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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1964

Page

8

McKinley Reaches Wimbledon Semifinals Amidst Tough Draw

Chuck McKinley, the defending champion from San Antonio, advances to the Wimbledon semifinals after a four set win over Abe Segal. He faces Fred Stolle while Roy Emerson Battles Wilhelm Bungert in the other semi. Bungert also upset Rafael Osuna earlier. Emerson beat Bob Hewitt, and Stolle beat Christian Kuhnke to reach the semis.

Wimbledon England Chuck McKinley Fred Stolle Roy Emerson Wilhelm Bungert Chuck San Antonio Tex Abe Segal South Africa Texan McKinley Stolle Emerson Bungert Germany Rafael Osuna Bob Hewitt Christian Kuhnke

Mitchell on U S Team to face strong Russian squad

The United States track team, possibly its strongest ever, prepares for a dual meet against Russia in Los Angeles on July 25 26. Coach Sam Bell warns the Russian team is exceptionally strong and could challenge the U S in spite of past U S dominance. Darnell Mitchell of Ohio U. earns a spot from AAU results with potential additions after Olympic trials.

New York United States Russia Sam Bell Oregon U.S Los Angeles Bell New Brunswick N.J Ohio U’s Darnell Mitchell

Wildlife meeting focuses on game management in Athens

Officials from 19 southeastern Ohio counties attended the District Four Wildlife Dept meeting in Athens. The session emphasized game management with experts highlighting a different wildlife phase each month. The current focus features the state office supervisor from Columbus directing the discussion.

Ohio District Four Wildlife Dept Athens Columbus

Area Boys Tie For 3rd In Jr Golf Tourney

Three area youths competed in the Ohio Juniors Golf Tour in Canton with Greg Moore of Athens and Tom McCarthy of Gallipolis tying for third in the fifteen and under flight at 165. John Newcomb of Athens finished with 174 and did not place. New entrants include Newcomb, Moore and players from Gallipolis and Logan aiming for the District Junior Tourney at Walnut Hills in Columbus July 6-9. Athens golfer Bill Eschenbacher has also entered. The Thunderbird Invitational at Huron July 13-15 and the Great Lakes Invitational in late August are also on the schedule.

Canton Greg Moore Athens Tom McCarthy Gallipolis John Newcomb Newcomb Moore Logan Columbus Walnut Hills Bill Eschenbacher Thunderbird Country Club Huron

Face Flickers as Pirates Fall to Dodgers in NL Roundup

In Pittsburgh, Elroy Face struggles in a 7-6 Pirates loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Face, 36, errors and walks ignite a late rally after a four-run Dodgers surge, dropping his ERA to 5.23. Other NL results include New York over San Francisco 4-3 and Houston beating Philadelphia 6-1.

Associated Press Elroy Face Face Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Pirates Chicago Cubs Bob Veale Derrell Griffith Bob Miller Donn Clendenon Bill Mazeroski Bob Bailey Manny Mota Jesse Gonder Bob Bolin Mets Giants San Francisco Oe Philadelphia le Pittsburgh Cincinnati Oy Aenee Chicago Faenes Oe St. Louis Milwaukee Teeter Eee Houston Los Angeles New York Cincinnati Milwauke New

Heat, Not Cubs Fells O'Toole

In Chicago heat, Cincinnati lefty Jim O'Toole pitched seven innings allowing four hits as the Reds defeated the Cubs 6-1. Bill Henry finished, Leo Cardenas drove in three with a two double day, and Steve Boros added a two run triple as Cincinnati pagered ahead.

Chicago Cub Jim O’toole Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs O'Toole Hutch Fred Hutchinson Bill Henry O’toole Cubs Henry Leo Cardenas Steve Boros Boros Joey Jay Joe Nuxhall Nuxhall Jay Larry Jackson

Lopat Rehired by A's as Vice President of Player Personnel

Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O Finley announces Ed Lopat will serve as vice president in charge of player personnel under a new contract. His salary rises from the manager role, now extended through 1966, after being fired as manager three weeks earlier. Max Alvis in improving at Boston hospital with meningitis and may be sent home by week’s end.

Kansas City Ed Lopat Kansas City Athletics Charles O. Finley Lopat Alvis Boston Cleveland Max Alvis

Problems at National AAU Championships Highlight Mechanization

In New Brunswick officials faced a series of issues at the National AAU Track and Field Championships as new gear caused chaos. A faulty javelin device and a new photo timer misled early results while unauthorized vehicles blocked the hammer throw area prompting swift notices.

