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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1964

Page

11

Hess outlines Bobcats conditioning and lineup shifts

Ohio University coach Bill Hess, in his seventh season, details the Bobcats conditioning program, six minute mile goal, and two new starting halfbacks Mac Wagner and Jerry France. He notes shifts to speed, medical oversight, and team-building philosophy while reporting end of Jim Evans’s football career due to recurring head injuries.

Athens Civitan Sportsman Grill Ohio University Bill Hess Hess Mac Wagner Jerry France al Bogan Ron Curtis France Steubenville Mighty Mite Bob Wren Baseballers Kent Willie Asbury Charlie Fulks Civitan Phil Woodworth Bobcats Bowling Green Jim Evans Wellston Jim Evans

World Series may be unique in two respects in 1964

Commissioner Ford Frick notes two potential unique features for the 1964 World Series. First no travel day if the Series pairs two league teams, with start on Oct 7 in the NL park and three games in the AL park, possibly ending Oct 7 1964. Second a possible three team tie in the American League could trigger a round robin to an eventual two out of three playoff.

Ford Frick Philadelphia Phillies Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Phillies Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals White Sox Yankees Orioles Frick Reds Cardinals San Francisco Giants Chicago New York Philadelphia Baltimore

Alice Burns Radcliff dies at 76 in Columbus

Mrs Alice Burns 76 of Radcliff died Thursday at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus. Born in Mason County West Virginia to Calvin Gregory and Belle Gregory she is survived by husband John Burns two daughters Thelma Thatcher Fanny Hensley Dorothy Lahrmer and Raymond all of Columbus a son nine grandchildren six great grandchildren a half brother Delbert Truman of Grove City. She was a Radcliff Christian Church member. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at the Christian Church with Rev Bill Carter officiating. Burial in Radcliff Cemetery. Friends may call at Strong and Son Funeral Home Wilkesville until services.

Radcliff Alice Burns Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus Mason County W. Va Calvin Gregory Belle Howe Gregory John Burns Thelma Thatcher Fanny Hensley Dorothy Lahrmer Raymond Delbert Truman Grove City Logan W. W. Hampton Third St Leonard Funeral Home Roy Klinger Hugh and Catherine Conkie Hankison Hocking County Charles Thompson Mason Lawrence Wolfe Foglesong Stanley Moore Board Mr. Wolfe Holzer Hospital Oak Grove EUB Meigs County John Addie Zella Reach Wolfe Virginia Elsie Reach Alice Randolph Letart Beulah Webb Mansfield Ohio Marshall Wolfe DeKalb John Wolfe Racine Mae Love Point Pleasant Athens Adda V. McCune Columbus St Lancaster Athens County Thomas E. of Lancaster Harold of Columbus Earl of Lancaster Len B. McCune Hughes Funeral Home Joe B. Maffett West Union Street Gallipolis Roscoe Whitney Fillinger Grape St Gallia County Guyan Twp Jonathan Mary Wilcox Garrett Carmie Fillinger Crown City Carrie Bodi Painsville Mary Layne Wilmuth Haskins Amherst Pearl Beckman Dayton Lorena Church Mary Eskew Huntington Mercerville Baptist Church Ridgelawn Cemetery Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home

Obituary notices from Ohio towns include Hampton and Wolfe

Obituaries and funeral notices list Mrs. W. W. Hampton of 837 Third St. Logan as died recently with services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Leonard funeral home. Other notices cover Lawrence Wolfe Sr. of Mason with rites at 3 p.m. Saturday, burial in Board Cemetery, and Frederick E. Webb of Olmstead Falls, with funeral in Olmstead Falls after a visit to Athens High School ties. Additional notices name Mrs. Blanche Long of Glouster, Adda V. McCune of Lancaster, Roscoe Whitney Fillinger of Gallipolis, and others with services and burial details pending.

Athens Frederick E. Webb Olmstead Falls Poughkeepsie N. Y Athens High School Ohio University Cuyahoga County Olga Frederic Paul Joel Betty Lou Polly Mildred Wilmington N. C Chillicothe Jean Morton Olmsted Falls

Democrat Event and Fair Slated in Hocking County

Logan residents plan a busy civic month led by Columbus Mayor Jack Sensenbrenner who will address the Hocking County Young Democrat Club Tuesday. The Hocking County Fair runs Sept 16 to 19 at the county fairgrounds with exhibits rides rodeo auto show livestock sale band contests and horse and tractor events. A bean and ham dinner organized by the Young Democrats is likely for Sept 26 with public attendance encouraged.

