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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1964

Page

8

Don Schollander wins first Tokyo Olympic gold in 100 meter free

On day two in Tokyo the United States earns gold as Don Schollander clocks a games record 53.4 in the 100 free. Americans Kolb Willard Collier plus weightlifter Berger and divers reach finals and several swimmers set records while Russia wins second gold with Galina Prozumenschikova.

Tokyo Don Schollander United States Russia Galina Prozumenschikova Schollander Yale Lake Oswego Ore England Bobby McGregor Germany Hans Joachim Klein U. S Jeanne Collier Patsy Willard Isaac Berger Claudia Kolb Miss Prozumenschikova Miss Kolb Santa Clara Calif Miss Collier Phoenix Miss Willard Mesa Arizona Ingrid Kramer Engel Berger Yoshinobu Miyake Jed Graef Verona N. J Gary Dilley Huntington Ind Graef Dilley Bob Bennett Long Beach Sharon Stouder Glendora

Punt Pass and Kick contest held at Ohio University

One hundred twenty boys competed in the fourth annual Punt Pass and Kick at Ohio University intramural fields. Sponsors Beasley and Mathews Ford Co and director Bob Babbitt praised the turnout. Winners by age include Jim Gibbs eight, Don Wood nine, Michael Green ten, Craig Mathews eleven, Jim Blythe twelve, and David Kestival thirteen, with scores listed. top six advance to PP&E district competition after mail notice.

Ohio University Bob Mathews Beasley and Mathews Ford Co Bob Babbitt Jim Gibbs Walter Johnson Jon McBride Don Wood Marc Mace Larry Dailey Michael Green Jerry Gibbs Chuck Dailey Craig Mathews Bob Baird Randall Adams Jim Blythe Greg Smith Charles Dennison David Kestival David Smith Keith Perry Pp&e

Krak and Oehmig win U S Pro Am at Losantiville

Mike Krak from Oceanside Long Island and Lou Oehmig of Chattanooga tied for fourth in the 36 hole Losantiville Country Club event finishing ten under par with a 130. They led a 64 team field and earned a share of prize money led by the $20 000 championship.

Cincinnati Mike Krak Lou Oehmig Krak Oceanside L. I Oehmig Chattanooga U.S Losantiville

McCallister Captures Sunset Camellia Open Crown

Bob McCallister of Corona California won the Sunset Camellia Open in Sunset City California finishing ahead of rivals to take home 3300 dollars. The 30 year old golfer had not claimed a PGA title since the 1961 Orange County Open.

Sunset City Calif Bob McCallister Las Vegas Nev Corona, Calif

College Football Scores From Eastern to Western Clashes

A scatter of college football results shows East teams like Penn State, Army, Syracuse, Yale, and Princeton posting wins or losses while West squads from Texas to California post varied scores. Notable upsets include Auburn over Guantanoeen and Tennessee’s modest win, with multiple 20 point and under margins across conferences.

Prep Football Scores Across Ohio and Nearby States

A roundup of Saturday results shows Toledo teams posting varied scores including Libbey 0 and Waite 21 while St Francis and Scott trailed. Youngstown and Cleveland games feature tight races with several teams like St Ignatius and John Adams posting wins and losses. National Hockey League notes list All-Stars 3 Toronto 2 and upcoming Montreal at New York on Tuesday.

National Hockey League All-Stars Toronto New York Montreal

Breaks Are Made by Cards in World Series Win

The St Louis Cardinals tied the 1964 World Series at two after a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees. Kenny Boyer hit a grand slam turning the tide in the sixth as Roger Craig and Ron Taylor delivered key relief. Johnny Keane manages the Cards in Houston and Lakewood and Toronto celebrate the relief pitching heroics.

New York Yankees Missouri Kenny Boyer Yankee Lakewood Calif Toronto Roger Craig Ron Taylor Houston Johnny Keane Cardinals New York Bobby Richardson al Downing Yankees Yankee Stadium St. Louis Mel Stottlemyre Bob Gibson Stottlemyre

Baltimore Hosts St. Louis Tonight in NFL action

NFL week features Baltimore versus St. Louis just ahead of standings shifts. In Washington, Sonny Jurgensen threw for 386 yards and five touchdowns as the Redskins toppled Philadelphia 35-20.

