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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1964

Page

7

Penn State Recruiting In Viet Nam Rumor

New York report says Penn State coach Rip Engle travels with an assistant to Vietnam and other Asian sites on a U S Army sponsored morale mission. The piece mixes satire with recruiting rumors and notes films at West Point.

Penn State Viet Nam New York University Park City of State College Rip Engle Hawaii Okinawa Japan Korea Rip Frank Patrick U.S. Army Frank Michie Stadium West Point Vietnam Patrick

Collier Expects Browns to Challenge for Division Title

Browns coach Blanton Collier says last season’s 10 4 record could win the Eastern Division this year though tougher competition is ahead. He notes the team will be cut to 50 before California exhibition games and introduces Nick Skorich as defensive line coach. The squad focused on sprints in the opening training camp.

Hiram Blanton Collier Cleveland Browns Collier Browns New York Giants California San Francisco Los Angeles

Minoso Rejoins Indianapolis After White Sox Waiver

Veteran outfielder Minnie Minoso, placed on waivers by the Chicago White Sox, was signed by Indianapolis of the Pacific Coast League. The move marks a notable return for Minoso to a familiar circuit as the league reconfigures rosters.

Chicago Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Indianapolis

Teacher Leads Play Battling Medalist Jinx in Golf Tourney

Chicago scene as 25 year old junior high teacher Mau reen Crum from Plant City Florida leads 32 qualifiers after a 37 38 75 first round at Oak Park Country Club. Defending champion Barbara McIntire and others trail as match play advances toward the 36 hole final Saturday.

Chicago Maureen Crum Miss Crum Plant City Fla Oak Park Country Club Barbara McIntire Colorado Springs Barbara Fay White Shreveport Marcella Rose Jefferson City Kathleen Newton Cleveland Miss White Fela Chavez Mexico City Miss Chavez Miss Rose Phyllis Preuss Fort Lauderdale Miss McIntire

Legion Will See Action in District Tourney Run

The Athens American Legion team improved to 17 3 after weekend wins to clinch the 1964 American Legion Eighth District Tournament in Athens. They travel to Chillicothe for a 6 30 p m game Wednesday and play Marietta Saturday and Cambridge Sunday at Trautwein Field with two games each day starting 1 30 p m.

Athens American Legion American Legion Athens Chillicothe Athens Legion Marietta Cambridge Trautwein Field

President's Cup Set For New Champion At Athens Club

The annual President's Cup at Athens Country Club will crown a new champion as 32 players begin match play in the handicap event this week. Defending champ Art Smith Sr. is not among the qualifiers. First round pairings include Lou Roberts versus Dick Jones and Jack Baytos versus Tom Rose, with eventual rounds to follow after July 30 through Labor Day club championships.

Athens Country Club Art Smith Don White ACC Golf Lou Roberts Dick Jones Jack Baytos Tom Rose Frank Richey Bill Biggs Gil Crowell Earl White Don Reed Frank Calvin Jack Gilbert Ray Douglas Fred Swearingen Art Chiki Harry Kessel Whitey Moore Dick Phillips Frank Viscounti Jack Neal Carroll Widdoes Kermit Blosser Tom Evans Kermit Smith Howard Bobo Larry Graves George Rutkoskie Dave Strawn C. W. Garrison Carmen Scrubbio Art Nicholson Gaige Paulsen Chick Miller

Tennis Favorite Wins First Round in National Youth Event

In Chattanooga George Taylor of Houston defeated Michael Anderson of Saginaw 6 2 6 3 in the first round of the national boys and girls 14 and under and 12 and under tennis tournament. Only upset came from John Lamerado of Detroit.

Chattanooga Tenn George Taylor Houston Tex Michael Anderson Saginaw Mich John Lamerado Detroit

Chisox Rally But Stumble Against Yankees in Key Series

The Chicago White Sox, after a string of losses to the New York Yankees, rebound to sit in second place in the American League, one game ahead of the Mets and half a game behind the pennant leader. manager Al Lopez stresses unlikely paths and the team’s improving hitting as Talbot earns another win against Los Angeles.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox New York Yankees al Lopez White Sox Yankees Baltimore Sox New York Lopez Minnesota

Minor League SLUTS Today’s Games Featured

Rochester plays Richmond while Atlanta faces Toronto Jacksonville meets Buffalo and Syracuse battles Columbus.

Rochester Richmond Atlanta Toronto Jacksonville Buffalo Syracuse Columbus International Vin Richmond

Lester Keeps Unbeaten Mark With 12th Victory

Undefeated Jimmy Lester of San Francisco won a unanimous 10 round decision over Frank Niblett of Monterey at Kezar Pavilion. The victory extended Lester’s record to 12 wins while Niblett became only the second fighter to go the distance with him.