Logan Hocking County Columbus Jack Sensenbrenner Young Democrat Club Democrat Party County Fairgrounds Young Democrat Organization

Patrol cites crash driver on Route 56 near Vinton-Hocking line

Donald York 19 Terre Haute Ind was cited by the State Highway Patrol for driving left of center in a two car crash at 515 p m Tuesday on Route 56 at Route 278 just west of the Vinton Hocking county line York was westbound planning a left turn when he went left of center and back onto Route 56 striking Hilas McAfee 47 New Plymouth Route 1 the approaching driver.

Logan State Highway Patrol Donald York Terre Haute Ind Vinton - Hocking County York Hilas McAfee New Plymouth

Habit Forming Nelsonville Arrests Reported

Twice in three days Virgil Brown of Poplar Street forfeited a $20 bond after charges of intoxication by city police. Arrests occurred on September 8 and 9. He posted $20 bond and was released from city jail Thursday.

Nelsonville Virgil Brown Poplar St

Cleveland Browns Cut Veterans Leave Seven Rookies

The Cleveland Browns released halfback Ken Webb and rookie linebacker Ed Bettridge, leaving seven rookies on the opening roster. Webb, a six season NFL veteran, and Bettridge were waived by all teams Thursday. The 40-man squad includes rookies Sidney Williams, Dave Raimey and Walt Roberts, with uncertain roles for all.

Cleveland Ken Webb Ed Bettridge Bowling Green Cleveland Browns Webb Bettridge Detroit Lions Floyd Peters Jim Brown Ernie Green Blanton Collier Sidney Williams Dave Raimey Walt Roberts

Davis scores hole-in-one at Athens Country Club

Roy Davis of Nelsonville aced the 185 yard No 8 hole at Athens Country Club using a driver. Witnesses were Charlie Russell and H. H. Chapman.

Roy Davis Nelsonville Athens Country Club Charlie Russell H. H. Chapman

Devils Open Season at Middleport in Area Spotlight

Rutland coach Richard Martin leads a 35 man squad into the season opener at Middleport. The second year leader’s club went 5 4 last year in the Southeastern Ohio Buckeye League finishing third. The roster includes nine seniors nine juniors eight sophomores and nine freshmen with a mix of lettermen returning and newcomers.

Rutland Richard Martin Middleport Martin Melvin Brown Ken Dinguss Tom Hysell Jim Lambert Larry Rife Larry Rupe Donald Smith Mike Stewart Ray Sutherland Bob Barrett Jim Barrett Ron Black Gary Cremeans Sam Hicks Rusty Little Bill Moodispaugh Melvin Romine Lee Wood Roger Barrett Kenneth Carsey Joe Hawkins Bill Kennedy Jerry McDaniel Chris Napper Charles Scott Jim Vanman Gary Drenner Johnny German Ronnie Gorby Mike Johnson Perry Kennedy Mike Martin Anthony Russell Leroy Welsh Greg Wood Chaunce Y the Plains York

Honey Fork Council Elects Officers at September Meeting

The Honey Fork Farm Bureau Council met at the home of Harold Zimmerman. Election of officers included Harold Griffith as chairman and Mrs. Ralph Mosure as vice chairman. The group heard a report on Otterbein College, discussed tax issues, and enjoyed a children’s treasure hunt and a wiener roast.

Logan Honey Fork Farm Bureau Council Harold Zimmerman Harold Griffith Ralph Mosure Wallace Beck Don Enderle Larry Masure Otterbein College Westerville

Minor League Standings in International League Report

International League standings show Jacksonville leading with 89 wins and a .589 percentage. Syracuse nods with 87 wins and a .603 win rate. Buffalo at 80 wins and a .541. Columbus 63 wins and a .444. Richmond 65 wins and a .428. Atlanta 55 wins and a .369. Thursday results: Toronto 7 Syracuse 4. Rochester 9 Buffalo 5. Columbus 9 Richmond ?. Jacksonville 11 Atlanta 5. Upcoming: Toronto at Syracuse. Rochester at Buffalo. Richmond at Columbus. Jacksonville at Atlanta.

Jacksonville Syracuse Buffalo Columbus Richmond Atlanta Toronto Rochester

Harness driver dies after accident at Van Wert fair

A 55 year old harness racing driver from Wyandot County was fatally injured in the first race at the Van Wert County Fair. Barney Bell of Nevada was thrown from the sulky and trampled by two horses in front of the packed grand stand. The incident occurred Thursday night. The article also notes the Yankees cutting their deficit after a rough stretch against the White Sox.

van Wert Ohio Wyandot County van Wert County Barney Bell Nevada

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