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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1965

Page

8

Reds Rally To Top Astros As Tsitouris Wins

Cincinnati Reds beat Houston 3-2 as John Tsitouris improves to 6-6 on the season. Don Pavletich and Leo Cardenas drive in two key runs, with Bill McCool securing the late-inning relief. The win keeps the Reds within one game of the NL lead as Maloney faces Podres in the next game.

LOS Angles Cincinnati Reds Reds Jim Maloney Los Angeles Houston Dodgers Crosley Field Don Pavletich Leo Cardenas Bill McCool John Tsitouris Pevletich Frank Robinson Astros Deron Johnson John Edwards Cardenas Johnson Bob Aspromonte Ron Brand Bob Lillis Joe Nuxhall Aspromonte Nellie Fox Dick Sisler McCool Joe Morgan Frank Thomas Lillis Mike Cuellar Maloney Johnny Podres

Jets Hold Top Spot In League

The Jets lead the league as Rochester and Jacksonville split a rain‑delayed doubleheader series, with Rochester dropping both games and Buffalo sweeping Columbus. Syracuse shut out Atlanta, Toronto took two from Toledo, and rookies Gardner and Sutherland contributed for Buffalo. NYRA to distribute over 15 million in purses across Aqueduct and Saratoga.

Associated Press Jacksonville Rochester Suns Buffalo Columbus Jets Syracuse Atlanta Toronto Toledo Rob Gardner Williamsport Darrell Sutherland Columbus Tom Shafer Frese Aee Aig Toronto Aeeereee Cesseses Rochester Seseseees Ole Eee Aeeeaer Jaconville Saturda Scene Anta E Coane Oledo

Olympic Committee undergoes major officer shake-up

New York reports Kenneth L Tug Wilson exits as U S Olympic Committee president while Asa Bushnell steps down as secretary after a full executive committee slate election. The move aims to refresh the movement with a new image and rotating leadership for four-year terms. Wilson, a former Big Ten commissioner, has long tied to Olympic roles since 1920. Bushnell, ECAC commissioner, served as secretary for two decades.

New York Kenneth L. Tug Wilson Asa Bushnell Executive Committee Wilson Big Ten Athletic Conference U. S International Olympic Committee Bushnell Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference USPC

Burgess Sets Major League Pinch Hit Mark with 108th

Shaw battles control and temper as he exits with a batters hit by pitch. Burgess belts a two run double for the White Sox in a double header split with Detroit to become the all time pinch hitter leader with 108. Dodgers, Cubs, Reds win. Twins surge in AL.

Associated Press Bob Shaw San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Shaw Felipe Alou Bill Jackowski Alou Braves Los Angeles

City Olympics Final Action Evening Event

Final action is planned for this evening at East Side School with a song and cheer contest plaque judging and the final vote starting at 7 45 p m East leads the standings with 181 points Morrison 140 The Plains and West 126 each Seniors play volleyball juniors compete in individual events sophomores have a scavenger hunt and a track meet is slated for all groups East added 12 points in miniature golf Morrison 12 in bowling none in miniature golf The Plains and West added six in both sports Saturday action.

East Side School East Morrison Plains West The

Legion Games Cancelled After Opponent No-Show

The Athens American Legion team season ends at 19 8 after a scheduled doubleheader with Jackson was cancelled when Jackson failed to appear. The final games of the season were forfeited.

Athens American Legion Legion Jackson Athens

Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues

A snapshot of American and National League standings with recent results and upcoming games. Notable: Detroit beats Chicago 7 4. Baltimore 8 Minnesota 1. New York 3 Cleveland 0. Dodgers and Giants show mixed outcomes as seasons progress.

WOL Pet Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Big New York Los Angeles Washington Boston Kansas City Chicago

Hole In One Tournament Opens With 150 Entrants

The Lions Club annual Hole in One golf tourney began Sunday night with 150 contestants. Service Club Night runs 6 to 11 p.m. nightly. Gomer Jones tops the men's division after a close pin shot within 1 ft 5 in. Greg Moore leads the teen division at 4 ft 1.5 in. Mary Hope leads the women at 8 ft 9.5 in. Mayor Raymond Shepard and City Council President Harry Crewson hit the first balls.

