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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1965

Page

11

Law blocks string theory as Pirates top Reds 8 4

Pirates right hander Ver non Law won his ninth straight decision despite a rough first inning after returning from a strained elbow. Willie Stargell drove in three runs, Gen Riley homered, and Sammy Ellis took the loss as Cincinnati fell 3 1/4 games behind the Giants. The Reds open a three game set in New York tonight with Jim O'Toole facing Tug McGraw.

Pittsburgh Vernon Law Pittsburgh Pirate Law Cincinnati Pirates Reds Willie Stargell Gen Riley Cleuted New York Jim O'Toole Mets Tug McGraw

Circleville Paul Bunyan contest crowns Mea dows winner

Circleville Lancaster resident Ron Meadows wins Mr Paul Bunyan of Central Ohio title at Circleville event. Marvin Thompson of Circleville is runner-up and takes cross-cut saw title in 7.6 seconds and log rolling in 10.5 seconds. Other victors include Rog er Miller Chillicothe tobacco putting distance 22 ft 11 in Don Gates Circleville tobacco putting accuracy Don Salyers Amanda nail driving 3.2 seconds George Brown Circleville golf hole in one 29 ft 8 in Roy Willard Amanda fishing casting contest.

Circleville Ron Meadows Lancaster Marvin Thompson Paul Bunyan Central Ohio Thompson Roger Miller Chillicothe Don Gates Don Salyers Amanda George Brown Roy Willard

Pro grid casualties reshape opening rosters across league

AP roundup lists Lions receiver Cogdill and Redskins defensive back Sanders among injured stars out multiple weeks. Cardinals duo Stallings and Woodson out with knee and shoulder injuries. Rams Pope Lundy Williams sidelined. Giants, Dallas, 49ers trim rosters to 40 or 41. Steelers sign Riley Gunnels.

Associated Press National Football League Vail Cogdill Detroit Lions Lonnie Sanders Washington Redskins Larry Stallings Abe Woodson St. Louis Cardinals Bucky Pope Lamar Lundy Los Angeles Rams NFL Cogdill Lions Redskins Sanders Washington Bob Pellegrini Cleveland Stallings Woodson Green Bay Pope Clancy Williams Lundy Rams Detroit New York Giants Allan Webb Frank McCler von Dave Powless Roger LaLonde Dallas Ernie Kellerman San Francisco Bobby Waters Floyd Dean Pittsburgh Steelers Riley Gunnels Philadelphia

Set For Sept 23 Little Brown Jug Lineup Is Ready

Delaware Ohio reports the 20th Little Brown Jug pacing classic for 3 year olds on Sept 23 with Bret Hanover as favorite after a 34 win streak ended by Adios Vic. Rivaltime from War rior Stable and Septimus Farm set a track record at Monticello, and Knight Surprise of Albany has nine wins in 19 starts.

Delaware Ohio Adios Vic Bret Vic Morris Zeinfeld Maywood Rivaltime Tallulah Hanover Wilt Chamberlain Warrior Stable Septimus Farm New York City George Levy Monticello Knight Surprise Robert Metzner Albany N. Y Knight

Squirrels Set Record on Opening Day in Ohio

Wildlife officials announce the 1965 opener produced the most hunter gun hours in Ohio. In District 4 southeastern Ohio, 293 squirrels were claimed by hunters on Sept 10 across 19 counties. Dale Haney cites safety as a major issue with opening day accidents killing one and injuring two.

Ohio Dale Haney

Ohio Open Golf Shifted to September 27

The Ohio Open Golf Tournament in Columbus was moved to Sept 27 after Walnut Hill Country Club became unplayable from heavy rains. Also noted, Miami of Ohio player Kellermann, tried as a defensive back, was cut from the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.

Columbus Walnut Hill Country Club Miami Ohio Dallas Cowboys Kellermann Cowboys

Willie Mays hits pair as Giants rout Astros for 11th straight win

Willie Mays of San Francisco belted his 47th homer and two long balls in a game that produced a four-run rally leading the NL leaders to a 5-1 victory over Houston. Juan Marichal scattered eight hits to earn his 22nd win, tying Sandy Koufax for the majors lead.

Reds San Francisco Giants Sammy Ellis Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Houston Juan Marichal Sandy Koufax

Azzaro Out For Season Opener With Knee Injury

Notre Dame kicker Joe Azzaro will miss the season opener against California due to a kicking leg injury. Coach Ara Parseghian said senior Ken Ivan from Massillon, Ohio, might handle kicking duties.

South Bend Ind Joe Azzaro Notre Dame California Ara Parseghian Ken Ivan Massillon Ohio Azzaro

Dayton Area High School Scores and Pro Baseball Note

Monday night results show Chaminade 41 over Ket tering Fairmont East and Dayton Stivers 20 over Kiser 0. Roth 22 and Wilbur Wright 0 with Belmont and Dunbar 0. In pro play, Columbus 4 Toronto 3 as Toronto leads best of seven 2 1. Ken Hamlin, Pirate protege, debuted with Pittsburgh in 1959 after joining Senators.

Dayton Chaminade Kettering Fairmont Stivers Kiser Dayton Roth Wilbur Wright Belmont Dunbar Ken Hamlin Washington Senators Pittsburgh

Kellermann Out as Dallas Star Quarterback

Dallas football reports Erie Kellermann, star quarterback for three seasons, is out of action. Team officials confirmed his departure amid ongoing roster reshaping.

Dallas Tex Ernie Kellermann

Boyer Hits Ninth Home Run Off Right Handed Pitcher

In a series with the New York Yankees, Clete Boyer connected for his ninth homer of the season off a right handed pitcher this year. Meanwhile Haverford College failed to win after scoring a touchdown in every game last fall, finishing with six losses and one tie.

Clete Boyer New York Minnesota Twins John Klippstein Bagger Boyer Haverford College The Scarlet and Black

Robertson Holds Out Over Salary With Royals

Oscar Robertson said he may end his career with the Cincinnati Royals if no raise is offered and will skip pre season practices until a higher salary is granted. He hints at a stalemate after being offered the same pay as last year around 60000 dollars while rivals’ salaries rise.

Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Robertson Royals National Basketball Association Bill Russell Boston Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Oscar Jack Twyman Tom Thacker NBA University of Cincinnati

Jets Narrowly Win to Stay In Playoff Picture

Columbus Jets rallied to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a muddy field in game one of the Governor's Cup final. Gary Waslewski struggled early, while John Gelnar allowed two homers in the seventh that tied the game before Johnny Powers homered for the decisive run in the Columbus half.

Columbus Columbus Jets Toronto Jets Maple Leafs Gary Waslewski Leafs John Gelnar Russ Gibson Mike Ryan Johnny Powers Waslewski

Shooting Incident Forces Night Games Control in Hamilton

In Hamilton Ohio city and school leaders approve stricter security for Garfield High football games after a gunfire incident. Police report Raymond Wyatt 15 charged with shooting with intent to kill after a Garfield-Cincinnati Colerain clash left Garfield captain Ronnie Sutton wounded by birdshot. Wyatt says the shot was accidental.

Hamilton Ohio Tigater Garfield High School Patro Garfield Raymond Wyatt Harold Carpenter Wyatt Ronnie Sutton Sutton

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