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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1968

Page

7

Archer Wins Greater New Orleans Open Golf Title

George Archer captured the Greater New Orleans Open at Lakewood CC with a 271 total, four under on the final round 66. He earned $20,000 and lifted his year PGA earnings to $77,632, as Bert Yancey finished second at $12,000 and Miller Barber, Tom Weiskopf, and Bobby Cole tied for third at 276. Nicklaus tied for 13th with $1,900.

Associated Press New Orleans George Archer Archer Lakewood Country Club Bert Yancey Miller Barber Tom Weiskopf Bobby Cole Barber Weiskopf Cole Jack Nicklaus

Reds Rally To Beat Giants 3-1 Behind Arrigo

Cincinnati Reds win 3-1 over the San Francisco Giants as Gerry Arrigo earns the mound win. He allowed one run on six hits through eight innings with six hits, and Willie Mays hit a seventh inning homer for San Francisco. Ted Abernathy closed out the ninth as Arrigo improves to 3-1 with a 1.30 ERA.

Cincinnati Gerry Arrigo Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Frisco Willie Mays Willie McCovey Arrigo Chico Ruiz Leo Cardenas Cardenas Ron Hunt Pete Rose Ruiz Alex Johnson Tony Perez Ted Abernathy San Francisco Reds Ray Sadecki Dave Bristol Athletics Chicago Tony Pierce Jack Aker Jim Fregosi Minnesota Twins Bob Allison California Dave Soswell Rich Rollins Fregosi Tony Oliva McBean Pirates Jeff James Denis Menke Bob Gibson Astros T Louis Larry Dierker Cardinals Mike Swannon Cubs Mets Rich Nye Don Kessinger Kessingar Glenn Beckett Short Dick Selma New York Jerry Grote

Coaches Sought as Colt and Pony Baseball Leagues Form

Athens city recreation director Bob Burson announces a new Colt League for 15 and 16 year olds with four teams and a Pony League for 13 and 14 year olds with eight teams. Coaches are needed for both leagues. a coaching meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Athens High School cafeteria.

Athens Bob Burson Burson Athens High School

Winners crowned at 64th Ohio State Bowling Tourney

Springfield Ohio AP reports the 64th annual Ohio State Men's Bowling Tournament concluded over 10 weekends. Dave Sharp of Dayton won the all events with 1,880. Bernie Michalak of Cleveland topped singles handicap with 721. Team handicap went to New Erie Cafe No.2 Cleveland at 3,117. Buckeye Beer Toledo won team actual at 3,076. Doubles handicap went to Gerald Sanders and Ralph Tuttle Hicksville at 1,338. doubles actual to Dennis Taylor and Ernie Kovach Lakewood at 1,329. Charles Close Killbuck captured singles actual with 714, Clarence Abramm Akron was second with 688.

Springfield Ohio Ohio State Dave Sharp Dayton Bernie Michalak Cleveland New Erie Cafe No Buckeye Beer Toledo Gerald Sanders Ralph Tuttle Hicksville Dennis Taylor Ernie Kovach Lakewood Charles Close Killbuck Clarence Abramm Akron

Lancer Athletes Honored at First All-Sports Banquet

Tim Smith received three awards including captain and MVP honors for basketball, while Steve McKinley and Dennis Ball were top in baseball and overall hitters. Football and track had no special awards. Speaker Bill Rohr urged winners to strive in high school athletics as the banquet featured a pot luck dinner.

Steve McKinley Dennis Ball Ames-Bern Rome-Canaan Carthage - Troy Rohr Ohio University

Harvard appoints Kenyon coach Harrison to role at Harvard

GAMBIER Ohio AP Bob Harrison veteran Kenyon College basketball coach was named to a similar post at Harvard University. Announcement from Cambridge Massachusetts said to come later today. The 40 year old former pro star enjoyed his 10th season at Kenyon guiding the Lords to a 23 5 record the best in school history.

Gambier Ohio Bob Harrison Kenyon College Harvard University Cambridge Mass Kenyon The Lords

Indians Reds Exhibition Shuts Out Doubt Looms

Cleveland manager Alvin Dark says he expects a shutout from every starter as the Indians ride a hot streak. Tiant and Williams combine for shutouts in a 2-0 win over Baltimore. Cleveland sits two games behind Detroit and two ahead of the Orioles in the AL standings. The Tribe host the Reds in Cincinnati tonight before a seven game home stand starting Tuesday against the Yankees.

Gordon Beard Associated Press Baltimore (Ap Cleveland Alvin Dark Hokum Dark Baltimore Orioles Williams Washington Tiant Doc White Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Tony Horton Tom Phoebus Jose Cardenal Indians Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Cleveland Stadium Tribe

Dad Vail Regatta crowns Georgetown in rain swept race

Georgetown University captured the 30th Dad Vail Regatta emblematic of America’s junior college rowing. Marietta College swept junior varsity and freshman races. Ohio State finished fifth in the varsity after leading early. Ex-Olympian Bobby Douglas beat Ron Huff at 138.5 pounds in U S Olympic freestyle trials. Rudy Hubbard named Buckeye football assistant, first Negro on Woody Hayes staff. North-South All-Star basketball ticket sales begin in Marion. Beulah Park closes spring meet with over 113 thousand in attendance and nearly 8.79 million mutuel handle.

