

Baseball Standings and Saturday Scores Snapshot

In the American League Minnesota leads the table with 38 losses and a 0.625 winning percentage, while Baltimore and Cleveland show competitive records. Saturday results include Cleveland 4 Boston 2, Los Angeles 5-4 over Detroit, Minnesota 5 3 over Chicago, and Kansas City 2-7. Evening notes list matchups for Tuesday and ongoing schedules.

Minnesota Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Detroit New York Las Angeles Washington Boston Cee Seus Kansas City Angeles Los Angeles Yastrzem Hall Oliva Versalles Mantilla Colavito Davalillo Tresh Campaneris Aparicio Horton Kanne City Cardenal Los Angels Pascual Fisher McDowell Lolish

Track meet results from Peden Stadium meet

Summary of top finishers across girls and boys events in under 15 and open divisions at Peden Stadium. Includes 50 yd dashes, broad jumps, relays, softball throws, and distance races with athletes from Athens, Marietta, The Plains, and Columbus competing. highlights include multiple first place times and distances and a 3-0 Senators win over the Yankees in a separate baseball note.

Peden Stadium United States Track and Field Federation Athens Jaycees Jo Ann Wood Athens Jane Steele Martha Swisher Judy Landis Cynthia Hamilton the Plains Jill Crossen Cindy Hamilton Karen Sinett Jane Clark Lynette Kern Rebecca Tong Cheri Powers Jane Ballinger Maggie Landis Peggy Biggs Bill Goodin Kim Ridenour Greg Smith Greg Gilders Bill Gilmore Eddie Stewart Mike Williams Stuaat Smith Don Wood John Smearman Marietta Jim Casto

Major League Leaders National League Batting and Pitching

National League leaders include Mays batting .338 with 28 homers and 76 runs, Rose 115 hits, Williams 27 doubles, and Koufax 204 strikeouts with 163 decisions. League totals also list Clemente batting .337 and Stargell 22 homers.

Mays San Francisco Clemente Pittsburgh Harper Cincinnati Robinson Johnson Stargell Rose Pinson Clendenon Williams Chicago A — Callison Philadelphia

Lancaster Captures District Title In Legion Tournament

Lancaster's Fairfield Post 11 earned a 6 2 victory over Athens to represent the Eighth District in the State American Legion Tournament at Ohio University August 27. Athens previously crushed Jackson 15 4 in a morning game with a nine run third inning, but Lancaster recovered to claim the district crown and improve to 22 12. Lanny Tye pitched seven innings for Athens in the morning, with Larry Gibson and Tye later appearing in relief in the night game. Captain Paul Callahan led Lancaster with two RBIs on a 1 1 performance, while Fred Gibson and Mike McCann paced Athens with multi hit games. Jackson, dropping to 2 3, faces Wellston and Logan in a weekend doubleheader at Traatwein Field.

Tom Metters LOGAN American Legion Lancaster Fairfield Post Athens Jackson Ohio University Lanny Tye Gary Stobart Larry Gibson Tyo Legion Mike Baughman Mike McCann Don Bowen Baughman McCann Paul Callahan Greg Brown Callahan Stobart Tye Greg Hull Dick Adams Hull Bruce Higgins Fred Gibson Adams Mike Jenkins Daryl Terry Larry Buchanan Wellston Traatwein Field

Lefebvre Drives Dodgers Past Cubs in 11 Inning Win

Los Angeles rookie second baseman Jim Lefebvre, once a Dodgers batboy, delivered a game tying two run single in the ninth and an RBI double in the 11th as the Dodgers beat Chicago 4 3 to extend their NL lead. Lefebvre improved to .227 after a rough month, citing his early learning from the batboy days about staying with it and hustling. Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 8 4 while Milwaukee swept New York, Houston beat San Francisco, and St. Louis beat Philadelphia in nearby NL action.

Angeles Cincinnati San Francisc Saoe Milwaukee Hiladelphia Messly St Louis Pittsburgh Chica New Fork San Francisco Houston Los Angeles Chicago New York Seouls Philadelphia Kings St Louis Louis St Houston Mike McCormick Washington Senators New York Yankees Jim Lefebvre Lefebvre Dodgers Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cubs Bob Hendley Wes Parker

Quiet boat noise not harmful to fish, study says

Frank Kuchirchuk reports findings by the Sports Fishing Institute University of Michigan Zoology Department and Texas Fish and Game Commission that noise turbulence exhaust and oil do not affect fish or their breeding grounds. Lure placement matters more with closer trolling and moving prop wash attracting fish. Skin divers note wakes draw more fish than scare them and the Outboard Boating Club of America says outboard operation is not harmful to fish.

Sports Fishing Institute University of Michigan Zoology Department Texas Fish and Game Commission Outboard Boating Club of America

Ex Ohio U Golfer Wins Ohio Amateur

Dick Flockenzier of Mansfield defeated Bill Bosshard of Akron 2 up in a 36 hole final to capture the 59th Ohio Amateur Golf Championship at Westbrook Country Club. Flockenzier, a Mansfield manufacturer's agent, posted a wave of birdies to seal the victory.

Dick Flockenzier Ohio Mansfield Bill Bosshard Akron Westbrook

Parrish Returns to Active Duty After Browns Retirement

Cleveland AP reports defensive halfback Bernie Parrish, 29, who retired from the Browns last Thursday, requested to resume active duty and rejoined the roster. He was fined $100 a day for training time missed, totaling $400.

Cleveland Bernie Parrish Cleveland Browns Parrish

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