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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1966
Page
19
Saturday at Peden Stadium features the United States Track and Field Federation meet open to all males with a 25 cent registration and a $1 USTFF card, plus the Athens Jaycees Junior Championships for Southeastern Ohio residents with two age groups and no entry fee.
Three area golfers advancing from Tuesday action fell Wednesday. Greg Moore of Athens lost to Tim Reardon 2 and 1 in the championship flight, Logan Poston of Logan lost to Ronald Rockey 5 and 4, and C. J. Nicholas of Wellston fell 4 and 3 to Pete Reiber in third flight. Registration for Saturday at Peden Stadium runs 1 to 2 p.m., with Stan Huntsman contacted for early signup. Awards go to the top three finishers. events include track and field for youths, with various dashes, relays, throws, jumps, and ages 12 and under and 13 to 15 divisions.
Hank Morus 43, Newport High School basketball coach, carded two aces last weekend at ParMar Pines Golf Club across the Ohio River in West Virginia. He sank the 130 yard No. 12 with a seven iron and the No. 16 with the same club.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 to move one game ahead of the San Francisco Giants in the NL race. Key moments included Matty Alou being hit by a pitch that sparked a six-run inning, with Joe Pagan and Donn Clendenon delivering pivotal hits and a three-run homer. Other NL results saw St Louis over Atlanta, Cincinnati sweeping Chicago, and Philadelphia topping Houston. In the AL, Baltimore beat Detroit, Chicago defeated Cleveland, and New York shut out Kansas City.
Confirmations pour in from rivals in New York Georgia and Tennessee for tonight's 65 lap super modified feature at Skyline Speedway. Names include Herman Wise Bobby Shaw Hooker Hood Lu Blainer Gus Linder and Buckeye rivals with Larry Dickson honored in a ceremony. Time trials start 6 30 pm and the race at 8 pm.
The passage explains a four step delivery with emphasis on the backswing height not exceeding shoulder level. It advises keeping the left foot bearing weight as the ball passes the right knee and maintaining the arm close to the body. It notes the backswing should swing naturally under its own acceleration and ends with readiness for the final step.
Browns offensive line coach Fritz Heisler praises rookie Fred Hoaglin from Alliance Ohio as a possible successor to veteran John Morrow. Hoaglin, 22, 6-foot-4, 250 pounds, played at Pittsburgh and was the sixth Browns draft pick last November. The team typically uses one backup center, but a two center setup could be explored.
The Plains lead the City Olympics with 35 points to Morrison 32 East 25 and West 18 after night one. Chal lenge winner The Plains 21 Morrison 16 East 15 West 8. Morrison banner 12 points The Plains 8 West 6 East 4. Sportsmanship and leadership split six to The Plains and East four to Morrison and West. A Crystal Pool swimming meet is set for this morning and boys basketball at The Plains tonight with six minute quarters. Friday brings tennis golf table tennis checkers and tetherball at Ohio University sites and more basketball at The Plains.
An advertising note promotes Mosquito Beater granules for patios and lawns at 97¢ from Higgins Feed Store on Route 50 West Edge of City. A second item calls for a Peace Caravan public discussion with The Electric Company on S May Avenue at 8 p.m. Friday July 22.
Fragmented data shows International League standings with teams such as Columbus Buffalo Jacksonville Syracuse and Michigan region references. Missing context prevents precise positions or dates.
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