Associated Press Baltimore St. Louis Sonny Jurgensen Philadelphia Eagles Jurgensen Washington Redskins Eagles Green Bay San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles Detroit Minnesota New York Dallas Pittsburgh Cleveland Jim Taylor Packers 49Ers Paul Hornung

Canton Clips Charleston League Tied

Canton Bulldogs defeat Charleston 21 to 14 to pull even with the Rockets at 5-2 for first in the Western Division of the United Football League. Roger Lopes starred for the Indianapolis Warriors with 218 rushing yards in a 52-14 win over Toledo.

Cleveland United Football League Canton Bulldogs Charleston Rockets Roger Lopes Indianapolis Warriors Toledo Tornadoes Wheeling Indianapolis Joliet Explorers Grand Rapids Quebec Rifles Bob Brodhead Canton Carl Sanford John Drew Ron Miller Sammy Weir Lopes Warriors

Praying Broncos Take Over AFL With First Win

The Denver Broncos, under new coach Mac Speedie, defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 33-27 to end a 14 game losing streak. Key plays included Lionel Taylor's 39 yard TD catch and Goose Gonsoulin with two interceptions. Buffalo Bills crushed the Oilers 48-17 to grab first in the Eastern Division.

Associated Press Praying Colonels Little Centre College Kentucky Harvard Praying Broncos Denver Broncos Mac Speedie Kansas City Chiefs Speedie Centre Colonels Lionel Taylor Jacky Lee Goose Gonsoulin Charlie Mitchell Buffalo Bills Houston Oilers Boston Patriots San Diego Chargers Matt Snell New York Jets Oakland Raiders Marshall Starks New York Divisio San Diese Boston Oakland Kansas City Buffalo Houston Reems City San Diego

Ohio State Faces Southern Cal in Televised Clash

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes aims for his 25th nonconference win as the 3-1 Trojans visit Columbus for a nationally televised showdown. State hopes to avenge last year’s 32-3 loss as USC seeks to rebound from a 31-7 win over Texas A&M while Ohio State, fresh off a 26-0 victory over Illinois, holds a 3-0 start with a 70-17 scoring edge.

Columbus Ohio State Woody Hayes Woody Bucks Southern California Illinois Trojans Southern Cal Hayes State Inter Hayesmen Southern Cal Texas A&m Illini Miami Redskins Kent State Northwestern Wildcats Evanston Oxford Crew Bowling Green Toledo Western Michigan

The Plains Top Athens Reserves Behind Gilkey’s Trio TDs

The Plains beat Athens High School Reserves 20 to 6 as 175-pound senior Bill Gilkey scores on 3, 8, and 4 yard runs and adds the extra point. Athens’ Terry Ellis accounts for the lone touchdown. The Plains improve to 3-2 and prepare for Rutland Friday at Chauncey.

The Plains Bill Gilkey Athens High School Athens High Stadium Gilkey Terry Ellis Athens Rutland Chauncey Indians the Plains

McArthur Defeats Wheelersburg 13 0 for Third Shutout

McArthur Generals win 13 0 over Wheelersburg extending season record to 4 1. Joe White scores on 37 yard run then a 45 yard interception return. White leads team with 46 points and 184 rushing yards in 16 carries.

Wheelersburg McArthur Generals Joe White White Dan Smith Vinton County Bank Emmett Conway David Crow Jones Dave Ballender McArthour

Logan Reserves Dominate Miller 20 0 to Reach 3 1 1

Logan reserves improved to 3 1 1 on the season with a 20 0 win over Miller who dropped to 0 5. Bill Westfall scored both Logan touchdowns including a first quarter 20 yard pass play from John Hansley to Merl Bell and a second quarter five yard run. Stefan Dennis interception set up the final Miller turnover leading to a Daubenmier four yard TD run.

LOGAN Miller Bill Westfall John Hansley Mer! Bell Westfall Stefan Dennis Dave Daubenmier

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