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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1967

Page

10

Pott Leads Greensboro Open After 65 Round

Johnny Pott shot a six under par 65 at Sedgefield Country Club to grab a two stroke lead over Doug Sanders George Archer and Dave Stockton in the Greater Greensboro Open. Archer seeks Masters inclusion while Chi Chi Rodriguez tied for fifth with Gary Player as 30 players broke par under clear skies and mild temps.

Kenalyta Associated Press Greensboro N.C Johnny Pott George Archer Dave Stockton Pott Sedgefield Country Club Archer Augusta Chi Chi Rodriguez South Africa Gary Player Julius Boros Arnold Palmer Sam Snead

All-Stars Meet in Fifth Annual West vs East Game

The West, with a 10-man, 114-inch height edge, faces the East in Lexington for the fifth annual All-Star basketball game. East leaders include Bob Lloyd Rutgers 27.2, Bob Verga Duke 26.0, Ron Widby Tennessee 22.3. Jimmy Walker Providence is the only first-team All-America. The NA B Coaches sponsor and TV coverage are noted.

Lexington Everett Shelton Sacramento State Shelton Craig Raymond Brigham Young Mel Daniels New Mexico Bob Lloyd Rutgers Bob Verga Duke Ron Widby Tennessee Sonny Dove St John’s Lloyd Verga Widby Lowe Dampier Kentucky Jimmy Walker Providence National Association of Basketball Coaches

FurSin Campfire MAKER ARE a contrIBution to co conservation

The text promotes a seven dollar annual plastic Golden Passport for entry to federal recreation areas with entrance fees. Proceeds from nine Golden Passports go to the Land and Water Conservation Fund to expand outdoor recreation spots. The fee excludes special user and service charges for cabins guides firewood and lockers.

Land and Water Conservation Fund

Dodgers Lose Will Davis to Broken Ankle in Spring Game

Dodgers centerfielder Willie Davis broke his left ankle in a spring exhibition, forcing him to miss the April 10 opener and possibly longer. Lou Johnson, hospital-bound with stomach pains that may be an ulcer, accompanied him home. Other spring notes: Casanova sprained an ankle for the Senators, Frank Robinson drained knee fluid with a full appearance, Mantle returns from a pulled hamstring, Pepitone back from shin splints, and Marichal impresively starts for the Giants in a 7-5 win over California.

Dodgers Los Angeles Willie Davis Davis Lou Johnson Florida Paul Casanova Yankees Baltimore Frank Robinson Mickey Mantle Yankee Joe Pepitone Juan Marichal San Francisco Marichal Giants California Jim Davenport Lee Stange Hank Fischer Orioles Boston Tony Conigliaro

Keystone Combination Aims Giants Pennant Try In 1967

Giants hope a sharp middle infield pairing and stronger bench lift pennant chances in 1967. Franks foresees gains with improved second base and outfield defense while Marichal’s holdout tallies to added staff depth from McCormick or Sadecki. Mays leads a powerful lineup alongside Alou Brown McCovey Hart and Haller as San Francisco pursues a top finish.

Associated Press Phoenix, Ariz San Francisco Giants Giants Willie Mays Juan Marichal Mike McCormick Ray Sadecki

Grapes Jail League Scores and Saturday Fixtures

Baseball scores recap shows Boston 1 Baltimore 0. Cincinnati 3 Los Angeles 7. Kansas City 3 Houston 2. St Louis 8 New York N 3. Detroit 2 Philadelphia 1. Pittsburgh 11 Washington 4. Minnesota 4 New York A 2. San Francisco 7 California 5. Chicago N 6 Cleveland 2. Saturday games list Atlanta vs Minnesota Orlando. Cincinnati vs St Louis Tampa. New York N vs Philadelphia St Petersburg. Pittsburgh vs Baltimore San Juan. Encove N vs California Scottsdale. Houston vs Los Angeles Houston night. San Francisco Cleveland San Diego night. A vs Boston St Croix. Detroit Chicago A Lakeland. Kansas City Washington Braden ton.

