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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1964

Page

9

Major League Averages From 1960s Baseball Leaders

National League leaders include Clemente of Pittsburgh with 184 hits and Mays of San Francisco with 41 home runs. Williams of Chicago and Clemente each have 34 doubles, while Wills of Los Angeles leads with 45 stolen bases. Koufax and Drysdale top NL pitchers in strikeouts with 223 and 180 respectively. American League leaders feature Oliva of Minnesota with a .326 batting average and 190 hits, Killebrew with 45 home runs, and Downing with 180 strikeouts.

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Cardinals Rally To Sweep Reds In Doubleheader Rise

The St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati 3-2 in both games to move into a second place tie with the Reds for the first time since April 19. Devine, once named MLB executive of the year, may be in line for another top honor as the club surges.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Bing Devine Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Devine Hassel St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Dodgers Dennis Bennett San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Pittsburgh Milwaukee Chicago Cubs Wrigley Feild New York Mets Houston

ACC Champions Are Decided At Athens Country Club

Fred Swearingen won the Athens Country Club championship 12 and 10 over Carroll Widdoes to end 16 years of frustration. Becky Biggs repeated as the women’s titlist 39-38-77 over Gertrude Eyman 3 and 2, while Greg Moore beat Bill Eschenbacher 2 and 1 in the junior final. Flight winners include Earl White 1 up over Don Reed, Ben Kendall 1 up in 19 holes over John Parfitt, Carl Clifford 4 and 3 over Gerald Stauffer, George Smith 1 up over Joe Thackery, Gil Crowell 2 and 1 over Don Flowers, H C Rutter 3 and 2 over Marion Riggs, Bill Dublin 3 and 2 over John McCleary, and Leland Southerton forfeit over Tom Stubbs. Consolation winners feature Bill Biggs 1st flight over Butch Gardner and Harry Kessel over Dick Phillips.

Ware Becky Biggs Athens Gertrude Eyman Miss Eyman Greg Moore Bill Eschenbacher Eschenbacher ACC Earl White Don Reed Ben Kendall John Parfitt Carl Clifford Gerald Stauffer George Smith Joe Thackery Gil Crowell Don Flowers H. C. Rutter Marion Riggs Bill Dublin John McCleary Leland Southerton Tom Stubbs

Bulldogs Fall In Scrimmage To Lancaster 33 14

Athens (OH) Bulldogs dropped a 33 14 scrimmage to Lancaster as Cam bridge prepares for the season opener. Lancaster quarterback Tim Speaks threw for a 44 yard TD to Greg Brown and 20 yard run by Speaks highlighted the scoring. Snyder led Athens with about 160 rushing yards before an injury. Orioles top Yankees 10 times in 18 games this season.

Tom Metters Lancaster Athens High School Cambridge Athens Bulldogs Tim Speaks Greg Brown Don Seifert Reed Snyder Ron Handley Andley Bruce Bannon Jeff Upp Speaks Rannon Handley Brown Seifert Upp Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees

Speed And Depth Make The Browns Contenders

Cleveland officials say speed and depth key to an NFL title run as the Browns open Sunday against the Washington Redskins. First year starters Paul Warfield and Walter Deach headline a quick roster with rookies Walter Roberts Clifton McNeil adding speed. Veteran stability comes from Frank Ryan Jim Ninowski at quarterback and a deep defensive line led by Jim Kanicki Frank Parker Bob Gain and Dick Modzelewski.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Paul Warfield Walter Deach Ceivers Walter Roberts Clifton McNeil Blanton Collier Frank Ryan Jim Ninowski Collier Jim Kanicki Frank Parker Bob Gain Dick Modzelewski Browns Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions New York Giants

Decision On Tribe Is Near

Cleveland Indians general manager Gabe Paul says a directors meeting will decide if the financially troubled AL club stays in Cleveland or moves. Rumors tie Seattle as a likely destination, but Paul insists no commitments have been made and the team must secure funds to survive. He owns about one fifth of the club’s stock amid a 19-man syndicate stake.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Indians Gabe Paul Paul Seattle Wash

Rookie Wins Dallas Open With Record Bagged First Title

Charles Coody won the $40,000 Dallas Open Golf Tournament finishing at 271 for 72 holes, beating Billy Casper and Jerry Edwards. The victory grants Coody PGA Tour status and entry to major events, with fringe benefits cited as the real prize.

Dallas Charles Coody Coody Carling Billy Casper Jerry Edwards

Wahama Suffers 21-6 Setback to Buffalo in Opener

Wahama falls 21-6 at Buffalo in the 1964 season debut for both teams. Stone catches a 57-yard TD pass from Roush for Wahama's lone score. Buffalo counter with Arthur's two TDs and Hanshaw's 14-yard TD reception. Buffalo dominates through the air and on the ground.

Buffalo W. Va Wahama Falcons Pomeroy Chuck Stone Milton Roush Roger Arthur Bob Hanshaw Tom Casto Stone Roush Aurthur Hanshaw Casto Pats

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