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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1964

Page

10

Wildlife to purchase 8000 pheasants for Ohio hunts

The Division of Wildlife awards six commercial breeders contracts to supply 8000 adult ringnecked pheasants for public hunting areas at a cost near 21000. Earlier, Ohio ended artificial propagation at Urbana after a study showed cheaper stock. The U S Army Corps of Engineers warns Lake Erie littering has reached danger level and will enforce fines from 500 to 2500 and potential jail terms.

Columbus Ohio Division of Wildlife Urbana U. S. Army Corp of Engineers Sandusky Lake Erie Corps

Frog season opens June 15 6 PM under warden rules

Hocking County game warden Logan Marvin Nungester reminded the public frog season starts June 15 at 6 p m and frogs may be caught by any means except shooting. Bow and arrow are allowed. Turtle limits include no traps with under four inch mesh, six inch opening, unlawful wings and leads, bank lines restricted to one hook and 50 lines per person, and lines not attached to structures. A fishing license is required for frogs and turtles.

Logan Marvin Nungester Hocking County Nungester

Minor League Standings and Results Amid Tight Race

The standings show Toronto atop the league with a .722 record, followed by Syracuse and Columbus at .600 and .588. Monday results include Rochester 4 over Richmond 2 and Toronto blasting Atlanta 6 to 0, with other games Columbus 1 Syracuse 0 and Jacksonville 7 Buffalo 5. Tuesday schedule lists Richmond at Buffalo, Atlanta at Rochester, and Jacksonville at Syracuse.

L. Pet. G.B Toronto Syracuse Columbus Buffalo Jacksonville Rochester Richmond Atlanta

Tycoon Lake Emerging In Guia County For Anglers

Southeastern Ohio fish management notes Tycoon Lake near Rio Grande, five miles northeast off Ohio 554, stocked in 1961 62, showing promise. Test nettings in the 100 acre lake yielded bluegills, brown bullheads, largemouth bass and muskies, signaling strong development.

Ohio Guia County Rio Grande

States’ fishing license holders near 20 million in US

The U S Fish and Wildlife Service reports roughly 20 million paid fishing license holders nationwide last year with Ohio accounting for 820 583. Ohio maintained sixth place among states in total number of paid licenses held.

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service United States Ohio Buckeye

Armed Forces Day Firing Demo At Erie Proving Ground

On Armed Forces Day a weapons firing demonstration is planned at the Erie Proving Ground near Port Clinton as part of a scheduled program. The event showcases military arms and is expected to draw attendees to the grounds.

The Erie Proving Ground Port Clinton

Dogwood in Bloom Reaches Peak in Southern Ohio

Pleasure drivers are urged to view flowering dogwood in bloom across Southern Ohio with peak bloom expected to move farther north in the coming days. The natural display is described as at its best now in the southern region.

Ohio

Barberton Judge Fines Four Over Beer Bottle Toss

Municipal Court Judge Charles Jenny assessed $150 in fines to four individuals for throwing beer bottles on state property at Nimisila Reservoir. Each bottle deposit was valued at about $25, highlighting penalties for littering on the state owned area.

Charles Jenny Barberton Nimisila Reservoir

Scoundrel Poised To Challenge In Preakness Run

California trainer Mesh Tenney backs The Scoundrel in the 88th Preakness at Pimlico. The Derby contender, son of Toulouse Lautrec, shows improving form with a 1:38 1-5 workout and leads a field that may include Northern Dancer Hill Rise and rivals Roman Brother and Quadangle.

Pimlico Race Track Baltimore Tenney Pimlico California Rex Ellsworth Ellsworth the Scoundrel Northern Dancer Hill Rise Scoundrel Toulouse’ Lautrec Candy Spots

Wallace first to win three events in SECUL meet

Middleport's Alan Wallace captured the 100, 220 and 440 yard dashes at the SECUL Track and Field Meet Saturday to become the second eight year history to win three events. Wayne Dixon of Nelsonville previously did so in 1957 in high jump, 120 yard high hurdles, and 440 yard dash. Messenger files show Phil Rose as the second person to win three straight events.

Middleport Alan Wallace SECUL Wayne Dixon Nelsonville Wallace Messenger Phil Rose Logan George Stump

Indians Top Red Sox 11-7 After Whitfield Grand Slam

Cleveland rookie John Whitfield and Larry Brown powered the Indians to an 11-7 win over Boston. Whitfield homered for seven RBI and Brown added a two run shot as Cleveland snapped a four game skid and moved up in the standings. Shortstop Dick Howser extended his hitting streak to 10 games as he raised his average to .304.

Fred Whitfield Larry Brown Cleveland Indians Tribe Red Sox Boston Whitfield Brown Dick Howser

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Today and Tonight

St. Louis 3 Philadelphia 2. Cincinnati 7 Pittsburgh 6. Houston 4 San Francisco 1. Tonight Los Angeles at Chicago San Francisco at Houston St Louis at Philadelphia Milwaukee at New York Cincinnati at Pittsburgh. Wednesday Milwaukee at New York.