San Francisco Jimmy Lester Frank Niblett Monterey Calif Kezar Pavilion Lester Niblett

Fragmentary sports pairing list from city matchups

Readable lines show matchups between teams in Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Washington New York Detroit Boston. The fragment hints at a schedule or results but lacks complete details or outcomes.

Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Washington New York Detroit Boston Kansas City Twinight Los Twinig Aeles

Youth Has Best Shot In Hole-In-One Test

A 16-year-old Athens youth Mike Murphy came within four inches of the hole to lead the junior division of the Athens Lions Club Hole-in-One Tournament. He won Monday night’s closest-to-the-pin prize and tops the junior field as the event runs at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Marilyn White leads the ladies with a nine foot one inch shot on opening night.

Athens Mike Murphy Athens Lions Club Daily Prize Lions Club Cecil McGlone Fred Swearingen Ed Bickel Marilyn White Bob Littler Athens Country Club Bobby, Jr Littlers Dale Moffett Bob Baur Don White Tom Barstow The Elms Country Club Athens County Fairgrounds

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Holds August Meeting

Gallia Academy High School principal James N. M. Davis announces the Southeast Ohio Athletic League will meet August 26 at Pomeroy High School. James A. Diehl arranged a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Crow's Town and Country Restaurant for all principals athletic directors and football coaches. The meal costs $2. Principals must notify Diehl by August 21 of attendance from their schools.

Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Pomeroy High School James N. M. Davis Gallia Academy High School SECAL Davis James A. Diehl Crow’s Town and Country Fr. Dieh

Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons to mark 90th birthday at Monmouth Park

New York report says Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons will celebrate his 90th birthday Thursday by attending races at Monmouth Park in Oceanport New Jersey. He is recognized as one of the world's famed horse trainers, though retired last year.

New York Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Mr. Fitz Monmouth Park Oceanport N. J

Miss Perry Ousted in National U16 Tennis Tourney

Melinda Perry of Middletown Ohio was eliminated 6-2 6-2 by third seed Becky West of Jackson Mississippi in Lake Bluff Illinois. All other seeded players advanced to the second round.

Lake Bluff Ill Melinda Perry Middletown Ohio Becky West Jackson Miss

Reds Narrow Gap in NL Race After Win Over Phillies

Cincinnati moved within 2 1/4 games of the front runners by beating the first-place Phillies 6-2 as the Giants lost to the Cubs 6-4. The Colts beat the Dodgers 4-1 while tensions rose as pitcher Nuxhall was ejected after disputing a call. Phillies' Callison Taylor and Pavletich produced key hits. Roseboro exited with a severe finger injury.

Freehan Red Sox Johnny Pesky Tigers George Thomas Thomas Tony Conigliaro Associated Press Cincinnati Fred Hutchinson Reds Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs Phillies Giants Hutchinson Houston Colts Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Harper Dennis Bennett Don Pavletich Leo Cardenas Steve Boros Pavletich Joe Nuxhall Philadelphia Cookie Rojas Rojas Tony Taylor Nuxhall Johnny Callison Taylor Mel Steiner Bobby Wine Billy McCool Orlando Cepeda del Crandall Cubs Doug Clemens Hall Lanier Billy Williams Bob Shaw Bob Bolin Ron Santo Colts Joe Gaines Mike White Bob Lillis Jerry Grote Dodgers Tommy Davis Wally Moon Nate Oliver John Roseboro Roseboro

Homers Do It In Big League Victory

Homers by 2B Cardenas and 3B Borosshes Harper plus Pavietich highlight the 10 229 attendance game in which Nuxhall earned the win and Bennett took the loss. Taylor added a sacrifice fly.

Cardenas Borosshes — Harper Pavietich Robinson Callison SF — Taylor W — Nuxhall L — Bennett Sgaeapagt RBI O Cardenas Eee Boros Peewee Nuxhall McCool Philadelphia Incinnati Panne Bennett Cardenas Nuxhail J. Rae Cincinnati

Nicklaus Leads PGA Money List At Midseason

In Dunedin Florida after half the season Jack Nicklaus tops the PGA earnings chart with 90718 dollars, ahead of Arnold Palmer who has 80693. Tony Lema, Bill Casper Jr and Gary Player also rank in the top five with 66778 59096 and 50369 respectively.

Dunedin Fla Jack Nicklaus Professional Golfers Association Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Palmer Tony Lema Bill Casper Jr Gary Player Mason Rudolph Mike Souchak Ken Venturi Juan Rodriguez Tommy Jacobs

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