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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1963

Page

6

Spahn 20th win as Dodgers stay in title mix

Dodgers core lead narrows to 3 1/2 games after Celped a three run seventh inning homer. Cardinals surge with 11th win in 12 as they close in on L A ahead of key series in St Louis. Other results include Mets over Reds and Houston edging Chicago.

Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers Warren Spahn Dodgers Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Los Angeles St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Cardinals Los Angles St. Louis Spahn Milwaukee Marvel Christy Mathewson Philadelphia New York Mets Joe Christopher Cincinnati Houston Chicago New York Yankees Detroit Chicago White Sox Miinesota Boston Baltimore Cleveland Washington Kansas City Los Angles Angels Jack Sanford Giants Web Miller Ron Perranoski Rettine Caugit Willie McCovey Willie Mays Cepeda Perranoski Dori Larsen Wally Moon Pirates Dal Maxvill Dick Groat Julian Javier Curt Flood Ken Boyer Bob Friend Ernie Broglio Smoky Burgess Willie Stargell Bill Virdon Roberto Clemente Burgess Bobby Shantz Ken Taylor

Major League Run Standings and Tuesday Schedule

Major League standings show Los Angeles leading the National League with 86 wins and 57 losses. St Louis 83-61, Milwaukee 78-65, San Francisco 78-66, Philadelphia 75-68, Cincinnati 76-70. Sunday results include San Francisco 5 Los Angeles 4 and New York 8 Cincinnati 2.

Los Angeles St. Louis Milwaukee S. Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati Ichicako Pittsburgh Houston New York San Francisco Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Boston City Washington Chicago Minneapolis

Houston Triumphs Over Chicago in Tight Finish

MLB daily results show Houston 2 defeating Chicago 1 in a close game. Remaining games include Milwaukee at Cincinnati, Chicago at St. Louis, New York at Philadelphia, and San Francisco at New York on schedule. Oakland?

Houston Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis New York Philadelphia San Francisco

SECUL Grid Preview Favors Jackson Despite Close Vote

Southeast Ohio sportswriters poll names Jackson as pre season favorite for the SECUL grid title with 7545 points and three first place votes. Athens is runner up with 244 points, Logan and Gallipolis follow with first place votes, and Middleport tops the cellar. Jim Sellars elected SECUL president. O’Donnell remains secretary-treasurer. green press cards issued for 1963-64 season.

Wellston Southeastern Ohio Sportswriters and Broadcasters’ Association Fairgreens Country Club Jackson SECUL Athens Logan Gallipolis Middleport Yellow Jackets Jim Sellars Bob Wingett Pomeroy Bob Byer Odie O'Donnell Jim Zentmeyer Athens Messenger

SEOAL 1963 Final Standings Tie Vote For First

In the 1963 SEOAL finish Jackson and Logan tied for first with Gallipolis also in the mix. Final tallies show Jackson and Logan earning top votes, with Gallipolis strong contenders as Athens Wellston Pomeroy Nelsonville Middleport and others trailed.

SEOAL Jackson Seecesse Oly Athens Eeeewanree Logan Gallipolis Essa Nelsonville I.cessesce Wellston Pomeroy Scesseeseese Middleport

Mazzinghi Downs Dupas in Milan Boxing Clash

In Milan Sandro Mazzinghi knocks out Ralph Dupas after 9 rounds while in San Francisco Wayne Thornton defeats José Menfid on points in a 10 round bout.

Milan Italy Sandro Mazzinghi Haly Ralph Dupas New Orleans San Francisco Wayne Thornton Fresno Calif José Menfid Argentina

Saturday and Sunday NFL Scores From Weekend Games

Saturday results include Green Bay defeating Washington 28 to 17, Dallas beating Detroit 27 to 17, Chicago over Baltimore 14 to 7, and New York defeating Philadelphia 34 to 10. Sunday wrap lists Pittsburgh 16, Cleveland 7.

Green Bay Washington Dallas Detroit Chicago Baltimore New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland

Chiefs Dominate Broncos in AFL Opener rout

Len Dawson starred as the Kansas City Chiefs overwhelmed the Denver Broncos 59-7 in Denver. Dave Grayson added a 99 yard kickoff return and Sherrill Headrick scored on an interception as Oakland and San Diego also won. Tom Flores sparked the Raiders comeback with key passes after replacing Cotton Davidson. The Patriots beat the Jets 38-14 in Boston after an injury plagued preseason for New England.

Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs Boston American Football League Dallas Texans Len Dawson Broncos Denver Tom Flores Oakland Raiders Oilers Houston Paul Lowé San Diego Chargers Buffalo Bills Boston Patriots New York Jets Dawson Dave Grayson Sherrill Headrick Flores Cotton Davidson Raiders Oakland Art Powell Bo Roberson Powell Bob Mitinger Jack Kemp Chargers

Nicklaus Bags World Series of Golf Title in Akron

Jack Nicklaus, age 23, won the World Series of Golf at Akron with a 6 under par total and defeated Julius Boros by one stroke to take the $50,000 top prize. Palmer finished third and Bob Charles tied for fourth, earning $5,000 each.

