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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1966

Page

9

Casper Wins Open Playoff in Golf Match

Billy Casper defeated Arnold Palmer in a Monday playoff at Olympic Club for the U S Open title tying at 278 and earning 25 000 top prize plus 1500 playoff share. Casper plans Mormon church events and will skip the British Open to attend a Salt Lake City tournament. Palmer earned 12 500 plus 1500 playoff share and praised Casper's putting.

San Francisco Billy Caster Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Casper Arnold Palmer Petaluma Calif Salt Lake City Utah Muirfield Scotland Palmer Olympic Club Bill Billy Casper

B&O Excursion to Cincinnati With Round Trip Stops

The Baltimore and Ohio Railway announces a Sunday excursion to Cincinnati with departures from Parkersburg Athens Hamden Chillicothe and Greenfield. The train stops en route and returns in the evening after a Reds Giants game at 1 30 p.m. Tickets range from 3 75 to 6 50 depending on origin. Children five to under twelve half fare.

Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati Parkersburg Athens Hamden Chillicothe Greenfield

Ortiz wins by 12th round stoppage in lightweight title defense

Pittsburgh reports Carlos Ortiz defeats John Bizzarro by technical knockout at 2 29 of the 12th round to claim victory and pursue a New York State Senate bid in the 29th District. Ortiz plans campaign stops and speeches across his district while the crowd of 4 204 generated about 31 000 in gate receipts.

Pittsburgh Carlos Ortiz Bronx Johnny Bizzarro New York State Senate Ortiz Civic Arena Bizzarro John Buck McTiernan Erie McTiernan Bizzatto

Victory Keeps Jonseys In Second Spot

A 29 4 win over Rotary lifts Jonseys to 5 1 and second place behind idle Gasco in Little League standings. Kiwanis beat Moose 6 3, Logan's down Jaycees 10 6, Bridgwater bested Steppe's 13 5. Monday results note 4 30 p m games including Kasler's vs Gasco for first and K of C vs Lions.

Rotary Jonseys Kasler’s and K of C Gasco Kiwanis Moose Logan's Jaycees Bridgwater Steppe’s Kasler Lions Medics Nye Joey Vanity Fred Kilgallin Mike Westfall Westfall Robby Richey Eric Coon Allen Ackerman Bill Hart Jim Gibbs Logan Jim Foster Rick Tinkham Roy Hoffman Steve Tinkham Terry Gilkey Mark Mace Hoffman Darrell Jones Ricky Mansfield Bill Tevis Jeff Spencer Steve Caul Mark Simpson Grim Craig Mathews Jon McBride

Five Americans Win In Opening Wimbledon Round

Five American players advance in the opening round at Wimbledon buoying hopes for Davis Cup success. Dennis Ralston Cliff Richey Clark Graebner Charlie Pasarell and Marty Riessen move forward as George MacCall watches with satisfaction. Roy Emerson of Australia beats Harry Fauquier 6-0 6-1 6-2 while Fred Stolle defeats Ingo Buding 6-2 4-6 6-2 to 6-?

Wimbledon England George MacCall Dennis Ralston Cliff Richey Clark Graebner Charlie Pasarell Marty Riessen Australia Roy Emerson Harry Fauquier Canada Fred Stolle Ingo Buding West Germany

Reds Hall of Fame voting scheduled for ten days

Cincinnati fans may vote for a modern Reds Hall of Fame candidate for the last 25 years at Crosley Field or via newspaper clips. Hall of Fame editor Tom Swope will select two old timers. Induction ceremony set for July 28 at Crosley Field.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Reds Tom Swope Cincinnati Post & Times- Star Crosley Field Bobby Adams Joe Beggs Grady Hatton Eddie Joost Mike McCormick Eddie Miller Ray Meuller

National League and American League Standings Snapshot

MLB standings show San Francisco leading NL with 40 28 record, Baltimore at 41 26, and Los Angeles 37 27 in the NL and New York 26 33, Chicago 29 33 in the AL. Monday results include New York 2 Chicago 3 and Kansas City 1 St Louis 4 with multiple night games and schedules into midweek.