St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago Milwaukee New York W. L. Pet. G San. Fran i Phila Phia

Rose Drives In Four As Redsedge Pirates

Pete Rose powered Cincinnati to a 7 6 victory over Pittsburgh driving in four runs including a first homer of the season. Sammy Ellis earned his second win with key relief from Bill Henry as Jim Dickson struggled. Reds had 12 hits led by Frank Robinson, Rose, Cardenas and Pinson.

Pittsburgh Pete Rose Cincinnati Sammy Ellis Bill Henry Rose Leo Cardenas Gordy Coleman Henry Pirates Jim Dickson Ellis Bob Bailey Bill Virdon Reds Frank Robinson Cardenas Pinson Tommie Sisk Rbi Rose Virdon Freese McBean Clemente Stargell Burgess D McFarlane Clendenon Mazeroski Alley Veale Silk Bork Johnston Tener Seer Eens Smith C— Bailey Johnson Meek Alley Clendenon

Bulldogs Halt Sats Uprising In Wellston Showdown

Athens High School baseball edged Marietta 12 11 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game after a seventh inning rally. Doug McAfee won on the mound with help from Fred Gibson in relief as Gibson and Bruce Bannon each went 3 for 5. Rammon, Joe Mulliga and Dick Adams drove in three runs for Athens while Barnett homered for Marietta. The Browns signed contracts with Gary Cabin halfback Ernie Green and Jim Shorter, bringing veteran terms to 19 for 1964.

Wellston Marietta Doug McAfee Fred Gibson Athens Gibson Bruce Bannon Bulldogs Tigers Ramnon Joe Mulliga Dick Adams Bannon Adams Casey Mead John Barnett McAfee Duncan Gibbs Yocky Bannett Owens Cleveland Cleveland Browns Gary Cabin Ernie Green Jim Shorter

Gallia Big Blacks fall to Gallia Blue Devils in golf

Gallia Blue Devils beat Big Blacks 16 to 8 with Ray Kohl earning medalist honors at 37. Andy Wilson 39 tops Jim Beard 44 as Gallia improves to 16-1-1. Matches include Chris Roderick 39 over Ron Fowlkes 43 and Chip Jones 40 over Terry Dilcher 43. Paris note records Jean Parra outpointing Omar Hector Olivia with other results listed.

Point Pleasant Ray Kohl John Milhoan Blue Devil Big Blacks Gallipolis Barboursville W. Va Denny Wedge Andy Wilson Jim Beard Wilson

Athens High Golf Preps for District Meet

Athens High School hosts Lancaster in an 18 hole tuneup before the 1964 Southeastern Ohio District Golf Tournament at Jackson. Athens is 14 2 1 this season after a 12 8 win over Logan at the Athens Country Club. Brock Kern led Athens with 39 while Logan's S Engle shot 38 medalist.

Athens Lancaster Jackson Logan Brock Kern Robbie Johnson S. Engle John Newcomb John McAfee R. Engle Greg Moore Bill Eschenbacher Eric Gustavson George Blosser

Smith and Blosser Lead Club Play at Athens CC

Art Smith Sr. and Kermit Blosser led the two man best ball at Athens Country Club with a 71 for 18 holes of a 36 hole event. Final 18 to be played Thursday Saturday or Sunday. Next best include Widdoes Swearingen 74 Amon White 75 Mitchell Biggs 75. Merchandise prizes awarded by flights.

Art Smith Kermit Blosser Athens Country Club Carroll Widdoes Fred Swearingen Bob Amon Don White Charlie Mitchell Bill Biggs

Baseball Standings and Schedule from American League

The American League standings show Chicago leading with 12 wins and 6 losses, followed by New York 13-7 and Cleveland 12-9. Several games with results include Chicago at Minnesota rained out and multiple matchups listed with postponed status.

W. L. Pet Chicago New York Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Los Angeles Boston Washington Detroit Kansas City

Boros Bought as Reds Add Bat and Waive Nichols

Cincinnati purchases third baseman Steve Boros from San Diego farm club after his strong spring training showing. The Reds also place waivers on pitcher Chet Nichols seeking his unconditional release as they trim to the 25-man roster by midnight. Boros will report to Pittsburgh tonight. Nichols appeared in three games over three innings with no decisions.

Cincinnati Steve Boros Cincinnati Reds San Diego Reds Chet Nichols Boros Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago Cubs Nichols

Adams Ex Area Coaches Honored In State Association

Four men who coached in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League were named officials or directors of the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association. Ben Wilson of Warren Harding named first vice president. Mel Adams Logan High George J. Riser Riverside and Karl Justus Gallipolis named alternates to the board. Marvin Morehead Upper Arlington named association president at Columbus meetings. Detroit Tigers add Joe Sparma to pitching staff after joining Knoxville Southern Kaenas.

Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Ben Wilson Warren

Count Fleet Wins Belmon t Largest Belmont Loss Record

The 1943 Belmont saw Count Fleet win at 1 to 20 odds, costing Belmont Park $26 283 50 in the largest minus pool in New York racing history.

New York Count Fleet Belmont Park Track

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