John Odom Kansas City Athletics Houston Jim Northrup Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Cleveland Ken Holtzman Pittsburgh Donn Clendenon Manny Mota Bill Mazeroski Washington Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Boston Baltimore Cincinnati Los Angeles St. Louis New York San Francisco California Chicago Atlanta Orlando Tampa Fir York St. Petersburg San Juan B -Rencove

Athens Bulldogs edge to single game in season opener

Ironton defeated Athens 3 0 as unearned runs in the final two innings decided the game. A late Athens bus breakdown forced a late arrival and a switch from a planned doubleheader to a lone contest. Eric Hummel had Athens hits while Murray led Ironton with a triple and two RBIs. Ironton used two pitchers, while Chuck Ballinger started for Athens. The Bulldogs host Lancaster Saturday at 1 p m to begin home action. Rex Kern, Ohio State bound, is noted on Gales roster.

Ironton Athens Bulldog Wellston Ed Bannon Wellston High School Trenton Tronton Murray Cavanaugh Murnahan Chuck Ballinger Keith Perry Bulldogs Lancaster Gales Rex Kern

Warriors Past Hawks Edge Hawks 117 115 to Take 1 0 Lead

San Francisco won 117 115 at Cow Palace to take a 1 0 lead in the Western Division finals. Rick Barry led with 38 points as St Louis benches Guerin played 12 minutes, pressing to spark offense. The Hawks narrowed the gap late but failed to overtake the Warriors.

Richie Guerin St. Louis Hawks Guerin San Francisco Warriors Bill San Francisco National Basketball Association Hawks Philadelphia 76Ers Boston Celtics Wilt Chamberlain Boston Bill Russell Cow Palace Warriors Rick Barry Nate Thurmond Barry St. Louis

Shooting Match Benefit For Legion Auxiliary Post No 140

A shooting event will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. at Broad Run Rod and Gun Club to raise proceeds for the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 140 of New Haven West Virginia. Steve Jagers from Athens Ban tam League will appear on Channel 6 Pin Busters show from Columbus Saturday noon. AAU Basketball National Tournament Championship in Akron Ohio lists Bartlesville Ohio 62 and Consolation Denver 93 Chicago 83.

Broad Run Steve Jagers Athens Channel 6 Columbus Akron Ohio Bartlesville Denver Chicago

Stefanich Leads Firestone Bowlers After Fourth Round

Stefanich of Chicago continues his record run with a 240 average and 8,006 total in four rounds of the Firestone Tournament of Champions in Akron. 16 more match-play games remain to cut to five finalists for the $25,000 first prize, with finals to be televised nationally.

Akron Ohio Jim Stefanich Chicago Don Carter Billy Golembiewski Harry Smith Bob Strampe Carmen Salvino Jack Biondolillo Houston Mike Durbin Costa Mesa Calif Don Johnson Kokomo Ind Les Schissler Denver Dave Southar Detroit Glenn Allison Los Angeles

Patterson Patterson Meeting Teed Up for Clay Clash

AP reports heavy weight champion Cassius Clay could defend his title against former champ Floyd Patterson in Detroit after an April 28 draft call. Patterson knockout Bill McMurrray in Pittsburgh to meet one condition, while promoter Mrs. Jean Wilson seeks a $250,000 guarantee for a Detroit bout. Patterson said he remains interested, recalling their Las Vegas bout.

Pittsburgh Cassius Clay Floyd Patterson Detroit Clays Herbert Muhammad Chicago Patterson Clay Bill McMurray Civic Arena Sacramento Calif Muhammad Jean Wilson E&j Cobo Arena McMurray Las Vegas Sonny List Zora Folley New York

Spare Pick Up 2-4-5-8 Explained by Joe Wilman

Joe Wilman presents the 2-4-5-8 spare and demonstrates aiming from the right side of center to hit the 2-5 pocket solidly. He offers his pamphlet How to Pick Up Spares for 10 cents and a stamped return envelope, and invites readers to submit questions for a free Joe Wilman Timer prize.

Joe Wilman Dept. R Joe

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