San Francisco Baltimore Pittsburgh Cescse Detroit Oasis Los Angeles Cleveland Housign California Deciss Philadelphia Minnesota St Lgu Giesesacs Geof Cageeo Vei Dies Cincinnati New York Alice Foie Beekes Washington Kansas City Asror SS Ce Acyens Boston St. I Chicago Douls Houston Atlanta California Detroit St. Louis Jim Mudcat) Grant Tommie Agee Phil Roof Athletics Don Drysdale Dodgers Braves Gene Oliver Joe Torre Mets

Red Sox rout All Stars in Maple Leaf exhibition

Boston, last in the American League, defeated the International League All Stars 8-4 at Maple Leaf Stadium. Carl Yastrzemski hit a homer as Dave Morehead worked five innings to hold the All Stars to no runs. New York Giants announce 1966 NFL signings for Gary Wood and Smith Reed. Jets say Al Atkinson and Ray Abruzzese signed AFL contracts.

Toronto Boston Red Sox Maple Leaf Stadium Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Dave Morehead Boston NEW York The New York Giants Gary Wood Smith Reed al Atkinson Ray Abruzzese New York Jets

Terrell Relaxes as Jones Ramps Up for Title Fight

Heavyweight Ernie Terrell takes a second day off while challenger Doug Jones resumes brisk workouts ahead of their World Boxing Association title bout set for June 28 in Houston. Both fighters rested Monday after weekend training.

Ernie Terrell Doug Jones World Boxing Association Terrell Jones

Bryant Collapses At Coaching Clinic In Los Angeles

Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant collapsed during a Pepperdine College coaching clinic in Los Angeles. He was diagnosed with exhaustion syndrome and rested at View Park Community Hospital. A spokesman said he is alert and talking, with his wife visiting, and Bryant has a hall of fame career record and multiple national titles.

Los Angeles Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant University of Alabama View Park Community Hospital Bryant Pepperdine College Crimson Tide

Golf class for school-age students still has openings

There are openings for a golf class for school-age students meeting each Thursday at 6 p.m. Interested individuals should report to the Mill St. field Thursday evening. Harold Kessler at 592-1628 can provide further information.

Mill St. Field Harold Kessler

Fielding Woes Hit Indians As Slump Deepens

The Cleveland Indians drop to third in the American League after a 4-2 loss to the Washington Senators. Seven hits including Rocky Colavito’s homer were marred by two errors by Chico Salmon and a wild throw by Max Alvis. Pete Richert earned his eighth win for Washington while Jim Grant took the loss.

Washington Cleveland Indians Cleveland Senators Birdie Tebbetts Indians Rocky Colavito Chico Salmon Max Alvis Salmon Colavito Fred Whitfield Alvis Bob Saverine Ed Brinkman Doug Camilli Camilli Don Lock John O’donoghue Dick Radatz Baltimore Pete Richert

Oliva error helps Angels tie game in seventh inning

Tony Oliva dropped a fly ball in center in the seventh after two Angels singled, allowing California to tie the score at 3-3 en route to a 5-3 victory.

Tony Oliva California Angels California

Reds face Pirates as Fischer aims to extend winning streak

Cincinnati plans Hank Fischer tonight to extend a three game Reds run against second place Pittsburgh. Fischer is 2 4 after a rough first start since joining from the Joey Jay trade. Steve Blass likely starts for Pittsburgh, who beat the Reds twice in five meetings. Manager Don Heffner gave players a day off after a doubleheader sweep of the Mets. Reds have played eight games in five days, winning five to sit seven in the standings, ten games behind San Francisco.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Hank Fischer Pittsburgh Pirates Fischer Reds Joey Jay Atlanta New York Mets Pirates Steve Blass Don Heffner Mets San Francisco

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