Lions Club Gomer Jones Greg Moore Mary Hope Raymond Shepard Harry Crewson

Indians Rally as Attendance Soars Amid Yankees Split

Cleveland fans packed the wigwam for a three-out-of-four win over the New York Yankees. A Sunday doubleheader drew 56,634, the largest home gate since 1962, pushing season attendance toward the 1964 total. Fred Whitfield pacing the nightcap, while Jack Kralick earned the win in relief. The Indians host Pittsburgh in an exhibition for sandlot baseball before resuming AL play against Chicago Tuesday.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Chiefs Yankees Indians Minnesota Chicago Mel Stottlemyre Tom Tresh Joe Pepitone Bombers Sonny Siebert al Downing Tribe Pedro Ramos Fred Whitfield Downing Max Alvis Tony Kubek Mickey Mantle Pepitone Lee Stange Kubek Mantle Jack Kralick Yanks Don McMahon Pittsburgh Pirates Ralph Terry Bill Faul Cubs Pittsburgh Norm Cash Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox

Paige Honored by Tribe in Indians Hall of Fame

Cleveland tribute marks Satchel Paige’s Hall of Fame induction with a ceremony during a twin bill against New York. Paige, age 55, recalled his 22-year pitching career and his impact on the 1948 World Championship season while sharing pitching wisdom and meeting Jim Hegan.

Cleveland Bill Veeck Satchel Paige Cleveland Indians Satchel Indians New York Jim Hegan Yankees Satch Tribe

Stengel Hurt In Fall May Be Out For Season

Casey Stengel lay in a hospital bed in traction after a fall caused a displaced fracture of his left hip. Doctors expect surgery between Tuesday and Wednesday with a three week hospital stay and extended convalescence at his Glendale home. The Mets face uncertainty about his season and future with the team.

Stengel New York Casey Stengel Peter la Motte New York Mets Ees la Motte Met Shea Stadium Joe DeGregorio Roosevelt Hospital Glendale Calif Mets

Player Wins National Challenge by Eleven Strokes

Gary Player captured the National Challenge title at Lakewood Country Club with a 269 total, earning $20,000. He led amateur Bill Campbell by 16 entering the final round, shot 73, and finished 11 strokes ahead of Nicklaus who took second with 280. Palmer was third at 281, with Beman just behind.

Washington Gary Player Lakewood Country Club U. S Bill Campbell Huntington W. Va Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Gary Arnold Palmer Palmer Dean Beman Campbell

Major League Leaders batting and pitching leaders listed

Batting leaders include Yastrzemski Boston .346 Oliva Minnesota 116 hits Mantilla Boston 66 RBI Horton Detroit 67 Campaneris KC 34 steals. Pitching leaders show Perry Minnesota 7 1 .875 and Pappas Minnesota 10 3 .119. Other lines include Rose Cab Cincinnati 127 hits Clemente 123 and Koufax 1 850 strikeouts.

Yastrzemski Boston Mantilla Olive Minnesota Versalles Horton Detroit Oliva Richardson New York Campaneris Kansas City Aparicio Baltimore Colavito Cleveland Cardenal Los Angeles Perry Pappas Baltimores Grant McDowell Lolich Clemente Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Harper Cincinnati Rose Johnson Banks Chicago Williams Allen Philadelphia Callison San Francisco Sphiladelphia Stargell McCovey Wills Brock St. Louis Koufax Jay Gibson

Redskins rookie Charley Taylor sets pass record

Charley Taylor, Washington Redskins rookie rusher last fall, caught 53 passes, a record for a National Football League running back. The daily average purse distribution at the New York Racing Association tracks in 1964 was $67,899 for the 234 day season.

Charley Taylor Washington Redskins New York Racing Association

Casper Wins Insurance City Open In Heat Driven Playoff

Billy Casper, trimmed from 220 pounds to 175, captured the Insurance City Open title in a sudden death playoff over Johnny Pott at Wethersfield Country Club. Casper earned $11,000 for the win as part of his third PGA victory of the season, extending his money list streak to 43 events.

Hartford Conn Billy Casper Casper Johnny Pott ICC Pott Wethersfield Country Club Billy PGA

McKay Signs Grid Contract At Warren High School

Joe McKay a 1958 Rio Grande and 1962 Ohio University graduate signs a two year contract to coach and coordinate basketball from fifth through 12th grade plus teach English at Warren Howland High School in Warren Ohio He resigns as North Canton High head coach He previously coached at Mansfield Madison Willoughby Kirtland Willoughby teams won three straight conference titles and stayed undefeated in the final year His wife Ann Rupe and three children Sally Cinda and Vic will relocate with him in late August

Joe McKay Rio Grande High School Ohio University Warren-Howland High School Warren Ohio North Canton High School Dick Retton Pomeroy Mansfield - Madison High Willoughby- Kirtland Willoughby McKay Ann Rupe Middleport Sally Cinda Vic

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