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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1966

Page

10

Drysdale to open World Series for Dodgers in L A

Don Drysdale starts Game 1 for Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium against Baltimore ace Dave McNally. Dodgers, aided by home-field success, hold a 5-5 World Series favorite line as five previous Dodger Series games at home yielded three runs and one shutout by Koufax Drysdale and Osteen.

Associated Press LOS Angeles Don Drysdale Dodger Stadium Baltimore Dave McNally Koufax Drysdale Osteen

Dodgers Orioles Face Key World Series Opener in Los Angeles

Dodgers manager Walt Alston assigns Don Drysdale to open the series with Sandy Koufax likely in reserve role for a potential seven games, while the Orioles count on Jim Palmer and Wally Bunker. Frank Robinson leads Orioles batting with a triple crown season and 316 average 49 homers 112 RBIs, Powell 34 homers, Brooks Robinson 99 RBIs. First two games set for 4 p.m. EDT in Los Angeles televised by NBC with travel days around as schedule could stretch to a seventh game.

Alston Drysdale Koufax Osteen Minnesota Dodgers Orioles Bombers Frank Robinson Robinson Koufax, Drysdale and Co Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles NBC

Indians Install Adcock As Manager In Disciplinary Stance

LOS ANGELES AP Big Joe Adcock named Indians manager succeeding Birdie Tebbetts. He vows discipline and a 24 hour a day approach, with a two year contract giving him power to hire coaches. Adcock, 38, spent 17 major league seasons most recently with the California Angels and previously with Cincinnati and the Milwaukee Braves. DETROIT AP Mayo Smith named Tigers manager with Tony Cuccinello as third base coach and focus on coordinating pitching. Smith signs a two year deal around 25000 to 30000 yearly. Coach Frank Skaff had managed after Bob Swift was hospitalized with lung cancer. Swift remains in critical condition. Dressen died August 16 after a heart attack.

Skaff Bob Swift Swift Detroit Charlie Dressen Dressen

Balance powers Bobcats to 22 36 win over Tennessee

Ohio University cross country edged Tennessee 36 to 22 as John Blair Alex Jamieson and Greg Cashman led a 2 3 4 finish pattern on the five mile course at Ohio golf course. Mel Williams and Tom Chady also scored for the Bobcats in a balanced team victory. Next up MAC foe Miami visits Rumac Center at 11 a.m.

Ohio University Tennessee Vols Stan Huntsman Kent State Pittsburgh Bobcats Track and Field Magazine Andy Russell Ohio John Blair Alex Jamieson Greg Cashman Mel Williams Frank Furman Tom Chady Blair Cashman Bob Barber Vol Huntsman John Tillman Miami Rumac Center

Michigan State Tops Notre Dame in AP Poll

Michigan State leads the AP college football rankings for a third straight week after a 26-10 win over Illinois. UCLA remains second, Notre Dame rises to third, Alabama falls to fourth, with Arkansas and Florida among the top ten. Michigan drops out after a 21-7 loss to North Carolina. Florida enters the Top 10 at 10th after a 3-0 start and a win over Vanderbilt.

Associated Press Notre Dame Arkansas Tennessee Florida Michigan State Spartans Illinois UCLA Irish Alabama Southern California Nebraska Georgia Tech Michigan North Carolina Wolverines Vanderbilt

High School Ratings Across Ohio By University Grid

In Columbus and statewide, teams show varied scores with Hamilton Badin at 23 and Marietta 22. Other notable tallies include Taft 21 Garfield and Dover 20 New Philadelphia 18 and Dayton Belmont 17. Cincinnati Princeton and Akron Hoban 15, and many towns listed with single to low double digit points.

Hamilton Badin Marietta Hamilton Taft Hamilton Garfield Dover New Philadelphia Dayton Belmont Louisville Mansfield Madison Cincinnati Princeton Akron Hoban Bellevue Roger Bacon Cleveland St. Joseph Toledo St. Francis Portsmouth Gar

Bobcat Freshmen Dominate Marshall in Opener at Athens

Ohio University freshman squad romped to a 48-0 win over Marshall as quarterback Cleve Bryant led an offense that piled up 369 yards. Bobcat defense held the Herd to 31 yards and forced four fumbles while intercepting three passes. Bruce Herdman scored twice and Bill Snyder, Todd Snyder, and Lloyd McClendon added TD plays with Bryant passing for two extra points. Ohio hosts Xavier freshmen next Monday at Peden Stadium.

Ohio University Marshall Cleve Bryant Athens High Bryant Ohio Marshall Frosh Bruce Herdman Bill Stubbs Cliff Manson Thundering Herd Tony Mosby Lloyd McClendon Stubbs Larry Musgraves Herdman Athens Todd Synder Herd Snyder Bobcat Larry Spires McClendon Dave “Bucky Wagner Canton Eough Mosby

Ohio University edge Kent State 12–10 in tense week opener

Ohio University coach Bill Hess explained why Bob Brown replaced Ron DeLucca for a single play and described Kent State’s gap eight defense. He also clarified the final play interception miscue and noted Bill Pataki’s slice on kicks. Hess previewed a physical home opener vs Toledo and highlighted Toledo’s strong middle guard Tom Beutler and the Rockets’ aggressive defense.

Ohio University Kent State Bill Hess Bob Brown Ron DeLucca Ohio Kent Hess Bill Pataki Bill Toledo Bobcats John Smith Tom Beutler Marshall Barry Sneed Paul Elzey

Reunion of OU Golfers Planned for Homecoming Weekend

Veteran Ohio University golf coach Kermit Blosser schedules an alumni roundup for Oct 7-8 with 40 plus former varsity players expected. Event includes an 18 hole tournament on the new OU course, luncheon, Ohio Toled o game, and dinner at Athens Country Club featuring notable names like Don Finsterwald and Dick Flackenzier.

Ohio University Kermit Blosser Blosser Lakeview Center Ohio-Toledo Athens Country Club Athens Don Finsterwald Broadmoor Country Club Colorado Springs Col Dow Finsterwald Ohi Ohio Dick Flackenzier Mansfield Bob Littler Larry Snyder Belfonte CC Ashalnd Bill Santor Charles Vandick Nick Karl Dave Moore

How To Roll The Straight Ball In Bowling

Harry F of Binghamton asks why his first ball misses the pocket while the second hits a spare. The reply notes many bowlers strain on the first ball for speed or hook, and suggests rolling the normal, effortless second ball first to improve chances of a strike. It promotes a 24 page guide by Joe Wilmar with a 20 cent request.

Harry F Binghamton N. Y Harry Joe Wilmar

Band Day at University features 15 high school groups

Saturday's events include 15 high school bands performing at a 1 30 p m contest while Ohio's marching band opens a pre game Grover Center concert from noon to 12 30 p m. Fans may attend free. Film clips of the Kent State Ohio game are distributed to WEBNS TV WLWC WHIZ WTAP WSAZ WCHS and WOUB for area telecasts.

Ohio Grover Center Sports Information Office Ohio University Webns-Tv WLWC Columbus WHIZ Zanesville WTAP Parkersburg WSAZ Huntington WCHS Charleston WOUB Athens

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