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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1966

Page

11

Falcons Eagles Open Exhibition Season Monday

The Falcons face the Philadelphia Eagles in the first exhibition game as Gov. Carl E. Sanders plans a visit to the Falcons camp at Black Mountain North Carolina. Coach Joe Kuharich faces fatigue concerns and salary standstills greet several teams as holdouts persist.

Falcons Eagles Associated Press of Georgia Atlanta Falcons Philadelphia Eagles Carl E. Sanders Black Mountain N. C Inula Freunker John Pincavage Detroit Lions Philadelphia Joe Kuharich

East Winner East Takes Second Annual City Olympics

East was declared winner of the Second Annual City Olympics in Athens after Thursday’s windup festivities. The Plains Morrison and West placed behind. In major league action Bob Gibson of the Cardinals limited Atlanta to five hits before a sore elbow ended his night as he earned win number 13 in a 7 5 victory. Jim Coker of the Reds hit a grand slam in the first inning to spark a 7 5 win over the Cubs.

East Athens Plains Morrison West Bob Gibson Cardinals Atlanta Braves Jim Coker Reds Chicago Bob Hess

Scioto Downs Chases Second Half Open at Scioto

Scioto Downs in Columbus begins the final half of the 1966 season with sprint and trotting events through Sept 20. Friday hosts the $4000 Invitational Trot featuring Nevele Dell while Saturday showcases the $4000 Invitational Pace with six entrants including Craig Creed and Hideaway Pat among others.

Columbus Scioto Downs Nevele Dell Curley Smart Stable Diller Hanover Sara Rodney Scioto Hideaway Pat Lexington Northfield Park

Competition At Skyline Is Becoming Keener

Mack Clingan will attempt to regain his winning form at Skyline Speedway this Saturday as the competition tightens.

Skyline Mack Clingan Skyline Speedway

Variety of Fish Available in Ohio Lakes and Rivers

The Division of Wildlife reports Ohio lakes and streams stabilizing with favorable weather, predicting a variety of fish for the catch. Central Ohio highlights catfish as a top bet with bluegills and bass also common at reservoirs like Delaware and O’Shaughnessy, Buckeye Lakes, and streams such as Big Darby Creek. In Southeastern Ohio, bass and bluegill on Burr Oak and other waters, muskies at Piedmont, and catfish in Scioto Muskingum rivers. Weekend outlook is fair to good.

Columbus Division of Wildlife Ohio Delaware and O'Shaughnessy Knox Hunter Run Buckeye Lakes Big Darby Creek Kokosing Burr Oak Logan Monroe Scioto Muskingum Seneca Lake

Cokers Grand Slam Lifts Reds Past Cubs in NL Rise

Reds surge as Jim Coker, Cincinnati catcher and morale leader, belts a bases loaded grand slam to power a 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs. The victory caps an eight of ten run as manager Dave Bristol steadies the club after their slide. Cepeda fuels Cardinals in NL action while World Cup final set for London.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Jim Coker Chicago Cubs Dave Bristol Don Heffner Coker John Edwards Don Pavletich

St Louis Rally Halts Braves as Gibson Wins, Buford Delivers Tie

In an action filled game, St Louis built a five run second inning led by a 17th homer from the St. Louis first baseman helping Bob Gibson to his 13th win before leaving with a sore elbow. Dal Maxvill and Lou Brooks added two run triples in the inning. Chicago’s Don Buford doubled home the tie breaking run against Denny McClain who lost his fourth straight start. Jack Lamabo earned his fifth win in relief.

St. Louis Bob Gibson Gibson Yending Braves Dal Maxvill Lou Brooks Cardinals Don Buford Chicago Tiger Denny Mc Clain Jack Lamabo Bob Locher

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