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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1964

Page

9

Dodgers Upset Birthday Party Gift Casey 74th

On Casey Stengel’s 74th birthday the Mets receive gifts but fail to beat the Dodgers. Don Drysdale outduels Sandy Koufax as Bob Taylor hits a three run homer, giving Los Angeles a 5-3 win at Shea Stadium in front of 40,962 fans.

New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Stengel Don Drysdale Shea Stadium Casey Sandy Koufax Dodgers Sandy Bob Taylor Taylor Mets Case Casey Stengel

Half and Half Filter Cigarettes Herald Pleasant Aroma

Ad promotes Half and Half Filter Cigarettes praising a pleasant aroma and great taste. It positions the product as packed with America’s best tasting pipe tobacco and encourages smoking the new filter version.

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National League Standings and Thursday Scores

The National League standings show Philadelphia leading with a .586 mark, followed by San Francisco and Pittsburgh in tight races. Thursday results had St. Louis beat Chicago 4 to 2, Los Angeles defeating New York 8 to 5 in 10 innings, Philadelphia over San Francisco 4 to 3, and Pittsburgh 8 to 1 after Houston 0 to 3. Today's games feature Milwaukee at Chicago, Cincinnati at St. Louis, and Houston at New York. Saturday schedules include San Francisco at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Philadelphia.

LL. Pet Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Love Scieas Ee Milwaukee Los Angeles CHICA Eloumade ci Ae New York St. Louis Chicago Houston Ieee Baltimore Ston Detroit Minnesota Cleveland Washington Kansas City Boston Twinight Clemen Williams Ns — Mays Boyer Santo Clemente Piinson Mays Nicago Wills Brock Koufax Marzenal Drysdale

Gilbert Leads Canadian Open After First Round

Hollywood Florida’s C L Gilbert shoots 67 at Pinegrove to grab a one stroke lead in the Canadian Open. He credits luck and a reliable putter as he sits ahead of Bob Shave Jr and a crowd including Nicklaus and Palmer at a tight, pro debut-like start.

Montreal Gibby Gilbert Gilbert Hollywood Fla Arnold Palmer Palmer C. L Bob Shave, Jr Willoughby Ohio Jack Nicklaus

Athens LI Team Loses At Wellston

An Athens boys Little League team, from 10 squads, fell 4-3 in 10 innings to Wellston in the Wellston tournament. Athens led 3 runs through two frames before Lynch of Wellston struck out 15 of 17. David Smith pitched six for Athens. Pete Kemmerle four for Wellston. It was Athens first night game.

Athens Wellston Bill Stewart Tom Kempton Lynch David Smith Rotary Pete Kemmerle Jonseys

Phillies Giants Deliver Exciting Overtime Series

Philadelphia edged San Francisco 4 3 in 10 innings in the 12th extra inning game of the season. Gene Mauch praised the action in the Phillies clubhouse after a dramatic win that left the NL pennant race extremely tense.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Gene Mauch Phillies Phils Giants Alvin Dark

Fishing outlook middling with Geauga record pike tease

Outdoors report notes weekend fishing prospects are fair to good overall with a mediocre outlook. A potential record catch stirs interest in Geauga County as Ron Kaczmarek of Cleveland nets a 38 inch 134 pound pike at Lake Aquilla. Central district notes most waters here.

Columbus Division of Wildlife Geauga County Ron Kaczmarek Cleveland Lake Aquilla Burr Oak Dow Wills Creek Jackson Monroe Dillon Hope Alma Sunfish Creek Little Muskingum Muskingum Hesterman, Clark Stonelick Spring Valley Acton Loramie Sandusky Bay Lake Erie Kelleys Niagara Reef Hen Island

Cards Beat AllStars In Scrimmage Ahead Of Bears Game

At Lake Forest Illinois the St Louis Cardinals edged the College All-Stars 12 to 6 in a two hour scrimmage with unique rules. Charley Johnson connected on long TD passes to Sonny Randle and Billy Joe Connrad while Tony Lorick to Paul Warfield produced the All-Stars score. Crenshaw and Snell provided standout runs for the All-Stars amid a rougher atmosphere as Otto Graham praised his players’ readiness for the Bears.

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Major League Leaders Overview and Standings

Major League leaders listed by category with players and teams across the American and National Leagues. Notable names include Mays and Clemente for homers and hits, Oliva leading batting in the AL, Killebrew and Aparicio prominent in power and steals, with Koufax and Drysdale among top pitchers.

Local Little League Scores From Athens Games

Medics beat K of C 22 to 6 in Athens action while Kasler’s defeated Jaycees 16 to 6 and Gasco beat Kiwanis 14 to 4 Little Pony Bridgwater topped Royal McBee 8 to 6 in another game St Louis host Cincinnati as John Tsitouris aims to even his record at seven and seven in a three game Reds Cardinals series

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