New Brunswick N. J

Paul Again Denies Tribe To Move

Cleveland Indians general manager Gabe Paul denies repeated rumors the team will relocate. He says the club will not exercise its 10 year renewal option at Municipal Stadium and will seek a new contract with modifications while denying any move. He notes a two year negotiation history and a deadline of December 31 to finalize terms.

Cleveland Gabe Paul Cleveland Indians Paul Cleveland Municipal Stadium Indians

Alston's One-Game Major League Run Stuns Dodgers

Walter Alston, longtime Dodgers manager, struck out in his only major league plate appearance for the Cardinals in 1936. He later led the Dodgers to world championships in Brooklyn in 1955 and in Los Angeles in 1959 and 1963. Dist. by Kiang Features Syndicate.

Gaseballe Bob Sudyk Walter Alston Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Brooklyn Los Angeles Kiang Features Syndicate

Paul Brown's Mother Ida Belle Brown Dies in Massillon

Funeral services set for Thursday for Mrs. Ida Belle Brown 76 mother of former Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown. She had been bed fast since last December and died Monday at a local nursing home in Massillon Ohio.

Massillon Ohio Ida Belle Brown Cleveland Browns Paul Brown

Jets Win Fourth Straight Behind 15-3 Blast

The Columbus Jets, despite lingering in seventh in the International League, upset league leader Jacksonville 15-3 to extend their win streak to four. They had followed with three straight wins over Toronto, another pennant contender.

Columbus Jets Jets Jacksonville Toronto Syracuse Sottoponto Cesesrsee Buffalo Ee Eenee Richmond Columbus Atlanta Iewaite Buffalo Rochester

Joey Jay Becomes Major Leaguer at 18 with Braves

Joey Jay signed a $20 000 bonus contract with the Milwaukee Braves and entered the big leagues in 1953 at age 18. He previously posted two 21 win seasons but went 7 18 with the Cincinnati Reds the following year.

Bob Ludyk Joey Jay Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati Reds

All Stars Pick Top Nine Batsmen Across AL

The American League announces its top nine batters for the All Star squad led by Al Kaline with Joe Pepitone and Bill Freehan among additions. Manager Al Lopez will finalize the eight man pitching staff and select the final starters for the July 7 game at Shea Stadium.

Boston Joe Cronin al Kaline Lopez New York Shea Stadium Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Bill Freehan Jerry Lumpe Kaline Mickey Mantle RBI Norm Siebern Luis Aparicio Baltimore Frank Malzone Jimmy Hall Minnesota Chuck Hinton Washington Pepitone Elston Howard Mantle Bobby Richardson Yankees Tony Oliva Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Twins Brooks Robinson Los Angeles Jim Fregosi Hinton Freehan Allison Oliva Robinson Fregosi Howard

Baseball Scores and Upcoming Games From Washington Area Column

Daily results show Chicago 5 Cleveland 1 Baltimore 6 Minnesota 3 Washington 5 Detroit 3 Boston 4 Kansas City 1 with several matchups listed. Scheduled games include Minnesota at Baltimore Kansas City at Boston Chicago at Cleveland and Detroit at Washington.

Aguel Baltimore New York Chicago Minnesota Boston Cleveland Los Angeles Dolkoig Washington Kansas City Baltimore Detroit

Radatz the Monster Reliever Helps Red Sox Triumph

Dick Radatz pitched 21 2/3 innings across 40 appearances this year and earned his 13th save as Boston beat Kansas City 4-3. He struck out 93, second in the AL, while Eddie Bressoud drove in two runs to lift his average above .300.

Associated Press Dick Radatz Johnny Pesky Boston Radatz Kansas City Athletics Red Sox Pesky Jim Konstanty Baltimore Minnesota Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit New York Los Angeles Athletics Sox Earl Wilson Arnold Earley Doc Edwards Eddie Bressoud Bressoud Robin Roberts Tony Oliva Harmon Killerew

Bank Team Wins First Pony League Victory

In Little League Monday night results Lions beat Steppes 12 to 4 Kiwan is 14 Kaslers 5 Nye 7 Medics 5. In Pony action National Bank 8 Cline's Welding 7 securing the bank lads first win. McBee Hocking Valley Bank game postponed to Friday. Dick French 148 Providence Rhode Island outpointed Johnny Torres 154 Paterson New Jersey 10.

New Bedford Mass Dick French Providence R. L Johnny Torres Paterson N. J

National parks add 25 camp grounds since 1963

The addition brings total facilities to 519 capable of housing 6 626 families nightly. The expansion reflects ongoing efforts to expand camping options across national parks and improve visitor capacity nationwide.

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