Akron Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Columbus Jack Julius Boros Nicklaus Palmer New Zealand Jeft Horider Bob Charles Charles

Point Pleasant Big Blacks Triumph 26-7 Over Barboursville Pirates

Jim Wiggins and Paul Nichols led Point Pleasant to a 26-7 win over Barboursville as Nichols scored 25 points on four rushing TDs. Nichols added the extra point. Bob Oliver kick completed. Barboursville lone score came via Lipcomb in the third quarter.

Point Pleasant Big Blacks Barboursville Pirates Jim Wiggins Paul Nichols Nichols Bob Oliver Wiggins Andy Lipcomb Larry Ferguson Barboursville Pt. Pleasant Point Pleasant Nichols Pat — Nichols Oliver Barboursville Lipcomb Pat — Ferguson

Rutland Topples Middleport for Dick Martin’s First Victory

Rutland Red Devils defeat Middleport 16 to 0 in the first game under new coach Dick Martin. Dan Tillis starred with 8 of 8 passes for 281 total yards, including a 13 yard TD to Russ Fraley and a 27 yard run to seal the win. Middleport struggled in the air, completing none of six passes, and gained 122 yards on the ground.

Rutland Dick Martin Red Devils Middleport Dan Tillis Tillis Russ Fraley Larry Barr Pat—Barr Black

North Gallia blanked Hannan 32 0 in season opener

North Gallia scored in every quarter to defeat Hannan 32 to 0. Four backs contributed with Jim Foreman scoring two touchdowns on 17 and four yard runs. Walton Eggleton and Chick added runs, and Sanger's kick provided the extra point. Hannan failed to cross North Gallia's 40 yard line.

Hannan W. Va North Gallia Jim Foreman Foreman Walton

Athens pair win Townsend Memorial golf tournament

Blaine Cornwell and Gerald Vermilion of Athens won the best ball amateur division at the Townsend Memorial Golf Tournament at the Jaycee course in Chillicothe. Their 70 score was 2 under par. Athens duo Bobby Littler Jr and John Newcomb took second after a playoff with Ohio State players Tim Moench and Ed Sneed, both teams posting 71.

Chillicothe Blaine Cornwell Gerald Vermillion Athens Jaycee Course Bobby Littler Jr John Newcomb Ohio State Tim Moench Ed Sneed

Prep Football Saturday Scores From Multiple Regions

A compiled list shows Cambridge 14 Athens and Rutland 16 Middleport 0 York 16 Glouster 4 North Gallia 42 Hannan West Virginia Pt. Pleasant 26 Barboursville 7 Upper Arlington WM Lancaster 8 East Liverpool 1 Beaver Local Lorain St Mary 41 Cleveland John Hay 20 Cleveland Lutheran West 48 Golarumbia Niles McKinley 50 Cleveland East Tech 0 Brookfield 19 Hickory Pa 9 Akron St Vincent 20 Ashtabula 16 Ashtabula Edgewood Norwalk St Paul 34 Wakeman Western Reserve 20 Sandusky St Mary 20 Clyde 14 Lorain 1% Cleveland Glenville Cincinnati Purcell 44 Steubenville Catholic 6 Columbus St Mary 46 Dublin 6 Millersport 42 Lancaster Fenwick 1%

Lorain St. Mary Creveland John Hay Cleveland Laitheran West Golarrrbia Niles McKinley Cleveland East Tech Brookfield Hickory Akron St. Vincent Aneees Ashtabula Edgewoul & Norwalk St. Paul Wakeman Western Heserva Sandusky St. Mary Clyde Lorain Glenville Cincinnati Purcell Steuberville Catholic Columbus St. Mary Dublin Millersport Lancaster Fenwick

Reds buy Cesar Tovar contract from Dallas-Fort Worth

Cincinnati Reds Club President Bill DeWitt announces the purchase of 23 year old second baseman Cesar Tovar from Dallas-Fort Worth of the Pacific Coast League. Tovar a Caracas Venezuela native has played professional baseball since 1959 and through Sept 1 posted a .302 batting average with 48 RBIs 11 homers and 17 steals.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Cesar Tovar Dallas-Fort Worth Bill DeWitt Tovar Caracas Venezuela

Pro football results and upcoming schedule

In the American League results Kansas City beat Denver 59 to 25 and Oakland defeated Houston 38 to 14 while Boston hammered New York 38 to 14 and San Diego edged Buffalo 14 to 10. Saturday games include Boston at San Diego and Denver at Houston. Sunday features Buffalo at Oakland.

Boston Los Angeles New York Kansas City Denver Oakland Houston San Diego Buffalo

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