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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1966

Page

8

Heffner Denies Rumor He'll Quit As Reds Manager

Cincinnati manager Don Heffner, under pressure from a 13th loss in 17 games, denies resigning after a 3-2 11 inning defeat to the Mets. Owner William DeWitt backs him as the Reds prepare for a two game series with the Pirates, amid slump and questions about hitting and form.

Pittsburgh Don Heffner Cincinnati Reds Reds New York Mets Mets Heffner Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati William O. DeWitt DeWitt Witt

Koufax and Drysdale See Mixed Fortunes as Giants Win

San Francisco edged Los Angeles 3-2 as Juan Marichal pitched a four-hitter for his 11th win, tying Koufax for the NL lead. Drysdale faltered to 4-7 after six innings. Sammy Ellis took the loss for Cincinnati as New York beat the Reds 3-2 in 11. Other NL results: Pittsburgh 11 Atlanta 8, Philadelphia 5 St Louis 3, Houston 8 Chicago 4.

Don Drysdale Sandy Koufax Juan Marichal Koufax Drysdale Sammy Ellis Marichal Drogsday San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Ace Ellis Cincinnati New York Mets Reds

Athens Legion Loses Grip in Second Game of Newark Doubleheader

Adams homers twice as the Athens American Legion team splits a Newark doubleheader at Trautwein Field. Athens won 4 1 in game one with Adams driving in three runs, then fell 17 3 in the nightcap as Newark's bats broke loose, including a sixth inning grand slam by Bill Speaks. Athens next hosts Beverly, then visits Washington County.

St. Louis Houston Chicago Pirates Atlanta Ed Mathews Gene Alley Chris Short Bill White Phillies Cardinals John Bateman Rusty Staub Dave Nicholson Astros Cubs Tom Metters Athens American Legion Newark Athens Trautwein Field Dick Adams Adams Beverly Vince Don Jones Bruce Higgins Lantz Repp Gibson Higgins Bill Speaks Chuck Ballinger Repp Larry Hot Jones Dell Hall U Mellin Ve Willoughby Hannat Hampshire Wince Srigne Mulligan Rapp Hwufil C Adams Sams Higgins Adee Menos Gibson Ecscoue Hannah Jones Sac Wince Mullikan U Bi Jones Tanee San i O Dell Sb Speake Pecards Hall Melick Ul Briner C Willoughby Rannow R Febeteeers Sams Gilliland Melic Hannah McCullough Gilliland Epp Spaulding Willoughby Ballinger Ee — McCulllough

Smith Triumphs With 220 Yard Dash World Mark At Sac Invitational

Smith of San Jose State clocked 20.0 seconds for the 220 yard dash at Sacramento Invitational, erasing Henry Carr’s 1964 mark. Ryun of Kansas posted 4:02.8 in the mile at Terre Haute while chasing world and national standards. Grelle led San Diego meet with a sub four minute milestone, Danielson became the second high schooler to break four minutes, and Jazy set a French 2000 meters record at Anzin as Odlozil’s world best stood nearby.

Ryun University of Kansas U. S Field Federation Terre Haute Ind Los Angeles Michel Jazy France Smith Henry Carr Arizona State Bloomington Jim Grelle Portland Ore Tim Danielson Chula Vista Calif San Diego Grelle Danielson Ryan Ron Clarke Australia Down Under George Young Young Clarke Atlantic Jazy Anzin Jose Odlozil Czechoslovakia

West All-Stars Sweep Ohio Schoolboy Series

West All-Stars won all three games in Columbus to claim the annual Ohio high school all-star series, extending the pattern of West wins in 1962 1964 and 1966 with the East taking 1963 and 1965. Gerry Christman earned two decisions, Jim Dichito led with five hits and a homer earning MVP for the West, while Don Smith earned East MVP honors for fielding and three hits.

Columbus Deshler Gerry Christman Lou Berliner Don Smith Tallmadge Berliner Smith

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Key NL batting leaders include Stargell .335 and Flood 40 RBIs. Aaron tops runs with 45. Hart leads RBIs with 58. Oliva hits .342. F Robinson 48 RBIs. Pitching shows Koufax 111 strikeouts, Gibson 120. McDowell, Watt etc. lead 5 decision records.

Stargell Pittsburgh Flood St. Louis Aaron Atlanta Hart San Francisco White Philadelphia Alou Clemente Phillips Chicago Pinson Cincinnati Johnson Los Angeles Callison McCarver Wills Morgan Houston Koufax Angeles Perry San Srabcions Gibson Oliva Minnesota F. Robinson Baltimore Agee RB. Robinson B. Robinson Yastrzemski Boston Foy Schaal Califorate Campaneris Kansas City Scott Cardenal California Watt Pizarro McDowell Cleveland Richert Washington

1960s Pontine Trade In Car With Vinyl Buckets

Car listing notes a four speed transmission and vinyl bucket seats with a full console. The ad highlights the vehicle’s appeal and suggests driving it to truly appreciate its features.

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