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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1965

Page

10

Arfons Can't Race Own Car On Utah Salt Flats

Akron based racer Walt Arfons prepares to test the Wingfoot Express rocket car across the Bonneville salt flats next week. Driver prospect Bobby Tatroe will handle initial runs while Arfons, sidelined by a heart condition, watches as 15 rockets stage a peak 28 800 horsepower push toward a 750 mph aim and a new record.

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Golf Open Earnings Reach High This Year

Nineteen golfers cleared $1000 in the recent U S Open. In 1964 only 13 did so. Masters champion Jack Nicklaus tied for 82nd with 299 this year, after tying for 23rd with 295 last year.

Jack Nicklaus

Mays Hits 500th Homer As Giants Open Lead In NL Race

Willie Mays belted his 500th career homer and Juan Marichal earned win number 22 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Colt .45s 5 1 to stretch their lead in the National League. The homer sparked a four run rally in the fourth inning and helped Marichal avoid trouble after a suspension. The victory extended San Francisco’s winning streak to 11 games. Elsewhere Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 8 3, Philadelphia defeated Milwaukee 4 3, and Cleveland vs Baltimore was rained out.

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West Texas Buffaloes Scrimmage Boosts Outlook for Athens Opener

West Texas State Buffaloes hammered the Reds 83 12 in a three hour scrimmage as they prep for the season opener in Athens Ohio against Ohio University Bobcats. Ronnie Hankin starred with two touchdowns eight PATs and a 28 yard field goal while QB Spencer Washington topped ground gains. Disputed at quarterback Washington Fleming and Johneour led a three way battle as starters sharpened for the season debut.

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Ailments Hit 3 Top Teams in NEL East

In the Eastern Division race three NFL contenders suffer injuries. Cleveland Browns lose Paul Warfields and Clifton McNeil. Washington Redskins place Lonnie Sanders out for a month with a broken forearm while Bob Pellegrini and George Hughley recover from injuries, Hughley likely to play. St Louis Cardinals lose Larry Stallings to torn knee ligaments and Abe Woodson shoulder dislocation sidelining him 3 to 4 weeks. Five Giants alumni rise to majors in 1933.

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Ohio University Cross Country Preview: Banton Leads

Ohio University coach Stan Huntsman begins his fifth season with a 65 man squad and forecasts hard work as the team rebuilds after losing four top runners. All American Elmore Banton anchors a young group with sophomores Tillman Poffhoff and Williams among rising talent. The opener is set for Pittsburgh against Kent State on Sept 28.

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