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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1966

Page

9

Mays tops all time home run list with 522nd homer

Willie Mays hit his 522nd career homer to move into third on the all time list and nearer Babe Ruth while San Francisco defeated St. Louis 2 1. Mays also made a key one handed grab in the eighth inning to halt a Cardinal rally. The Cubs beat Atlanta 5 1 as Ellsworth earned his third win in 13 decisions. Clemente sparked Pittsburgh past Houston 8 5 and Cincinnati beat Los Angeles 3 1.

Associated Press Willie Mays Willie Mays San Francisco St. Louis Bob Gibson Ted Williams Giants Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Mel Ott Chicago Williams Mark Gibson Cardinal Lou Brock Bob Tolan Jim Davenport Dick Ellsworth Cubs Atlanta Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Houston Cincinnati Los Angeles Jesus Alou Ellsworth Joey Jay Clemente Pirates Steve Blass

Reds rebound as Pappas wins eleventh game of season

Cincinnati Reds rally to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 1 after Pete Rose argues over a fan fair ball call. Rose doubles and scores the tying run with Vada Pinson delivering the go ahead in a game noted for the infamous centerfield yellow line ruling. Milt Pappas earned his seventh win. Joe Moeller took the loss.

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Baseball Standings and Results From Monday and Wednesday

National League standings show San Francisco 46 27 .630 and Pittsburgh 40 28 .588 with others like Los Angeles 40 81 .563 and Philadelphia 37 34 .521. Monday results include Chicago 5 Atlanta 1 and Cincinnati 3 Los Angeles. Pittsburgh and Houston 6. today Philadelphia visits New York and Houston plays Pittsburgh with other matches listed for Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

San Franciseco Pittaburee Bso Los Angeles Houston Philadelphia Cincinnati Louie Atlanta Chicago San Francisco St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Baltimore Evan Detroit Cleveland California Minnesota Kansas City Washington Boston Kansas

Kaat Shuts Down Indians in 6 2 Victory for Twins

Jim Kaat pitched a six hitter to lift the Minnesota Twins past Cleveland 6 to 2 as Jim Grant vents about fielding woes. Baltimore beat California 4 1 in the other American League game and Dick Stuart drew one NL All Star vote after his release by the Mets.

Associated Press Mudcat Kitty Jim Kaat Minnesota Twins Cleveland Kaat Jim Grant Minnesota Grant Baltimore California Indians Twins Orioles Boog Powell Frank Robinson Brooks Robinson Jim Fregosi Browrge Sds Versalles Ikeere Unisender Cf Minoney Killebrew Rover Zimmerman Minnnesota Brown Salmon Whitfield Alvis Oliva HR — Hall Hinton L. — Tiant New York Dick Stuart New York Mets Eckert National League Nationals

Parkersburg seals ninth inning win over Athens

Parkersburg dodged a pitcher duel to beat Athens 2-1 on a bases loaded, two-out single by Matt Ayers in the bottom of the ninth. Parkersburg improves to 11-2 while Athens drops to 11-6. Athens heads to Beverly at Trautwein Field next, with a remaining schedule including a Logan game and district play set for July 9-10.

Parkersburg Matt Ayers Athens American Legion Athens West Virginians Beverly Trautwein Field Legion Logan Lanny Tyo Mick Goodwin Tyo Goodwin Greg Hull Dave Butterfield Terry Jones Jones Bill Wend Mike Archer Avers Dan _ Higgins Higgins Tye Chauncey Hurler Cline

Gasco String Maintains Undefeated Run in Athens League

Gasco continued its unblemished streak to eight games in Athens Little League action Monday night, defeating Bridgwater 14 to 8. Lions edged Jaycees 18 to 17, Logan’s beat Rotary 16 to 9, and Steppe’s trampled Moose 22 to 4.

Gasco Athens Bridgwater Lions Jaycees Logan Rotary Steppe Moose Kiwanis Nye Jonesy Medics Kasler Phil Erwin Gary Risley Erwin Risley Larry Champlin Brent Carpenter Jeff Spencer Ricky Mansfield Bill Tevis Jeff Williams David Smith George Williamson Mark Mace John Jones Roy Hoffman Jim Miller Tim Foster Logan’s Leo Engleman

Jones Tries Second Time for Crown

Houston boxing headlines Jones aiming for heavyweight claim against Ernie Terrell in a title bout. Jones previously challenged for light heavyweight crown in 1962, losing to Harold Johnson in 15 rounds, and faced top heavyweights including Cassius Clay.

Houston Doug Jones Ernie Terrell Jones Harold Johnson Cassius Clay Clay

Emerson Out Of Running In Net Meet

WIMBLEDON England Dennis Ralston challenges for the vacated crown as Roy Emerson, two time defending champion, is eliminated by Owen Davidson after a pitcher left shoulder ligament strain. The Australian loses 6 3 3 6 4 6 4 6.

Emerson Dennis Ralston United States Roy Emerson Owen Davidson Davidson

All Star Infields Named for July 12 Game in St Louis

Brooks Robinson and Dick McAuliffe headline the two starting infields for the July 12 All Star game in St Louis with George Scott and Bobby Knoop completing the American League infield. Leo Cardenas leads the National League at shortstop, while Morgan and Santo were named despite injuries.

NEW York —i Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Dick McAuliffe Detroit Tigers St. Louis Robinson McAuliffe George Scott Boston Red Sox Bobby Knoop California Angels Orioles Morgan Santo New York Mets Walter Alston Sam Mele Minnesota William D. Eckert

Poston Moore Lead Qualifying At Mid-American Junior Open

Poston and Moore posted scores of 73 and 75 to lead qualifying for Tuesday's opening match play in the eighth annual Mid-American Junior Open Golf Tournament at Mansfield. Athens entries Greg Poston Logan and Greg Moore advance to the event after strong rounds Monday.

Greg Poston Logan Greg Moore Athens Mansfield

Clever Trio wins $1000 handicap pace at Scioto Downs

Roscoe Rodgers of Springfield drives Clever Trio to a three length upset in the featured $1000 handicap pace at Scioto Downs Monday night. The 7-year-old bay gelding led by the half and paid $7.80, $4.00, and $3.60. Henry Blackstone paid $3.40 and $3.00, Jet Pride $6.20 to show.

Columbus Clever Trio Roscoe Rodgers Springfield Scioto Downs Henry Blackstone Jet Pride

Rivalry Shapes East African Anuak Village Leaders

East African Anuak chiefs guard their rule with constant watchfulness prowling at night to hear whispers of plots against them. The rivalry among headmen drives pervasive suspicion and vigilant behavior.

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