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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1964
Page
16
Football team dominates Navy 28 to 6 in the Cotton Bowl, securing a decisive victory and showcasing strength on offense and defense in a high profile postseason game. The win caps a standout season with key plays and standout performances by the squad and coaching staff.
St Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees 9-5 in Game One. Whitey Ford attributed the loss to off control while Ray Sadecki earned the win. Lou Brock praised the team’s methodical play as Johnny Keane defended the performance.
A regional study finds high school graduates increasingly securing better jobs through targeted training programs. Employers note growing demand for skilled workers and urge local schools to expand apprenticeship options to meet labor market needs.
Ohio University freshmen meet Marshall in the Pat Wilson Shrine Game at Saunders Stadium Point Pleasant West Virginia. Game time 7 30 p m Ath ens time. Coach Bucky Wagner expects a stronger foe than last year and notes key players including Gib Jepson Marc McClain Bernie Hall John Kostaryz Jim Haddix Jerry Herbert Jim Brown Chuck Briston Dave Mueller Randall Boykin and others. Afterward Ohio plays Xavier and faces West Virginia Dayton and Miami in the schedule.
Illinois and Ohio State meet in Champaign as top contenders and All-America candidates vie for honors. Illinois stars include Dick Butkus Don Hansen Archie Sutton Bill Minor and Jim Grabowski while Ohio State features Willard Sander Arnie Chonko Dwight Kelley with also cited Sam Price and Fred Custardo and Don Unverferth.
Peden Stadium enters a major refurbishment as Ohio University prepares for the home opener. A 400-car expansion adds parking access via four entrances, plus a beautified lot along Richland Ave. A new 32 by 13 foot scoreboard from Naden Industries, donated by Athens National Bank, rises at the north end. The field gains OHIO painted end zones and a large eight-section tarpaulin to protect the turf on wet days.
Amos Johnson of Medina defended his state heavyweight title with a fourth round knockout over Mack Harrison of Akron before 1,500 at the Akron Armory. In Grand Forks, the Dodgers said they will not renew their Northern League working agreement for next season. In Montreal, Joe Morgan of the Jacksonville Suns was named the International League most valuable player for 1964.
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