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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1967

Page

6

Gotay Weeks To Prove Self In Astros Stint

Julio Gotay, 27, Puerto Rican infielder, drives in two runs and scores as Houston beats St. Louis 5-2. He says the two coming for August twins push him to excel, amid a prior 0-for-20 stretch in Oklahoma City. Other Monday NL games saw Los Angeles top Atlanta 4-2 and Chicago crush Philadelphia 13-3.

ED Schuyler JR Joe Morgan Julio Gotay Gotay Houston St. Louis Los Angeles Atlanta Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Gotays Oklahoma City Astros Tony Cloninger Len Gabrielson Braves Claude Osteen Rico Carty Clete Boyer Phil Regan Leo Durocher Cubs

Reds Open Big Series With Giants

Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants meet in a pivotal NL series opener. Reds ride a four game win streak and lead the league. Giants sit four back after winning 14 of 18. Milt Pappas faces Bob Perry in the planned opener with Nolan and Ellie set for Reds games. Panthers not relevant

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Reds Giants Bob Perry Perry Milt Pappas Gary Nolan Sammy Ellie Juan Maricha Bob Bolin

City Recreation Opens With Medics Triumphs and Softball Wins

Athens Little League opened with Medics defeating Lions 18 to 1 and Logans beating Gasco 122 to 3. Medics pitcher Terry Strickland struck out 13 over five innings, with Stan Partridge and Mike Wilkinson each collecting three hits. Gascos pitcher Steve Inbody earned the win, aided by two singles from Inbody and two doubles from Champlin and Sininger. Abex beat The Plains 15-4 in women's softball, with Dory Faulkner winning pitcher and Ride nourishing homers and singles for the winners.

Medics Gascos Athens Little League Lions Logans Gasco Kiwanis Jaycees Volkswagen Steppes Messenger Terry Strickland Stan Partridge Mike Wilkinson Strickland Jeff Williams Steve Inbody Mike Beasley Inbody Les Champlin Danny Sininger Abex the Plains Dory Faulkner Shirley Ridenour Lyndon Michael Carole Hart

National League Monday Results and Tonight’s Schedule

Baseball brief lists Monday results: Los Angeles a beat Chicago 13 to 2, Philadelphia 2 Houston 5, Levit 2. Only games scheduled. Tonight Chicago at Philadelphia, Los Angeles at Atlanta, San Francisco at Cincinnati, Houston at St. Louis, New York at Pittsburgh. Wednesday schedule includes Freanep at Philadelphia and New York at Pittsburgh, Los Angeles at Atlanta.

Los Angeles A Feed Chicago Modelphia Houston Levit Philadelphia Los Angeles Atlanta San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Freanep Pcs Sane St. Lowes Escess

Baseball results and schedules from Monday and Wednesday

Monday's major league results include Minnesota 5 Cleveland 4 New York 4 Washington 2 Detroit 3 Kansas City 2 in 11 innings California 3 Baltimore 2. Scheduled twi nights feature Baltimore at California Detroit at Kansas City Cleveland at Minnesota Boston at Chicago and Washington at New York. Wednesday's games list Baltimore at California Detroit at Kansas City Cleveland at Minnesota Boston at Chicago and Washington at New York twi night.

Minnesota Cleveland New York Washington Detroit Kansas City California Baltimore Boston Chicago Peter Detroit Ston Sir Clevelan

800 Youths Set For Majors Draft In Two-Day Event

AP report from New York details the 1967 baseball free agent draft to select 800 or more teens and collegians by 20 major league teams and affiliates. Notable prospects mentioned include Ken Holtzman Rick Monday Tom Seaver Gary Nolan Rich Nye Bill Dillman and Joe Coleman.

New York Ken Holtzman Rick Monday Joe Coleman Tom Seaver Gary Nolan Rich Nye Bill Dillman New York Yankees Terry Hughes Spartanburg S.C Kansas City A’s A’s Don Shaw New York Mets Baltimore Shaw Dillman Cincinnati Cubs Nye Yanks Los Angeles Dody American Legion Legion

Indians Win Homer Battle But Lose 5-4 To Twins

In Minneapolis, the Indians slugged two homers by Fred Whitfield and Max Alvis but fell 5-4 as the Twins rally tied the game on Tony Oliva's two-run double in the sixth and won on a ninth inning wild pitch. Sam McDowell allowed Bob Allison's homer and sustained the hard-luck loss. Al Worthington earned the win.

Minneapolis Cleveland Indians Minnesota Twins Fred Whitfield Max Alvis Cleveland Dean Chance Sam McDowell Bob Allison Tony Oliva Whitfield Sam Twins Steve Bailey Cesar Tovar Rod Carew Rich Rollins Tovar Harmon Killebrew Lee Maye Leon Wagner Indians Namer Alvis Oliva al Worthington Bob Allen Luis Tiant John O’donoghue Jim Kaat Dave Boswell Seeee Salmon Hinton Ef - Wagner T. Horton Rollins Killebrew Allison Versalles Zimmerman Valdespino Battey Chance Ollom Reese Roland D Worthington Uhlaender Minnesota Srencester Mae Gonzalez HR Allison Whitefield S—Versalles Salmon McDowell Allen Boley Worthington W—Worthiton L—Bailey Hap—Bucdowell

Ferriell Earns U S Open Berth on First Try

Jim Ferriell a 25 year old ex Louisville standout now living in Ft. Mitchell Ky won a U S Open qualifying event at Clovernook Country Club posting 69 72 141 to claim medalist honors and one of six local berths in the June 15 18 Don Finsterwald a former Athens Ohio star was among the alternates. Plummer of Cincinnati tied morning 71 and led afternoon before double bogeys on nine and 16. Esseg II of Indianapolis tied for second. Hoffer of Huntington W Va won sixth berth in three way playoff with Finsterwald eliminated.