Philadelphia Georgetown University Schuylkill River America Marietta College Pioneers Ohio Ames Iowa Bobby Douglas Bridgeport Ron Huff Air Force Academy Iowa State University Harry Houska Athens Jesse Lewis Corvalis Ore Houska Columbus Ohio State Rudy Hubbard Buckeye Woody Hayes Hayes Hubbard Beulah Park

Class A District Track Summaries Top 3 In Each Event

District meet results list top finishers across events led by Unioto and Chesapeake athletes. Art Taylor and Mike Borland lead shot put. Sam Speakman and Dan Ramey high jump. Dove Avenger and Bob Lawson headline long jump. Jim Mullins and Dave Houck top pole vault. Art Taylor and Charlies Maxey vie in discus. Dave Juenger and Mike Climer lead hurdles. Arch Harris and Bob Day pace sprints. mile and relay results show Adena, Unioto, Paint Valley, and others contending for team scoring.

Als Art Taylor Unioto Mike Borland Uniote Mike Salisbury Eestern Pike Warren Horless Chesapeake Ed Derry Southeastern Sam Speakman Trace Dan Ramey Dave Houck Chesapeaoke Merle Jones Unicto Mike Climer Gary Buckley Crooksville Mark Wilks Chesapeare Arch Harris Paint Valley Mike Martin Eastern Icee Bob Day Charles Rodgers Dale Smith Western Keith Putnam Adena ovIg Dowe Jue Myer Unido Scott Stickle Sheri Gregg Reisinger Zone Trace Ed Bobb Ken Croocksville John Maier Craig Soring Ed Noce Tom Hunt Chesepeake Jim Hult Dorre Seth Gary Dingess Bobby Day Point Valley Portamouth Southwestern Epstern Mews Sherdar Eastern Pike

Major League Leaders Summary

Baseball leaders across American and National Leagues highlighted include batting leaders Alvis and Rose with 327 and .382 averages respectively, and notable stats for runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and steals. Pitchers McLain and Reed show 5-0 and 3-0 records with 1.000 and 1.000 ERAs, while MecDowell, Sodecki, and Singer post high strikeout totals.

Alvis Cleve Drew Minn B. Robinson Balt Killebrew Repoz Calif F Howard Wash Carew Freehan del Mu R Smith Bost Fregosi Uhlgender F. Howard Wash Campaneris Oak White N. Y McLain Det MecDowell Rose Cin Grote McCovey, & F Swobode N Y McCovey S. F Alous Atl L. Johnson Chio Swoboda H. Agron Willis Pitt

Athens Little League coaches to meet Tuesday evening

Athens city recreation director Bob Burson reports a meeting for all Little League coaches set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Athens High School cafeteria.

Athens Athens High School Bob Burson

Tiant Tempers Orioles With Fourth Straight Shutout

Tiant hurls his fourth straight shutout beating Baltimore 2-0 as Cleveland wins the first game of a doubleheader. Williams adds eight scoreless innings before Brooks Robinson homers in the ninth in a 4-1 Cleveland sweep. Tiant improves to a 1.73 ERA, already near the major league shutout record.

Luis Tiant Tiant Baltimore Cleveland Stan Williams Brooks Robinson Indians Orioles Tom Phoebus Tony Horton Dave Nelson Boston New York Washington Detroit Minnesota California Oakland Chicago Doc White Chicago White Sox Walter Johnson Williams Robinson Senators Frank Howard Ken McMullen Sal Bando

Alston breaks rule yet Dodgers win in 12th

Dodgers beat Braves 1-0 as Willie Davis ends 0-for-24 slump with a 12th inning triple and Zoilo Versalles singles home the decisive run. Alston admitted he intentionally walked Hank Aaron to set up a possible rally, justifying the move for Aaron's rare, clutch status.

Dick Couch Associated Press Willie Davis Walter Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Davis Zoilo Versalles Dodgers Atlanta Alston Los Angeles Hank Aaron Braves Aaron Jim Brewer Felipe Alou Hank Jim Grant Deron Johnson Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston St. Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Chicago Cubs New York Mets Versalles Cecil Upshaw

Athens Bulldogs Aim to Clinch Northern Division Lead

The Athens Bulldogs host Nelsonville York in a makeup baseball game Tuesday at 4 p.m. The Bulldogs are unbeaten in four league games with only Wellston on Thursday remaining. Logan sits second at 4-2 after completing its season, while Wellston and Nelsonville York are 1-4 in the Northern Division.

Athens Bulldogs Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Nelsonville York Bulldogs Buckeyes Wellston Logan Nelsonville-York

Baseball scores and tonight's schedule amid mixed results

Chicago 4 0 New York 3 10 Los Angeles 1 Atlanta 0 12 innings Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia Houston 3 St Louis 2 Cincinnati 3 San Francisco Today's Games Atlanta at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Chicago at Los Angeles Schedule showsNL games with several matches and pending holders.

Chicago New York Los Angeles Atlanta Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston St Louis Cincinnati San Francisco St. Louis San Francisco Seve Ls Philadelphia Sonnel Veneenee Ll Ss Eeald Chicago Reel Houston Oeld Satary New York i Rai Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Minnesota Oakland Boston Washington California

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