Cincinnati Jim Ferriell University of Louisville Ft. Mitchell Springfield N. J Ferriell Dick Plummer Clovernook Country Club Plummer Don Essig II Indianapolis Harry Hoffer Huntington W. Va Hoffer Don Finsterwald Athens Ohio

Major League Leaders American and National League batting

A garbled list shows batting leaders Kaline and Clemente with high averages, runs batted in leaders F Robinson and Clemente, doubles leaders Mincher and Tovar, triples led by Buford and Williams, home runs led by F Robinson and Killebrew, stolen bases led by Agee, and other tied or unclear stats. Names include Kaline Det, F Robinson Balt, Clemente Pitt, Brock St. L, Williams Chic, Perez Cin, Pinson, Rose Cin, Morgan Houst, Gonzalez Phil, Aaron Ali, Holtzman, Veale, Marichal, and Mullan.

Mincher Calif Tovar Minn Buford K . Calif Ens K. C Verealies Inn F. Robinson Bait Killebrew Stolen Mane Agee Campaneris Pita Eanensh Herlen Sparmon Det Schene Lonborg Bost Peters Chic Clemente Pitt Brock St. L Cepeda Allen Williams Perez Cin Rose Pinson Morgan Houst Gonzalez Phil Aaron Ali Steck Os — Brock Wills Wie Holtzman Veale Steikeouts Marichal S. F Molan

Barber Rejoins Orioles After Unauthorized Farm Visit

ANAHEIM AP Pitcher Steve Barber rejoined the Baltimore Orioles after walking out Sunday and was fined about 500 by manager Hank Bauer. Barber said he views himself as a lefty and made a left handed move to visit his in laws farm in Twin Bluffs Wisconsin. The 28 year old lefthander has struggled with wildness this season issuing 48 walks in 46 innings and did not complain about a demotion to the bullpen.

Anaheim Steve Barber Baltimore Orioles Hank Bauer Barber Bauer Twin Bluffs Wis

Belmont Placer Destroyed After Belmont Stakes

Cool Reception, the Canadian colt who finished second in the Belmont Stakes despite a broken right foreleg, was destroyed Monday night after a two hour effort to save him failed. Jockey Johnny Sellers rode in the race, and the horse finished 2 1/2 lengths behind Damascus.

New York Cool Reception Damascus Johnny Sellers William Reed

Satchel Paige Stars in Parkersburg Exhibition

In Parkersburg West Virginia the Indianapolis Clowns led by Satchel Paige will appear at City Park tonight at 7 30 p m. The athletic boosters club of Ohio Valley College sponsors the event and the Clowns will play the Baltimore Stars in an outdoor baseball show.

Parkersburg W. Va Indianapolis Clowns Satchel Paige Athletic Boosters Club Ohio Valley College Baltimore Stars

Tillotson Cashing In Yank Premiums

Thad Tillotson's reward from the Dodgers for Dick Schofield last September is highlighted as the Yankees beat the Washington Senators 4 to 2. Tillotson, a fringe spring roster addition, earned his third win of the season in a Monday night game.

Tillotson Thad Tillotson New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Yankees Dodgers Dick Schofield Washington Senators

Hudson Signs With St. Louis Hawks to stay in NBA

Lou Hudson, who had explored the ABA, signed a 1967-68 contract with the St. Louis Hawks after discussions with Ben Kerner and coach Richie Guerin. The Hawks had filed a $3 million suit over his ABA contract but withdrew it as Hudson remained with St. Louis. Hudson cited money as a factor in the switch and said he spoke with his Greensboro home friends before finalizing terms.

ST. Louis Lou Hudson National Basketball Association St. Louis Hawks NBA American Basketball Association Greensboro N.C Hudson Kerner Hawks Minnesota Muskies Minnesota ABA Ben Kerner A. E. Holman Associated Press Holman Richie Guerin

Mrs. Watkins Heads Auxiliary Unit Again

Mrs June Watkins was re elected president of the Auxiliary Unit Glen ford Dugan Post 229 American Legion in Nelsonville The election also chose Mrs Mary Howard first vice president Mrs Hazel Verity second vice president Mrs Mary Steenrod treasurer Mrs Kathryn Hartman secretary Mrs Myrtle Nanna chaplain and Mrs Edward Carter sergeant at arms The new officers will be installed at the July meeting A bake sale was set for June 30.

Nelsonville June Watkins Glenford Dugan American Legion Mary Howard Hazel Verity Mary Steenrod Kathryn Hartman Myrtle Nanna Edward Carter

Notice in Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio

William Biehl dba Biehl Safety Service files suit No 24261 asking $4685.04 and foreclosure of a mechanic's lien on lands in Farm Lot 124 Athens Township. Defendants Schneider and Architectural Builders Inc must answer by June 20 1967. Also notice of appointment of Jewett D Parmiter as Executor of Mamie M Parmiter deceased Amesville Ohio with four months to file claims.

Athena National Bank @ corporation Court Street Athens Ohio Hal Schneider and Architectural Builders, Inc Corporation William Biehl D. 6. Co. Biehl Safety Service Court of Common Pleas Athens County B. Boles Elmo P. Boles County of State of William Bieh D. B. A. Bieh Jewett D. Parmiter Amesville Mamie M. Parmiter

Death notice for Edward Smathers thanks granted

The family expresses deep appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy and acts of kindness at the time of Edward Smatherss death special thanks to Dr Roger Johnson Reverend Evans and the Smathers family.

Edward Smathers Roger Johnson Reverend Evans Ee Sons An Ughters

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